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.

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Data Collection, Systems Analysis, Data Storage, Manufacturing Operations, Systems Engineering, Data Cleansing, Failure Analysis, Digital Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Big Data, Data Analysis Software, Computing Platforms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Lean Six Sigma, Project Risk Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Process Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Risk Control, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Process Management, Process Improvement, Customer Analysis, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, Process Capability, User Feedback, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Healthcare Project Management, Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Accident Prevention, Decision Making, Health Technology, Teamwork, Reliability, Risk Management, Innovation, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Business Process Reengineering, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Business Process Automation, Collaborative Software, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Automation, Business Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Statistical Process Controls, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical 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

Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Measurement, Procedure Development, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Project Planning, Business Metrics, Business Process, Pareto Chart, Business Priorities, Waste Minimization, Problem Solving
Beginner · 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

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Improvement, Project Risk Management, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Risk Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Process Management, Performance Measurement, Quality Management, Risk Management Framework, Process Analysis, Performance Management, Process Capability, Process Validation, Risk Mitigation, Process Development, Project Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Resource Utilization, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Process Improvement, Systems Thinking, Patient Coordination, Health Technology, Care Coordination, Process Optimization, Workflow Management, Resource Allocation, Regulatory Requirements, Health Systems, Coordinating, Systems Integration, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Process Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Mapping, Business Process Improvement, Process Management, Lean Methodologies, Business Process, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Financial Data, Business Reporting, Financial Controls, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Scientific Methods, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Accident Prevention, Process Modeling, Systems Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months