Congratulations to Certified Lean Apprentices

Our Certified Lean Apprentice program provides a great introduction to the principles, concepts, and terms which everyone “must understand” in any organization seeking to make a Lean Transformation. As a Lean Apprentice, you will be a valuable project team member able to help analyze value streams, identify waste, design and implement improvements, and promote continuous improvement. Success with Lean projects and continuous improvement efforts will help propel your career.

Contributing to Lean projects and continuous improvement efforts will deliver improved performance 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 team members on improvement projects and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

By enrolling your employees in the Lean Apprentice certification course, you're actively fostering a culture of engagement within your organization. This program empowers employees by providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to contribute meaningfully to process improvement initiatives. As they gain a deeper understanding of Lean principles and methodologies, they become more invested in the success of the company and are motivated to actively participate in driving positive change.

The Lean Apprentice certification course serves as a platform for the sharing of valuable knowledge and best practices across your entire team. As employees work through the course material, they are able to collaborate, discuss ideas, and learn from more experienced team members. This shared learning environment not only strengthens individual skills but also promotes a sense of camaraderie and unity among team members, ultimately enhancing overall productivity and effectiveness.

For many employees, the Lean Apprentice certification course serves as a valuable starting point on their journey toward mastering Lean principles and methodologies. Whether they're new hires or seasoned professionals, this program provides a solid foundation of knowledge and skills that they can build upon throughout their careers. By equipping employees with this fundamental understanding of Lean concepts, you're setting them up for success and positioning your organization for long-term growth and innovation.

Investing in Lean Apprentice certification for your employees demonstrates your commitment to driving value within your organization. By arming your team with the tools and techniques needed to identify and eliminate waste, streamline processes, and improve efficiency, you're positioning your company for greater success and competitiveness in the marketplace. This certification not only enhances individual skill sets but also contributes to the overall strength and resilience of your organization as a whole.

One of the core principles of Lean methodology is the concept of continuous improvement, and the Lean Apprentice certification course embodies this principle perfectly. By encouraging your employees to pursue certification, you're instilling a mindset of ongoing learning and development within your organization. This commitment to continuous improvement ensures that your team remains agile, adaptable, and well-equipped to tackle new challenges and seize opportunities for growth and innovation in an ever-changing business landscape.

Lean Apprentice, this certification, is the introductory certification and is designed for everyone at an organization which is pursuing a Lean Transformation.

Lean Practitioner 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.

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 yellow belt would be a close match to apprentice, but it can be confusing as an apprentice practices Lean and a yellow belt is focused on Six Sigma.

Collaborating with our customers and others, we have gone with Apprentice as it’s a clear connection to a role required at organizations pursuing a Lean Transformation.

You can learn more at Lean Education Standards.

For most people, your time investment will be about 6 to 8 hours. Since the course is self-paced, you can spread your time as fast or as slow as you want.

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 Lean leaders through education, application, and coaching. You will not be alone on this journey of discovery.

Yes. It is very common for an organization to send waves of people through training. A Lean Transformation program is more energized and successful when everyone is on the same page.

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Our Lean 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.

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.

Descriptions of Lean Six Sigma will often place a strong emphasis on using the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) methodology. This methodology is big for Six Sigma projects and not very common for Lean projects.

You can learn more at What is Lean Six Sigma?

Yes. Lean certifications can easily fit into other management systems.

Lean is more than a set of tools, it’s a mindset of empowerment and improvement. This transformational mindset can support many successful management systems.