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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


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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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    199 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    561 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Operations Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Business Operations, Inventory Management System, Operational Efficiency, Production Process, Inventory Control, Inventory and Warehousing, Operational Analysis, Logistics, Internal Communications, Process Analysis, Operational Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, Complex Problem Solving

    4.8
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    35 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    How to Validate your Startup Idea

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Value Propositions, Financial Forecasting, Growth Strategies, Commercialization, Entrepreneurial Finance, Income Statement, Business Planning, Ideation, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Product Development, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Investments, Strategic Partnership, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Presentations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación y emprendimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Business Architecture, Corporate Strategy, Creative Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Storytelling, New Business Development, Team Management, Creativity, Open Mindset, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Development, Growth Strategies, Systems Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    428 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Definición y Medición

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Process Analysis, Product Flow Diagram, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Lean Six Sigma, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Metric, Problem Management, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    214 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Teoria Geral da Administração para Executivos

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Administration, Business Management, Business Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Structure, Kaizen Methodology, Production Management, Performance Improvement, Systems Thinking, Production Process, Lean Manufacturing, Knowledge Transfer

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Data Analysis Software, Data Presentation, Performance Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Visualization Software, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    493 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Health Care Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Health Disparities, Operational Performance Management, Health Equity, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Value-Based Care, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Improvement, Process Mapping, Health Systems, Health Care, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Health Technology, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Qualitative Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Emprendimientos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Adaptability, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    646 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Agile Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, User Story, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Estimation, Product Requirements, Agile Product Development, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Project Performance, Kanban Principles, Product Management, Project Management, Prioritization, Estimation, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, New Business Development, Collaboration, Lean Methodologies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Essential Manager Skills: Coursera
  • Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies: LearnQuest
  • Operations Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • How to Validate your Startup Idea: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Innovación y emprendimiento: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Definición y Medición: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Teoria Geral da Administração para Executivos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM): University at Buffalo
  • Health Care Innovation: University of Pennsylvania
  • Emprendimientos creativos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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