ACLM Institute of Professional Studies

Certified Lean Practitioner

02 MonthsOnline / OfflineIntermediateACLM CertificationACLM Certification

Lean Training and Certification program at ACLM shall involve a detailed understanding of the different concepts and tools used in Lean methodology along with hands-on practice on analysis and application of various Lean tools. A principle driven, tool-based philosophy that focuses on eliminating waste so that all activities/steps add value from the customers perspective.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Overview

The Certified Lean Practitioner course by ACLM Institute of Professional Studies is a two-month, intermediate-level programme covering Lean philosophy, waste elimination, process flow, workplace organisation, visual control and continuous improvement. Through instructor-led online or offline learning, participants study Lean principles and practise applying tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, Poka-Yoke and Lean Project Management to structured assignments and projects.

WHY THIS COURSE

Why Learn This Course?

Lean provides a practical, principle-driven approach to improving processes by identifying waste, strengthening flow and focusing activities on customer value. This course helps participants understand Lean thinking and apply widely used tools to analyse processes, identify improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement in manufacturing and service environments.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What You Will Learn

Lean philosophy, Lean thinking and the principles behind waste elimination
The relationship between customer value, process activities and non-value-adding work
Heijunka, Jidoka and Just-In-Time concepts
The 3M framework: Muda, Mura and Muri
The eight forms of waste and methods for identifying them
Value Stream Mapping and the use of cycle time, lead time and takt time
Kaizen and Kaizen Blitz approaches
5S workplace management and workplace discipline
Poka-Yoke principles for preventing errors
Visual Management and its benefits for process control
Kanban fundamentals and pull-based workflow concepts
SMED concepts for reducing setup and changeover time
Lean Project Management and structured improvement activities

SKILLS

Skills You Will Gain

Recognising waste and process inefficiencies
Applying Lean terminology and principles to business processes
Mapping current and future process states using Value Stream Mapping
Distinguishing cycle time, lead time and takt time
Structuring Kaizen and Kaizen Blitz activities
Planning a 5S workplace management activity
Designing basic Poka-Yoke and Visual Management ideas
Understanding Kanban and workflow control
Analysing setup and changeover improvement opportunities through SMED
Organising a Lean improvement project and presenting findings
Preparing structured Lean assignments and project documentation

WHO SHOULD JOIN

Who Should Join?

Students and working professionals seeking structured knowledge of Lean principles and practical Lean improvement tools. The course may be relevant to learners from manufacturing, service and other business functions who want to understand process improvement.

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of programming, as specified for this course. No advanced Lean experience is stated as a prerequisite.

TRAINING APPROACH

Training Methodology

ACLM delivers the course through instructor-led learning with an online one-to-one training approach. The programme is available in Online / Offline mode, supported by ACLM notes, assignments, guided discussion and practical project work. Offline training is available only in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Gaziabad and Delhi NCR. Online learning is available for learners in India and international markets. Recorded training is not included.

CURRICULUM

Detailed Course Syllabus

Module	Topics / Lessons
Module 1: Lean Philosophy and Lean Thinking Build a foundation in Lean as a principle-driven approach to customer value, process improvement and waste elimination.	Introduction to Lean and Customer Value — Understand the purpose of Lean, the meaning of value from the customer perspective and the difference between value-adding and non-value-adding activity. 60 min Lean Thinking and Core Principles — Study the role of value, value streams, flow, pull and continuous improvement in Lean thinking. 60 min Lean Application Across Business Functions — Explore how Lean concepts can be considered in manufacturing, service and other business processes. 45 min
Module 2: Lean Flow Concepts and the 3M Framework Learn the major flow concepts and the 3M framework used to understand process imbalance, overburden and waste.	Muda, Mura and Muri — Understand the meaning of the three forms of process difficulty and how they affect flow and performance. 60 min Heijunka and Workload Levelling — Study the purpose of workload and production levelling and its relationship with smoother process flow. 60 min Jidoka and Just-In-Time — Understand the concepts of built-in quality, visibility of abnormalities and producing or delivering what is needed when it is needed. 75 min Lean Flow Observation Assignment — Apply the 3M concepts to a selected process and record potential sources of imbalance, overburden and waste. 60 min
Module 3: Identifying the Eight Wastes Develop the ability to recognise the eight forms of waste and connect them with process observation.	The Eight Forms of Waste — Study the eight waste categories and their relevance to process efficiency and customer value. 75 min Waste Walk and Process Observation — Learn a structured method for observing work, recording non-value-adding activities and separating symptoms from process causes. 60 min Waste Identification Assignment — Complete a guided assignment that categorises observed waste and documents possible improvement opportunities. 75 min
Module 4: Process Measures and Value Stream Mapping Use process measures and mapping techniques to understand the current state and identify improvement priorities.	Cycle Time, Lead Time and Takt Time — Understand the distinction between cycle time, lead time and takt time and their role in analysing process flow. 75 min Value Stream Mapping Fundamentals — Learn the purpose, scope and basic structure of a Value Stream Map. 60 min Current-State Mapping — Practise documenting process steps, information flow, material or work movement and key time measures. 90 min Future-State Improvement Thinking — Use the current-state view to identify opportunities for improved flow, reduced waiting and better alignment with demand. 75 min
Module 5: Kaizen and Kaizen Blitz Learn how continuous improvement activities are structured, focused and documented.	Kaizen Principles — Understand incremental improvement, team participation and the importance of addressing process conditions. 60 min Kaizen Blitz Approach — Study the focused improvement format used to examine a defined issue and plan practical changes. 60 min Problem Statement and Improvement Plan — Create a clear problem statement, define an improvement objective and organise actions for review. 75 min Kaizen Improvement Proposal — Prepare and present a structured Kaizen or Kaizen Blitz proposal as an ACLM assignment. 75 min
Module 6: 5S Workplace Management and Visual Management Apply workplace organisation and visual control concepts to make standards, conditions and abnormalities more visible.	The 5S Approach — Study the five stages of 5S and their relationship with workplace discipline and process consistency. 75 min 5S Implementation Planning — Develop a practical plan for sorting, organising, cleaning, standardising and sustaining a selected work area. 75 min Visual Management Principles — Understand how visual controls can support communication, status awareness, standard work and abnormality identification. 60 min 5S and Visual Management Assignment — Create a workplace improvement plan with a 5S checklist and proposed visual controls. 75 min
Module 7: Poka-Yoke, Kanban and SMED Study Lean tools that support error prevention, workflow visibility and setup or changeover improvement.	Poka-Yoke Fundamentals — Understand mistake-proofing concepts and identify opportunities to prevent or detect errors at the point of occurrence. 75 min Kanban and Pull-Based Flow — Learn the purpose of Kanban, basic flow signals and the connection between visibility, demand and work-in-progress. 75 min SMED Concepts — Understand setup and changeover activities and the Lean thinking used to examine opportunities for reduction. 75 min Tool Selection Exercise — Select suitable Lean tools for given process situations and explain the reasoning behind each choice. 60 min
Module 8: Lean Project Management and Course Project Bring the course concepts together through a structured Lean improvement project or assignment.	Planning a Lean Project — Define the process scope, problem statement, stakeholders, activities, expected outputs and review points for a Lean project. 75 min Selecting and Combining Lean Tools — Determine how tools such as waste analysis, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Poka-Yoke and Visual Management may support one improvement effort. 75 min Project Documentation and Presentation — Prepare a clear report and presentation covering the process, observations, analysis, selected tools and recommendations. 90 min Course Project Review — Review the completed ACLM project or assignment, discuss learning outcomes and identify practical next steps for continued Lean learning. 60 min

