Global Certificate in Lean Fundamentals: Actionable Knowledge
-- viewing nowThe Global Certificate in Lean Fundamentals is a valuable course that provides learners with actionable knowledge and essential skills in Lean principles. This certificate course focuses on streamlining processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency, making it highly relevant in various industries.
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• Lean Fundamentals: Understanding the core principles and concepts of Lean methodology, including value, waste, and continuous improvement.
• Value Stream Mapping: Learning how to identify and analyze every step in a process, distinguishing value-added steps from non-value-added steps, and optimizing the flow of materials and information.
• 5S Methodology: Mastering the 5S principles of workplace organization and standardization: Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain, to improve efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Continuous Flow: Applying the concept of continuous flow to eliminate bottlenecks, reduce cycle time, and improve throughput in production processes.
• Pull Systems: Understanding the difference between push and pull systems, and how to implement a pull system to reduce overproduction, inventory, and waste.
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Learning the principles and practices of TPM to maximize equipment efficiency, minimize downtime, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Standard Work: Developing standard work procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality in production processes, and to provide a basis for continuous improvement.
• Kaizen: Implementing Kaizen events and continuous improvement practices to drive process optimization, eliminate waste, and increase efficiency and productivity.
• Lean Six Sigma: Combining Lean principles with Six Sigma methodologies to achieve process excellence, reduce variation, and improve quality and customer satisfaction.
Note: The above units are not ranked in any particular order, and the specific content and scope of each unit may vary depending on the course provider and the needs of the learners.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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