What will you in Certified Lean Specialist | Lean Management (Accredited) Course
Master the five principles of Lean: value, value stream, flow, pull, and perfection
Identify and eliminate the eight wastes (TIMWOOD) in processes
Apply Lean tools: 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, and PDCA cycles
Lead and coach continuous improvement events to drive team engagement
Measure performance with metrics like lead time, takt time, and process cycle efficiency
Sustain improvements through visual management, standardized work, and daily huddles
Program Overview
Module 1: Introduction to Lean Principles
⏳ 30 minutes
Origins of Lean thinking and the Toyota Production System
Defining customer value and mapping the value stream
Module 2: Waste Identification & 5S Workplace Organization
⏳ 45 minutes
Recognizing the eight forms of waste (TIMWOOD)
Implementing 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
Module 3: Flow, Pull Systems & Kanban
⏳ 1 hour
Establishing continuous flow and cell layouts
Designing pull systems with Kanban cards and supermarkets
Module 4: Kaizen & PDCA Problem Solving
⏳ 45 minutes
Structuring Kaizen events for rapid improvement
Applying PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Act) to sustain gains
Module 5: Value Stream Mapping & Analysis
⏳ 1 hour
Creating current and future state maps to prioritize improvements
Calculating process lead time, takt time, and value-add ratio
Module 6: Visual Management & Standardized Work
⏳ 45 minutes
Using visual controls: Andon boards, heijunka boxes, and performance metrics
Documenting and training on standardized work procedures
Module 7: Metrics & Continuous Improvement Culture
⏳ 45 minutes
Tracking KPIs: OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), cycle time, and first-pass yield
Building daily management routines and leader standard work
Module 8: Certification Exam Prep & Case Study
⏳ 30 minutes
Reviewing key concepts and sample exam questions
Case study: driving a Lean project from assessment to results
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Job Outlook
Lean expertise is in demand for roles such as Continuous Improvement Specialist, Lean Coordinator, and Operations Manager
Applicable across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and service industries for process excellence
Enables you to lead transformation initiatives, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction
Provides a stepping-stone to advanced certifications (Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) and leadership roles in operational excellence
Specification: Certified Lean Specialist | Lean Management (Accredited)
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