Our intermediate level in the “10 Steps to become a Lean Enterprise” program is a twenty seven part training course called “Lean Practitioner.” This training course starts to build a framework (or structure) onto the solid foundation of lean concepts that was developed in the Lean Awareness module. Lean Certification Online training modules teach the same principles that are used in the Toyota Production System (TPS).

Thirteen training modules have a training video, a course workbook and any required documents. The other fourteen modules are training videos that are supporting the main coursework.

Lean Practitioner course allows the learner to develop knowledge about the application and implementation of Lean Principles into their own workplace. The learner receives instructions using the “10 Steps to become a Lean Enterprise” model as a guide to define the important activities in a successful lean implementation process. As a learner works through each of these twenty seven training modules, they will increase their knowledge of lean principles and application.

Level 2 – Lean Practitioner Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Explain the importance of becoming a Lean Enterprise
2. Describe the difference between doing and living Lean.
3. Describe the 3 key components of a Lean Enterprise.
4. Describe the 5 cultural enablers of a Lean Enterprise.
5. Understand how to implement and integrate Lean principles
6. Describe each of the 8 wastes.
7. Describe the 3 elements of work.
8. Describe the difference between traditional and lean improvements.
9. Prepare to complete a 10 Step Lean exercise.
10. Describe Step 1 – Strategy Deployment
11. Describe the Breakthrough Model
12. Describe Step 2 – Value Stream Mapping
13. Identify a current and future state map
14. Describe Step 3 – Workplace Organization
15. Describe each of the five elements of 5S
16. Describe the 5S levels of achievement
17. Describe Step 4 – Improve Process Flow
18. Describe the differences between a functional and a flow layout.
19. Prepare to complete a Process Flow exercise.
20. Describe Step 5 – Reduce Changeover Times.
21. Differentiate between internal and external elements.
22. Describe Step 6 – Implement a Pull System.
23. Describe how to transition from batch to continuous flow.
24. Describe how to use Kanban.
25. Describe Step 7 – Balanced Workload.
26. Identify a constraint or bottleneck.
27. Describe Step 8 – Standard Work.
28. Describe the purpose of Standard Work documents.
29. Describe Step 9 – Continuous Process Improvement.
30. Describe an A3 problem-solving template
31. Describe the concept and purpose of kaizen
32. Describe Step 10 – Extend your Lean efforts into the Supply Chain.
33. Understand a lean supply chain concept.
34. Understand the importance of supplier relationships.
35. Understand the importance of customer relationships.
36. Understand what influences customer ordering behavior.

These training modules cover the basic application of Lean principles into the workplace. The learner will be required to take an exam and achieve an 80% pass score to receive a Lean Practitioner Non-Credit Certificate of Achievement.