Announcing 79 Certified Lean Practitioners
These individuals have completed the requirements for earning the Certified Lean Practitioner designation.
They have gained hands-on experience with the most common Lean tools, completed a Lean project, and passed the certification exam.
As a Lean Practitioner, they are able to able to manage projects, lead value stream mapping sessions, identify waste, design and implement improvements, and promote continuous improvement.
Congratulations to the following for earning a Lean certification:
- Aaron Bujans
- Adam Afsary
- Aidan Jones
- Aislinn Crovak
- Alexis Laws
- Alexis Thompson
- Allen Rankin
- Amanda Buell
- Amanda Rogalske
- Amber Scholefield
- Amit Sedha
- Ana de la Cruz
- Andetria Poole
- Andre Licks
- Anita Watkins
- Anthony Escalante
- Ariel Bobson
- Barry McKenzie
- Billy Stevenson
- Bobson Davis
- Bree Parish
- Bridgette Walcott
- Caitlin Turner
- Candice Kelly
- Carlie Giordano
- Carlos Noya
- Catlin Kallies
- Chaddeus Johnson
- Charles Britt
- Charlotte Pentheny
- Christopher Fetrow
- Christopher Tani
- Clint Parker
- Daniel Mackey
- Darlene Tucker
- Davina Singh
- Denny Tellez
- Derek Sentino
- Derek Too
- Dominic Mazzotta
- Dustin Ledford
- Dylan Talbot
- Emmanuel Appiahtakyi
- Gabby Lange
- Henry Gueringer
- Ikeeanta Davis
- Ikeeanta Davis
- Ira Shubert
- Ira Shubert
- Ivona Allen
- James Barrera
- Jason Jefferson
- Javier Sanchez
- Jawuan Davis
- Jessica Gardner
- Jill Sechelski
- Jimmie Jones
- Jocelyn Miller
- Joel Gallegos
- John Todd
- John Todd
- Jolanda Wimbley
- Jonathan Kelly
- Jonathan Sandoval
- Joseph Wild
- Julia Lowry
- Julian Tolliver
- Justin Snow
- Katie Hamel
- Katlin Burnett
- Katrina Nichols
- Kelli Baugh
- Kenzie Tran
- LaNine Davis
- Lucas Barbul
- Luisa Fauth
- Mariana Garcia de la Guardia
- Michael Anekwe
- Shante Evans
Who Are Certified Lean Practitioners?
This program is designed for all types of individuals working for any organization seeking to make a Lean Transformation.
Examples include individuals working in:
- Healthcare Services
- Product Development
- Maintenance
- Human Resources
- Manufacturing
- Customer Service
- Supply Chain
- Sales
- Food Service
- Engineering
- Logistics
- Retail
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Field Service
- Marketing
- Hospitality Services
- Sourcing
- You
Six Sigma works on any functional area which has variation!
The project-oriented case study used for this course supports people from any functional area and gives this class a competitive advantage you won’t find with most other classes.
















Top 5 Personal Benefits of Earning a Lean Practitioner Certification
Career Advancement
Our Certified Lean Practitioner course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking to learn and gain hands-on experience with the most powerful tools used for a Lean Transformation. As a Lean Practitioner, you will be able to manage projects, lead value stream mapping sessions, identify waste, design and implement improvements, and promote continuous improvement. Success with Lean projects and continuous improvement efforts will help propel your career.
Organizational Value
Managing Lean projects will deliver significant performance improvement for your organization. Eliminating waste will improve the quality of products, services, and processes. Equipped with a solid understanding of Lean principles, concepts, and terms, you will collaborate effectively with stakeholders and project team members to deliver exceptional results and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Knowledge Validation
A Lean credential validates your understanding of Lean principles and methodologies, providing employers with assurance of your knowledge. As members of the Credential Registry, an organization dedicated to providing up-to-date information about all credentials, we ensure your certification is recognized and verifies your knowledge and capabilities.
Collaborative Community
Through our Lean program, you gain valuable skills and become part of a thriving community of Lean professionals. As Thom Mandl emphasizes in his article on Top 5 Reasons to Earn a Certification, engaging with this community offers invaluable networking opportunities and access to industry events, allowing you to stay current with best practices and emerging trends.
