After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the most common LEAN tools and their purposes
• Understand how tools support flow and waste reduction
• Describe how tools work together in LEAN systems
• Select appropriate tools based on process needs
• Explain how tool use evolves during LEAN transformation

Introduction – What Are LEAN Tools?

• Welcome, Learning Objectives, and Course Overview
• LEAN Tools as Enablers of Systems Thinking
• When and Why to Use Tools
• Knowledge Check

Module 1 – Workplace Organization and Flow Tools

• L1 – 5S and Visual Management
• L2 – Standardized Work
• L3 – Layout for Flow and Cell Design
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Module 2 – Problem Solving and Process Stability Tools

• L1 – Root Cause Analysis and 5 Whys
• L2 – PDCA and A3 Thinking
• L3 – Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke)
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Module 3 – Value Stream and Flow Optimization Tools

• L1 – Value Stream Mapping
• L2 – Flow vs. Batch Thinking
• L3 – Pull Systems and Kanban
• Knowledge Check

Applied Learning Activity

Conclusion – Putting It All Together

• Tool Synergy Across the LEAN System
• Tool Use Across the Transformation Journey
• Final Reflections

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.