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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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    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, Business Consulting, Performance Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Consultative Approaches

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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    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, Milestones (Project Management), Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Columbia University

    Construction Scheduling

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Production Schedule, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Risk Management, Construction Management, Timelines, Lean Methodologies, Construction, Production Planning, Project Estimation, Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Dependency Analysis, Probability & Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Agile Project Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Lean Methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Risk Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Product Development, Management Reporting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la calidad

    Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Quality Management Systems, Operations Management, Production Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Kaizen Methodology, Quality Management, Environmental Management Systems, Service Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Sustainable Business, Supply Management, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Corporate Sustainability, Production Process

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    Mixed · 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, Agile Project Management, Process Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Google

    Google Agile Essentials

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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Ideation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    556 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    PMP Exam Preparation

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Definición y Medición

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Process Controls, 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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    219 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Consulting Approach to Problem Solving: Emory University
  • Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control: Columbia University
  • How to Start Your Own Business: Michigan State University
  • Construction Scheduling: Columbia University
  • Scrum Master Certification: LearnQuest
  • Introducción a la calidad: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Software Processes and Agile Practices: University of Alberta
  • Hypothesis-Driven Development: University of Virginia
  • Google Agile Essentials: Google
  • The entrepreneur's guide for beginners: Universitat de Barcelona

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