Accredited Lean Training Courses

"Industry Leading Lean Training Courses
That Are Designed To Be Hands On,
Hard Hitting and Fun To Learn"

With The Lean Group you will enjoy Lean Training that is:

The Best Available. Our Lean Trainers are experienced, successful, working Lean Consultants, who are still practicing Lean Tools and Techniques in the workplace. In this field more than any other, experience counts for everything.

Relevant and applicable to both the Manufacturing and Service Sectors. In fact around our courses usually attract a fairly even split between them.

Practical. Our Trainers use their experience to graphically illustrate Lean Tools and Techniques with real life Case Studies and practical, hands on exercises.

This brings serious topics to life and makes the whole learning experience enjoyable and more easily understood.

Accredited Nationally to Level 3. Each day of training will earn you 1 credit at level 3 and a Certificate will be sent to you by the Awarding Body after the course. Credits can be used towards higher education and to enhance your CV.

Solution Based. We will provide you with the skills and lean tools that you will need to make a solid, practical and informed start in introducing Lean into your business.

Designed to suit Delegates of all experiences. The content has been proven in the field by our qualified and experienced team of Consultants. Our course assumes no prior knowledge of the subject.

Trainers that teach with reference to real world, examples... not just theory. They are able to draw from a wealth of experience in order to show Delegates from diverse businesses how to apply appropriate techniques within their respective businesses.

Business simulations and case studies are used to help you understand the lean tools and the order in which they are best deployed so that you can achieve the maximum effect within your business.

Our Open Lean Training Courses are held in Peterborough with easy access from the A1 Motorway Network and just 10 minutes by taxi from Peterborough Rail Station.

Peterborough Station also has a direct link from the Rail station within London Stansted Airport.

The cost of training is just £297 (+vat) per person, per day
and includes:

Your Lean Certificate of Completion plus your Accreditation Certificates from the Awarding Body. Accreditation alone costs us nearly £100 per delegate depending upon the number of days attended.

Hot (or cold if you prefer) lunch in the Restaurant each day, with a good selection of excellent cuisine. Tea or coffee, biscuits, fruit and cold drinks served three times each day.

A quality venue that is simple to find and where you will enjoy ample free, secure parking, air conditioned throughout, free Wi-Fi, fitness centre, spa, swimming pool and all of the amenities you would expect from a top class venue.

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The course schedule is as follows:

Day 1 - Lean Awareness 1 A Lean Overview where you will:
	Discover the History of ‘Lean’ and how it can be adapted to serve the needs of both the manufacturing and service industries
	Learn the Key Lean Principles – and about Making Change Happen
	Uncover the philosophy of Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and the vitally important Deming's cycle of P.D.C.A.
	Explore the Lean Tools and Techniques of a lean approach to business improvement
	Look at the "7 Deadly Wastes" and discover how to identify & eliminate them
	Understand the difference between Value Adding and Non Value Adding Activities and how they affect your profitability
	Appreciate the difference between Push v Pull Systems
	Understand what is meant by Alignment with reference to Lean
	Appreciate the value of Visual Management and It's application
	Learn basic but applicable Problem Solving techniques
	Learn methods and some techniques of Leadership to help you implement the Lean Process through your business or department
	Consider which Lean tools might be appropriate for your own business or department and the appropriate next steps for you to take to begin the implementation of Lean into your business or department
This can be completed as a 1 day course and is also the first day of the 5 day Advanced course.
Day 2 - Lean Awareness 2 Advanced Course A study of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) where you will:
	Gain an understanding of Value Stream Mapping and use this to develop Current and Future State Maps. This is not "chalk and talk" but an intensive, hands on day, where you will be involved in teams creating your own Maps
This can be completed as a 1 day course and is also the second day of the 5 day Advanced course.
Day 3 - Lean Awareness 2 Advanced Course A Study of Process Flow Maps, Kanban, Takt, Line Balancing, Activity Sampling and Business Simulation, where you will:
	Learn how to create Process Flow Maps
	Discover how to uses Kanbans to reduce stocking levels and much more
	Understand how to Level Production to Takt
	Appreciate the principles of Process/Line Balancing and Cycle Timing
	Learn how Activity Sampling can identify the potential areas for improvement
	Take part in our Business Simulation where the tools and techniques you have learned, can be demonstrated in a practical. This will take up a good part of the day but we have found the process invaluable in learning the lean tools and techniques.
This can be completed as a 1 day course and is also the third day of the 5 day Advanced course.
Day 4 - Lean Awareness 2 Advanced Course A Study of 5S / 5C Workplace Organisation, Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), where you will:
	Appreciate the philosophy and how to approach the implementation of 5S Workplace Organisation. Consider opportunities for implementation of 5S in your own workplace and understand the difficulties and solutions for sustaining the process
	Develop an understanding of the impact of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
	Appreciate the role Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) has to play
	Appreciate the value of the Overall Equipment Effectiveness as a KPI
	Consider the use of Poka Yoke to build in quality
	Develop and use a framework to develop the 7 Step Approach to Standard Operating Procedures
This can be completed as a 1 day course and is also the fourth day of the 5 day Advanced course.
Day 5 - Lean Awareness 2 Advanced Course A Study of Single Minute Exchange Die (SMED) / Fast Changeover, Problem Solving and Team Building, where you will:
	Consider the ways in which a lean enterprise can develop teamwork using a number of Team Building tools and techniques
	Be capable of applying a Structured Problem Solving approach to problems and look at a number of tools for achieving this
	Learn the tools and techniques to implement Fast Changeover or Single Minute Exchange of Die (S.M.E.D) by using our own unique method of teaching this topic... in an exciting and memorable way. A great way to finish this course!
This can be completed as a 1 day course and is also the fifth day of the 5 day Advanced course.

