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Process Improvement Courses

Process improvement courses can help you learn techniques like Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis, along with process mapping and performance metrics. You can build skills in identifying inefficiencies, implementing change, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Many courses introduce tools such as flowcharts, value stream mapping, and statistical software, which support the application of these skills in practical work, enabling you to streamline operations and enhance productivity.

Popular Process Improvement Courses and Certifications


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis, Culture

    4.8 stars, 1.6K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluate and Document Patient Outcome Improvements

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Statistical Reporting, Patient-centered Care, Digital Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Evaluation, Business Reporting, Patient Advocacy, Data Presentation, Analytics, Data Collection, People Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Communication, Data Analysis, Communication Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Synthesis, Quality Improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering Total Quality Management: Analyze, Apply & Improve

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Culture Transformation, Quality Improvement, Quality Management Systems, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assessment, Organizational Development, Operational Excellence, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Cost Management, Quality Control, Organizational Change, Customer experience improvement, Team Oriented, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Culture

    4.4 stars, 26 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (26) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Florida

    Fixing Healthcare Delivery 2.0: Advanced Lean

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Scientific Methods, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Accident Prevention, Process Modeling, Systems Analysis

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (45) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Usability Testing, User Research

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership Essentials: Quality Improvement & Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Care Management, Nursing Care, Safety Assurance, Leadership, Collaboration, Accountability, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Problem Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Chemical Process Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety And Health, Health And Safety Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Control Systems, Risk Analysis, First Aid

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Lean Six Sigma Professional Track - From Green to Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Improvement, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Quality Improvement, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Process Controls, Operational Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Optimization, Performance Improvement, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Process Capability, Statistical Modeling, Quality Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering TQM: Apply, Evaluate & Improve Quality Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Management Systems, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Supplier Quality Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Assessment, Service Improvement, Quality Assurance, Supplier Management, Drive Engagement, Quality Control, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Customer experience improvement, Employee Engagement, Supplier Relationship Management, Process Management, Manufacturing Processes

    4.8 stars, 38 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (38) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Lean Six Sigma Define Phase Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Lean Six Sigma, Requirements Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Process, Business Process Management, Strategic Planning, Lean Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis Tools, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Stakeholder Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Agile Business Processes: Systems for Operational Success

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping, Business Process, Stakeholder Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Analysis, Workflow Management, Business Transformation, Business Analysis, Process Management, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, Gap Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Smarter Processes – ChatGPT for Lean Six Sigma

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Lean Six Sigma, Pareto Chart, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Process Controls, Regression Analysis, Quality Improvement, Generative AI, Quality Monitoring, Quality Management, Process Improvement, ChatGPT, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Customer Insights, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular process improvement courses

  • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I): Johns Hopkins University
  • Evaluate and Document Patient Outcome Improvements: Coursera
  • Mastering Total Quality Management: Analyze, Apply & Improve: EDUCBA
  • Fixing Healthcare Delivery 2.0: Advanced Lean: University of Florida
  • Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements: University of Alberta
  • Nursing Leadership Essentials: Quality Improvement & Safety: Coursera
  • Chemical Process Safety: L&T EduTech
  • Lean Six Sigma Professional Track - From Green to Black Belt: Packt
  • Mastering TQM: Apply, Evaluate & Improve Quality Systems: EDUCBA
  • Lean Six Sigma Define Phase Essentials: EDUCBA

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