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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory Management System, Process Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Demand Planning, Capacity Management, Service Level
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Robotic Process Automation, Requirements Elicitation, Business Process Automation, Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Automation, Business Process, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Process Mapping, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Ethics, Peer Review, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Stakeholder Management, New Business Development, Business Research, Analysis, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Negotiation, IT Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, AI Personalization, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Relationship Management, Business Consulting, Product Strategy, Technical Consulting, Relationship Building, Project Management, Rapport Building, Consultative Approaches, Project Implementation, Agile Methodology, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Waterfall Methodology, Solution Delivery, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Business Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Industrial Engineering, Operational Efficiency, Manufacturing Operations, Process Improvement, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Robotics, Automation, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Timelines, Email Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Setting Appointments, Calendar Management, Automation, Microsoft 365, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Collaborative Software, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Time Management, Productivity, Personal Development, Natural Language Processing, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Benchmarking, Process Optimization, Cloud Deployment, Model Evaluation, Network Performance Management, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Network Model, Project Performance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, File Management, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Media Production, Automation, Writing, Editing, Technical Support, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Usability Testing, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Kanban Principles, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Product Testing, ChatGPT, Test Planning, Registration, Leadership
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Kanban Principles, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Organizational Strategy, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, Governance, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Team Building, Project Management, Leadership
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months