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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Problem Management, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Standards, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Operations, Construction Inspection, Process Control, Product Testing, Materials science, Big Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Employee Coaching, Team Building, Sprint Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Planning, Problem Management, CI/CD, Estimation, Risk Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Optimization, Quality Control, Process Capability, Employee Training, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kaizen Methodology, Process Improvement, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Organizational Change, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Waste Minimization, Test Tools, Issue Tracking, Application Lifecycle Management, Process Mapping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Operational Efficiency, Six Sigma Methodology, Operations Management, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Technologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Statistical Process Controls, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Quality Control, Quality Improvement, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Data Transformation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Scientific Methods, Medical Management, Health Systems, Value-Based Care, Kanban Principles, Patient Communication, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Care Management, Operating Room (OR), Cleanliness, Business Systems Analysis, Case Studies, Capacity Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Internet Of Things, User Interface (UI), Systems Integration, Scalability, UI Components
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care, Geographic Information Systems, Research Design, Data Presentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks