Learn how to improve performance by removing waste using the Six Sigma concept of ‘lean’ in this free online course. The lean process aims to eradicate all forms of waste in a system or organisation, thereby creating value through improvement and optimised productivity. This course is designed to teach you how to eliminate wasteful steps and foster a constant chain of development using the Six Sigma concept of lean. You will learn about the principle of lean culture, different types of waste, the key principles of Six Sigma and more.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 188872 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Define ‘lean’ • Discuss the different processes associated with lean that brings about a continuous chain of improvement • Recognise the benefits of the lean process • List the commonly used lean tools and outline their purposes • Outline the five principles of lean • Summarise the causes of waste and how they can be avoided • Explain the Six Sigma process • Identify the five key principles of Six Sigma • Describe the phases of the Six Sigma project |
| Course Code | 4378 |

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