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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


  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Utilization Management, Interoperability, Primary Care, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Data Management, Health Education

    4.7 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Monitoring, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Management, Waste Minimization

    4.8 stars, 839 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (839) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Performance Measurement, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Metric, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Kanban Principles, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    4.6 stars, 43 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (43) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    RStudio for Six Sigma - Process Capability

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Process Controls, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Business Metrics, R Programming, Benchmarking, Data Import/Export

    4.1 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Production Management, Operations Management, Operations, Process Improvement and Optimization, Production Process, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Supply Chain, Kanban Principles, Inventory Control, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System

    4.8 stars, 4.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (4.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Design Thinking, Change Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Conflict Management, Data Literacy, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Data Visualization, Change Control, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Maintainability, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Project Execution: Running the Project

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Team Management, Project Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Project Management Life Cycle, Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Issue Tracking, Team Building, Project Coordination, Leadership and Management, Project Management Software, Project Risk Management, Data Storytelling, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

    4.8 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Process Mining: Data science in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Data Mining, Process Design, Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Operational Analysis, Performance Analysis, Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Verification And Validation, Model Evaluation

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Business Process Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Workflow Analysis, Process Modeling, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Diagram Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Process Management, Business Process Management, Business Analysis, Service Design, System Design and Implementation, Business Management, Dataflow, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7 stars, 131 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (131) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Project Risk Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, Risk Management, Regression Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Collection, Process Flow Diagrams, Quality Management

    4.5 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (50) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Continuous Improvement Process, Product Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Proactivity, Process Improvement and Optimization, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Culture Transformation

    4.5 stars, 117 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (117) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification Course

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Kaizen Methodology, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Efficiency, Lean Methodologies, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Mapping, Pareto Chart, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Optimization, Process Management, Service Improvement, Quality Management, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular process improvement courses

  • Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes: University of Houston
  • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • RStudio for Six Sigma - Process Capability: Coursera
  • Supply Chain Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Patient Safety: Johns Hopkins University
  • Project Execution: Running the Project: Google
  • Process Mining: Data science in Action: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Business Process Modelling: STARWEAVER
  • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization: SkillUp

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