Lean Foundation & Management Overview (level 1)

Learn Lean Foundation & Management Overview (level 1) with an online training course developed to provide you with a solid understanding of the key concepts of Lean and of the pursuit of a Lean organization.

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Lean Foundation (level 1) Certificate of completion.

Why you Should Take This Course:

This course has been developed to provide you with a solid understanding of the key concepts of Lean and of the pursuit of a Lean organization. It will also equip you with the skills to manage, support and lead Lean Transformation.

You should take this course if you are responsible for supporting the success of Lean or business improvement projects, or if your organization is considering applying the Lean Enterprise approach.

This interactive, media-rich course will introduce you to the Lean methodology and how organizational improvement can be delivered by focusing on the value stream and the elimination of waste.

Browse the course syllabus for a full module by module breakdown of what’s included.

With this course, you’ll receive 6 months access from the date of purchase as well as FREE 24-hour tutor support!

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to gain an in-depth understanding of Lean, including those who are new to the concept of Lean but who are ambitious about learning and applying the Lean principles and change management within their organization.

There are no pre-requisites for learners wishing to complete the Lean Foundation and Management Overview course.

If successful, you will be awarded a Lean Foundation (level 1) Certificate of completion.

Why Study Lean Foundation with 4PA?

4PA is :

• A Leading Training & Consulting Organization
• Accredited by various principals
• World-wide presence and delivery models
• Unique, but proven,knowledge transfer and validation techniques
• Adds great value to the Organizations
• Result oriented approach

The Benefits of eLearning:

• All 4PA courses run entirely over the web and have been carefully designed to provide the most comprehensive, interactive and flexible learning experience available. Study when it suits you – at home, at work or on the move.

• Flexibility to learn from your desktop, laptop or tablet at your own pace, when it suits YOU. Anytime. Anywhere (an internet connection is required).

• Our courses are easy-to-use. Participants will benefit from an interactive multimedia environment that enhances the way you study.

• With eLearning, individuals and organizations avoid the typical costs of travel and consultancy by studying independently online.

• Our online training courses are designed with mobility and accessibility in mind. You can access your training from any desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone.

Lean’s primary purpose is to reduce operational costs by eliminating waste and increasing customer satisfaction.

Lean methodology focuses on continuous business improvement within an organization by encouraging Lean practitioners to motivate their workforce in order to achieve.

After taking this course you will have developed the skills to solve problems using the Lean Six Sigma project structure.

Lean can be applied to any organization and business process, so you will benefit from being able to apply Lean in your organization’s industry sector.

Why Adopt Lean for Your Organization?

Adopting the Lean approach allows organizations to eliminate waste along entire value streams (as opposed to isolated points only).

Business process improvement will help organizations to optimize their costs by creating products and services with fewer defects in comparison to a traditional business approach. Therefore, lean-thinking organizations are able to provide more value to their customers without compromising on quality.

They will be able to respond to changing trends and customer demands, offering a wide variety of high quality products at a fraction of the cost and time required by traditional, non-lean thinking organizations.

This eLearning course provides you with all the training and materials that you will need to prepare for the Lean Foundation assessment.

This course is ideal for professionals who want a comprehensive introduction to Lean methodology, need to know about Lean in the work place, and would like to start a career in Lean Management.

On completing the course, participants will be able to confidently apply Lean immediately in an industry sector and will be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired within an organization.

Full Details of our Lean Foundation Course:

The course includes three multiple-choice tests and on successful completion, participants will be awarded a Lean Foundation Certificate.

Browse the contents of this eLearning course by clicking on a module title below that you would like to know more about. Why not try a free trial module of our course before you buy!

• Module 1: Introduction to Process Management & Principles of Lean & Lean Implementation

  Module 1 will introduce you to the ways a Lean process can be implemented within an organizational environment.

  The module will also touch upon on stakeholder management and communication. You will learn about the principles of Lean, the importance of Value and Value Stream Mapping.

• Module 2: Process Flow and Process Risk Analysis & Claims Authorization Process Exercise

  Module 2 will take you through the Lean process flow and the 5S Approach.

  After completing the module, you will have an appreciation of the visual workspace application. You will understand the concept of process risk analysis and how to work with certain standard diagrams. You will also be learn how to evaluate and analyze risk.

• Module 3: Managing the Lean Change Process, Introduction to Lean Project Planning & Management, & Performance Management

  In Module 3 you will learn how to manage the Lean process and the changes that will occur within the organization as a result of it.

  You will also be prepared to deal with changes during the Lean implementation process. Additionally, this module will teach you about the Lean project planning and management process and the methods for problem solving and improving the methodology.

  Finally, you will find learn how to plan and deploy a Lean implementation within your organization.

• Module 4: Birthday Exercise

  This module contains an interesting exercise to help you consolidate you knowledge of the learning outcomes in the previous modules.

  The exercise is called the “Birthday Exercise” – hopefully you will find it interesting and instructive. The exercise will ask you to use Lean methodology to measure and improve a Birthday process

Ready to go through the Lean Foundation & Management Overview (level 1) assessment? On this page, you will find everything you need to know!

On successful completion of the assessment, participants will be able to confidently apply Lean immediately in chosen industry sectors and be able to apply the knowledge and skills you acquired straight within your organization.

There are no pre-requisites for learners wishing to complete this Lean Foundation course and if successful, you will be awarded a Lean Foundation Certificate of completion from 4PA e-Learning.

What you Need to Know About the Assessment:

Our Lean Foundation & Management Overview eLearning course is assessed by three multiple-choice tests and the completion of an interactive exercise, based on the learning outcomes from the core modules in the course.

If successful, you will be awarded a Lean Foundation Certificate and will be able to confidently apply Lean immediately in your industry sectors and be able to apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired straight within your organization.

Throughout the course, a Lean Tutor will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have and provide you with guidance as you work your way through the course.

If you wish to take your studies further this foundation level will prepare you for Lean Master Belt Practitioner e-Learning, which deals with the process of Lean intervention, how to ensure staff engagement and become equipped with the knowledge of the most successful methodology for Change Management.

Why not try out a free trial module from our Lean Foundation & Management Overview (level 1) eLearning course!

In this Lean Foundation trial module, you will learn how to achieve your Lean Organization’s ultimate goal of creating a perfect value process that has zero waste via a mixture of interactive and audio techniques to enhance the learning experience.

Try the Course Before you Buy!

Like our full Lean Foundation & Management Overview e-learning course, you can access this free trial module from any device whether you are at home, at work, or on the move!

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Lean Foundation (level 1) Certificate of completion.

If you require any other information regarding the course or how to access the eLearning on a mobile device, please feel free to leave your details with us via our online contact form and a member of our team will be in touch.