Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Process Improvement and Problem Solving
This certificate credentials your ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. Holders have mastered root-cause analysis via the 5 Whys, process optimisation through the Deming Cycle, and lean efficiency strategies using the TIMWOOD waste reduction model.
2 weeks, 1 hour per week
Oliver Huggins
Head of Product
Packt
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Apply the "5 Why's" approach to problem-solving
- Facilitate effective brainstorming sessions
- Manage data efficiently using technology
- Implement continuous improvement strategies with the Deming Cycle
- Plan and execute process improvements
- Reduce waste in business processes using the TIMWOOD model
Syllabus
- Foundations of Operational Excellence Explore the core principles of process improvement and learn how to manage technical data efficiently using modern software and digital technology.
- Root-Cause Analysis and Ideation Master the “5 Whys” approach to diagnose systemic organisational problems and learn how to facilitate highly productive, structured brainstorming sessions.
- Continuous Improvement Lifecycle Implement the Deming Cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act) to establish a sustainable, iterative framework for executing and testing ongoing process improvements.
- Lean Operations and Waste Reduction Study the TIMWOOD model to identify, target, and eliminate the seven classic forms of operational waste to maximise business efficiency.
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Issued on 26th August 2026
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