Online Class: Kaizen 101 - An Introduction

This course offers practical introduction to Kaizen techniques and concepts. It is designed to help individuals and businesses to adopt kaizen tools and technique, boost productivity, improve resilience, eliminate waste, and reduce their costs.
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  • 12
    Lessons
  • 14
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 517
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 5
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.5
    CEUs
 
 

Course Description

In Japan, continuous improvement has been a key part of personal development and business culture for decades, but it's a relatively new concept in western culture. The Japanese term for continuous improvement is Kaizen which simply means change for the better.

Making "change for the better" is vital for all businesses. In fact, kaizen is the secret behind the huge successes of companies such as Toyota, General Electric, Google, Apple, Motorola, Microsoft, and prominent celebrities and athletes.

This course offers a practical introduction to kaizen techniques and concepts. It is designed to help individuals and businesses adopt kaizen tools, methodologies, and philosophies in order to boost productivity, improve resilience, eliminate waste, and reduce their costs.

In particular, this course:

  • Provides a detailed review of kaizen tools and techniques, and how to adopt and implement them in a business setting.
  • Offer sufficient knowledge on Kaizen management so that managers can make informed decisions on whether or not to implement kaizen. 
  • Determine what kaizen tools are suitable to a company's specific environment, and what cultural or mindset changes are needed for successful adoption of kaizen.
  • Offer a set of kaizen principles, techniques, and tools that are suitable for implementation in most service and production business models.

 

This course is further enriched with HD video, charts, graphs, tables, quotes from kaizen leaders and real life illustrations to make for an interactive learning experience. 

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  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
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  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.8 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(598 votes)

Lesson 1: Introduction to Kaizen

Kaizen is a Japanese word that means continuous improvement. Additional lesson topics: One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way; What is Kaizen?; The Toyota Way: Several Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer 51 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Why this course?
  • Assessment: Exam 1

Lesson 2: The 3 Main Aspects of Kaizen

Kaizen means continues improvement. Unlike the traditional western ideas of change, Kaizen requires little money, much common sense, and commitment from all workers and managers. Additional lesson topics: Five steps to an effective Gemba Walk; Kaizen Blitz: An Introduction and some words of caution; Kaizen Basic Principles. Continuous Improvement Principles; Quick and Easy Kaizen / Mini Kaizen 45 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 2

Lesson 3: Kaizen-shift - The Need for Mindset Change

When implementing Kaizen, many individuals focus on people and process improvement tools and technique, but they overlook the need to develop a kaizen mindset. Additional lesson topics: The Kaizen Mindset: Several points to develop it; Several common rules of Kaizen Mindset; Continuous Improvement: The Kaizen Mindset 45 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 3

Lesson 4: Kaizen Event

A Kaizen event is a well-structured team exercise that focuses on reducing waste and producing more value in a business process or activity. Additional lesson topics: When and how to use kaizen events; Simplify Your Life Using Kaizen; The Kaizen of Goal Setting; Kaizen Event; When it comes to setting goals – be the tortoise 50 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 4

Lesson 5: Kaizen and Six Sigma

Kaizen and Six Sigma are regularly used together because they endeavor towards a common goal; process improvement through identification and eradication of waste. Additional lesson topics: The Define Measure Analyze Improve Control Dmaic Process; A Summary of Six Sigma Philosophy; What Is Six Sigma?; Kaizen and Six Sigma Together in the Quest for Lean 50 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 5

Lesson 6: Element and Factors of Kaizen

In a fully customer-focused organization, all business activities are informed by customers’ needs and are designed to improve their experience. Additional lesson topics: What are some examples of customer focus?; just-in-time manufacturing JIT manufacturing ; Be Customer-Focused: Several Basic Tactics; An Introduction to Total Productive Maintenance TPM 50 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 6

Lesson 7: Kaizen – The Three Pillars

Kaizen is based on three pillars. Additional lesson topics: Five S Framework; Key Benefits of 5S Process Implementation; Kaizen 5S Framework for Standard Business Processes 50 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 7

Lesson 8: Hierarchy of Kaizen

A Kaizen organizational structure or hierarchy is the foundation on which kaizen is implemented in a firm. Additional lesson topics: Kaizen Support Office: Vital to lean culture; Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Samples; Kaizen Organizational Chart ; Kaizen Support Organization 50 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 8

Lesson 9: The PDCA Cycle

PDCA Cycle, also called the PDSA or Deming Cycle, is a quality improvement system made up of a logical series of four recurring steps geared towards realizing continuous learning and improvement within an organization. Additional lesson topics: The Benefits of PDCA; How to Implement the PDCA Cycle Plan-Do-Check-Act [Free Template]; Evolution of the PDCA Cycle; Implementing New Ideas in a Controlled Way 50 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 9

Lesson 10: Kaizen Implementation

Kaizen becomes a means of improvement and it’s represented in the daily struggles arising in the workstation and the way those struggles are resolved. Additional lesson topics: 7 Conditions for Successful Implementation of Kaizen Strategy; Understanding the Kaizen Process: Steps and Goals; Kaizen Mindset 50 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 10

Lesson 11: Kaizen Tools and Standards – 7 Quality Control Tools

The aim of the lesson is to give a clear introduction of the 7 QC tools and how to use them in a Kaizen organization to improve performance. Additional lesson topics: Purpose of a Pareto Chart; Plan-Do-Check-Act Pdca Cycle 50 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 11

Lesson 12: Kaizen Budgeting and Cost Reduction

Different budgeting approaches exist, but this lesson will focus on Kaizen budgeting or continuous improvement budgeting. 225 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
  • Assessment: Exam 12
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
766
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define Kaizen.
  • Describe the 3 main aspects of Kaizen.
  • Describe kaizen-shift - the need for mindset change.
  • Identify Kaizen event.
  • Compare and contrast Kaizen and six sigma.
  • Describe elements and factors of Kaizen.
  • Describe the three pillars of Kaizen.
  • Summarize hierarchy of Kaizen.
  • Define the PDCA Cycle
  • Describe methods used for Kaizen implementation.
  • Summarize the 7 quality control tools.
  • Determine Kaizen budgeting and cost reduction for a process.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Kaizen 101 - An Introduction
Course Number: 9770483
Lessons Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars (598 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.
Last Updated: February 2022
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Linda Zavadil
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $75.00 U.S. dollars

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  • "I work at Goodwill and this taught me a lot about how to improve my workplace, both in the warehouse and on the sales floor." -- Paul L.
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