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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


  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Development, Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Project Design, Project Planning, Quality Control, Customer Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (3.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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 Analysis, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Organizational Development, Project Risk Management, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Change, Systems Thinking, Business Metrics

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

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

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Marketing e vendas B2B: Fechando novos negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, B2B Sales, Customer Analysis, General Sales Practices, Customer Insights, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Sales, Customer Retention, Target Audience, Customer Success Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Marketing, Inside Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Persona Development

    ★ 4.8 (452) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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

    EDUCBA

    Six Sigma Black Belt: Analyze, Improve & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Sample Size Determination, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Process Controls, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Process Capability, Statistics, Quality Management, Statistical Analysis, Quality Monitoring

    ★ 5 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    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
  • 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
    Preview
    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
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Statistical Process Controls, Team Building, Exploratory Data Analysis, Management Training And Development, Six Sigma Methodology, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Data Literacy, Process Flow Diagrams, Statistical Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Performance Measurement

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Manufacturing & Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Compliance, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Process Mapping, Product Improvement, Team Management, Service Improvement, Manufacturing Processes, Safety Training, Internal Communications, Engineering, Waste Minimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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

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

  • Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
  • DevOps Culture and Mindset: University of California, Davis
  • Marketing e vendas B2B: Fechando novos negócios: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Analyze, Improve & Control: EDUCBA
  • Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase: Kennesaw State University
  • Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Introduction to Six Sigma Training: Simplilearn
  • Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • Manufacturing & Engineering: Packt

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