Lean Manufacturing Academy: Certified Master Lean Course.
Requirements
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No prerequisites: The course is designed so anyone can benefit from it, regardless of their prior knowledge of Lean Manufacturing. We will work through each topic step by step throughout the course.
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Willingness to learn: We expect an openness and willingness to learn new concepts and put them into practice. Enthusiasm for self-improvement and improving business operations is critical.
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Time commitment: Participants should be willing to devote time to attending the course and practically applying the knowledge they gain. Regular attendance and commitment are essential to achieve the full benefits of the course.
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Access to the Internet and essential office tools: Since the course will be online, participants must have stable Internet access and basic office tools (such as a computer and document viewing software) to follow the course materials and participate in class.
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Willingness to make changes: Participants should be open to changing their organizations and willing to experiment with new methods and tools presented in the course. Motivation to make continuous improvements and a drive for operational excellence are key.
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Additionally, participants are encouraged to contact the instructor via email or LinkedIn if they have questions or need support during the course.
Description
This Lean Manufacturing course was created by a practitioner with 25 years of experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles. It offers a comprehensive view of Lean Manufacturing, combining theory with practical examples and case studies from the real world. This enables participants to understand the key concepts and see how they are applied in practice.
Master the fundamentals of Lean Manufacturing, starting with its definition, history, and evolution. The course then delves into the eight types of waste, each thoroughly explained with its causes, effects, and elimination strategies. This knowledge is crucial for all manufacturing professionals, as it directly influences industry efficiency.
The following sections of the course cover Lean tools such as 5S, One Piece Flow, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping. Participants will learn how these tools can optimize manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. Special attention is also given to SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methods, which are vital to increasing machine productivity and reliability within the manufacturing industry. Moreover, the course integrates principles of operations management to enhance overall manufacturing efficiency.
Who this course is for:
- Employees of companies who want to improve business operations, regardless of their position.
- Business owners and department managers who want to increase the operational efficiency of their teams.
- Individuals who want to improve their skills in business process improvement, a skill that is highly sought after on the job market.
- Managers at any management level – new and experienced aspiring managers, especially those operating in operational, manufacturing, or service sectors.
- Ambitious independent workers want to have a more significant impact on their work and the implementation of change and want to be noticed.
- Supervisors, consultants, engineers, planners, analysts, management teams, and leaders.
- Individuals working in manufacturing, industry, and other areas where process optimization is critical.
- Practitioners of Lean, continuous improvement (CI), and Kaizen teams seek new inspiration and tools to implement change more effectively.
- Individuals who want to become an authority on business process improvement in their workplace.
- Six Sigma belt holders (white, yellow, green, black) who want to supplement their knowledge of Lean methodology to make improvements even more effective.
- 1This guide is for anyone looking for effective ways to improve their organization’s efficiency, productivity, and quality of work and for those who want to make valuable changes and contribute to the company’s sustainability.
