ACLM Institute of Professional Studies

Lean consulting

Lean consulting & Certifications

02 MonthsOnline / OfflineIntermediateACLM CertificationACLM Certification

Lean consultants deploy various lean methodology and tools in the business process to study end to end customer journey from lean perspective. Process evaluation through Value Steam Mapping from customer order to delivery long with all communication channels Waste reduction by applying Muri, Mura & Muda principles. Muda: Expose & Remove Waste – Unlock capacity. .Mura: Reduce Variability – Stabilize process, level load. Muri: Control the process- Standardize & improve Lean Principle: Applying 5 lean principles. (Specify Value, Map the Value Stream, Establish Flow, Implement Pull, Work to perfection Constants are expert in identifying the waste opportunities using various Lean tools/ concept/ philosophy to improve efficiency . During the course of Lean project management team involved in the projects will also lean lean tools and practice them for future application. Some of the key tools & techniques used – Kaizen, PDCA, Poka-Yoke, SMART Goal, Gemba, SMED, Visual Management, Jidoka, Heijunka, Standard Work, Kanban etc .

COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Overview

ACLM Institute of Professional Studies presents Lean Consulting – Online Courses & Certifications, an intermediate-level two-month programme for understanding and applying Lean principles to business processes. The course focuses on studying the end-to-end customer journey, evaluating processes through Value Stream Mapping, identifying Muri, Mura and Muda, and applying practical tools such as Kaizen, PDCA, Poka-Yoke, Gemba, SMED, Visual Management, Jidoka, Heijunka, Standard Work and Kanban. Training is delivered through instructor-led online one-to-one learning and is also available offline at Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR.

WHY THIS COURSE

Why Learn This Course?

Lean consulting helps organisations examine processes from the customer perspective, reduce waste, improve process flow and establish more consistent ways of working. This course provides a structured introduction to Lean thinking and practical improvement tools, enabling learners to analyse process issues, support Lean projects and practise improvement techniques through ACLM assignments and project work.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What You Will Learn

The purpose and application of Lean consulting in business processes.
The five Lean principles: Specify Value, Map the Value Stream, Establish Flow, Implement Pull and Work towards Perfection.
How to study the end-to-end customer journey from order to delivery, including communication channels.
Value Stream Mapping for process evaluation and identification of improvement opportunities.
The differences between Muda, Mura and Muri and their relevance to waste reduction, process stability and standardisation.
How Kaizen and PDCA support structured continuous improvement.
The use of Gemba, Standard Work, Visual Management and SMART Goals in process improvement.
The purpose and application of Poka-Yoke, SMED, Jidoka, Heijunka and Kanban.
How Lean tools can be introduced and practised by teams involved in Lean projects.
How to document observations, identify waste opportunities and present improvement actions.

SKILLS

Skills You Will Gain

Lean process analysis and customer-journey thinking.
Value Stream Mapping and end-to-end process evaluation.
Identification of Muda, Mura and Muri.
Application of the five Lean principles.
Basic Lean project support and improvement planning.
Use of Kaizen and PDCA for structured problem solving.
Application of Gemba, Standard Work and Visual Management concepts.
Understanding of Poka-Yoke, SMED, Jidoka, Heijunka and Kanban.
SMART Goal setting for Lean improvement activities.
Process documentation, assignment preparation and practical presentation of improvement recommendations.

WHO SHOULD JOIN

Who Should Join?

Students and working professionals who want to understand Lean consulting, process improvement and Lean tools. The course is suitable for learners interested in applying Lean concepts in business process and project environments.

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of programming is required. Prior Lean consulting experience is not stated as a prerequisite.

TRAINING APPROACH

Training Methodology

The programme is delivered over two months through instructor-led, one-to-one online training. ACLM provides notes and assignments, supported by practical projects and exercises based on Lean process evaluation and improvement tools. Offline training is also available in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR. The course is not presented as a recorded programme.