Continuous Improvement
Self-improvement is essential for thriving in today's world. Investing in personal development not only enhances individual capabilities, but also contributes to organizational success. People who continuously seek opportunities for growth, will bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to their organization.
Should you be next?
Would you benefit by continuing your education and becoming a Six Sigma Green Belt in your organization?
The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt program will supply you the knowledge and skills required to use the most common Six Sigma tools.
Isn't it time...
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The best credentials are found at the Credential Registry.
Learn more at Credential Registry.
FAQs
How does Certified Lean Practitioner relate to the other certification levels?
Lean Apprentice is the introductory certification and is designed for everyone at an organization which is pursuing a Lean Transformation.
Lean Practitioner, this certification, gives you hands-on experience leading a value stream mapping project.
Lean Expert gives you hands-on experience leading a problem solving project.
Lean Master walks you through an assessment of your organization’s Lean Transformation program and helps you build an improvement roadmap.
You can learn more at Lean Education Standards.
Is a practitioner the same as a green belt?
Historically, belts have been used for Six Sigma certifications, a methodology focused on reducing variation. Some companies have applied the belts to Lean training. The Green Belt would be a close match to Practitioner, but it can be confusing as a Practitioner practices Lean and a Green Belt is focused on Six Sigma.
Collaborating with our customers and others, we have gone with Practitioner as it’s a clear connection to a role required at organizations pursuing a Lean Transformation.
You can learn more at Lean Education Standards.
How long does it take to obtain a Lean Practitioner certification?
For most people, your time investment will be about 4 to 6 hours per week for 14 weeks. Since the course is self-paced, you can go faster or slower.
The scope of your value stream mapping project will have the most influence on the time it takes you to complete the class.
What is involved with a Value Stream Mapping project?
A Value Stream Map is a visual representation of the activities and flows of materials, services, and information required to accomplish specific objectives.
A Value Stream Mapping project is a team-based systematic approach to map the current state, identify waste, map the future state, and implement improvements.
You can learn more at What is Value Stream Mapping?
What type of projects have been done by other Certified Lean Practitioners?
Previous students have completed projects from all types of functional areas. Common themes for projects include reducing cycle time, increasing flexibility, improving quality, or eliminating wasteful activities.
A sampling of projects includes on-boarding new employees, new product development, customer order delivery, hospital admissions, production scheduling, accounts payable, maintenance, and product assembly.
What support will be available to me as I complete my Six Sigma certification?
Your assigned coach, will be available based on your preferences. You can connect with your coach via email, telephone, Zoom meetings, or through the learning management system. This customized approach allows you to get the most out of the course.
We are passionate about developing Six Sigma leaders through education, application, and coaching. You will not be alone on this journey of discovery.
Can my organization go through Six Sigma certification as a group?
Yes. It is very common for an organization to send waves of people through training. A Six Sigma improvement program is more energized and successful when everyone is on the same page.
Contact us to learn more.
How long does a Six Sigma certification last?
Our Six Sigma certifications need to be renewed every 3 years.
Our certification maintenance program is focused on keeping your skills refreshed through continuing education, improvement projects, and giving back.
Find more at Certification Maintenance.
How is Six Sigma different from Lean Six Sigma?
Lean and Six Sigma are two very important methodologies which should be studied independently to truly appreciate their power to transform organizations.
Research into Lean Six Sigma reveals it is much more about Six Sigma and tends to have very little about the rich features of a Lean Transformation. Lean Six Sigma will often treat Lean as a collection of tools, you can sometime use when you work on a Six Sigma project. Lean Transformations are much more than a collection of tools and you will not learn much about Lean in a Lean Six Sigma class.
You can learn more at What is Lean Six Sigma?
Can a Six Sigma certification be integrated with other management systems?
Yes. Six Sigma certifications can easily fit into other management systems.
Its structured methodology builds strong skills in any organization looking to improve products, services, and processes by reducing variation. It is a great compliment to other management systems focused on driving business results.

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Our team at Transformance Advisors is dedicated to crafting sustainable organizations by providing comprehensive solutions which empower individuals and organizations to achieve success. Based in Boulder, we specialize in Lean Transformation, the #1 organizational improvement program.
We lead the industry by leveraging online and hybrid approaches to provide education and coaching to organizations and individuals. We support organizations seeking to empower their employees to improve processes and deliver continuous improvement, as well as individuals seeking professional credentials to document their knowledge and propel their careers.




