Lean Management: Certification

Name: Lean Management: Certification
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Apply Lean principles, eight wastes, value analysis, flow, 5S, process mapping and quality tools to improve operations

Created byRobert Chapman | Business Improvement Solutions

Last updated 8/2026

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What you'll learn

Explain Lean principles and distinguish customer value from non-value-added activity.
Identify the eight wastes in operational, service and administrative processes.
Use process maps and value analysis to diagnose flow and performance problems.
Apply practical Lean and workplace-organisation tools to improvement opportunities.
Select suitable quality tools to investigate and monitor process performance.
Plan and support a Lean improvement that colleagues can sustain in daily work.

Course content

11 sections • 61 lectures • 3h 51m total length

Introduction2:58
In this video, we will introduce this course and what will be covered throughout.
Disclaimer0:57
In this video, we will run through a brief disclaimer for this course.
What is the purpose of this course?2:04
In this video, we will look at what you are going to gain out of taking this course.

What is Lean?3:46
In this video, we will explore the concept of Lean in more detail.
History of Lean3:16
In this video, we will explore the history of Lean in more detail.
Why a focus on Lean Management is important3:09
In this video, we will explore why focusing on Lean Management in your organisation is an important step.
What is Six Sigma?2:20
In this video, we will introduce the concept of Six Sigma.

Push vs. Pull5:54
In this video, we will explore the concepts of push and pull in production.
Process analysis terms1:37
In this video, we will explore key terms when it comes to the analysis of processes.
Takt time3:21
In this video, we will explore the concept of takt time.
Cycle time2:24
In this video, we will explore the concept of cycle time.
Lead time2:16
In this video, we will explore the concept of cycle time.
Bottleneck3:06
In this video, we will explore the concept of bottleneck.
Rework loop2:46
In this video, we will explore the concept of the rework loop.
Section quiz

Introduction to the 8 wastes1:50
In this video, we will introduce the 8 wastes as identified in Lean.
Waste 1: Defects2:19
In this video, we will explore the first waste - defects.
Waste 2: Overproduction2:28
In this video, we will explore the second waste - over-production.
Waste 3: Waiting3:02
In this video, we will explore the third waste - waiting.
Waste 4: Non-utilisation of skills2:00
In this video, we will explore the fourth waste - non-utilisation of skills.
Waste 5: Transport2:19
In this video, we will explore the fifth waste - transport.
Waste 6: Inventory2:19
In this video, we will explore the sixth waste - inventory.
Waste 7: Movement2:26
In this video, we will explore the seventh waste - movement.
Waste 8: Extra processing2:21
In this video, we will explore the eight waste - extra processing.
Identify waste in your world!
Section quiz

Waste vs. Opportunity5:55
In this video, we will explore the concepts or waste and opportunity within processes, and their differences.
Process3:17
In this video, we will look at the process in more detail.
VA vs. NVA5:14
In this video, we will look in more detail at the concepts of Value Add and Non-Value Add, and how to spot these within your process.
Creating value4:50
In this video, we will look at how you can create increased value within your processes.
Poka Yoke5:33
In this video, we will explore the concept of Poka Yoke in more detail, giving examples of this in practice.
Section quiz

The need to map5:29
In this video, we will look at why mapping your process is important.
Map 1: Flowchart4:33
In this video, we will look at the Flowchart mapping option.
Map 1: Flowchart demonstration7:10
In this video, we will run through a demonstration of this particular tool.
Map 2: Value-add chart3:19
In this video, we will look at the Value-add chart mapping option.
Map 2: Value-add chart demonstration1:54
In this video, we will run through a demonstration of this particular tool.
Map 3: Time value map3:11
In this video, we will look at the Time value map mapping option.
Map 3: Time value map demonstration2:42
In this video, we will run through a demonstration of this particular tool.
Map 4: Value stream map4:28
In this video, we will look at the Value stream map mapping option.
Map 4: Value stream map demonstration7:20
In this video, we will run through a demonstration of this particular tool.
Section quiz

What do we mean by "tangible waste"?3:30
In this video, we will explore the idea of "tangible waste".
5S7:36
In this video, we will look at the concept of the 5S approach.
Visual workflow3:01
In this video, we will explore the need for a visual workflow.
Spaghetti Diagram3:20
In this video, we will explore the Spaghetti Diagram tool.
Spaghetti Diagram demonstration4:49
In this video, we will run through a demonstration of this particular tool.
Section quiz

Recap of the 7 tools0:38
In this video, we will recap the 7 tools of quality.
Tool 1: Process Map5:47
In this video, we will explore the first tool - the Process Map.
Tool 2: Check Sheet3:37
In this video, we will explore the second tool - the Check Sheet.
Tool 3: Histogram3:45
In this video, we will explore the third tool - the Histogram.
Tool 4: Pareto Chart3:31
In this video, we will explore the fourth tool - the Pareto Chart.
Tool 5: Fishbone Diagram4:36
In this video, we will explore the fifth tool - Fishbone Diagram.
Tool 6: 5 Whys5:06
In this video, we will explore the sixth tool - the 5 Whys.
Tool 7: Run chart3:35
In this video, we will explore the seventh tool - the Run Chart.
7 tools matrix - when to use5:29
In this video, we will look at when you should deploy each tool.
Section quiz

The set up, the issue, the ask4:12
In this video, we will introduce the case study by setting an initial baseline.
What I did8:22
In this video, we will look at what I did in terms of this specific project example.
What was the outcome?8:23
In this video, we will look at what the outcome of this example of the delivery of Lean Management was.
Benefits & lessons learned8:24
In this video, we will look at the benefits of taking this approach and what lessons were learned from this project.

Requirements

No previous Lean knowledge or experience is required.
You may bring a real process or operational problem to analyse during the course.
Standard office or process-mapping tools are sufficient.

Description

Lean management helps teams remove waste, improve flow and focus effort on the work that creates value. In this course, you will learn how to assess an operation, select practical Lean tools and lead improvements that can be sustained by the people doing the work.

The course explains the principles behind Lean before moving into practical application. You will learn how to distinguish value-added from non-value-added activity, identify the eight wastes and examine how work, information and materials move through a process. Process-mapping and quality tools help you make problems visible and prioritise improvement opportunities.

You will also explore techniques for organising physical and digital workplaces, improving production and operational flow, and involving colleagues in continuous improvement. Rather than applying every Lean tool to every problem, you will learn how to choose an approach that fits the process, the evidence and the result required.

A detailed case study shows how Lean management can be introduced in a real organisation. Practical examples and activities help you adapt the ideas to your own team, department or process while considering implementation, engagement and control.

By the end of the course, you will be able to diagnose waste and flow problems, design a focused Lean improvement and support a practical Lean mindset within your organisation.

Who this course is for:

Operations managers and team leaders responsible for performance and flow.
Process owners and business analysts seeking practical Lean methods.
Quality and continuous-improvement professionals broadening their toolkit.
Employees who want to identify waste and contribute to sustainable improvement.

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 6min

Deployment of quality3 lectures • 10min

Lean Management4 lectures • 13min

Process of production7 lectures • 21min

Types of waste9 lectures • 21min

Identifying waste & opportunity5 lectures • 25min

Ways to map waste & opportunity9 lectures • 40min

Tangible Waste5 lectures • 22min

The 7 tools of quality9 lectures • 36min

Case study4 lectures • 29min

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