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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


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    Università Bocconi

    Startup Calling: from idea to impact

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Product Development, Market Research, Presentations, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, User Research, Competitive Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Interviewing Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Brainstorming, Process Development, Design Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Product Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Business Strategy, Lean Methodologies

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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    How to Start Your Own Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Modeling, Product Development, Balance Sheet, Market Opportunities, Verification And Validation, Creative Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Open Mindset, Resource Management, Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Service Integration and Management (SIAM) Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Systems Integration, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Risk Management Framework, Governance, Process Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement, Lean Methodologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Agile Project Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Lean Methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps, Agile Product Development, Management Reporting, Project Coordination

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    3.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Software Processes and Agile Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Process Driven Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Agile Software Development Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Project Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Project Planning, Team Building, Software Development Life Cycle, Prioritization, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, User Story, Lean Methodologies, Communication, Continuous Improvement Process

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Construction Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Construction Management, Real Estate, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Finance, Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Commercial Real Estate, Business Mathematics, Strategic Partnership, Return On Investment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Tools for Improve and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Methodology, Quality Improvement, Regression Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Capability, Project Management, Quality Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Statistical Inference, Document Control

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Managing an Agile Team

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Sales Presentation, Innovation, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Selling Techniques, Prioritization, Discussion Facilitation, Goal Setting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Construction Scheduling

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Construction Management, Timelines, Lean Methodologies, Architecture and Construction, Construction Engineering, Milestones (Project Management), Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Dependency Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Target Audience

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    553 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Startup Calling: from idea to impact: Università Bocconi
  • Innovation Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • How to Start Your Own Business: Michigan State University
  • Service Integration and Management (SIAM) Foundation: Packt
  • Scrum Master Certification: LearnQuest
  • Software Processes and Agile Practices: University of Alberta
  • Agile Software Development Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Construction Finance: Columbia University
  • Six Sigma Tools for Improve and Control: Kennesaw State University
  • Managing an Agile Team: University of Virginia

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