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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      أساسيات الإدارة الرشيقة | Lean Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization, Kaizen Methodology, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Employee Training, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis

      4.8
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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Leadership Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Atlassian

      Agile with Atlassian Jira

      Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Workflow Management, Project Management, Product Requirements, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Continuous Improvement Process

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Lean Workflow with Kanban Frameworks in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Mapping, Data Visualization, Collaborative Software, Service Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Camino a la Excelencia en Gestión de Proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Culture Transformation, Project Management, Process Mapping, Organizational Change, Continuous Improvement Process, Contract Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.8K reviews

      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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      4.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Project Charter with Google Docs

      Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Project Scoping, Google Docs, Timelines

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      642 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Tools for Analyze

      Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Process Analysis, Probability Distribution, Process Capability, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Mapping, Statistical Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Data Analysis, Statistics, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Trello for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Lean Methodologies, Project Management, User Accounts

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Kaizen Methodology, Business Operations, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Kanban Principles, Culture Transformation, Six Sigma Methodology, Management Training And Development, Complex Problem Solving, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Waste Minimization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      670 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Lean Product Portfolio Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, AI Product Strategy, Product Management, Responsible AI, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Strategy, User Research, Scalability, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Project Portfolio Management, Governance, Product Development, Product Roadmaps, User Centered Design, Business Modeling, Resource Management, Brand Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Six Sigma White Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Pareto Chart, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Microsoft Excel

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • أساسيات الإدارة الرشيقة | Lean Management Fundamentals: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Agile with Atlassian Jira: Atlassian
    • Build a Lean Workflow with Kanban Frameworks in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Camino a la Excelencia en Gestión de Proyectos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Supply Chain Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Create a Project Charter with Google Docs: Coursera Project Network
    • Six Sigma Tools for Analyze: Kennesaw State University
    • Trello for Beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique : ESSEC Business School

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