Lean Improvement
Practitioner

(Lean Competency
System: Levels 1a and 1b)

This course is one of our accredited Lean Competency System (LCS) training packages. You’ll gain practical knowledge of lean tools and techniques and learn how to solve problems. Plus, you’ll be supported by expert coaching from a specialist in how to use these lean skills effectively in your workplace.

About the course

Our package of training and coaching support will increase your knowledge and capabilities. It will enable you to apply lean thinking and continuous improvement principles to help you solve problems in a structured way.

Lean Improvement Practitioner

Who is the course for?

Our Lean Improvement Practitioner course is for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of lean techniques and gain the ability to use them in the workplace. It’s suitable for delegates from most industry sectors.

Step 1: the training

This 4-day (2 x 2 days) course will introduce the key methodologies of lean in the workplace and provide an insight into developing daily habits and routines that build improvement.

The course content includes:

  • The History of Lean

  • The 5 Lean Principles, and identifying customer value

  • Identifying the 3Ms of Lean (Muda, Mura and Muri)
  • Takt and Pull lean simulation exercise
  • Visual Performance Management, and driving daily improvement
  • A3 Thinking

  • Team-Based Problem Solving

  • The 7 Quality Tools

Step 2: putting the theory into practice

With support from a lean coach, you’ll practice your newly acquired knowledge and skills in your workplace to deliver tangible improvements for the business.

Key benefits of the course

  • Understand the history of lean and the contribution of thought leaders over the past century
  • Identify customer value
  • Understand and apply the 5 Lean Principles
  • Identify and remove waste from processes

  • Understand the key differences between push and pull systems

  • Apply the concept of takt time

  • Develop a ‘better every day’ mindset through daily performance management

  • Develop A3 thinking to solve problems and present information to teams and leaders

  • Plus, the training will give organisations an immediate return on investment when delegates apply their new skills on the ground

Programme outline

  • 4 days of face-to-face training delivered in 2 x 2-day blocks, supported by access to extra reading, course materials and templates
  • Knowledge confirmation via a multiple-choice test and open questions
  • 3 x 1-hour-per-delegate coaching support with one of our expert lean coaches

  • A3 / 8-Step Practical Problem Solving (PPS) project submission, showing application of learning in a practical environment, with clear benefits to the organisation

  • Certificate of completion and approval to Lean Competency System: Level 1b

  • Maximum number of delegates per cohort: 12

Requirements

No prior learning is needed for this training. But delegates must be working in an environment where they can practice and apply their new knowledge and skills on a ‘real-life’ problem.

Please allow around 1-3 months to complete and pass the accreditation.

Location

This training is most effective when delivered face-to-face at your premises or a location of your choice. But it can be delivered online if you prefer. We also run open training sessions at locations around the UK.

Pricing

£1,595 + VAT per delegate (contact us for details of discounts for multiple participants and our payment plans).

The price includes LCS assessment and certification fees.

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