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Certified Lean Master

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This Certified Lean Master course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking to navigate the cultural challenges with leading a lean transformation.

The curriculum for this class expands upon the Certified Lean Practitioner and Certified Lean Expert courses to examine the advanced topics required by those seeking to create a sustainable organization.

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

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Lean Certification Options

100% online leveraging our easy-to-use learning management system. Enjoy the flexibility of 24/7 access, allowing you to study whenever and wherever you want. You can also take advantage of optional check-ins with your course instructor to ensure you’re progressing smoothly.

Customized programs for organizations with 8 to 12 candidates. This is your chance to craft a schedule of training and coaching which allows you to run multiple Lean projects and see incredible results.

Contact us to discuss how we can customize the certification experience for your team.

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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

“The Transformance Advisors team designed and delivered a customized supply chain management program for one of our corporate clients. Their deep industry expertise led to learning experiences which were relevant, practical, and actionable.”

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

“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.”

Shane Coffey, Manufacturing Engineer
MKS Instruments

“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 improve the performance of any organization.”

Bruce Gibson, Operations Supervisor
Woodward

“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

“The Lean Transformation course ties practical education and hands-on experience together so it becomes impossible not to leave feeling armed to drive meaningful change into whatever organization you are in.”

Mike King, CEO
Pactiv Evergreen Inc.

What's Involved in Earning the Certified Lean Master?

This course has everything you need:

  • A package of online tools you will access through a state-of-the-art learning management system
  • Articles, videos, podcasts, and assignments laid out for you to learn and then apply what your learn
  • A deep dive assessment into your Lean Transformation program
  • 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 Master

Throughout the course, you will work a project to improve the Lean Transformation program at your organization. You will audit your Lean program and craft a roadmap to close any gaps. You will identify the leadership challenges which are often the most challenging gaps to close.

For most people, your time investment will need to be about 4 to 6 hours per week for 14 weeks.

Prerequisites for Certified Lean Master

Certified Lean Practitioner and Certified Lean Expert are required.

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Top 5 Personal Benefits of Earning a Lean Master Certification

Career Advancement

Our Certified Lean Master course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking to navigate the cultural challenges with leading a Lean Transformation. As a Lean Master, you will be able to design and lead the Lean Transformation program for your organization.

Organizational Value

Leading the Lean Transformation program for your organization will deliver significant performance improvement. Keeping everyone engaged and capable to support improvement projects, solve complex problems, and deliver continuous improvement is essential for crafting a sustainable organization. Equipped with a solid understanding of Lean principles, concepts, and terms, you will collaborate effectively with your leadership team and project teams 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.


7 Modules

1. Organizational Assessments

2. Articulating Your Program

3. Leading Change

4. Performance Management

5. Suppliers to Customers

6. All Hands on Deck

7. Trends in Lean

Module 1

Organizational Assessments

Lean Audits

Cultural Transformation

Measuring Progress

Industry Standards

Self-Assessment

Module 2

Articulating Your Program

Program Structure

Establishing Standards

Communicating Goals

Maintaining Momemtum

Giving Back


Module 3

Leading Change

Lean With Humility

Roles and Responsibilities

Management Systems

Coaching Skills

Dealing with Resistance

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Module 4

Performance Management

Balanced Scorecard

Driving Behavior

Root Cause Analysis

Powerful Measurements

Emerging Trends


Module 5

Suppliers to Customers

Collaboration Techniques

Customer Relationship Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Supply Chain Management

Sales and Operation Planning

Module 6

All Hands on Deck

Product and Service Development

Human Resource Management

Finance

Information Technology

Board of Directors

Module 7

Trends in Lean

Continuous Improvement

Engaging All Stakeholders

Leadership Development

Integration With Six Sigma

Sustainability


Support

You won't be alone:

  • Participants have telephone, email, and online support
  • 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 Are Certified Lean Masters?

This program is designed for individuals with Lean Practitioner and Lean Expert designations seeking to upgrade their skills to Lean Master.

Each module in the class has a brief refresher from the Practitioner and Expert courses. However, this refresher is not comprehensive and participants are expected to know and be ready to use any concept covered during the Practitioner and Expert courses.

Our project-oriented approach supports people from any functional area and gives this class a competitive advantage you won't find with most other classes.

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“Certified Lean Master is one of the best programs on the market today. The classroom interactions and team-based exercises make the class very effective and enjoyable.”

Jeff Roach, Operations Manager
Wagner Industrial Solutions

“The Certified Lean Master program was an amazing experience. The instructors and the program participants all come with a wide variety of in-depth experiences, which greatly adds to the engagement and accelerates the learning experience.”

Justin Carpenter, Product Line Manager – Hunting Equipment
Cabela's

“The Lean program, from Transformance Advisors, is excellent! It has provided a strong start to our Lean Transformation and is well worth the investment.”

Scott Denning, SVP of Operations
StrionAir

“I am very grateful to have attended the Certified Lean Master program in Boulder, Colorado. I have been able to drive local and worldwide projects for my company and have created significant value add as a change leader.”

