Many courses teach Lean concepts but leave out the necessary skills for aligning Lean activities with strategic objectives, solving real process problems and continuously improving operations. The Lean Practitioner course moves beyond knowledge into the realm of application—teaching you a blend of basic and intermediate techniques that you can apply in any industry. Students will attend four lab sessions with each lab running for two consecutive days four hours per day of live instructor-led virtual classroom via the Microsoft Teams platform and blend this learning with Lean Methods’ state-of-the-art online Lean Concepts and Tools.
Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the 8 types of waste
- Identify Value
- Learn how to use a Value Stream Map
- Strive for Perfection
- Understand flow tools
- Understand pull tools
- Understand daily management
- Will have an understanding of Lean & Six Sigma
Who Should Attend?- Candidates enrolled in the Master Black Belt Development program.
- Candidates enrolled in the Lean Master Development program.
- Performance excellence practitioners who want to expand their knowledge of Lean.
CertificationIn order to receive certification, participants must actively participate in all five days of training and pass Lean Methods Group’s Lean Concepts and Tools exam.
To be eligible to obtain CEUsParticipants must attend all instructor-led sessions and fully contribute to all instructional activities.
Detailed Course InformationWhat is a Lean Practitioner?These part-time resources carry the language of Lean deeper into the organization. They support and sometimes lead smaller scale projects, and also assist Lean Leaders and Lean Masters with team activities and tool application. Lean Practitioners become local advocates for continuous improvement and problem solving, and accelerate number of employees positively affected by Lean. 11.5 PDUs are available for this course.
AgendaLean OverviewValue Stream Mapping- Current State
- Future State
Establish Flow- Implement Pull
- Strive for Perfection
Kaizen SCOREDeployment Sustainment Cycle
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
CourseHorse Gift Card
Made in NYC