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Operations and Lean Management Specialization

EDUCBA

Operations and Lean Management Specialization

Lean Six Sigma Process Excellence.

Learn to reduce waste, improve workflows, and optimize operations using Lean Six Sigma.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Identify process inefficiencies, operational waste, defects, and workflow bottlenecks using Lean Six Sigma tools.

  • Apply Lean methods such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, TPM, SIPOC, and root cause analysis.

  • Use data-driven improvement techniques to optimize operations, improve quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

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June 2026

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Specialization - 6 course series

Lean Six Sigma Basics for Process Improvement

Lean Six Sigma Basics for Process Improvement

Course 1, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze Lean and Six Sigma fundamentals to identify process inefficiencies.

  • Apply tools like 5S, VSM, Jidoka, and Heijunka for waste reduction.

  • Improve operational performance using quality and continuous improvement techniques.

Lean Waste Reduction and Process Improvement

Lean Waste Reduction and Process Improvement

Course 2, 8 hours

What you'll learn

  • Identify Lean principles and analyze waste in operational processes effectively.

  • Apply Lean tools like 5S, Kaizen, and Poka-Yoke for process improvement.

  • Evaluate productivity and optimize workflows using continuous improvement strategies.

Lean Tools for Manufacturing Excellence

Lean Tools for Manufacturing Excellence

Course 3, 7 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze lean manufacturing principles and evaluate production system efficiency.

  • Apply Lean tools like 5S, Kanban, SMED, and Value Stream Mapping effectively.

  • Implement continuous improvement strategies to reduce waste and optimize workflows.

Lean Six Sigma Define Phase Essentials

Lean Six Sigma Define Phase Essentials

Course 4, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze Lean Six Sigma principles and define process improvement problems clearly.

  • Apply VOC, SIPOC, and Balanced Scorecard tools for project alignment.

  • Evaluate customer requirements and identify process improvement opportunities.

Lean Six Sigma for IT Operations

Lean Six Sigma for IT Operations

Course 5, 9 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze IT processes and identify waste using Lean and Six Sigma techniques.

  • Apply DMAIC, Pareto analysis, and value stream mapping for process improvement.

  • Evaluate root causes and manage stakeholders for successful IT project outcomes.

Lean Six Sigma for IT Process Improvement

Lean Six Sigma for IT Process Improvement

Course 6, 18 hours

What you'll learn

  • Apply Lean Six Sigma DMAIC principles to improve business process performance.

  • Analyze process data using regression, hypothesis testing, and DOE techniques.

  • Evaluate root causes and implement data-driven continuous improvement strategies.

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