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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Lean Workflow with Kanban Frameworks in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Process Development, Process Management, Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Mapping, Process Optimization, Collaborative Software, Service Design

    ★ 4.5 (19) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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  • B

    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), Quality Control, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), User Feedback, Product Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Technical Standard, Process Improvement, Customer Insights, Case Studies

    ★ 4.3 (380) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Agile Product Development, Application Security, Security Architecture Review, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture

    ★ 4.7 (9.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Kaizen Methodology, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Kanban Principles, Culture Transformation, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Mapping, Complex Problem Solving, Performance Management, Waste Minimization

    ★ 4.7 (679) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Operations, Process Improvement and Optimization, Production Process, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Quality Improvement, Operational Excellence, Process Optimization, Supply Chain, Kanban Principles, Inventory Control, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System

    ★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Columbia University

    Construction Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Building Information Modeling, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Lean Methodologies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sustainability Standards, Contract Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Risk Management

    ★ 4.8 (7.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Operational Efficiency, Lean Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Procedure Development, Lean Manufacturing, Business Process, Operations Management, Safety Standards, Occupational Safety And Health, Process Management, Process Optimization, Workforce Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management

    ★ 4.7 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Crafting Effective User Stories in Agile - Agile Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, DevOps, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Continuous Delivery, Scalability, Organizational Development, CI/CD, Agile Methodology, Performance Metric, Coordinating, Continuous Integration

    ★ 3 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SkillUp

    Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Business Process, Process Development, Business Process Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Management, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Continuous Improvement Process

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    DevOps Culture and Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Process Mapping, Continuous Deployment, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Organizational Development, Operational Efficiency, Systems Thinking, System Monitoring

    ★ 4.7 (597) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, grep, Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    ★ 4.7 (8.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build a Lean Workflow with Kanban Frameworks in Miro: Coursera
  • Quality Improvement and Management: Board Infinity
  • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota
  • L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique : ESSEC Business School
  • Supply Chain Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Construction Project Management: Columbia University
  • How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Coursera
  • Crafting Effective User Stories in Agile - Agile Excellence: Board Infinity
  • Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization: SkillUp
  • Introduction to Continuous Improvement Process: Board Infinity

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