Certified Lean Specialist | Lean Management (Accredited) Course Course

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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