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Lean Courses

Lean courses can help you learn process improvement, waste reduction, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement techniques. You can build skills in problem-solving, team collaboration, and implementing efficient workflows. Many courses introduce tools like Kanban boards, 5S methodologies, and root cause analysis, showing how these skills can streamline operations and enhance productivity in various settings.


Popular Lean Courses and Certifications


  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Improvement, Knowledge Transfer, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management, Functional Specification, Statistical Methods, Design and Product, Probability & Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Project Charter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Lean Six Sigma, Document Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Six Sigma Methodology, Project Planning, Google Docs, Lean Methodologies, Timelines

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    646 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Measure Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Process Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Performance Measurement, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Probability & Statistics, Probability, Systems Of Measurement, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Core Project Management Process

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Team Management, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Scope Management, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Team Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Communication Planning, Agile Product Development, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Design Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Define Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Analytical Skills, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Analysis Tools, Project Documentation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Customer Insights, Quality Assessment, Customer experience improvement, Customer Analysis, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Management, Project Management, Business Process, Project Scoping, Project Planning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    114 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Improvement Techniques and Control Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement and Optimization, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Optimization, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Control, Quality Monitoring, Employee Training, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Training Programs

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Control Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Quality Monitoring, Process Management, Variance Analysis, Document Management, Training Programs

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Team Management for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Discussion Facilitation, Project Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    240 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Performance Measurement, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Metric, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Analysis, Analysis, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Statistical Methods, Quality Monitoring, Quality Control, Process Improvement and Optimization, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistics, Statistical Inference

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Organization Planning and Development for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Organizational Development, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Benchmarking, Performance Measurement, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Cost Management, Business Metrics, Cost Reduction

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    537 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Marketing e vendas B2B: Fechando novos negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, B2B Sales, Customer Analysis, General Sales Practices, Customer Insights, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Sales, Customer Retention, Target Audience, Customer Success Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Marketing, Inside Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Persona Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    452 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular lean courses

  • DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Create a Project Charter with Google Docs: Coursera
  • The Measure Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Core Project Management Process: University of Maryland, College Park
  • The Define Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Improvement Techniques and Control Tools: SkillUp
  • The Control Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Team Management for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase: SkillUp

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