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Certified Lean Expert

A course for those seeking to be problem solving wizards.

Advanced Problem Solving

This Certified Lean Expert course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking, or already performing, a leadership role in a lean transformation.

The curriculum for this class includes advanced topics required by those seeking to become coaches and problem solvers charged with creating a sustainable organization.

Leveraging a powerful, yet easy to navigate, learning management system, this course provides a variety of educational techniques. Examples include video presentations, articles, podcasts, and discussion forums.

Three Options for Certified Lean Expert

  • 100% online, with 24/7 access to the learning management system and optional check-ins with your instructor
  • Blended, or flipped classroom approach, with 7 half-days of in-person instruction and 24/7 access to the learning management system
  • Customized programs for organizations with 8 to 16 candidates – your chance to run multiple projects and see incredible results

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What’s Involved?

This course has everything you need:

  • A package of online tools you will access through a state-of-the-art learning management system
  • Assignments you will need to complete every week for online and every other week for the blended approach
  • A problem solving project designed to deliver improvements and show the power of a coaching-based problem solving approach
  • Coaching from an instructor at every step along the way; you will not be alone on this journey of discovery
  • A certification exam with the opportunity to earn personal recognition as a Certified Lean Expert

Throughout the entire course, you will work a lean problem solving project to create quantifiable improvements and achieve immediate results. The problem solving approach will leverage an enhanced version of the technique known as “A3 Problem Solving.” You will be the problem solver for your own project and receive coaching support from your instructor.

For most people, the time investment will be about 8 to 12 hours per week for 7 weeks.

Prerequisite for Certified Lean Expert

Taking Certified Lean Practitioner before this course is ideal, but not required.

Module 1 is a refresher on the Certified Lean Apprentice course.

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“After a couple of months, the return on our training investment, with Transformance Advisors, has been realized multiple times over.”

Marshall Bowen, Process Improvement Manager
Cabela's

“Quinlan Executive Education has appreciated the opportunity to partner with the Transformance Advisors team in the design and delivery of a extremely successful supply chain management program for one of our key corporate clients.”

Catherine Jones, Director of Executive Education
Loyola University Chicago

“The team from Transformance Advisors could not have been more flexible and adaptable in helping us deliver a customized supply chain management program for one of our corporate clients.”

Kristi Hodges, Associate Director of Executive Education
Loyola University Chicago

“The lean certification program, from Transformance Advisors, will make a huge impact for the better on the quality of your work. It will help you transform your company.”

Trevor Zylstra, Chief Operating Officer
SparkFun Electronics

“Transformance Advisors has a fantastic lean program which is very comprehensive and engaging. The course includes in-depth discussions which frequently lead to highly interactive debates and sharing of experiences from 100% of the attendees.”

Brent Rollman, Operations Manager
Professional Financial Specialists

“The lean training, from Transformance Advisors, is a great resource for making your lean transformation.”

Patrick Looby, Director of Supply Chain
Ice Mobility

“Transformance Advisors has an excellent lean certification program. Great interactive discussions on material and application by students and instructors.”

Kevin Oliver, Vice President and General Manager
Springs Fabrication - Advanced Technology Group

“Mike Loughrin is an excellent instructor who gets all participants engaged in discussions and the thought processes regarding lean practices.”

Curtis Baker, Plant Operations Manager
Mount Sopris Instruments

“I’ve been doing lean work in one form or another for almost 10 years. During the lean certification program, I discovered refined approaches and new viewpoints around every corner. I highly recommend this program to any lean practitioner.”

Shane Coffey, Manufacturing Engineer
MKS Instruments

“We met my goal to achieve a 50% reduction in the time spent by our management team in the weekly production meeting.”

Brandan Greeley, Supply Chain Specialist
Wolf Robotics

“The Supply Chain Management program, from Loyola University Chicago, in collaboration with Transformance Advisors, opened our eyes to relevant industry best practices. We shared this knowledge with our S&OP stakeholders and made exciting improvements to our process.”

Jessie Luchsinger, Director of Sales and Operations Planning
Constellation Brands

“The lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, provides a comprehensive set of tools and techniques which will help you implement lean in any organization.”

