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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Organizational innovation and creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer Engagement, Business Modeling

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    FoundX Startup School Course

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Entrepreneurial Finance, Design Thinking, Customer Insights, Ideation, User Feedback, User Research, Product Development, Presentations, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Team Building, Team Management, Fundraising, Product Management, Growth Strategies, Needs Assessment

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Value Stream Mapping

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Strategic Thinking, Process Analysis, Process Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Process, Workflow Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Optimization, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Modeling, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization, Continuous Improvement Process

    ★ 4 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Business Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Operations Management, Financial Analysis, Selling Techniques, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Sales, Balance Sheet, Sales Process, Business Management, Logistics Management, Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Process Design, Business Economics, Lean Methodologies

    ★ 4.6 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Introducción a la Innovación Empresarial y Creación de Valor

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Change Management, Organizational Change, Innovation, Business Transformation, Ideation, Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies

    ★ 4.9 (46) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Metodología Agile: la evolución de la mejora continua

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Team Management, Conflict Management, Team Building, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Employee Coaching, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Lean Methodologies, Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Discussion Facilitation

    ★ 4.5 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    RStudio for Six Sigma - Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Lean Six Sigma, Correlation Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Test Tools, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Science

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arizona State University

    What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Innovation, Presentations, Proposal Development, Market Opportunities, Technology Strategies, Product Development, Solution Design, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Product Development, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Business Modeling, Health Equity, Drive Engagement, Lean Six Sigma, Market Analysis, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, New Product Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Operations Management, Operations, Problem Solving, Leadership

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Administración estratégica e IA: Innovación en Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Business Strategies, Administration, Strategic Thinking, AI Enablement, Entrepreneurship, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), New Product Development, Artificial Intelligence, Plan Execution, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Performance Measurement, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Business Technologies, Customer Analysis, Case Studies

    ★ 4.5 (26) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Design Strategies, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Experience Design, Risk Analysis, New Business Development, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Ideation, Business Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Market Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs: Arizona State University
  • Organizational innovation and creativity: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • FoundX Startup School Course: The University of Tokyo
  • Value Stream Mapping: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Business Management : Board Infinity
  • Introducción a la Innovación Empresarial y Creación de Valor: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Metodología Agile: la evolución de la mejora continua: Universidades Anáhuac
  • RStudio for Six Sigma - Hypothesis Testing: Coursera
  • What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?: Arizona State University
  • Healthcare Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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