Lean
Lean Training aims to provide participants with a sound knowledge of Lean Thinking, its key principles, concepts and tools.
Certification Process
Regardless of the level of certification that a candidate is applying for, the process is the same – just that the depth of knowledge and supporting evidence that varies.
The candidate must sit an open-book examination and achieve a minimum of 80% exam score.
The candidate then presents CI/Lean project(s) in the form of storyboard(s) or A3 planner(s) to show their use of appropriate lean tools and techniques.
At Associate Level- the candidate should be able to demonstrate that they supported colleagues in the delivery of a CI/Lean project. The evidence at this level takes the form of a letter of recommendation describing their input.
At Practitioner Level – the requirement is to present on a minimum of one project that encompasses the use of at least one area of knowledge from those listed in Appendix 1.
At Advanced Practitioner Level – the requirement is to present on a minimum of two projects that encompasses the use of at least three areas of knowledge from those listed in Appendix 2.
At Master Practitioner Level – the requirement is to present on a minimum of two projects that encompasses the use of at least three areas of knowledge from those listed in Appendix
- There is a further requirement to also provide evidence on at least two areas from those listed in Appendix 3 – section 2. This last requirement is designed to understand if the candidate has a ‘mastery’ of the subject, can both coach/mentor in CI/Lean matters, and also aid in the direction setting of an organisation as part of its CI/Lean journey.
At all levels above CI/Lean Associate level a Q&A session will allow the certifier to test the candidates’ knowledge of other Lean tools and techniques, as required.
Lean body of knowledge
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Certification Levels
Lean Certification has four levels:
Lean Associate
Lean Practitioner
Lean Advanced Practitioner
Master Practitioner
The intention is that the Lean levels relate and compare to the equivalent Yellow, Green, Black and Master Black Belt levels of Lean Six Sigma.
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