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    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Algae

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Water Resources, Microbiology, Biology, Taxonomy, Energy and Utilities, Process Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Design for Additive Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Design Process, Product Design, Prototyping, Manufacturing and Production, Design Strategies, Process Engineering, Design, Cost Estimation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of California, Davis

      DevOps Culture and Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, User Feedback, Process Improvement, Incident Management, Software Architecture, Systems Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      581 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Supply Chain Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Process Optimization, Peer Review, Microsoft Excel, Operations Management, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      Universitat de Barcelona

      The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Ideation, Project Finance, Value Propositions, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      528 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      E

      ESSEC Business School

      L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Operational Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Workflow Management, Kanban Principles, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Waste Minimization, Complex Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      668 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Industrial IoT Markets and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Computer Networking, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Software-Defined Networking, Network Protocols, Market Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Virtualization, Cloud Platforms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      595 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      商务基础 (中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Capital Budgeting, Business Operations, Process Analysis, Production Management, Manufacturing Operations, Business Process Improvement, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Branding, Balance Sheet, Market Opportunities, Brand Management, Marketing, Operational Analysis, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Control Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Document Management, Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability, Quality Control, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Performance Analysis, Project Closure, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Training Programs

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Operations Management: Organization and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Analysis, Inventory Management System, Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Operational Analysis, Performance Analysis, Decision Making, Process Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Demand Planning, Capacity Management, Service Level

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Data Ethics, Operational Excellence, Data Storytelling, Performance Improvement, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process, Performance Measurement, Data Presentation, Data Strategy, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      456 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular lean manufacturing courses

    • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
    • Design for Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
    • DevOps Culture and Mindset: University of California, Davis
    • Supply Chain Optimization: University of California, Irvine
    • The entrepreneur's guide for beginners: Universitat de Barcelona
    • L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique : ESSEC Business School
    • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 商务基础 (中文版): University of Pennsylvania
    • The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • The Control Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University

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