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Online Lean Training & Certification
LEARN TO STREAMLINE PROCESSES & BUILD A LEAN CULTURE
Start your free Introduction to Lean Training to learn how Lean works and how you can start improving any process with it. Then, register for the full course for step-by-step guidance on how to apply Lean to your daily work and build a Lean Culture.
81% of our learners deliver measurable process improvement results.
Lean Training That Empowers You To
Improve Your Processes & Your Culture
Get your Lean Training & Certification with us and you'll learn...
How Lean works
You’ll easily understand what Lean is all about and how to use it to improve any process.
Practical, targeted concepts & tools
Get problem-solving training focused on exactly what you need (and nothing you don’t need) to improve a process.
Lifelong problem-solving skills
Learn how to apply Lean to your daily tasks and skyrocket your personal productivity as well as your team’s productivity.
Why Our Online Lean Training Is So Effective
On-Demand Learning
Online Lean Training that you can start anytime anywhere
Expert Instructors
Learn from superstars, Tracy, Elisabeth & Master Black Belts of GoLeanSixSigma.com
Results-Driven Design
Accountability for success steered by guides, checklists and templates
Immersive Learning Experience
Discover relatable examples, engaging games, tools, templates, webinars, guides and more
Flexible Format
Master the material at your own pace and get guidance from Master Black Belts
Skip the Travel
Save time and money and get better results with our fully online, optimized training format
Lean Training & Certification Details
Online Lean Training & Certification Process
Online Lean Training & Certification Summary
GoLeanSixSigma.com’s Online Lean Training & Certification is an open-enrollment, fully online, self-paced course. It’s designed for Go-Getters who want to build their problem-solving muscles and start improving processes. It’s intensely practical, interactive and enjoyable which will help ensure you quickly and effectively build your process improvement skills and build a Lean Culture using clear language and plenty of fun examples.
Our streamlined approach to learning covers a comprehensive body of knowledge in a fraction of the time and cost of other providers.
For decades, we’ve saved organizations in virtually every industry hundreds of millions of dollars. This course draws on what our Experts practice every day in the field to provide you with the most effective way to learn and implement Lean Six Sigma.
Prerequisites: None
We welcome new and experienced problem solvers—and everyone in between!
Format: Fully Online
Skip the travel to save time, money and our planet 🌎
Technical Requirements: Google Chrome or Apple Safari, high-speed internet connection
Course Access: 1 Year
Course Duration: 16 Hours
- 🖥 Online Training: 16 hours
- Fully online
- Self-paced
- Available on mobile devices
- 📝 Online Certification Exam: 3 hours
- Unlimited retakes
- 100 multiple-choice questions
- PDF Certificate you can add to LinkedIn
Project: Not Required
If you’d like to learn how to complete projects, register for our Green Belt Training & Certification With Project Completion. Live 1-on-1 Project Coaching with a Master Black Belt is also available as an add-on.
PDUs: 19 / CEUs: 1.9
Money Back Guarantee
We know you’ll love our courses as much as we do. Although if for any reason you’re not completely satisfied (and the course has not been completed), please email [email protected] to request a refund within 30 days of your course purchase.
For individual (single license) purchases, if it is within 30 days and the course has not been completed, we offer a full refund. For group purchases, licenses can be exchanged for other courses. For example, Green Belt licenses can be exchanged for Yellow Belt licenses. Refunds are not available for group purchases.
*Course must not be completed.
Online Lean Training & Certification Learning Objectives
After completing Lean Training you will be able to:
- Define what Lean is, where it came from and how organizations benefit from it
- Describe how to use the tools and techniques involved in establishing the current state a of a process
- Explain how to use the tools and techniques involved in developing the future state of a process
- Describe how to use the tools and techniques involved in building a Lean culture
- List the tools and techniques involved in becoming a Lean leader
Online Lean Training & Certification Timing Breakdown
Below is a breakdown of the course and estimated time required to complete each section. You may complete the course at your own pace within 1 year.
