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    Study process improvement for optimizing business operations. Learn about Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

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    Explore the Process Improvement Course Catalog

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Designing the Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Business Management, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Managing Major Engineering Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Project Scoping, Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Business Risk Management, Governance, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Implementation, Return On Investment, Cost Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Nursing Management, Safety Training, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Care Management, Infection Control, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Health Systems, Community Health, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Cultural Responsiveness, Leadership, Risk Analysis, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Meeting Investors' Goals

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Business Ethics, Wealth Management, Behavioral Economics, Financial Market, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Asset Management, Marketing Psychology, Market Dynamics, Finance, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Power Tools for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Dashboard, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Management and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Writing, Business Communication, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Management Training And Development, Employee Coaching, English Language, Delegation Skills, Staff Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Advanced Styling with Responsive Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Wireframing, Front-End Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Usability, User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Marketing e vendas B2B: Fechando novos negócios

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Sales Presentation, Business Marketing, B2B Sales, Customer Insights, Sales Process, Sales, Customer Retention, Target Audience, Customer Success Management, Marketing, Inside Sales, Marketing Strategies, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Automation, Marketing Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      442 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      PMI-PMP® Certification Training Course

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Scope Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Kanban Principles, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Conflict Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Performance Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Overview of Automotive SPICE

      Skills you'll gain: Process Driven Development, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Project Execution and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Implementation, Waterfall Methodology, Earned Value Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Controls, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Team Leadership, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Cost Management, Timelines, Scheduling, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Reporting, Resource Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Designing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Managing Major Engineering Projects: University of Leeds
    • Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V): Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare : Imperial College London
    • Meeting Investors' Goals: University of Geneva
    • Excel Power Tools for Data Analysis: Macquarie University
    • Business English: Management and Leadership: Arizona State University
    • Advanced Styling with Responsive Design: University of Michigan
    • Marketing e vendas B2B: Fechando novos negócios: Universidade de São Paulo
    • PMI-PMP® Certification Training Course: LearnKartS

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    Plan (17)
    Business Communication (16)
    Decision-making (16)
    Leadership (15)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Process Improvement

    Process improvement is the series of actions you take to streamline a task, which makes its completion more efficient and helps to deliver a higher quality end result. This type of approach can be used for any task in life, but it's commonly used by companies trying to reduce costs by cutting waste and increasing the efficiency of workers. The constant focus on improving the processes that go into making a product also means the quality control department and product management teams are typically included.‎

    Learning process improvement can help you advance in a quality control job you already have if you're new to the subject. It can also be included as part of a learning path if you want to become a project manager or process engineer. There are also job opportunities that require knowledge of process improvement, such as process improvement specialists, management positions, and Lean Six Sigma job training specialists. Data analysts and time study professionals also find opportunities to advance through the study of process improvement.‎

    Taking online courses in process improvement on Coursera can help you get started in the field by offering opportunities to engage in learning that has real-world applications. The courses are set up to accommodate your current knowledge level, such as beginner level Six Sigma courses, and there are also more advanced value chain management courses that build on the early process improvement courses. You can earn Professional Certificates to add to your resume or fill in gaps in your knowledge by choosing the courses that fit your needs.‎

    You need to have solid reading and math skills before learning process improvement. You also need analytical skills and you need to be a person who pays close attention to details. If you're new to the topic, you have the option to begin with the fundamentals by taking beginner level Six Sigma courses. From there, you can build on the process improvement foundation and advance to the more complex intermediate and advanced level value chain management and Six Sigma green belt courses.‎

    Online Process Improvement courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Process Improvement skills. Choose from a wide range of Process Improvement courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Process Improvement, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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