This comprehensive Lean Management course equips you with the skills to implement efficiency-focused practices, eliminate waste, and drive continuous improvement across business functions. Begin by learning the core principles of Lean, including the Toyota Production System (TPS), Just-In-Time (JIT), and the 7 key types of waste. Progress into applying essential tools like 5S+1, Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, and Poka Yoke with real-world manufacturing examples. Advance into tracking performance using Lean metrics such as OEE, FPY, and Lean Accounting, and assess organizational progress with the Lean Maturity Matrix.
Lean Management Course
Lean Management Course
This course is part of Lean Management and Six Sigma Green Belt Program Specialization
Instructor: Priyanka Mehta
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9 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Master Lean principles, including TPS, JIT, and the 7 types of waste.
Apply tools like 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Poka Yoke to real-world operations.
Implement Lean practices across manufacturing, service, and office settings.
Track performance using Lean metrics and enhance results with Six Sigma and TOC.
Skills you'll gain
- Quality Control
- Performance Measurement
- Kanban Principles
- Operational Excellence
- Lean Six Sigma
- Operational Efficiency
- Six Sigma Methodology
- Quality Improvement
- Business Process
- Manufacturing Operations
- Waste Minimization
- Business Metrics
- Quality Management
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Kaizen Methodology
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Performance Metric
- Lean Manufacturing
- Process Improvement
- Lean Methodologies
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May 2025
Assessments
13 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Lean Management and Six Sigma Green Belt Program Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
Gain a strong foundation in Lean principles with this module on Lean methodology and waste elimination. Explore the origins of Lean, the Toyota Production System (TPS), and Just-In-Time (JIT). Learn the 7 main types of waste—transportation, inventory, motion, waiting, overproduction, overprocessing, and defects—plus overlooked wastes like underutilized skills and misuse of automation or metrics.
What's included
51 videos1 reading3 assignments
Master essential Lean tools and their real-world applications in this practical module. Learn to apply 5S+1 for workplace organization, use Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Kanban, and SMED to streamline operations, and explore concepts like Jidoka and Poka Yoke for quality control. Discover how Lean principles are implemented in manufacturing through real case studies like Boeing’s Lean journey.
What's included
32 videos3 assignments
Explore how Lean principles are applied beyond manufacturing in this industry-focused module. Learn how Lean drives efficiency in service sectors and office environments, and understand its impact in healthcare through real-world case studies like Virginia Mason. Discover how 5S, waste reduction, and complementary methodologies enhance productivity across service and administrative workflows.
What's included
19 videos3 assignments
Understand how to measure and sustain Lean success with this in-depth module on Lean metrics, maturity, and complementary methodologies. Learn key performance indicators like OEE, FPY, and Lean Accounting. Explore supporting frameworks such as Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and Quick Response Manufacturing. Assess organizational progress using the Lean Maturity Matrix and evaluation criteria.
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33 videos4 assignments
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Frequently asked questions
A Lean Management course teaches principles and tools to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and streamline processes across industries. It’s ideal for professionals focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
The five principles are: Define value, Map the value stream, Create flow, Establish pull, and Pursue perfection. These guide organizations in optimizing workflows and maximizing value to customers.
Certifications like Lean Management Certification, Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), and industry-recognized programs from ASQ or Simplilearn are widely regarded as top qualifications in Lean.
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