After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the purpose of Standardized Work in LEAN
• Document best-known methods and repeatable processes
• Use Standardized Work to ensure safety and quality
• Apply JES, STS, and work combination tables
• Support training, auditing, and continuous improvement

Introduction – Why Standardized Work Matters

• Welcome, Learning Objectives, and Course Overview
• Definition and Key Concepts
• Standardized Work vs. Work Instructions
• Knowledge Check

Module 1 – Elements of Standardized Work

• L1 – Takt Time and Cycle Time
• L2 – Work Sequence and Standard WIP
• L3 – Visual Tools and Job Aids
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Module 2 – Developing Standardized Work

• L1 – Observing and Documenting Current Best Method
• L2 – Creating JES and STS
• L3 – Balancing Operator and Technician Workloads
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Module 3 – Sustaining and Improving

• L1 – Training to Standardized Work
• L2 – Layered Audits and Coaching
• L3 – Using Standards for CI
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Conclusion – Putting It All Together

• Standardized Work as a CI Platform
• Linking to Daily Management Systems
• 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.