“Lean Practitioner Level Certification Prep”

Operational Excellence – Lean Management Seminar

• Program Name: Mind Lab
• Program Entity: Operational Excellence
• Program Level: Learning Path for Lean Practitioner – Level 1
• Program Classification: Organizational Leadership & Organizational Intelligence
• Program Status: Available
• Duration: 14 hours of Face-to-face Training or 12 hours of Trainer-led Webinar
• Language of Instruction: Greek & English
• Prerequisites: Moderate comprehension of operations and its value stream

Also known as Lean Yellow Belts or Lean Bronze, Lean Practitioners play a crucial role in driving Lean Improvement initiatives within their areas of expertise.

Discover the power of Lean Management in our engaging seminar! Learn how to streamline operations, eliminate waste, and boost efficiency with core principles like value stream mapping, continuous improvement (Kaizen), and just-in-time production. Experience the benefits of increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved quality, while fostering a culture of agility and innovation. Join us to transform your organization into a lean, responsive powerhouse!

The Learning Path for the Practitioners Level follows the IASSC, International Association for Six Sigma Association body of knowledge. It is at the discretion of the participant to register directly for proctored exams and pursue an accredited certification. Upon successful completion of the Learning Path, Affirma Academy issues a Certificate of Participation with the participant’s name.

Lean Practitioners may engage with supervision to value stream assessments, improvement proposal development and implementations. Lean proficiency is applicable to a wide array of organizations including Lean Manufacturing, Lean Production, Lean Office, Lean IT, and Lean Development.

This seminar is tailored for management at all levels. Lean Management centers around Kaizen, emphasizing the cultivation of a culture focused on continuous improvement. It encourages ongoing enhancement through the active engagement and understanding of cohorts across all levels.

From senior managers and team leaders to process improvement specialists and quality assurance professionals—as well as anyone involved in enhancing organizational and operational effectiveness and efficiency and development.

Upon completing this seminar, you will:

• Master Lean principles and techniques.
• Identify and eliminate waste in the workplace.
• Organize and enhance work areas.
• Conduct work-based studies to uncover improvement opportunities.
• Implement essential Lean tools for continuous improvement.
• Lead Lean improvement projects with confidence.
• Establish and use metrics to track progress and results.

“The only place where work and motion are the same thing is the zoo where people pay to see the animals move around” – Taiichi Ohno

The Lean Practitioner’s Level Body of Knowledge:

• Introduction to Lean Management
• Kaizen the Philosophy
• Gemba the Reall Place
• KPI’s
• Visual Analytics
• The 3Ms Muda, Mura, Muri
• Swimlane Diagram
• Spaghetti Diagram
• Value Stream Mapping
• Bottleneck Analysis
• Lean Times. Takt, Cycle, Lead & Throughput Time
• 5S
• Poka Yoke Error Proofing
• Continuous Flow
• Jidoka the Zero Defect Principle
• Visual Management
• Andon
• SMART Goals
• Root Cause Analysis
• Short Interval Control
• PDCA, Plan, Do, Check, Act
• Standardized Work

• Option 1 Face-to-face Training
  • 7 hours x 2 days, 14 hours total
  • Or to be otherwise agreed
• Option 2 Webinar
  • 2 hours x 6 sessions, 12 hours total
  • 1 session x 2 hours hosted per week
  • Synchronous Trainer-led web-based meetings

Join us to gain the knowledge and skills to become a successful Lean Practitioner, and start making a significant impact in your organization today. Reserve your spot today!