Standardized Work is a cornerstone of LEAN systems. This course explains how to document and implement the best-known method for doing a job safely, effectively, and efficiently. Standardized Work allows teams to ensure consistency, enable training, and lay the foundation for continuous improvement.

You’ll learn how to develop and maintain Standardized Work documents for both cyclical and non-cyclical activities. This includes Job Element Sheets (JES) for Production tasks with repetitive sequences, as well as Standard Task Sheets (STS) for non-cyclical maintenance and support roles.

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 Guide [PDF]
• Applied Learning Activities [PDF]

Online Course Format:

• A printable PDF Course Guide is provided.
• Course content is broken up into a series of modules.
• Each module consists of "bite sized" instructor-led lessons.
• Each module has a Knowledge Check.
• Each module has an Applied Learning Activity.
• Each course has a dashboard % completion that tracks progress

Webinars and email:

• Multiple monthly webinars addressing student questions.
• Support available through instructor email.

• The course certificate is earned through completion of all instructional Modules, Knowledge Checks, and Applied Learning Activities.
• Applied Learning Activities must be completed with supervisor/mentor comments and signature.
• Upon course content completion and approval of Applied Learning Activities, an electronic certificate is issued.
• Professionally printed and framed certificates available.