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“Think and Do!”

Empowering you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

Organizations must continually improve and innovate in today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment. The Zeis Textiles Extension’s Programs for Improvement and Innovation at NC State University offer several courses to help companies achieve this goal, including Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Design Thinking, and Systems Thinking.

At NCSU, we believe in empowering individuals across all levels of an organization to drive meaningful change. Our Programs for Improvement and Innovation are designed to cater to diverse learners, offering flexibility and accessibility through asynchronous courses, live online sessions, and traditional on-campus classes.

It is time to take the next step

Lean Six Sigma Certification can impact your salary.

Individuals with Lean Six Sigma Training and Certification can earn up to $12,000 more than their colleagues.
2023 ASQ Salary Survey: The Complete Report,” Quality Progress, December 2023

Design Thinking: Creating a new path into the future

Design thinking offers ” a new way of organizing work (which) leads to extraordinary improvements.” Jeanne Liedtka,
September–October 2018 issue of Harvard Business Review.

Systems Thinking is necessary for complex problems

Research from the Academy of Management Journal highlights that teams trained in systems thinking show higher levels of collaboration and are more effective in achieving their goals.