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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


  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Control, Quality Monitoring, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Production Process, Process Improvement, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Inventory Control, Regression Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Management Reporting, Production Schedule

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

    Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Statistical Process Controls, Team Building, Exploratory Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Data Literacy, Process Flow Diagrams, Statistical Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Optimization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • 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

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Foundations of Six Sigma Define Phase Training

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Project Planning, Business Metrics, Business Process, Pareto Chart, Business Priorities, Waste Minimization, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

    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

  • C

    Coursera

    إنشاء عقد مشروع باستخدام محرر مستندات جوجل

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Project Design, Project Documentation, Google Docs, Project Scoping, Milestones (Project Management), Document Management, Project Planning, Google Workspace, Organizational Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis, Graphing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    991 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Controlling and Sustaining Improvement Training

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Lean Six Sigma, Project Closure, Six Sigma Methodology, Return On Investment, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Quality Improvement, Business Metrics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Statistical Process Controls, Workflow Management, Risk Control, Financial Analysis, Project Controls, Contingency Planning, Operational Analysis, Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

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

  • Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Core Project Management Process: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • The Measure Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Team Management for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Foundations of Six Sigma Define Phase Training: Simplilearn
  • The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase: SkillUp
  • The Define Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • إنشاء عقد مشروع باستخدام محرر مستندات جوجل: Coursera
  • Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase: Kennesaw State University

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