If your looking to be more organized, to work more efficiently, to gain expertise in continuous improvement (including Lean and Six Sigma) and to build your resume, then you’ve come to the right place. This course is perfect for anyone… in any industry… and will teach you new skills to help you be more successful on the job and stand out from your peers. In this entry level, online course you will learn the fundamentals of continuous improvement and start making improvements to how you work right away. You’ll learn about things like standard work, quality, five S, the seven wastes, and much more! You can see the full list of courses below.
Why CIU’s Certification Program?
- Expert instructor & course designer – Jason Baird, Master Black Belt & 25+ CI veteran with actual industry experience
- Gain credibility. Graduates of our program have to demonstrate more than just memorization… that they know how to apply the knowledge and create value. This experience gives major credibility to our certification.
- Much more affordable than similar programs
- Self paced learning & gamification
- Students in this program have saved their companies millions of dollars with their improvement projects. You can too!
What is the Standard Improvement Certification? What is covered in the course?
This is a beginner lever course designed to teach you the foundational principles of continuous improvement. You’ll learn key principles and tools to help you deliver higher quality, faster service, and lower costs. It is organized into 5 simple modules that cover the following topics:
| Module 1: Introduction | Learn what continuous improvement is and how a process focused mentality can help you achieve improved speed, quality, and cost. |
| Module 2: Standard Work | The key to achieving the highest levels of quality is creating a stable work environment and consistent work processes. Learn how to achieve this through work standardization. |
| Module 3: Five S | This easy to learn Japanese technique for organization and cleanliness will help you bring order to chaos and further enhance your consistency and quality. |
| Module 4: Built in Quality | Learn how to intentionally design quality into your processes so you reduce errors and mistakes. This is the foundations for delivering a great experience for you customers. |
| Module 5: Eliminate Waste and Improve | Once you created stability and high quality, take your results to the next level by eliminating waste, improving speed, and reducing costs. In the module you’ll learn how to see the seven wastes so you can make fast incremental improvements. |
What’s in it for you? Why get certified?
Aside from learning new and useful skills, this program will help you be more successful. Through their improvement projects our students have generated revenue, reduced costs, and solved long standing company issues – which you can do as well. Your customers will be happier and your boss will be as well when they see the improvements you make. It is not uncommon for our students to receive recognition / praise at work and many have received promotions after becoming certified, Its also a great designation you can add to your resume which will help you get noticed and qualify you for higher paying roles. Whether you looking just to be better at your job or want to advance into higher leadership positions, this course has much to offer for you.
How long does this course take to complete?
Because this is a self paced course you work on at your own pace, that is entirely up to you. Once enrolled, you have lifetime access to the content so you can go as fast or as slow as you want. The recommended timeframe for completing the course is 8 to 12 weeks. The majority of that time is spent completing your improvement projects.
Who is this course for?
Because this is a self paced online course, this program works best for individuals who are ambitious, self-driven, disciplined, and can complete projects. This course is not suited well for procrastinators or those who are too busy to find time to do the work.
| Everyone | This is an entry level course designed for anyone in any industry. The content is widely applicable across many fields of expertise. |
| Individuals looking to become a CI Practitioner, Manager or Expert | If you are looking to transition into a full time CI role, then this course is the ideal starting point for you. |
| Six Sigma Belts | This course is distinctly different from any of the Six Sigma Certifications like Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt etc. It is complimentary to those types of courses. This certification would be a great option to get prior to Six Sigma training as a simpler stepping stone or after Six Sigma training as a way to review key concepts and apply what you’ve learned. |
| Leaders | The principles taught in the course will help you be a stronger leader. If you are in a leadership role, or looking to get into leadership, this certification will be a valued asset. |
Is the course content original, or is it thrown together by AI? Who is the instructor for the course?
All of our course content is original, written by an expert instructor and CI practitioner – Jason Baird. None of our course materials are compiled or written by AI. No need to worry about false AI hallucinations or that you’re just reading a compilation of random stuff from the internet. It’s all original, based on years of practice and teaching.
- Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt
- Shingijutsu trained and certified Lean Practitioner
- 25+ years of industry experience across business, healthcare, & manufacturing
- Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management from the University of San Diego
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Brigham Young University
- Completed thousands of improvement projects himself
- Has lead and currently leads CI teams and project management teams
- Worked at and consulted at fortune 100 companies
- Training magazine award winner multiple years
We are a so confident you’ll find value in the program, we offer a full money back guarantee
We offer a full money back guarantee anytime prior to receiving your certification. If you’re not satisfied for any reason, we’ll refund you payment.
Looking to enroll in the official certification + VIP Program? Learn more about how the certification program works
The optional certification + VIP Coaching program includes an official certificate from CIU. It very easy to enroll and get started. Here how:
STEP 1: Read the articles & watch the videos
STEP 2: Submit your experiential learning projects
STEP 3: Pay the certification + VIP Coaching Fee
That’s all! Our certification committee will review your projects and once approved you will receive your official certification email.
Free Trial Enrollment
Want to take this course for free with no obligation? Enroll now and get free access to all the coursework below. We offer this as a courtesy to new and potential students who want to check out the classes and see what it’s like. It’s completely free. So, what are you waiting for? Enroll today!
Official Certification + VIP Coaching
Take your learning to the next level with VIP Coaching and an official certification from CIU. This package includes:
- Support and coaching from a Master Black Belt and certified practitioner of lean and CI
- Help brainstorming ideas for you experiential learning projects
- Access to submit your learning projects to our review board for feedback
- Receive an official certification in CI you can post on your resume, LinkedIn, etc (pending review board approval)
Module 1- Introduction to Continuous Improvement
Module 2- Standard Work
Module 3- Five S
Module 4- Built in Quality
Module 5- Eliminate Waste & Improve
Thank you so much for taking this course! We hope you enjoyed it and learned something new.
You will receive an official Standard Continuous Improvement Certification
If you choose the official certification + VIP Coaching package, then you will receive an official certification from CIU upon completing the requirements.
Have questions? Want to talk to a real person?
If you have questions before before you enroll or need help getting through the course don’t hesitate to reach out using this form. We’d love to speak with you!