Featured Courses Fundamentals of Data Analytics using Python Registration is not available at this time. Become a data-savvy professional. In this badge, we will develop the most fundamental skills in data analytics, including data collection from websites and databases, data wrangling & ETL (extract-transform-load), visualization, and business intelligence. Introduction to Strategic Innovation Registration is not available at this time. In this badge we will explore the importance of innovation for a firm's competitive success and the advancement of society in general, introduce some of the risks and costs of innovation, and look at why firms are much more likely to be successful if they have a well-crafted strategy for innovation. Specifically, we will look at likely sources of innovation, how innovations are frequently categorized, and why some innovations are more successful than others. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course Registration is not available at this time. The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt focuses on mastery of Lean Six Sigma theory, strategies, and advanced tools and techniques through in-depth application and analysis. This course will enhance professional expertise needed to implement and lead complex projects and provide the skills necessary to teach and mentor others. The focus of the Black Belt course is on in-depth coverage of topics including, but not limited to: value stream mapping, advanced statistical theory, A3 management, advanced design for six sigma (DFSS), project management for large projects, coaching and mentoring teams for process improvement, organizational change management, advanced hypothesis testing, history and theory of quality, advanced lean theory and tools, implementation of LSS in an organization, and use of advanced Minitab features. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course 10/26/23 - 11/28/23 The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course delves into the DMAIC process through in-depth information, analysis, and application of Six Sigma and Lean concepts that can be immediately applied to projects and for leading and managing process improvement teams. The course is designed to certify participants as competent in the fundamentals of the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt body of knowledge as defined by Kansas State University. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course 08/17/23 - 08/18/23 Kansas State University Global Campus and the College of Business Administration offer a two-day introductory Yellow Belt course as the foundation program of Lean Six Sigma and its methodologies. The main goal of the Yellow Belt course is to learn how Lean Six Sigma can be used by individuals and teams to improve customer satisfaction, reduce errors, increase efficiencies and work more effectively to solve problems. Tableau for Business Intelligence 07/10/23 - 09/08/23 Tableau is a widely used software environment that provides business analysts with tools for sharing actionable insights with decision makers. Tableau enables analysts to acquire, filter, and transform data into a variety of high-level visualizations used for business intelligence. Tableau insights often are structured into interactive dashboards permitting further data exploration and communication. This course assumes no incoming Tableau knowledge as it moves learners from fundamental business data analytics skills into immediately applicable business intelligence acumen. Using Financial Data to Transform Your Small Business 07/10/23 - 09/01/23 09/01/23 - 06/30/24 This course empowers small business owners with the tools necessary to create and analyze financial statements and budgets, which allows learners to make informed business decisions.

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Featured Courses

Fundamentals of Data Analytics using Python Registration is not available at this time. Become a data-savvy professional. In this badge, we will develop the most fundamental skills in data analytics, including data collection from websites and databases, data wrangling & ETL (extract-transform-load), visualization, and business intelligence.

Introduction to Strategic Innovation Registration is not available at this time. In this badge we will explore the importance of innovation for a firm's competitive success and the advancement of society in general, introduce some of the risks and costs of innovation, and look at why firms are much more likely to be successful if they have a well-crafted strategy for innovation. Specifically, we will look at likely sources of innovation, how innovations are frequently categorized, and why some innovations are more successful than others.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course Registration is not available at this time. The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt focuses on mastery of Lean Six Sigma theory, strategies, and advanced tools and techniques through in-depth application and analysis. This course will enhance professional expertise needed to implement and lead complex projects and provide the skills necessary to teach and mentor others. The focus of the Black Belt course is on in-depth coverage of topics including, but not limited to: value stream mapping, advanced statistical theory, A3 management, advanced design for six sigma (DFSS), project management for large projects, coaching and mentoring teams for process improvement, organizational change management, advanced hypothesis testing, history and theory of quality, advanced lean theory and tools, implementation of LSS in an organization, and use of advanced Minitab features.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course 10/26/23 - 11/28/23 The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course delves into the DMAIC process through in-depth information, analysis, and application of Six Sigma and Lean concepts that can be immediately applied to projects and for leading and managing process improvement teams. The course is designed to certify participants as competent in the fundamentals of the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt body of knowledge as defined by Kansas State University.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course 08/17/23 - 08/18/23 Kansas State University Global Campus and the College of Business Administration offer a two-day introductory Yellow Belt course as the foundation program of Lean Six Sigma and its methodologies. The main goal of the Yellow Belt course is to learn how Lean Six Sigma can be used by individuals and teams to improve customer satisfaction, reduce errors, increase efficiencies and work more effectively to solve problems.

Tableau for Business Intelligence 07/10/23 - 09/08/23 Tableau is a widely used software environment that provides business analysts with tools for sharing actionable insights with decision makers. Tableau enables analysts to acquire, filter, and transform data into a variety of high-level visualizations used for business intelligence. Tableau insights often are structured into interactive dashboards permitting further data exploration and communication. This course assumes no incoming Tableau knowledge as it moves learners from fundamental business data analytics skills into immediately applicable business intelligence acumen.

Using Financial Data to Transform Your Small Business 07/10/23 - 09/01/23 09/01/23 - 06/30/24 This course empowers small business owners with the tools necessary to create and analyze financial statements and budgets, which allows learners to make informed business decisions.