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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, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Project Management, User Accounts

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control

      Skills you'll gain: Process Control, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Semiconductors, Test Equipment, Medical Devices, Electronic Components, Reliability, Product Testing, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      310 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Robotics Process Automation for Smart Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Manufacturing Processes, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Internet Of Things, User Interface (UI), Systems Integration, Scalability, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Design for Additive Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Design, 3D Modeling, Materials science

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Cyber Security in Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      653 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      753 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    • Status: Free Trial
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      SkillUp

      Six Sigma for Process Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Risk Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Capability, Business Process, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Product Design, Team Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Lean Enterprise Framework: Transform the Business Model

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Development, Product Management, Business Modeling, Product Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Product Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Customer Insights, Business Metrics, Customer experience improvement, Business Strategy, Lean Methodologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Key Enablers and Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Process Optimization, Workforce Development, Change Management, Manufacturing Operations, Innovation, Workforce Planning, Technology Strategies, Data Security, Digital Transformation, Business Technologies, Internet Of Things, Supply Chain Management, Compliance Management, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Architecture, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Intro to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Requirements, Customer Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Project Management, Goal Setting

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Intelligent Machining

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Software Systems, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Open Source Technology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Trello for Beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Robotics Process Automation for Smart Manufacturing : Starweaver
    • Design for Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
    • Cyber Security in Manufacturing : University at Buffalo
    • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases: Kennesaw State University
    • Six Sigma Tools for Analyze: Kennesaw State University
    • Six Sigma for Process Improvement: SkillUp
    • Lean Enterprise Framework: Transform the Business Model: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Key Enablers and Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0: Board Infinity

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