Apply Kaizen & Master Defect Management with HP QC
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Apply Kaizen & Master Defect Management with HP QC
This course is part of TQM Excellence: Lean Six Sigma & Quality Systems Specialization
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What you'll learn
Define Kaizen principles and apply workplace tools for continuous improvement.
Log, track, update, and report defects using HP QC/ALM for quality assurance.
Manage change, eliminate waste, and align defect handling with efficiency goals.
Skills you'll gain
- Employee Engagement
- Quality Improvement
- Software Quality Assurance
- Quality Assurance
- Application Lifecycle Management
- Issue Tracking
- Organizational Change
- Organizational Skills
- Process Improvement
- Kaizen Methodology
- Waste Minimization
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Change Management
- Lean Methodologies
- Lean Manufacturing
- Process Development
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There are 3 modules in this course
By completing this course, learners will be able to define Kaizen principles, apply workplace improvement tools, demonstrate strategies for managing change, and master defect management using HP Quality Centre (QC/ALM). They will learn to log, track, update, and report defects while also fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.
Learners will benefit by gaining a dual skill set: first, the ability to recognize and eliminate waste, improve workflows, and drive organizational adaptability through Kaizen; second, the technical expertise to enhance software quality assurance with structured defect management. This combination empowers professionals to bridge the gap between improvement philosophy and practical execution. What makes this course unique is its balanced integration of historical foundations, workplace methodologies, and technical defect management practices. Whether you are a manager seeking organizational efficiency or a tester aiming to improve quality processes, this course equips you with tools to lead change, boost collaboration, and deliver results with confidence.
This module introduces the origins, philosophy, and early industrial innovations that shaped the Kaizen approach. Learners will explore the Japanese roots of Kaizen, the influence of visionaries like Masaaki Imai, and the historical evolution of standardization and mass production. By the end of this module, learners will develop a strong foundation in Kaizen thinking and understand how historical paradigms shape modern continuous improvement practices.
What's included
11 videos4 assignments
11 videosβ’Total 104 minutes
- Introduction to Kaizen Philosophyβ’9 minutes
- Speedilyβ’10 minutes
- Kaizen Entailsβ’10 minutes
- About masaaki Imaiβ’9 minutes
- Case of Oanhard and Levassorβ’8 minutes
- Paradigmβ’11 minutes
- Yet we Resist Changeβ’10 minutes
- A story on Paradigmβ’12 minutes
- Interchangeability of Partsβ’3 minutes
- Interchangeability of Parts Continueβ’10 minutes
- The Success of Ford Systemβ’11 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Foundations of Kaizen Thinkingβ’30 minutes
- Introduction to Kaizen Philosophyβ’10 minutes
- The Visionaries & Early Paradigmsβ’10 minutes
- Early Industrial Innovationsβ’10 minutes
This module focuses on applying Kaizen principles, tools, and techniques in real workplace scenarios. Learners will understand how to eliminate waste, improve workspaces, standardize processes, and motivate employees for lasting change. By mastering these principles, learners will be equipped to drive organizational efficiency, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and manage change effectively.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
9 videosβ’Total 79 minutes
- Kaizen Principlesβ’8 minutes
- Elimainating Wasteβ’9 minutes
- Workplace Improvementβ’8 minutes
- Red Tag Techniqueβ’10 minutes
- Scrub (Seiso)β’11 minutes
- How Should Standards Be Definedβ’12 minutes
- Checkpointsβ’7 minutes
- Kinds of Motivationβ’8 minutes
- Managing the Changeβ’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Applying Kaizen in the Workplaceβ’30 minutes
- Core Kaizen Principles in Practiceβ’10 minutes
- Tools and Techniques for Sustained Improvementβ’10 minutes
- Managing Standards & Motivation for Changeβ’10 minutes
This module equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of defect management using HP Quality Centre (HP QC/ALM). Participants will explore the fundamentals of Quality Centre, learn to log and track defects effectively, and apply advanced features like defect linkage and updating. The module also emphasizes best practices and the advantages of defect reporting to improve software quality, collaboration, and traceability. By the end, learners will be able to leverage HP QC as an integrated platform for requirement management, defect tracking, and reporting.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
7 videosβ’Total 62 minutes
- Defect Management with HP Quality Centreβ’10 minutes
- Introduction to QCβ’10 minutes
- Steps to Log Defectβ’11 minutes
- Defect Statusβ’7 minutes
- Defect Linkageβ’8 minutes
- Updating Defectsβ’9 minutes
- Advantages of Defect Reportingβ’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Mastering Defect Management with HP QCβ’30 minutes
- Getting Started with Quality Centreβ’10 minutes
- Logging and Tracking Defectsβ’10 minutes
- Improving Defect Reportingβ’10 minutes
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Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
This curriculum perfectly balances theory and practice. You learn the philosophy of Kaizen and immediately apply it to real-world defect management scenarios in HP QC.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
An exceptional guide to QA excellence. Combining Kaizen with HP QC defect management has empowered me to identify root causes faster and improve overall product quality.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Great for beginners and experts alike. Deep dives into defect aging, trend analysis, and Kaizen retrospectives.
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