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New Urban Planning Short Course ft. Robert Goodspeed, PhD
Innovation

New Urban Planning Short Course

Nexus is launching a new urban planning short certificate course for professionals called Scenario Planning for Urban Futures.
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How to Design Custom Training and Development for Your Organization
General

How to Design Custom Training and Development for Your Organization

Design a custom training and development program for your team with the University of Michigan's expertise.
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5 Reasons to Design Custom Employee Training with the University of Michigan
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5 Reasons to Design Custom Employee Training with the University of Michigan

You can design a training program that fits your organization's unique needs.
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Past Participant Spotlight Featuring Alejandro Cisneros
Lean Thinking

Lean Manufacturing Past Participant Spotlight: Alejandro Cisneros

Alejandro shares how he implemented the knowledge from Lean Manufacturing in his role as a manufacturing manager in the irrigation systems industry.
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Lean Thinking

5 Benefits of Lean Product Development

Experience the benefits of Lean Product Development when you implement the tools and methodology in your organization.
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5 Steps to Earn a Lean Manufacturing Certificate
Lean Thinking

5 Steps to Earn a Lean Manufacturing Certificate

When you're ready to take charge and improve your processes, earning a Lean Manufacturing certificate is the first step.
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The Real Success of Continuous Improvement featuring Drew Locher, Lean Specialist and Instructor
Lean Thinking

The Real Success of Continuous Improvement

Nexus Instructor and Lean Specialist Drew Locher talks about his experience with continuous improvement.
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Mobility

Learn from the Electric Vehicle Experts

University of Michigan electric vehicle experts can teach you all that you need to know in this 3-day course.
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The Impacts of Ergonomics in the Workplace
Innovation

The Impact of Ergonomics in the Workplace

Human Factors Engineering Instructor Sheryl Ulin talks about her experience working in the field of ergonomics.
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Six Sigma

How to Choose a Six Sigma Certification

You've decided to earn a distinguished credential from U-M—but how do you choose which Six Sigma certification is right for you?
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Innovation

6 Examples of Human Factors Engineering

Experience examples of Human Factors Engineering in action with these sample videos featuring expert instructors.
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Six Sigma

What is Six Sigma? An Explanation from Instructor Don Lynch

What is Six Sigma? Instructor Don Lynch explains what the methodology is and how it could help your business.
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Six Sigma

Focusing on Process Improvement with Nicole Friedberg

Lean Six Sigma Instructor Nicole Friedberg has maintained a focus on process improvement throughout her career.
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Lean Thinking

Lean Methodology: What Does it Mean to Be Lean?

Lean methodology is key to problem solving and offers tools that can help organizations in any industry grow and improve.
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5 Reasons to Earn a Certificate from the University of Michigan
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5 Reasons to Earn a Certificate from the University of Michigan

Thinking about professional development in 2022? Earning a certificate from the University of Michigan can positively impact your career.
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