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Process Improvement Courses

Process improvement courses can help you learn techniques like Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis, along with process mapping and performance metrics. You can build skills in identifying inefficiencies, implementing change, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Many courses introduce tools such as flowcharts, value stream mapping, and statistical software, which support the application of these skills in practical work, enabling you to streamline operations and enhance productivity.

Popular Process Improvement Courses and Certifications


  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Lean Management & Process Flow for Knowledge Work

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Kanban Principles, Process Management, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Standard Operating Procedure, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Service Level Agreement, Business Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Service Level, Quality Improvement, Procedure Development, Capacity Management, Expectation Management, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Tools, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Software Testing, Agile Methodology, Automation, Analysis, Collaboration

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Improve Efficiency in Asana for Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Project Management

    ★ 4.3 (114) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Analyze & Improve

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Organizational Change, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Organizational Leadership, Project Scoping, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Statistical Methods, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Scope Management, Process Mapping, Project Documentation, Requirements Management, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis

    ★ 5 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III)

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, Problem Management, Clinical Practices, User Centered Design, Creativity, Process Modeling, Collaboration, Empathy

    ★ 4.8 (200) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Education and Training, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Collaboration, Professional Development, Team Collaboration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Design, Data Collection

    ★ 5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, User Feedback, Performance Measurement, Microsoft 365, Performance Analysis, Business Research, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Research, User Research, Business Strategy

    ★ 4.4 (24) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Healthcare Project Management, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards, Problem Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), System Implementation, Leadership

    ★ 4.6 (99) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    RStudio for Six Sigma - Process Capability

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Process Controls, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Business Metrics, R Programming, Benchmarking, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.1 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Nursing Management, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Education and Support, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Intravenous Therapy

    ★ 4.8 (101) · 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 (42) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular process improvement courses

  • Lean Management & Process Flow for Knowledge Work: PracticalGrowth
  • QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing: Coursera
  • Improve Efficiency in Asana for Project Managers: Coursera
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Analyze & Improve: EDUCBA
  • Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III): Johns Hopkins University
  • Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement: University of Michigan
  • Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms: Coursera
  • Improvement Techniques and Control Tools: SkillUp
  • Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII): Johns Hopkins University
  • RStudio for Six Sigma - Process Capability: Coursera

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