CURRICULUM

Detailed Course Syllabus

Module	Topics / Lessons
Introduction to Lean Consulting and Customer Value Build a foundation in Lean consulting and understand how Lean thinking examines a process through the customer’s perspective.	Lean Consulting: Purpose and Scope — Understand how Lean consultants study business processes, identify waste opportunities and support improved efficiency, flow and communication. 30 min Customer Journey from Order to Delivery — Examine the end-to-end customer journey, including process stages and communication channels between customer order and delivery. 35 min Lean Thinking and Process Efficiency — Connect customer value, waste reduction, process flow and productivity in a Lean consulting context. 30 min
The Five Lean Principles Learn the sequence of the five Lean principles and how they guide process evaluation and improvement.	Specify Value — Identify value from the customer’s perspective and distinguish value-related activity from non-value-adding activity. 30 min Map the Value Stream — Understand why the complete value stream should be reviewed rather than isolated process steps. 35 min Establish Flow and Implement Pull — Explore the concepts of continuous flow and pull-based process movement. 35 min Work Towards Perfection — Understand continuous improvement as an ongoing Lean practice supported by learning and standardisation. 25 min
Value Stream Mapping and Process Evaluation Develop a practical approach to documenting a process and locating improvement opportunities across the complete value stream.	Value Stream Mapping Fundamentals — Learn the purpose, structure and consulting use of Value Stream Mapping. 35 min Mapping Customer Order to Delivery — Practise sequencing process activities and communication channels from order initiation through delivery. 40 min Reading a Process Map for Waste Opportunities — Review a mapped process to identify delays, unnecessary movement, hand-off issues and other improvement opportunities. 40 min Value Stream Mapping Assignment — Complete an ACLM assignment based on an end-to-end process evaluation. 45 min
Muda, Mura and Muri Understand the three Lean waste concepts and their relationship to capacity, variability, process control and standardisation.	Muda: Expose and Remove Waste — Identify non-value-adding activity and consider how removing waste can unlock process capacity. 35 min Mura: Reduce Variability — Understand variability, process imbalance and level loading as areas for improvement. 35 min Muri: Control the Process — Explore overburden, process control, standardisation and improvement. 35 min Waste-Reduction Review — Classify process issues using Muda, Mura and Muri and prepare an improvement summary. 40 min
Continuous Improvement with Kaizen and PDCA Learn how structured improvement cycles support Lean project activity and team participation.	Kaizen and Continuous Improvement — Understand the role of small, focused improvements in Lean practice. 30 min PDCA for Lean Projects — Apply Plan, Do, Check and Act to organise a process-improvement activity. 40 min SMART Goals for Improvement Work — Frame clear and practical improvement objectives using SMART Goal principles. 30 min Team Practice and Improvement Review — Practise presenting an improvement idea and reviewing the logic of the proposed action. 35 min
Core Lean Tools for Process Control Study practical tools used to make processes more visible, consistent and resistant to avoidable errors.	Gemba and Direct Process Understanding — Understand the purpose of observing the process where the work takes place and recording relevant findings. 30 min Standard Work and Visual Management — Explore how standardised work and visual information support process consistency and communication. 40 min Poka-Yoke and Jidoka — Understand mistake-proofing and the concept of building quality and process control into work. 40 min Lean Tools Application Exercise — Select suitable tools for a described process issue and explain the reasoning behind the selection. 40 min
Flow, Level Loading and Pull Tools Examine tools that support flow, controlled changeover, balanced workload and pull-based movement.	SMED and Changeover Improvement — Understand the purpose of reducing changeover time and how SMED relates to process flexibility. 35 min Heijunka and Level Loading — Explore the role of level loading in reducing variability and supporting a more stable process. 35 min Kanban and Pull Signals — Understand Kanban as a visual pull-based approach for managing process movement and demand signals. 40 min Selecting Tools for a Lean Scenario — Compare SMED, Heijunka and Kanban in a practical process scenario. 35 min
Lean Project Practice and Final Assignment Bring together Lean principles, process mapping and improvement tools in a structured course project.	Planning a Lean Project Activity — Define the process under review, the improvement objective, the stakeholders involved and the expected project output. 35 min Preparing a Lean Improvement Workbook — Combine process observations, Value Stream Mapping, waste analysis and selected Lean tools in one practical submission. 45 min Reviewing and Communicating Recommendations — Organise findings and communicate improvement recommendations clearly to a project team. 35 min Final Practical Assignment — Complete and review an ACLM project or assignment demonstrating application of the course concepts. 50 min

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Practical Projects

End-to-End Customer Journey Value Stream Exercise — Map a process from customer order to delivery, including relevant communication channels. Identify process stages, possible delays, hand-offs and waste opportunities from a Lean perspective. Tools: Value Stream Mapping, five Lean principles, customer-journey analysis
Muda, Mura and Muri Waste-Reduction Assignment — Review a selected business process and classify observable or described issues under Muda, Mura and Muri. Prepare a structured improvement note explaining how the process could be stabilised, standardised or made more efficient. Tools: Muda, Mura, Muri, process observation, waste classification
Kaizen and PDCA Improvement Plan — Prepare a small continuous-improvement proposal for a selected process issue. Define the improvement objective, plan the change, describe how it would be checked and document the follow-up action. Tools: Kaizen, PDCA, SMART Goals
Lean Tools Application Project — Create an improvement workbook showing where selected Lean tools could be applied in a process. The workbook should connect the problem, proposed tool, expected process benefit and follow-up activity. Tools: Gemba, Standard Work, Visual Management, Poka-Yoke, SMED, Jidoka, Heijunka, Kanban

CAREER APPLICATION

Career Opportunities

The course supports development of practical Lean process-improvement skills for learners working towards responsibilities involving process analysis, Lean project participation, business process improvement and operational efficiency. Specific employment, placement or salary outcomes are not guaranteed by the course.

CERTIFICATION

Certification

Successful course participants receive an ACLM Institute of Professional Studies certificate of Participation. The supplied course facts do not state external accreditation or a professional certification examination.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the Lean Consulting course?

The course duration is two months.

Who can join this course?

The course is designed for students and working professionals interested in Lean consulting, process evaluation and Lean improvement tools.

Is the course available online?

Yes. The course is available online through instructor-led, one-to-one training. It is also available offline in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR.

Is this a recorded course?

No. The supplied course format is not recorded; training is instructor-led.

What topics are covered?

Topics include Value Stream Mapping, Muda, Mura, Muri, the five Lean principles, Kaizen, PDCA, SMART Goals, Gemba, SMED, Visual Management, Jidoka, Heijunka, Standard Work, Poka-Yoke and Kanban.

What prerequisites are required?

Basic knowledge of programming is listed as the prerequisite.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants receive an ACLM Institute of Professional Studies certificate of Participation, subject to the course participation requirements. The supplied facts do not state external accreditation.

Are projects and assignments included?

Yes. The course includes projects and assignments by ACLM, supported by notes and practical Lean exercises.

Where is ACLM Institute of Professional Studies located for this course?

Offline training is listed for Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR. The course is also available online for learners in India and international markets.

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