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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Operations, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement and Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Process Analysis, Wholesaling, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Business Technologies, Statistical Process Controls, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Sustainable Business, Network Planning And Design, Process Control, Program Management

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    IBM

    IBM Management Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Data Presentation, Business Consulting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Change Management, Financial Modeling, Lean Six Sigma, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Hypothesis-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Continuous Delivery, Product Testing, Agile Product Development, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, User Research, Product Development, Lean Methodologies, Innovation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    How to Start Your Own Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Value Propositions, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Self-Starter, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Modeling, Product Development, Balance Sheet, Market Opportunities, New Product Development, Verification And Validation, Creative Thinking, Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Columbia University

    Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Cost Management, Construction Management, Bidding, Cost Control, Cash Flows, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Project Controls, Project Estimation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Earned Value Management, Procurement, Construction

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, New Product Development, Ideation, Brainstorming, Process Development, Design Thinking, Product Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Process Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Project Implementation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Leadership, Lean Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Process Driven Development, Process Modeling, Test Driven Development (TDD)

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Consulting Approach to Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Consulting, Problem Solving, Management Consulting, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Performance Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Consultative Approaches

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kanban Principles, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Lean Methodologies, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Development Testing, Continuous Deployment, Unit Testing, Continuous Delivery, Application Security, CI/CD, Integration Testing, Software Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Essential Manager Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Milestones (Project Management), Team Performance Management, Productivity, Microsoft Project, Accountability Frameworks, Team Motivation, Management Training And Development, Timelines, Accountability, Project Management, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Culture Transformation, Lean Methodologies, Time Management, Kanban Principles, Constructive Feedback, Smart Goals

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Self-Starter, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, New Business Development, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Decision Making, Overcoming Obstacles, Business Strategies, Business

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    PMP Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Controls, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Project Estimation, Project Performance, Team Management, Project Schedules, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Project Closure, Risk Management, Quality Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • IBM Management Consultant: IBM
  • Hypothesis-Driven Development: University of Virginia
  • How to Start Your Own Business: Michigan State University
  • Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control: Columbia University
  • Innovation Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Software Processes and Agile Practices: University of Alberta
  • Consulting Approach to Problem Solving: Emory University
  • Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies: LearnQuest
  • Essential Manager Skills: Coursera

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