HIGHLIGHTS

In partnership with Future State Engineering, we have developed a Micro-credential Program that focuses on Operational Excellence. This is the final micro-credential of the program and it explores the topic continuous improvement culture and creating flexibility in the workforce and accessing adequate resources.

  • No admission requirements, no application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone

  • Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone

  • Take up to 90 days to complete the course

  • Receive a certificate of course completion and digital badge for successfully completing the course which can be shared on social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), downloaded as a PDF, or even embedded in an email signature

Micro-credential Overview

In partnership with Future State Engineering, we have developed a Micro-credential Program that focuses on Operational Excellence.  This program includes five short courses, which address specific topics that are essential to building operational excellence within an organization.  

Throughout these courses, we will be referring to Future State Engineering’s  “House of Operational Excellence” to support your learning and to better understand how Operational Excellence is achieved and the conditions needed to create high-performing organizations.  The five short courses that make up this Micro-credential Program include:

01. Customer Focus and Leadership

02. Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving

03. Management System

04. Stable and Capable Delivery System

05. Continuous Improvement Culture

Review the curriculum below to see the topics covered.  Learners who successfully complete the course will earn a digital badge and certificate of course completion that can be downloaded and shared via social media. 

You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:

  • Describe the objective of creating flexibility in the workforce and the ability to react to changes in customer demand.

  • Identify how to create a system that is stable and capable, and with adequate resources.

Curriculum

    1. Introduction from Sault College's eLearning Department

    2. What is asynchronous online self-directed learning?

    3. Learner Resources and Supports

    4. Technology Requirements

    5. Learner Introductions

    6. Navigation

    7. Discussion Forum: Learner Engagement

    8. Technical Discussion Forum

    9. Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Before we begin...

    2. Welcome and Micro-credential Information

    3. Learning Outcomes

    4. Modes of Learning

    1. Introduction

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    1. Continuous Improvement Culture

    2. Discussion: Improving Culture

    3. Scenario-Based Learning - Poor Organizational Culture and Leadership

    1. Final Quiz

    1. Before you go...

    2. You're Almost Done

About this course

  • $69.99

Industry Expert and Content Writer

CEO Max Krug

Max Krug provides operational excellence services expertise to organizations with the primary objective of achieving breakthrough financial and operational performance. Max has 35 years of experience in operations, and his range of expertise and experience includes manufacturing operations, distribution, and project management. He assists organizations in achieving Operational Excellence by utilizing Theory of Constraints, Lean Management, and Total Quality Management principles. He works with companies to develop corporate strategy and provides hands-on implementation support of the actions required to create a high performing organization.   Max holds several certifications in Theory of Constraints, Lean, and Six Sigma in addition to a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Alfred University and an MBA from St. Bonaventure University.