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Practical Projects

Eight-Waste Identification Assignment — Analyse a selected process or workflow and document examples of the eight forms of waste, including the observed activity, its effect on flow and a possible improvement direction. Tools: Lean waste categories, process observation sheet, waste analysis worksheet
Value Stream Mapping Exercise — Prepare a structured current-state process map and use cycle time, lead time and takt time concepts to identify improvement opportunities. The assignment may then be extended into a proposed future-state view. Tools: Value Stream Mapping, cycle time analysis, lead time analysis, takt time calculation
5S and Visual Management Plan — Create an assignment for organising a workplace or work area using the 5S approach and propose visual controls that make conditions, responsibilities and abnormalities easier to understand. Tools: 5S, Visual Management, workplace audit checklist
Kaizen Improvement Proposal — Develop a focused Kaizen or Kaizen Blitz proposal for a selected process issue, including the problem statement, current condition, improvement idea, implementation steps and review points. Tools: Kaizen, Kaizen Blitz, problem statement, improvement action plan
Lean Flow and Pull-System Assignment — Study a workflow and prepare a basic improvement proposal using Kanban concepts, Heijunka, Just-In-Time and Jidoka. The assignment focuses on understanding flow, demand alignment and visibility of abnormalities. Tools: Kanban, Heijunka, Just-In-Time, Jidoka
Lean Project Management Report — Compile a structured Lean improvement project report covering the selected process, identified waste, Lean tools applied, recommendations and project learning. The work is completed as an ACLM project or assignment. Tools: Lean Project Management, project documentation, Lean tool selection

CAREER APPLICATION

Career Opportunities

The Lean knowledge and practical skills developed in this course can support work involving process improvement, operations, quality, production, service delivery and continuous improvement. Participants can use the concepts to contribute to waste identification, process analysis, workplace organisation and Lean improvement initiatives within their organisations.

CERTIFICATION

Certification

Participants who complete the ACLM course requirements receive an ACLM certificate of participation. The certification provided for this course is a certificate of participation from ACLM Institute of Professional Studies.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the Certified Lean Practitioner course?

The course duration is 02 Months.

Who is this course designed for?

The stated target audience is students and working professionals interested in Lean principles, process improvement and Lean tools.

What training modes are available?

The course is available in Online / Offline mode. Online learning is offered for India and international markets. Offline training is available in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Gaziabad and Delhi NCR.

Is recorded training included?

No. The course facts specify instructor-led online one-to-one training and do not include recorded training.

What topics are covered in the course?

The course covers Lean philosophy, Lean thinking, Heijunka, Jidoka, Just-In-Time, 3M, the eight wastes, Value Stream Mapping, cycle time, lead time, takt time, Kaizen, Kaizen Blitz, 5S, Poka-Yoke, Visual Management, Kanban, SMED and Lean Project Management.

What practical work is included?

ACLM provides projects and assignments covering waste identification, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Management, Kaizen, Lean flow concepts and Lean Project Management.

What certificate is provided?

Participants receive an ACLM certificate of participation, as specified in the course details.

What are the prerequisites?

The supplied prerequisite is basic knowledge of programming.

What is the course fee?

The listed fee is INR 20,000.

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