Module #1 Introduction to Process Improvement Overview of the importance of process improvement and its benefits
Module #2 Understanding Process Mapping Introduction to process mapping techniques and tools
Module #3 Process Mapping Symbols and Notations Understanding the standard symbols and notations used in process mapping
Module #4 Creating a Current State Map Guidelines for creating a current state process map
Module #5 Identifying Waste and Inefficiencies Techniques for identifying waste and inefficiencies in a process
Module #6 Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Introduction to Root Cause Analysis and its application in process improvement
Module #7 The 5 Whys Method Using the 5 Whys method to identify root causes of problems
Module #8 SWOT Analysis Using SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in a process
Module #9 Kaizen and Continuous Improvement Introduction to Kaizen philosophy and its application in continuous improvement
Module #10 Lean Principles and Methodologies Overview of Lean principles and methodologies for process improvement
Module #11 Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Introduction to Value Stream Mapping and its application in process improvement
Module #12 Designing a Future State Map Guidelines for designing a future state process map
Module #13 Change Management and Communication Strategies for effective change management and communication during process improvement initiatives
Module #14 Project Management for Process Improvement Introduction to project management principles and tools for process improvement projects
Module #15 Six Sigma Methodology Overview of Six Sigma methodology and its application in process improvement
Module #16 Statistical Process Control (SPC) Introduction to Statistical Process Control and its application in process improvement
Module #17 Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Introduction to Total Productive Maintenance and its application in process improvement
Module #18 Implementing Process Improvements Guidelines for implementing process improvements and sustaining changes
Module #19 Monitoring and Measuring Process Performance Introduction to key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for process improvement
Module #20 Process Improvement Tools and Techniques Overview of additional process improvement tools and techniques, such as fishbone diagrams and Pareto analysis
Module #21 Leading a Process Improvement Team Leadership skills and strategies for leading a process improvement team
Module #22 Overcoming Resistance to Change Strategies for overcoming resistance to change during process improvement initiatives
Module #23 Sustaining Process Improvements Guidelines for sustaining process improvements and preventing backsliding
Module #24 Lessons Learned and Best Practices Sharing lessons learned and best practices from process improvement initiatives
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Process Improvement Techniques career