Certified Lean Specialist | Lean Management (Accredited) Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview: This comprehensive Lean certification course is designed for beginners and professionals seeking to master Lean principles and tools to drive operational excellence. The curriculum spans eight modules, combining foundational theory, practical applications, and a hands-on case study. With approximately 6 hours of on-demand video content, learners will progress through structured lessons covering waste identification, process flow, continuous improvement, and certification prep—all at their own pace. Lifetime access ensures ongoing reference and learning.
Module 1: Introduction to Lean Principles
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Origins of Lean thinking and the Toyota Production System
- Defining customer value
- Mapping the value stream
- Overview of the five principles of Lean: value, value stream, flow, pull, and perfection
Module 2: Waste Identification & 5S Workplace Organization
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Recognizing the eight forms of waste (TIMWOOD)
- Introduction to 5S: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
- Practical implementation of 5S in the workplace
- Linking 5S to waste reduction and efficiency
Module 3: Flow, Pull Systems & Kanban
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Establishing continuous flow in processes
- Designing cell layouts for optimal flow
- Introduction to pull systems
- Using Kanban cards and supermarkets to manage workflow
Module 4: Kaizen & PDCA Problem Solving
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Structuring Kaizen events for rapid improvement
- Applying PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Act) cycles
- Leading team-based problem solving
- Sustaining improvements through iterative cycles
Module 5: Value Stream Mapping & Analysis
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Creating current state value stream maps
- Designing future state maps
- Calculating lead time, takt time, and value-add ratio
- Prioritizing improvement opportunities
Module 6: Visual Management & Standardized Work
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Implementing visual controls: Andon boards, heijunka boxes
- Using performance metrics for real-time monitoring
- Documenting standardized work procedures
- Training teams on standardized work
Module 7: Metrics & Continuous Improvement Culture
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Tracking KPIs: OEE, cycle time, first-pass yield
- Building daily management routines
- Implementing leader standard work
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Module 8: Certification Exam Prep & Case Study
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Review of key Lean concepts
- Practice exam questions
- Case study: driving a Lean project from assessment to results
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of business processes
- Familiarity with operational workflows (helpful but not required)
- No prior Lean experience needed
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Identify and eliminate the eight wastes (TIMWOOD) in any process
- Apply core Lean tools including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Kanban
- Measure performance using lead time, takt time, and process cycle efficiency
- Lead and coach continuous improvement initiatives
- Sustain improvements through visual management and standardized work