After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the core principles and history of LEAN thinking
• Be able to describe how LEAN differs from traditional systems
• Recognize the types of waste LEAN seeks to eliminate
• Demonstrate how LEAN supports continuous improvement and flow
• Apply LEAN principles in manufacturing and office environments

Introduction – What is LEAN?

• Welcome, Learning Objectives, and Course Overview
• History of LEAN – From TPS to Today
• Principles of LEAN Thinking
• Knowledge Check

Module 1 – The Five Core Principles of LEAN

• L1 – Value from the Customer’s Perspective
• L2 – Identifying the Value Stream
• L3 – Creating Flow
• L4 – Establishing Pull
• L5 – Pursuing Perfection
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Module 2 – LEAN vs. Traditional Thinking

• L1 – Batch vs. Flow
• L2 – Command-and-Control vs. Empowered Teams
• L3 – Firefighting vs. Problem Solving
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Module 3 – LEAN Culture and Leadership

• L1 – Respect for People and the Role of Leadership
• L2 – Engaging Team Members in CI
• L3 – Daily Management Systems and Visual Controls
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Module 4 – The Eight Wastes and Their Impact

• L1 – Overview of the 8 Wastes (DOWNTIME)
• L2 – Recognizing Waste in Physical and Administrative Processes
• L3 – Waste Elimination through Standardization and Flow
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Conclusion – Putting It All Together

• LEAN Principles Review
• LEAN in Daily Practice
• Culture Change and Next Steps

Downloads

• Course Notes Template PDF

Online Course Format:

• Students are provided with a printable PDF document that provides a convenient format for capturing notes during the course.
• Course content is broken up into a series of modules.
• Each module consists of "bite sized" instructor-led lessons with a  Knowledge Check quiz at the end of each module, along with an Applied Learning activity. 
• Each Applied Learning activity challenges the student to apply concepts learned in the module to a situation in their workplace and is usually 30–60 minutes in duration.
• Applied Learning activity examples from previous sessions are reviewed at the end of each module.
• Each course has a dashboard % completion that tracks progress
• A course Certificate is awarded to students that get through all content and complete all Knowledge Check quizzes.

Webinars and email:

• Students will be able to attend a bi-monthly live webinar to get questions answered they have submitted by email.  Time permitting, there is a chat feature that can be used for questions with any remaining time. The webinars are usually every week, but they are offered a minimum of twice per month.  The calendar and sign-up for the webinar series are part of the course dashboard.
• Questions are also answered via email, depending on the student's preference.