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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Industrial IoT Markets and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Real-Time Operating Systems, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, IBM Cloud, Petroleum Industry, Automation, Network Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Cloud Platforms, Network Infrastructure, Embedded Systems, Market Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Software-Defined Networking

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      595 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Construction Scheduling

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Construction Management, Timelines, Lean Methodologies, Construction, Project Management Software, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Probability & Statistics

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

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      Arizona State University

      Material Jetting and Stereolithography

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Equipment Design, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Prototyping, Process Development, Analytical Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Processes and Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Systems Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Scrum (Software Development), Release Management, User Requirements Documents, Development Testing, Software Design, Maintainability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Una aproximación a la química del carbono

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Petroleum Industry, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Manufacturing Processes

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      490 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      MBE Mastering Business Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Business Strategy, Cash Flows, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Balance Sheet, Corporate Strategy, Six Sigma Methodology, Business Valuation, Organizational Strategy, Gross Profit, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Marketing Communications, Target Market, Lean Six Sigma

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Managing an Agile Team

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Sales Presentation, Innovation, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Selling Techniques, Prioritization, Discussion Facilitation, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Project Approaches, Lifecycles, and Agile Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Project Management Life Cycle, Scaled Agile Framework, Project Implementation, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Project Management, Backlogs, Change Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Bidding, Cost Control, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Project Estimation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Earned Value Management, Procurement, Request for Proposal, Change Orders, Building Information Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Clinical Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Patient Treatment, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      362 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Organic Solar Cells - Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Sustainable Technologies, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Power, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Standard, Product Testing

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

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      How to Validate your Startup Idea

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Value Propositions, Income Statement, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Business Development, Market Opportunities, Investment Management, Lean Methodologies, Strategic Partnership, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Presentations

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Construction Scheduling: Columbia University
    • Material Jetting and Stereolithography: Arizona State University
    • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
    • Una aproximación a la química del carbono: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • MBE Mastering Business Essentials: Emory University
    • Managing an Agile Team: University of Virginia
    • Project Approaches, Lifecycles, and Agile Implementation: LearnKartS
    • Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control: Columbia University
    • Clinical Epidemiology: Utrecht University

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