Upgrading to Lean Expert (Classroom & Asynchronous)
About This Course
This course is designed for professionals across industries who want to elevate their expertise in Lean methodologies and drive impactful process improvements. Whether you're a manager, engineer, operations professional, or Lean Practitioner looking to upgrade to the expert level, this course will equip you with the advanced tools and leadership skills needed to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.
Through a structured approach covering Lean leadership, workforce training, process optimization, equipment reliability, quality assurance, and project execution, you'll gain the ability to implement Lean strategies that deliver measurable cost savings and performance enhancements. With hands-on application, case studies, and real-world problem-solving, this course empowers you to lead Lean transformations and drive operational excellence in your organization.
What You'll Learn
- Analyze Lean principles and leadership strategies to drive continuous improvement and organizational transformation.
- Apply Training Within Industry (TWI) methodologies to effectively train, develop, and engage employees in Lean practices.
- Implement Quick Changeover (SMED) techniques to minimize downtime and enhance production flexibility.
- Develop and execute Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies to improve equipment reliability and optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Utilize Poka Yoke (error-proofing) methods to eliminate defects, enhance product quality, and reduce waste.
- Create and interpret Value Stream Maps (VSM) to identify inefficiencies, streamline inventory flow, and optimize process performance.
- Lead and execute Lean projects that achieve measurable cost savings, process improvements, and operational excellence.
This course provides hands-on exercises, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, ensuring you gain the practical expertise needed to implement Lean strategies and drive impactful improvements in your organization.
Entry Requirements
• Completed the BSI's Lean Practitioner course.
• Aged 21 and above;
• Have minimum GCE “N”, “O” or “A” Level / NITEC or a diploma qualification and minimum 1 year of working experience; and
• Have an English language proficiency equivalent or higher of any of the following - GCSE N/O Levels pass in English / WPLN Level 5 / IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL (internet based total) 46-59.