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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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    SkillUp

    Product Owner Certification [PSPO I] Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Communications, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, User Story, Communication, Communication Strategies, Collaborative Software, Product Management, Sprint Planning, Product Requirements

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    203 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Project Approaches, Lifecycles, and Agile Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Project Management Life Cycle, Organizational Change, Scaled Agile Framework, Culture Transformation, Project Implementation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Workflow Management, Project Documentation, Project Coordination, Coordinating, Change Management, Team Leadership, Estimation, Governance

    4.7
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    MBE Mastering Business Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Business Strategy, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Operations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Financial Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Quality Improvement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Valuation, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Marketing Communications, Lean Six Sigma

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Design Thinking and Global Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Sales Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Prototyping, Presentations, Lean Methodologies, New Product Development, Product Design, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurial Finance, Value Propositions, Ideation, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Operations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Trello for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Lean Methodologies, Project Management, Administration

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IESE Business School

    How to Build an Effective Service Company

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Workforce Management, Service Design, Lean Manufacturing, Service Improvement, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Business Process Management, Process Optimization, Service Management, Operational Efficiency, Workforce Planning, Process Improvement, Staff Management, Process Analysis, Sustainable Business, Quality Improvement, Process Flow Diagrams, Capacity Management, Client Services

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Clinical Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Clinical Practices, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Public Health, Patient Treatment, Predictive Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    397 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Establishing Product-Market Fit

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Target Market, Target Audience, Product Improvement, Product Management, User Experience, Product Development, Product Design, Product Strategy, Customer Analysis, Product Planning, Agile Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, User Feedback, Product Testing, Usability Testing, Continuous Improvement Process, Ideation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Quality Improvement and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Quality Management Systems, ISO 9000 Series, Statistical Process Controls, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Improvement, Quality Monitoring, Service Improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Control, User Feedback, Product Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Technical Standard, Process Improvement, Customer Insights, Case Studies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Customer-Centric IT Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Technology Strategies, Information Technology Architecture, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Design Thinking, Process Design, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Threat Management, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, Project Portfolio Management, Technical Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    676 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Business Process Modeling, Analysis, and Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Systems Thinking, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Quality Improvement, Process Flow Diagrams, Six Sigma Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Matrix Management, Dataflow, Prioritization, Generative AI

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Product Owner Certification [PSPO I] Preparation: SkillUp
  • Foundations of Agile Project Management: Google
  • Project Approaches, Lifecycles, and Agile Implementation: LearnKartS
  • MBE Mastering Business Essentials: Emory University
  • Design Thinking and Global Startup: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Trello for Beginners: Coursera
  • How to Build an Effective Service Company: IESE Business School
  • Clinical Epidemiology: Utrecht University
  • Establishing Product-Market Fit: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Quality Improvement and Management: Board Infinity

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