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Upon completing this course, they will be able to apply the management principles of Lean Thinking and effectively utilize Lean tools and principles to improve a value stream. Graduates will be able to make a compelling business case for bringing these optimizations into their workplace, and be confident that they can make meaningful change.<\/p>\n<p><em>Purdue is one of the only Lean Principles online courses to offer specialization tracks<\/em>, making this program a unique experience. Choose from three industry-specific pathways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Healthcare\/Service<\/li>\n<li>General Business\/IT<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing Production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students in each track interact with targeted content specific to their industry\u2019s needs. The tracks also extend to the discussion forums, enabling focused engagement with peers in similar sectors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"form-wrap inline bg-black mt-5 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-xl-5\">\n               <span class=\"header-alt border-gold txt-white\">Get Started Now<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"txt-white\">Request<br class=\"d-none d-xl-inline\"> Information<\/h2>\n<p class=\"section-intro mb-4\">To learn more about Purdue University&#8217;s <strong>online Lean Six Sigma Training and Certification program<\/strong> and <button class=\"download focus-interest\"><strong>download a free brochure<\/strong><\/button>, fill out this form. 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