Announcing 137 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 powerful tools used for lean transformations, completed a lean project, and passed the certification exam.
As a lean practitioner, they are able to manage projects, lead value stream mapping sessions, identify waste, design improvements, implement improved value streams, and monitor new processes.
Congratulations to:
- Aaron Lundsten
- Adam Powers
- Adegoke Olusegun Adetoye
- Ahmad Mansour
- Alexandria Paige
- Alisha Lyster
- Amber Prestenbach
- Anila Deliu
- Anthony Russo
- Antoine Phillips
- Ari Cohen
- Ashley Barrett
- Athena Mitchell
- Aubrey Tackitt
- Audrie Johnston
- Benita Zazueta
- Bethany Sugg
- Brad Belley
- Brendan Sloan
- Brian Townsend
- Brit Adams
- Bryce Meaux
- Cassie Browne
- Cheryl Childs
- Chris Ziarek
- Christine Simpson
- Christopher Cormier
- Christopher Young
- Clare Ward
- Crystal Brown
- Cynthia Harris
- Dakota Havard
- Daniel Fritts
- Daniel Lenard
- Danielle McAnally
- David Ramos
- Debbie Gallagher
- Deborah Jones
- Edi Leka
- Elizabeth Cabusora
- Eric Twum-Barimah
- Estela Trimino
- George Rizk
- Giancarlos Pizzini
- Gustavo Salazar
- Harlee Pattarozzi
- Heidi Masters
- Ian Oliver
- Jacob Dickie
- Jacques Guillot
- James Miller
- Jason Maxwell
- Jason Wood
- Jeff Boyd
- Jeffrey Mhrtam
- Jennifer Corey
- Jenny Joaquin
- Jeremy Winters
- Jessica Duke
- Jessica Kerns
- Joanne Ansolis
- John Merritt
- Jomsye Phanthadeth
- Jonathan Dietz
- Jonathan Holland
- Jordan Paline
- Jose Chavez
- Josha Ostert
- Joshua Nwosu
- Jotheeiswary Vijayantheran
- Julie Nowosielski
- Karissa Logan
- Kayla Mellville
- Kelci Smith
- Keynethia Greer
- Kim Smith
- Kimberly Buras
- Ko-Ayshia Rodriguez
- Korey O’Shea
- Kristina Martin
- Landon Fuentes
- La’Shawn Johnson
- Latoria Jordan Glover
- Lauren Walls
- Lazaro Sanchez
- Leah Wooten
- Lenell Nix
- Lindsay Craig
- Liz Nowak
- Loi Nguyen
- Lucas Lindsey
- Manideep Madugula
- Maria Kerls
- Matthew Whitley
- Mikal Ankrah
- Mike Vennard
- Mildred Macasinag
- Mohammad Nour Salloum
- Molly McGuire
- Naomi Onyebuchi
- Nick Imper
- Nicole Herrera
- Paige Kirscht
- Perla Orozco
- Precious Youngblood
- Randall Smith
- Richard Davis
- Robert Marion
- Robert Prater
- Ryan Bracken
- Samuel Ichite
- Sandra Cisneros
- Sergio Salinas
- Seth Goudzward
- Shane Poche
- Shaun Woyak
- Shonda Ashworth
- Stacey Galindo
- Stephen Hernandez
- Stephen Perlotte
- Steven Summerville
- Stevi Warner
- Sylvie N. Ejedepang-Koge
- Taylor Bleiler
- Telmo Tandazo
- Terrance Edwards
- Theresa Frosch
- Tiffany Schreppler
- Tiffany Tobias
- Timothy Timora
- Tommy Edwards
- Tonya Hawkins Nealous
- Torrina Dunn
- Viancia Chatman
- Victoria Lowery
- William Adams
- Yvonne Hernandez
Who Are Certified Lean Practitioners?
This program is designed for all types of individuals working at an 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
Lean works on any functional area which has waste!
Our project-oriented approach supports people from any functional area and gives this Lean certification course a competitive advantage you won’t find with most other classes.
Top 5 Benefits of Earning a Lean Practitioner Certification
Career Advancement
With our comprehensive program, you'll gain hands-on experience applying Lean methodologies. You will run a value stream mapping project, which will immediately benefit your organization. You will learn how to lead a project to eliminate waste and demonstrate how the principles of Lean can be applied anywhere. As you broaden your skill set and knowledge, you'll set yourself up for higher pay and exciting career opportunities.
Enhanced Organizational Value
Certified Lean Practitioners have the skills to manage projects, lead value stream mapping sessions, identify waste, design and implement improvements, and promote continuous improvement. Our Lean certification program ensures you're up to speed with international standards, keeping your organization ahead of the curve in the global market.
Knowledge Validation
The Certified Lean Practitioner credential validates your expertise in Lean principles and methodologies, providing employers with a trusted assurance of your knowledge. We are members of the Credential Registry, an organization dedicated to providing up-to-date information about all credentials.
Collaborative Community
Through our Lean Practitioner certification, you gain valuable skills and become part of a thriving community of Lean professionals. As Thom Mandl emphasizes, 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, bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to their teams. This fosters increased collaboration, successful problem solving, and overall team effectiveness.
Should you be next?
Would you benefit by continuing your education and becoming a Lean Practitioner in your organization?
The Certified Lean Practitioner program will supply you the knowledge and skills required to use the most powerful tools used for Lean Transformations.
Isn't it time...
Credential Registry
We are members of the Credential Registry, an organization dedicated to providing up-to-date information about all credentials, a common description language to enable credential comparability, and a platform to search and retrieve information about credentials.
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 Lean 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 Lean leaders through education, application, and coaching. You will not be alone on this journey of discovery.
Can my organization go through Lean certification as a group?
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.
Contact us to learn more.
How long does a Lean certification last?
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.
How is Lean different from Lean Six Sigma?
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?
Can a Lean certification be integrated with other management systems?
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.
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Transformance Advisors is dedicated to crafting sustainable organizations by providing comprehensive solutions which empower individuals and organizations to achieve success. The firm is based in Boulder, Colorado and specializes in Lean Transformation, the number 1 organizational improvement program. They lead the industry by leveraging online and hybrid approaches to provide education and coaching to organizations and individuals. They 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.