No prerequisites are required for the Lean Training.
| Module: | Description: | Time: |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Lean | The history, underlying principles and what constitutes the foundations of Lean | .5 hour |
| Establish the Current State | How to understand the current process, assess it’s capability and uncover waste in the system | 6 hours |
| Develop the Future State | How to incorporate classic solutions, visual management while managing the risks of change | 6 hours |
| Build a Lean Culture | How to leverage Leaders Standard Work and change management skills to engage employees and develop a problem-solving culture | 3.5 hours |
| Exam | Segmented and embedded at the end of all modules | 3 hours |
| Total Time for Lean Training & Certification | 19 hours ($449) |
Online Lean Training & Certification Course Outline
Here’s what you’ll learn in GoLeanSixSigma.com’s Lean course.
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Introduction to Lean
- What Is Lean?
- The History of Lean
- The Focus of Lean
- What Is a Lean Process?
- Why Do Organizations Use Lean?
- The Cost Of Poor Quality
- Focus On the Process
- Lean Principles
- How Do You Define Value?
- What Is Flow?
- The Concept Of Pull
- The Impact Of Pull
- How Do You Pursue Perfection?
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How to Establish Current State
- PDCA
- A3
- 8 Wastes
- Organizational Level Process Map
- Value Stream Map (VSM)
- Swimlane Map
- Process Walk
- Spaghetti Chart
- Customer Value
- Lean Metrics
- Process Analysis
- Value Stream Map Analysis
- Histogram
- Pareto Chart
- The 5 Whys & The Fishbone Diagram
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How to Develop Future State
- Single Piece Flow & Batch Reduction
- Changeover Reduction
- Work Cell Design
- Workload Balancing & Demand Levelling
- Cross Training
- Kanban & Supermarkets
- Standard Work
- Visual Management
- 5S
- Value Stream Map Future State
- Quick Wins
- Rapid Improvement Event (Kaizen Event)
- Pilots
- Multi-Phase Implementation
- Mistake-Proofing (Poka Yoke)
- Pursue Perfection
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How to Build a Lean Culture
- Leader Standard Work (LSW)
- Leader Task Boards
- A3 Coaching
- Leader Process Performance Boards
- Leader Huddle Meetings
- Leader Process Walks
- Meeting Productivity
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Communication Plan
Online Lean Training & Certification FAQs
Which Training course (White Belt, Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, Lean) is right for me?
To help you determine which course is right for you, please visit our Lean and Six Sigma Course Comparison page. We clearly break down the courses by your goal, content, duration and price.
Are there any prerequisites required for Lean Training?
No. There are no prerequisites required for the Lean course.
How long will Training take to complete?
Lean Training will take approximately 16 hours (2 days) to complete.
How long do I have access to Training?
Lean Training is accessible for one year after registration.
Can I access the Training via mobile device or tablet?
Yes! All of our courses are fully compatible with your tablets and mobile phones. This includes iOS, Android and Windows devices that support HTML5.
Why should I get my Training through GoLeanSixSigma.com?
We provide the most practical, fun, effective Lean Six Sigma Training available. We take a different approach than other training and certification providers – we aim to help you effectively apply Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools, not just learn about them. Learn more.
Do you offer Government, Student/Educational or Nonprofit Organization discounts?
Yes, we provide discounts to government, educational and nonprofit organizations. Please contact us for information.
Do I have to pay again if I do not pass the Certification exam?
No, you do not have to pay again. We allow unlimited, immediate retakes.
How long is Certification valid for?
Forever. Once you receive your Certification, you do not need to renew it.
How long is the Certification exam?
The Lean Certification exam is 100 questions and must be completed in 3 hours.
How many times can I take the certification exams?
As many as needed! You have unlimited retakes until your course access expires (one year after your registration date).
Is there a sample Lean Certification exam?
Yes, the sample Lean Certification exam can be found here: Lean Certification Sample Exam
View the complete Lean Six Sigma Training & Certification FAQ here.
Lean Training & Certification Reviews
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Really enjoyed it! I feel confident now to generate a positive cultural based on eliminating Waste
Great re-fresher for both new and veteran learners. Modules are simple enough to understand but not overloaded with content that may overwhelm the learner.
This is effective training that makes it easy to follow and absorb the concepts. I would like to know which of the test answers I answered incorrectly to expand my understanding of the topics.
5 stars - would recommend
Informative and well thought out course information.
Great training class
Really great training for anyone new to lean.
Good system to obtain certificate
Good training. Helped me to reinforce my own 5S journey that I'm currently undertaking in my workplace.
Easy to understand and follow
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