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Online Principles of Lean Certificate

 

Expand Your Knowledge of Process Improvement


What would your projects look like if you knew how to identify and eliminate defects, waste and process inefficiencies? How would your customers respond if you delivered quality products faster and cheaper than your competitors?

Gain the knowledge to simplify and continually improve your processes with an online Principles of Lean certificate through SMU Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE).

Complete and submit the form below to receive your Principles of Lean program guide.
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Program Expectations

This self-paced certificate program will introduce you to essential tools and concepts associated with Lean methodology and teach you how to apply these techniques to make quick and impactful changes. You will have access to your classroom for 26 weeks to complete all of your work*. Upon your successful completion of the Principles of Lean program, you will be able to:

  • Define the principles and philosophy of Lean
  • Describe the value stream mapping technique
  • Plan and participate in a Kaizen event
  • Identify the eight types of waste in a process
  • Spot value vs. non-value-added activities

What You Will Learn

Learn how to make processes more effective and efficient by developing a Lean improvement mindset. You will be taught how to:

  • Interpret the purpose and applicability of core Lean tools and methods
  • Define and describe the five principles of Lean
  • Recognize the eight types of waste
  • Complete a value stream map
  • Apply an A3 form to a real-world process
  • Determine customer needs and requirements
Certificate Overview
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Self-paced*

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CEUs: 3.0

Continuing Education Units

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PDUs: 30

Professional Development Units

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$695

Who Should Enroll?

There are no prerequisites for the Principles of Lean program.

This program is designed for working professionals across all industries and job roles who want to improve operational performance by eliminating and preventing defects and waste in products, processes and services.

Interested in learning how Lean intersects with Six Sigma methodology? Explore our online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program

 SMU alumni are eligible for a 10% tuition reduction.

Why SMU?

  • SMU Continuing and Professional Education has offered noncredit learning programs since 1953.
  • SMU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
  • Lean Six Sigma programs are taught by industry practitioners who have at least a Black Belt certification designation.
  • Students who successfully complete the program will be issued a digital Principles of Lean badge and certificate through Credly and will earn a lifetime credential through SMU Continuing and Professional Education.
Program Guide

Questions? Call 469-619-9940

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