Francesco Velluto, Vice President
Vestas Nacelles Factory, Taranto Italy

“I appreciated how the instructor, for my Certified Lean Master course, applied the material back to my project. I could see the connection between the material and “my world” to get a better understanding of each concept.”

Rhonda Douglas, Customer Relations Specialist
Cabela's

“As our company sends more employees, the terms used throughout the Certified Lean Master program are being utilized frequently during our discussions. It’s been a fantastic evolution to witness!”

Annaliesa Garner, Project Manager
Cabela’s

“The Certified Lean Master program is excellent – the business results are real and measurable. We realized significant improvements in just a few short months.”

Jodi Lynn Walsh, Development Strategy and Lean Deployment
Lexmark International

“The Certified Lean Master program is a uniquely transforming experience. It provided me a solid foundation in lean concepts, helped me develop practical skills, and produced quantifiable results for my company.”

David Laverty, Business Owner
Marketplace

“The Certified Lean Master program is a great experience. The instructors, from Transformance Advisors, bring a wealth of knowledge and are very skilled at helping apply lean principles to any organization.”

Jason Hubbard, Master Scheduler
Woodward

“The Certified Lean Master program provided a systematic approach which helped us look at the larger picture. We removed waste all along the value stream resulting in reduced lead times, lower costs, and improved on-time delivery.”

Kevin Brown, Operations Supervisor
Woodward

“The Certified Lean Master program, offered by Transformance Advisors, is great. The classes were fun and the instructors were engaging, very helpful, true practitioners of lean, and leaders in their areas of expertise.”

Richard Hooks, Manufacturing Supervisor
Lexmark International

“The Certified Lean Master program provided valuable tools to help me round out my consulting skills. I leveraged what I learned in the course to lead kaizen blitz events, which have developed into an important lean initiative for Micro Motion.”

Matt Sanders, Senior Consultant
M Sanders and Associates

“The Certified Lean Master process created significant value to our primary business process and also provided a set of systematic tools we now use in every facet of our day-to-day operations.”

Steve Smith, Vice President
Toward Zero

“The Certified Lean Master program is by far the most fun and applicable continuing education classes I have ever attended. I learned a lot and truly enjoyed coming to class.”

Erica Easter, VP of Operations
Easter-Owens

“I had a great experience with the Certified Lean Master program. My knowledge of Lean was broadened considerably, and my confidence level grew substantially.”

Thom Mandl, General Manager
American Appliance

“Our first project, through the Certified Lean Master program, has helped us make a cultural shift and prepare for greatness.”

Mark Johnston, WIA Center Manager
Larimer County Workforce Center

“The Certified Lean Master program gave me more than I had bargained for! The education combined with leading a successful project has increased my knowledge of lean transformations and opened doors to great career opportunities.”

Kristina Bozzer, Sr Production Planner
Woodward

“The Lean Transformation program has given me the confidence and knowledge which will let us succeed with the implementation of lean practices into our workplace. If you are interested in going lean, then this program is a must for you and your employees.”

Curtis Baker, Operations Manager
Mount Sopris Instruments

“I have applied the tools and methods learned during the Certified Lean Master program to realize immediate financial and process benefits for my company.”

Frann Lubash, Continuous Process Improvement Manager
Cabela's

“The Certified Lean Master program was a great learning experience which provided invaluable tools to systematically eliminate process waste.”

Lacey Gulbranson, Strategic Portfolio Manager
Cabela's

“Taking the Certified Lean Master program with several of my colleagues prompted us to think critically about our manufacturing operation. The tools we gained through the course will help us drive continuous improvement. Thank you for a great class.”

Will Buckner, Manufacturing Engineer
Lexmark International

“The Certified Lean Master program embraces the mindset to think differently and continuously improve. It is a must for anyone looking to improve their organization!”

Nicholas G. Zawacki, Process Improvement Manager
Cabela’s CLUB

“The Certified Lean Master program far exceeded my expectations. The course format was highly interactive which led to great discussions on how lean principles can be applied systematically across industries.”

Brent Sagehorn, Issue Resolution Manager
Cabela’s CLUB

“The Certified Lean Master program surpassed my expectations. Not only did I learn a ton of great information about lean process improvement, I was able to apply the concepts in real time and I got to know some spectacular people in the process!”

Lindsey Dykman, Retail Pricing Execution Manager
Cabela's

“The great thing about the Certified Lean Master program is how you learn about tools which can be used from day one. After each class, I felt I had learned tangible skills I could immediately use.”

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Cabela's

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“Certified Lean Master is one of the best programs I’ve ever been involved in. The course is very well organized and is extremely applicable to all walks of life, whether in the business world or at home in one’s personal life. Well worth it!”

Justin Carpenter, Product Line Manager – Hunting Equipment
Cabela's

“Certified Lean Master is an excellent program! It provided a common language and framework for our team which comes from diverse backgrounds. It was well worth the investment.”

Scott Denning, SVP of Operations
StrionAir

“The Certified Lean Master program is a great way to learn and enhance your understanding of lean transformations. It brought me many new insights for integrating various concepts and tools into an effective continuous improvement program.”

