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

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      University of Michigan

      Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Medical Management, Patient Safety, Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Decision Making, Health Technology, Teamwork, Reliability, Patient-centered Care, Collaboration, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Using Data for Healthcare Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Pareto Chart, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Care Management, Health Informatics, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Data Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Agile Practices and Continuous Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Agile Methodology, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Employee Coaching, Team Building, Sprint Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Planning, Problem Management, CI/CD, Estimation, Project Risk Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      RStudio for Six Sigma - Process Capability

      Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Process Controls, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Business Metrics, R Programming, Data Import/Export

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University at Buffalo

      Digital Thread: Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Industrial Engineering, Design Software, Systems Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, IT Infrastructure, Technology Roadmaps, Process Analysis, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Business Technologies

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      473 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Lean Management: Just-In-Time Training and Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Waste Minimization, Lean Methodologies, Supplier Management, Quality Control, Quality Management, Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Production Process, Operational Efficiency, Supplier Relationship Management, Inventory Control, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Facility Management, System Implementation, Team Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Customer experience improvement, Resource Allocation, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Value-Based Care, Operational Analysis, Patient Communication, Predictive Analytics, Business Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personalized Service, Care Management, Systems Integration, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Process, Business Environment, and Exam Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Compliance Management, Agile Project Management, Scope Management, Business Process, Requirements Management, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Schedules, Governance, Change Management, Procurement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Agile Business Processes: Systems for Operational Success

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping, Business Process, Workflow Management, Business Transformation, Business Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, Gap Analysis, Digital Transformation, Requirements Analysis, Technology Strategies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Agile Methodology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Planning

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      95 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making: University of Michigan
    • Using Data for Healthcare Improvement: Imperial College London
    • Advanced Agile Practices and Continuous Improvement: Packt
    • RStudio for Six Sigma - Process Capability: Coursera Project Network
    • Digital Thread: Implementation: University at Buffalo
    • Lean Management: Just-In-Time Training and Certification: Packt
    • The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase: SkillUp
    • Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics: Northeastern University
    • Process, Business Environment, and Exam Preparation: Packt
    • Agile Business Processes: Systems for Operational Success: Northeastern University

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