Complete Online Lean Training

The Pyzdek Institute's Lean course consists of 11 modules covering the entire Lean body of knowledge. It is designed for people actually leading Lean teams and Lean implementation. According to Pyzdek, "Organizations benefit by implementing Lean before Six Sigma. Lean implementation can be done quickly using a simple tool set. Our Lean course provides these tools in a set of easy-to-use online training modules." Topics include: mura/muri/muda, value, value streams and value stream mapping, A3 thinking, takt time, spaghetti diagrams, push and pull systems, 5S, constraint management, level loading, flexible processes, lot size reduction, Kaizen, quick changeover and SMED, and much, much more.

Online Lean Fundamentals Training

"Many organizations are interested in a 10,000 foot overview of Lean." Pyzdek said. "That's what our Lean 101 course provides. We want to introduce Lean to the organization and show them what it can do for them."

The course, dubbed Lean 101, provides an overview of the Lean approach to process improvement. "Any new initiative is intimidating, until people understand what the initiative is all about. This course provides that background." Pyzdek explains. The course is aimed at the people in the organization who will be impacted by Lean, but who may not need to be trained in the nuts-and-bolts of Lean techniques. For example, people who work in support organizations, people working in an area where lean is being applied, or people working in other areas of the company who need to know what Lean is, even if it's not yet being employed in their area. These "stakeholders" learn the Lean philosophy, concepts and terminology and how these things come together to improve the workplace for them and for customers.

Lean 101 training is organized in three modules. Module 1 introduces Lean, provides a brief historical overview and context, and covers the principles of waste and value. Module 2 discusses value streams, flow, and push and pull systems. Module 3 presents continuous improvement, Kaizen, strategic and tactical considerations for Lean, and the synergistic relationship of Lean and Six Sigma. In addition to a course reading assignment, each module contains a narrated video lesson, a storyboard, and a self-scoring quiz. The company estimates that completing all of the coursework will require approximately four hours of student effort, including online and off-line work. Moodle tracks each student's progress through the training and provides detailed reports. Training is self-directed and self-paced. Students are allowed 90 days to complete the 3 modules.

Pricing 

Lean training starts at $395 and Lean 101 training starts at $99. Group discounts are available. Persons interested in complete details should click here.