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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


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    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, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Case Management, Utilization Management, Interoperability, Primary Care, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Electronic Medical Record, Data Management, Health Education

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Leadership, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Healthcare Project Management, Communication Strategies, Planning, Driving engagement

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Healthcare Project Management, Patient Flow, Case Management, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Data Management, Leadership, Systems Of Measurement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Analysis Software, Health Policy, Data Quality, Descriptive Statistics, Data Integration, Statistical Inference

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    97 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Accounting Principles, Compliance, and Audit Readiness

    Skills you'll gain: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Bookkeeping, Variance Analysis, Accounting Records, Budget Management, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Audit Planning, Compliance Auditing, Auditing, Accounting Systems, Document Management, Financial Auditing, Ledgers (Accounting), Record Keeping, Reconciliation, Compliance Reporting, Verification And Validation, File Management, Compliance Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Operations

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

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Design Thinking, Change Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Leadership, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Data Analysis Software, Project Planning, Safety Standards, Patient-centered Care

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Statistics, Work Breakdown Structure, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Data Collection, Project Scoping, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Improvement, Quality Management

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Business Process Modelling

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

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

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    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 Quality (QA/QC), Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Accounting Workflow Automation with Excel and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Workflow Analysis, Excel Formulas, Accounting and Finance Software, Data Validation, Accounting Systems, Business Process, Microsoft Excel, Expense Management, Fraud detection, Return On Investment, Variance Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Invoicing, Business Process Automation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounts Payable, Process Improvement, Accounting Records, Workflow Management, AI Workflows

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Digital Transformation Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Leadership, Generative AI, Robotic Process Automation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
  • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
  • Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII): Johns Hopkins University
  • Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI): Johns Hopkins University
  • Accounting Principles, Compliance, and Audit Readiness: Coursera
  • Supply Chain Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Patient Safety: Johns Hopkins University
  • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep: SkillUp
  • Business Process Modelling: Starweaver
  • Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits: Coursera

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