Lean Practitioner

• Understand the philosophy, tools, and principles of Lean Management
• Assess operational performance, capacity, and resource losses
• Create and analyze process maps based on field observations
• Improve operational processes using Lean problem-solving methods
• Develop performance management routines and lead improvement workshops

Lean Foundations

• Principles and positioning of Lean Management
• Continuous improvement and Kaizen approach

Process and Flow Analysis

• Process and flow analysis (cycle time, takt time, bottlenecks)
• Work-in-progress, lead time, and Little’s Law
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and rhythm diagrams

Operational Improvement

• Waste elimination and value-added analysis
• Flow optimization and line balancing
• Pull systems and production control (kanban, continuous flow)

Lean Practices and Performance

• Visual management and Lean practices (5S, poka-yoke, SMED)
• Operational performance and efficiency indicators (OEE, FPY, RTY)

All sectors (industry and services)

• Process analysts and operational excellence specialists involved in improving workflows and performance

• Engineers and professionals working in operations, production, logistics, or supply chain

• Project managers and consultants (internal or external) in organization, quality, continuous improvement, or operational excellence

• Quality and process improvement professionals

No specific prerequisites required.

Experiential and Inductive Pedagogy

• Kaizen-based role-playing simulation (cross-functional business process: order reception, production, invoicing, shipping)

• DMAIC case study guiding participants throughout the training

• Statistical problem-solving applied to real service-level improvement cases

Interactive Learning Environment

• Small groups (maximum 12 participants)

• Active participation, collaboration, and peer learning

Tools & Materials

• Excel-based analytical models and calculators

• Training materials available in PDF and printed formats

Reference book :

• LSSx.0 – 1. Flow Problems and Lean Management

Assessment

Self-assessment test at the end of the training

The Lean Practitioner certification is awarded upon successful completion of the official examination.

This examination validate knowledge aligned with the LSSx.0™ body of knowledge, ensuring participants have developed the required foundational problem-solving skills.

Examination Format

• Online, closed-book exam with remote video monitoring
• Lean Practitioner Examination : 25 multiple-choice questions – 50 minutes
• Available in French or English

• Exams must be completed within six months of training

Passing Criteria

• Minimum passing score: 60%
• One retake is permitted in the event of failure
• After a second unsuccessful attempt, a new exam must be purchased to retake the assessment
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