Apply Kaizen & Master Defect Management with HP QC

This course is part of TQM Excellence: Lean Six Sigma & Quality Systems Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Define Kaizen principles and apply workplace tools for continuous improvement.
Log, track, update, and report defects using HP QC/ALM for quality assurance.
Manage change, eliminate waste, and align defect handling with efficiency goals.

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12 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

By completing this course, learners will be able to define Kaizen principles, apply workplace improvement tools, demonstrate strategies for managing change, and master defect management using HP Quality Centre (QC/ALM). They will learn to log, track, update, and report defects while also fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.

Learners will benefit by gaining a dual skill set: first, the ability to recognize and eliminate waste, improve workflows, and drive organizational adaptability through Kaizen; second, the technical expertise to enhance software quality assurance with structured defect management. This combination empowers professionals to bridge the gap between improvement philosophy and practical execution. What makes this course unique is its balanced integration of historical foundations, workplace methodologies, and technical defect management practices. Whether you are a manager seeking organizational efficiency or a tester aiming to improve quality processes, this course equips you with tools to lead change, boost collaboration, and deliver results with confidence.

This module introduces the origins, philosophy, and early industrial innovations that shaped the Kaizen approach. Learners will explore the Japanese roots of Kaizen, the influence of visionaries like Masaaki Imai, and the historical evolution of standardization and mass production. By the end of this module, learners will develop a strong foundation in Kaizen thinking and understand how historical paradigms shape modern continuous improvement practices.

What's included

11 videos4 assignments

11 videos Total 104 minutes

Introduction to Kaizen Philosophy 9 minutes
Speedily 10 minutes
Kaizen Entails 10 minutes
About masaaki Imai 9 minutes
Case of Oanhard and Levassor 8 minutes
Paradigm 11 minutes
Yet we Resist Change 10 minutes
A story on Paradigm 12 minutes
Interchangeability of Parts 3 minutes
Interchangeability of Parts Continue 10 minutes
The Success of Ford System 11 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded - Foundations of Kaizen Thinking 30 minutes
Introduction to Kaizen Philosophy 10 minutes
The Visionaries & Early Paradigms 10 minutes
Early Industrial Innovations 10 minutes

This module focuses on applying Kaizen principles, tools, and techniques in real workplace scenarios. Learners will understand how to eliminate waste, improve workspaces, standardize processes, and motivate employees for lasting change. By mastering these principles, learners will be equipped to drive organizational efficiency, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and manage change effectively.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videos Total 79 minutes

Kaizen Principles 8 minutes
Elimainating Waste 9 minutes
Workplace Improvement 8 minutes
Red Tag Technique 10 minutes
Scrub (Seiso) 11 minutes
How Should Standards Be Defined 12 minutes
Checkpoints 7 minutes
Kinds of Motivation 8 minutes
Managing the Change 6 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded - Applying Kaizen in the Workplace 30 minutes
Core Kaizen Principles in Practice 10 minutes
Tools and Techniques for Sustained Improvement 10 minutes
Managing Standards & Motivation for Change 10 minutes

This module equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of defect management using HP Quality Centre (HP QC/ALM). Participants will explore the fundamentals of Quality Centre, learn to log and track defects effectively, and apply advanced features like defect linkage and updating. The module also emphasizes best practices and the advantages of defect reporting to improve software quality, collaboration, and traceability. By the end, learners will be able to leverage HP QC as an integrated platform for requirement management, defect tracking, and reporting.