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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

    Manufacturing Industry 101

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Production Management, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Sustainable Business, Collaboration, Innovation, Adaptability, Communication

    ★ 4.5 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Control, Quality Monitoring, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Production Process, Process Improvement, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Inventory Control, Regression Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Management Reporting, Production Schedule

    ★ 4.9 (85) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores

    Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Research, User Feedback, Business Modeling, User Research, New Product Development, Marketing, Product Development, Business Planning, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Scalability, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy

    ★ 4.8 (614) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Introduction to Six Sigma Training

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Waste Minimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Product Development, Risk Analysis

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

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

    Simplilearn

    Controlling and Sustaining Improvement Training

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Lean Six Sigma, Project Closure, Six Sigma Methodology, Return On Investment, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Quality Improvement, Business Metrics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Statistical Process Controls, Workflow Management, Risk Control, Financial Analysis, Project Controls, Contingency Planning, Operational Analysis, Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Production & Operations: Apply, Analyze & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Process, Operations Management, Production Schedule, Operations, Inventory Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Quality Control, Materials Management, Scheduling, Production Line, Inventory Management System, Inventory and Warehousing, Operational Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Monitoring, Material Requirements Planning

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Data Analysis, Operations, Operational Excellence, Case Studies, Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9000 Series, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Quality Management Systems, Data Quality, Data Security

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

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

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Development Testing

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Simplilearn

    Foundations of Six Sigma Define Phase Training

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Project Planning, Business Metrics, Business Process, Pareto Chart, Business Priorities, Waste Minimization, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis, Graphing

    ★ 4.8 (991) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular lean courses

  • Manufacturing Industry 101: Coursera
  • Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Introduction to Six Sigma Training: Simplilearn
  • Controlling and Sustaining Improvement Training: Simplilearn
  • Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Production & Operations: Apply, Analyze & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Continuous Improvement Process: Board Infinity
  • Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making: University at Buffalo
  • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota

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