Courses
The following courses are offered to support individuals and teams working to improve the way we deliver care at Stanford.
Realizing Improvement Through Team Empowerment (RITE)
PERFECT FOR:
“I want to learn improvement science and complete a complex project with a multi-disciplinary team.”
WHAT IT IS:
Team-based course built to support multi-disciplinary project teams working on complex problems.
Specialist Course in Improvement Science (SCIS)
PERFECT FOR:
“I want to be certified at the industry standard in improvement science and be able to coach project teams.”
WHAT IT IS:
Four month virtual course with the option to certify as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, the industry standard for improvement science professionals.
Advanced Course in Improvement Science (ACIS)
PERFECT FOR:
“I want to learn advanced concepts that prepare me to lead improvement programs at my organization.”
WHAT IT IS:
8-month course where Deming’s 4 domains of profound knowledge are taught and practiced among a classroom of advanced improvers.
Packard Quality Management System (PQMS) Foundations
PERFECT FOR:
“I want to learn how principles and methods that will enable me to improve daily operations.”
WHAT IT IS:
1-day course built to support a culture of continuous improvement.
PQMS for Champions: Leading through A3 Thinking
PERFECT FOR:
“I want to learn how to plan for the entire lifecycle of a an improvement effort.”
WHAT IT IS:
A 12-week course where Stanford Children’s Health’s approach to problem solving is taught and practiced through project-based learning.
PQMS For Champions: Leading with Daily Management Systems (DMS)
PERFECT FOR:
“I want to learn how to support operations and develop improvement capabilities in myself, team members, and colleagues.”
WHAT IT IS:
A 3-day course that enables leaders to leverage daily management systems to support improvement.