This 13-week Lean Green Belt program provides an understanding on the theory and also the efficient application of Lean manufacturing tools, practices, and concepts. Commitment and support for Lean in any organization needs to come from the top down for support, and from the bottom up for implementation. With this in mind, the certification program is appropriate for a diverse range of manufacturing employees. These employees may work for any organization within the manufacturing sector and include:
- Functional staff working in manufacturing and service organizations
- Departmental managers (Production, QA, R&D, Engineering, Finance, IT, HR, Supply Chain etc.)
- Individuals seeking to develop their careers and expertise in Lean systems and methodologies
Upon successful completion of the Lean Green Belt certification program, professionals will achieve proficiency in both understanding and applying the concepts, tools, and practices associated with Lean Manufacturing
Testimonial
When embarking on our Lean transformation initiative, we not only needed to educate ourselves on Lean principles, but also on the application of those principles. The in-house Lean Green Belt, provided by the Leading Edge Group, was just what we needed. The class room work educated us on the basics of Lean Thinking and the in-house projects provided us with the experience in the application of those principles.
Colm Rochford, Plant Manager, American Power Conversion
This program is certified by the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), The Canadian Professional Logistics Institute (CPLI) and University College Cork, Ireland.
The Lean Green Belt certification program is made up of the following nine lessons:
- Understanding Lean Thinking
- Lean Tools and Practices I: Improving Process Flow
- Lean Tools and Practices II: Reducing Variation and Improving Quality
- Value Stream Mapping
- Kaizen
- 5S
- Introducing Lean Sigma
- Managing Change Resistance
- The Roadmap to Lean Implementation
The program is available as an online learning program for individuals and therefore can be undertaken from any location with Internet access. Participants receive access to a Learning Management System portal from where they can log in at any time and launch each lesson, take practice exams, view and download online resources, and interact with fellow students and experts via a Lean discussion forum. Expert mentoring support via email is also provided from this portal.
The program can equally be delivered as an onsite program in your facility. A Leading Edge Group facilitator will spend five days on site and impart a practical and project-based learning approach to the certification process. Maximum classroom size is 14.
Testimonial
Having recently completed the Lean Green Belt certification I can only compliment the entire program. The material was clear, relatively concise given its complexity, and very well presented. The interspersal of graphs, pictures, tables made it much easier to assimilate than other distance learning programs, and indeed "Lean" courses I have undertaken. Now that I have "proven the concept", the rest of my business is clamouring for my time to "lean" their resource hungry processes. Suddenly, I am Mr. Popular!
Keith Ambrose, Project Delivery Director, Experian UK Ltd
To attain certification, participants need to complete a project and a final online examination. The project is worth 50% of the overall certification mark and can have a customized focus whereby participants target an area within their organization and leverage the Lean tools and practices covered in the program to initiate and / or implement physical improvements.
Having completed their project and all the lessons that make up the program, participants will need to undertake a final online examination worth 50% of the overall certification mark.
The benefits for both the individual staff member and organization are significant.
Individuals
- Immediate entry to a flexible self-paced program that can be completed over a time period suitable to your specific requirements
- Learn to apply Lean tools and techniques whilst achieving a global and professionally recognized Lean certification
- Recognition and career enhancement for new found knowledge and skills that are relevant within the organization and beyond
Organization
- Ability to achieve significant process improvements for the benefit of both the customer and organization
- Gain a common language and standard for Lean throughout the company
Testimonial
The Leading Edge Group’s training in our facility has had tremendous positive impact. One of our greatest challenges, new product manufacturing, is showing clear signs of positive development. We have improved margins, reduced lead time, increased capacity and reduced floor space. We've also had other successes, some minor, some greater. People are very happy with the results of our Lean initiative
Petri Tuomela, Director, Marketing and Business Development, Advanced Fiber Technologies (AFT) Oy
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