This course provides a practical foundation in Lean management, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to eliminate waste, streamline processes, and create value for customers. You’ll learn how to apply Lean principles across business, IT, and manufacturing contexts to improve efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.



Lean Management Fundamentals


Instructors: Kelley O'Connell
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What you'll learn
- Apply Lean principles to identify and eliminate waste in business processes 
- Utilize Lean tools and techniques for process improvement, such as value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban 
- Understand the role of leadership in Lean management and its impact on organizational success 
- Analyze processes to identify improvement opportunities and design Lean solutions 
Skills you'll gain
- Lean Methodologies
- Process Optimization
- Operational Excellence
- Quality Management
- Workflow Management
- Change Management
- Process Analysis
- Kanban Principles
- Employee Engagement
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Process Mapping
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Waste Minimization
- Operational Efficiency
- Lean Manufacturing
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There is 1 module in this course
The Lean Management Fundamentals course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Lean principles and practices. Lean management is a systematic approach that focuses on eliminating waste, optimizing processes, and creating value for customers. This course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to apply Lean methodologies in their organizations, leading to improved efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
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35 videos11 readings11 assignments3 discussion prompts
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Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
This was my first course on lean management. It provided me with a strong understanding of the fundamentals and will allow me to delve deeper into Lean Management in the future.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024
Content was great. If I could say anything, it would be that after each module there should be more questions because when you get to the last test, you haven’t had enough practice.
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024
A very comprehensive course for understanding the core principles of Lean Management with pratical examples.
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