Pat Ferren, Director of Operations
Anchor Plastics

“The Certified Lean Master program is a great way to begin working lean into your company. It covers all the principles of lean and provides an opportunity to put these into practice.”

Patrick Looby, Director of Supply Chain
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“The Certified Lean Master program pulls together the leadership skills, quality training, six sigma, 5S, and visual exposures I have had over the years. It provides one package which shows how they all work together.”

Kent Sorenson, Purchasing Specialist
Wolf Robotics

“I highly recommend the Certified Lean Master program, offered by Transformance Advisors, to any process improvement professional.”

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Cabela's

“Attending the Certified Lean Master program and creating the value stream map for one of our product lines has driven significant changes in how we plan, procure parts, and assemble products.”

Kevin Brown, Operations Supervisor
Woodward

“The Certified Lean Master program, offered by Transformance Advisors, is great. My lean project is making a real difference at my company. I recommend this program to anyone who wants to eliminate waste and create better flow at their company.”

Richard Hooks, Manufacturing Supervisor
Lexmark International

“The Certified Lean Master program has given us a fast start with getting lean implemented into our organization. I highly recommend this program for anyone taking their organization on the lean journey.”

Curtis Baker, Operations Manager
Mount Sopris Instruments

“The Certified Lean Master program provided a high level of discussion with my peers in the class and created an enjoyable environment where I was able to add many new techniques to my toolbox. I highly recommend the class to any lean practitioner.”

Shane Coffey, Manufacturing Engineer
MKS Instruments

“I very much enjoyed the Certified Lean Master program from Transformance Advisors. They provided a very comfortable atmosphere for learning while the format of the program gave me the opportunity to immediately implement what I was learning.”

Kevin Davigeadono, Service Supply Chain Analyst
Seagate

“Working with Kristina Bozzer and Sasha Stewart, on our first lean improvement project, was a spectacular experience. By following the systematic approach from the Certified Lean Master program, we were able to collaborate with our members to develop a powerful new benefit called “Moxie in Motion.”

Katy Piotrowski, CEO
Career Solutions Group

“The Certified Lean Master course armed me with the tools and the techniques which can be used to improve value and eliminate waste in any business.”

Scott Hopper, Distribution General Manager
HellermannTyton North America

“Using what I learned in the Certified Lean Master course, I was able to lead our supply chain team in creating a sustainable redeployment and recycling program. In just 7 months, we saved nearly $1M and reduced repair costs by 40%.”

Kristina Bozzer, Project Manager
Noble Energy

“I really enjoyed the Certified Lean Master program. The instruction and material was very worthwhile for our company’s lean implementation. The class materials were very practical and business focused.”

Dale Stout, Order Processing Manager
DePuy Synthes

“Since completing the project, I did as part of the Certified Lean Master program, my company has increased revenue by 40%. I have also generated more free time, which is important to my quality of life.”

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“The Certified Lean Master program was a very inspirational and energizing learning experience. I enjoyed the opportunity to brainstorm with leaders from many different industries.”

Austin Vogltanz, Scheduling Manager
WP Manufacturing

“During the Certified Lean Master program, the learning was enhanced by going through the steps with my classmates on their own projects. It helped me look at the concepts from other perspectives, not just the business environment I am familiar with.”

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Woodward

“The Certified Lean Master program, from Transformance Advisors, is phenomenal in a straight-forward, effective, and fun manner.”

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Cabela's

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Lexmark

“The cross-industry networking helped make the Certified Lean Master program a great experience.”

Lacey Gulbranson, Strategic Portfolio Manager
Cabela's

“The Certified Lean Master program provided a great opportunity to explore our lean transformation journey. This was invaluable and tied together the material from class to create tools I can use everyday.”

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Lexmark International

“The Certified Lean Master program gave me the tools I needed to make a difference in my workplace. Using the methods and systems I learned, I’m able to make continuous improvements and save my company money!”

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Lexmark International

“I thoroughly enjoyed the Certified Lean Master program and experience. I have recommended it to numerous co-workers!”

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Cabela’s

“The Certified Lean Master program offered a variety of experiences and knowledge to enrich my capabilities. Coming from a financial background, I was impressed with the ability to implement traditional improvement ideologies into the financial services industry.”

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Cabela’s CLUB

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FAQs

How does Certified Lean Master 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 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, this certification, 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 Master the same as a Master Black 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 Master Black Belt would be a close match to Master, but it can be confusing as a Lean Master practices Lean and a Master Black Belt is focused on Six Sigma.

Collaborating with our customers and others, we have gone with Master 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 Master 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 organizations Lean Transformation program will have the most influence on the time it takes you to complete the class.

What is involved with the organizational assessment project?

The scope of your organization's Lean Transformation program will define the scope of your project.

The best Lean Transformation programs cover all functional areas and many will extend to your supply chain partners. Only organizations stuck in the 1990s would limit their Lean Transformation to a small segment such as only focusing on manufacturing.

You can learn more at Improvement Program Assessment.

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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