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Lean Practitioner

Foundations of Lean Operational Excellence
Develop practical Lean skills to assess operational performance, identify inefficiencies, improve flow, and reduce lead times.
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€1 450excl. VATOpen Enrollment Remote
€1 590excl. VATOpen Enrollment In-Person
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Small group sessions (maximum 12 participants)
Interactive learning approach with exercises, case studies, and serious games
Complete training kit included (manuals and materials)
Session recordings available for remote participants for review and reinforcement
Official LSSx.0 reference book included
Recognized LSSx.0 Lean Practitioner certification

Target Audience

All sectors — industry and services
This Lean Practitioner training course is designed for:
Process Analysts and continuous improvement professionals
Project Managers and consultants in organization, quality, or operational excellence
Logistics Managers and Supply Chain Managers
Production Managers and Operations Managers
Quality Managers
Prerequisites: No specific prerequisites.

Learning Objectives

01
Understand the philosophy, tools, and principles of Lean Management
02
Assess operational performance, capacity, and resource losses
03
Create and analyze process maps based on field observations
04
Improve operational processes using Lean problem-solving methods
05
Develop performance management routines and lead improvement workshops

Training Program

Lean Practitioner Module (Days 1-2)

Lean Foundations

Principles and positioning of Lean Management
Continuous improvement and Kaizen approach

Process and Flow Analysis

Process and flow analysis (cycle time, takt time, bottlenecks)
Work-in-progress, lead time, and Little’s Law
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and rhythm diagrams

Operational Improvement

Waste elimination and value-added analysis
Flow optimization and line balancing
Pull systems and production control (kanban, continuous flow)

Lean Practices and Performance

Visual management and Lean practices (5S, poka-yoke, SMED)
Operational performance and efficiency indicators (OEE, FPY, RTY)

Learning Experience

Experiential and Inductive Pedagogy

Kaizen-based role-playing simulation of a cross-functional business process (order reception, production, invoicing, shipping)
DMAIC case study guiding participants throughout the training
Statistical problem-solving applied to real service-level improvement cases

Interactive Learning Environment

Small groups (maximum 12 participants)
Active participation, collaboration, and peer learning
Assessment
Self-assessment test at the end of the training

Tools & Materials

Excel-based analytical models and calculators
Training materials available in PDF format
Reference book :
LSSx.0 – 1. Flow Problems and Lean Management

Certification

The Lean Practitioner certification (LSSx.0) is awarded upon successful completion of the official examination.
This examination validates knowledge aligned with the LSSx.0 body of knowledge, ensuring participants have developed the required foundational problem-solving skills.
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Upcoming availabilities

1–2 Oct 2026RemoteRequest a place
15–16 Feb 2027RemoteRequest a place
27–28 May 2027RemoteRequest a place
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Examination Format

Online, closed-book exam with remote video monitoring
Lean Practitioner Examination : 25 multiple-choice questions – 50 minutes
Available in French or English
Exams must be completed within six months of training

Passing Criteria

Minimum passing score: 60%
One retake is permitted in the event of failure
After a second unsuccessful attempt, a new exam must be purchased to retake the assessment
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