Lean Master Certification Program
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive transformative change as a Certified Lean Master.
Develop a Mastery of Lean Leadership Practices with a Lean Master Certification
A Lean Master fosters a culture of continuous improvement within an organization, encouraging team members to identify and address inefficiencies. Lean masters are committed to minimizing process waste and prioritizing work that delivers value to the customer. This program will develop you as a Lean Master that can drive positive change, enhance the agility of an organization, and create a workplace that values innovation and problem-solving.
Quick Facts
- Course Type
- Blended
- Time to Complete
- 12 weeks
- Study Halls
- 4 Virtual, Instructor-Led
- In-Person Training
- 1 Week In-Person Workshop
- Coaching
- 3 hours 1-on-1 Support
- Certification
- Included
Included in this course
- 30 Hours of practice-based online training with exam prep and project support
- Personalized coaching and support from instructors with over 20 years of experience teaching and practicing Lean
- Lesson audio, blackboard videos, formula walk-throughs, interactive exercises, and industry case studies
- Course tools to track your progress, highlight the material, take notes, and bookmark lessons for review
- Peer-to-peer networking with other industry professionals for long-term sharing of best practices
- Four virtual, instructor-led study halls culminating in a week-long in-person workshop
Lean Master Program Design
The effective combination of online coursework, virtual study sessions, and in-person training has a proven track record of propelling students beyond mere comprehension, fostering their confidence in becoming impactful Lean masters.
About the Lean Master Program
Course length: 12 weeks
The Lean Master Certification is the highest level of Lean training, spanning the entirety of the Lean spectrum of activities from detailed analysis of safety stock algorithms in replenishment pull systems to the philosophy and effective behaviors of a Lean Master.
Given the growing complexity of product and service challenges faced by our organizations, we integrate advanced tools such as process simulation and mathematical modeling into the Lean body of knowledge as a way of gaining insights into and managing the effects of complexity.
Participants must have certification complete within 12 months.
Program Deliverables
Upon completing the Lean Master Certification Program, attendees should be equipped to:
- Design and optimize process models to apply Lean concepts in complex environments, understanding and balancing competing metrics.
- Apply Lean methodologies for waste elimination, lead time reduction, mix and volume changes, and improved operations in various sectors.
- Analyze value stream maps more thoroughly, and provide direction, analysis, and reporting for projects tied to organizational strategic initiatives.
- Change leadership and change management to overcome opposition and lead successful deployments.
Program Schedule
This Lean Master Certification Program alternates between online course work, virtual study hall sessions and culminates with a week-long in-person training event. The program runs twice a year in spring and fall. You must complete a short virtual interview prior to enrollment to give the instructors insights into your Lean journey. Certification is awarded upon successful completion of the course work, a passing score on the exam of 80% or higher, and delivery of 3 projects where you have applied advanced Lean concepts and tools and demonstrated Lean Master qualities in leading your teams and coaching your organization.
Virtual Interview Deadlines
August 15, 2024
Kick-Off Webinar Dates
September 5, 2024
Workshop Session Dates
November 11-15, 2024
Workshop Location: Columbus, Ohio
Topics Covered
Lean 3 Online Course Work
10 HR
- Throughput Yield
- Theory of Constraints
- Pull Systems
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Leader Standard Work
Week
2
Kick-Off Webinar / Study Hall #1
1 HR
Analytical Process Design I Online Course
5 HR
- Introduction to Discrete Event Simulation
- From Process Diagram to Process Model
- Predicting Process Performance
- Case Study: Running The Model
- Case Study: Interpreting Results
- Case Study: Managing Inventory
Week
4
Study Hall #2
1 HR
Analytical Process Design Part II Online Course Work
5 HR
- Monte Carlo Toolset
- Tolerance Design & Optimization
- Continuous Flow Optimization
- Supply Chain Dynamics
- Testing & Piloting Designs
Week
6
Study Hall #3
1 HR
Lean 4 Online Course Work
10 HR
- Laying the Groundwork for a Kaizen Event
- The Kaizen Schedule
- Effective Change Management
Week
8
Study Hall #4
1 HR
Week
12
1-Week In-Person Workshop
- Advanced Lean Concepts
- Process Modeling
- Lean Finance
CERTIFICATION
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What's Included
- 30 Hours of industry-focused advanced Lean training
- 4 virtual study halls and additional support for content questions as needed
- 3 personalized coaching hours to assist with course work or portfolio preparation
- 1 in-person training week in Columbus, Ohio
- Complementary one-year subscription to EngineRoom® Data Analysis Software featuring Process Playground, an online process modeling tool used in Lean transformations
- Exam and project portfolio prep in advance of certification
Lean Master Certification Program Instructors
Course materials written by industry experts with extensive experience, making this the most comprehensive Lean training course available.
Lars Maaseidvaag PhD
Master Black Belt | MoreSteam Client Services
Peg Pennington
President | MoreSteam.com
Ken Robinette
Master Black Belt | MoreSteam.com