Bruce Gibson, Operations Supervisor
Woodward

“Transformance Advisors makes a polarizing topic, lean, into a fun and understandable philosophy which can easily be adapted to any area within any organization.”

Trevor Hobson, Manufacturing Engineer
Lexmark International

“The lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, is highly interactive and the instructors are excellent. We were able to learn and apply the knowledge to real life projects while engaging with like-minded participants from other companies.”

Annaliesa Garner, Project Manager
Cabela’s

“The lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, has an excellent balance of theory and practice. The instructors go the extra mile to help students achieve their projects and goals.”

Andre Geertsema, Software Engineer
Lexmark International

“The lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend the course to anyone who is serious about eliminating waste and driving organizational change.”

Brent Sagehorn, Issue Resolution Manager
Cabela’s CLUB


7 Modules

1. Foundational Elements of Lean

2. The Art of Problem Solving

3. Articulate the Situation

4. Identify Root Cause

5. Develop Countermeasures

6. Implement Changes

7. Create Standardization

Module 1*

Foundational Elements of Lean

Lean Principles

Types of Value

Types of Waste

Standard Work

Continuous Improvement


*Refresher of Certified Lean Apprentice course.

Module 2

The Art of Problem Solving

Problem Solving

Plan Do Check Act

Problem Selection

Workplace Organization

Coaching


Module 3

Articulate the Situation

Problem Statements

Current Situation

Desired Situation

Stakeholder Value

Coaching Problem Definition

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Module 4

Identify Root Cause

Quality

Root Cause Analysis

Cause and Effect Diagrams

SWOT Analysis

Coaching Root Cause Analysis


Module 5

Develop Countermeasures

Creating Consensus

Brainstorming

Best Practices

Benchmarking

Countermeasures

Module 6

Implement Changes

Documentation

Change Management

Force Field Analysis

Implementation Planning

Coaching Change

Module 7

Create Standardization

Repeatable Processes

Gemba Walks

Kaizen Blitz Events

Project Closure

Self-Management


“I highly recommend the Certified Lean Expert program to anyone seeking to be a great problem solver. This program will give you a new vocabulary, a new way to think, and a new way to create value.”

Richard Hewitt, Senior Analyst
CenturyLink Consumer Markets


Support

You won't be alone:

  • Participants have telephone, email, and online support to discuss progress
  • Instructors are experienced experts able to help participants respond to challenges
  • The learning management system is easy to navigate and includes an extensive "help" feature
  • Materials include templates and samples which significantly enhance effectiveness

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Who Should Attend Certified Lean Expert?

This program is designed for all types of individuals working at an organization seeking to make a lean transformation.

Examples include:

  • Logistics
  • Customer Service
  • Purchasing
  • Engineering
  • Marketing
  • Maintenance
  • Sales
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Field Service
  • Supply Chain
  • Finance
  • Manufacturing
  • Product Development
  • You

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“Transformance Advisors has one of the best lean programs on the market today. It’s truly a must do for any company serious about their improvement transformation.”

Jeff Roach, Operations Manager
Wagner Systems


Potential Problem Solving Projects

  • Order Management
  • Product Development
  • Purchasing
  • New Hire Orientation
  • Business Development
  • Master Scheduling
  • Shipping
  • Receiving
  • Market Research
  • Budgeting
  • Promotion Planning
  • Sales & Operations Planning
  • Cycle Counting
  • Career Development
  • Demand Forecasting

A lean problem solving approach works on any process which has waste!


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Public Classes for Certified Lean Expert

Pricing is $1,200 for 100% online classes and $1,500 for a flipped classroom approach which includes 7 half-day in-person coaching and instruction sessions.

Click here for more information and registration.

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Private Classes for Certified Lean Expert

Contact us to discuss bringing this course to your organization.

We can help educate your team and get everyone on the same page and pulling in the right direction.

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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.

Learn more at Credential Registry.

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References

Course Information at the Credential Registry.

Problem Solving Skills Are Sought By Employers by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

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