Any day can be booked as a stand alone course
and Certificates awarded accordingly.

Accommodation & Training is at the Holiday Inn, Peterborough and costs £100 incl. vat for a single room B&B, per person, per night. If you require accommodation at the Holiday Inn, please let us know and we will book it on your behalf.

The Holiday Inn Hotel Peterborough is situated just 2.5miles from the City Centre and the East Coast mainline train station, 5 minutes drive from the A1M and opposite a challenging 18 hole golf course.

For maps, directions and more information go to The Holiday Inn web site.

What Our Clients Say About Our Lean Training Courses
		Great Week! - Helped me to piece together the elements of Lean, understanding it's relevance to my Industry and give me the direction to go forward. Gordon Thomson Walmart Global Sourcing
		I feel that this course has provided an excellent level of training and information for my personal career and will help me move my Company forward. Rhys Hansford Spellman H.V. Electronics
		"Didn't really know what to expect, was shocked at the amount of knowledge and experience on offer. One of the most interesting training courses I've attended. Would recommend this course to anyone interested in understanding what Lean is and what Lean can do for you. Very, very impressed!!" Tim Seaton Sandvik Medical Solutions
		"The concept and practical application of Lean was delivered by an expert Consultant who had the ability to convey realism and raise Lean Awareness in a structured and professional manner, with continual reference to actual workplace examples. Impressed... " Karl Albutt PSA Peugeot Citroen
		"Excellent Course that took account of different Industry Sectors". Tom O'Malley CSB Logistics
		"A very informative and useful course. Lean Awareness 1 & 2 provided an excellent foundation to lean,TPM,5s and SMED. The course was backed up with plenty of real life examples and practical exercises from experienced Lean consultants". Ian Fearon Nestlé Purina
		"Before the begriming of this course, I was a little apprehensive as I had had no previous formal training in Lean. Hover, I soon realised that the training was designed for all levels of lean knowledge. The training was a mix of theory and practical in a relaxed environment, which ensured my understanding of Lean was increased immensely. Would thoroughly recommend!" Steve Butcher Ping Europe Ltd
		"Really informative, will allow me to be more involved in team work and individual thinking". Paul Hebden BAE Systems
		"I did the first day in December to gauge the quality of the Course. I had no hesitation in signing up for the remaining 4 days and recommend anyone who isn't sure to do the same..." Shirley Bord Firmenich
		"Highlighted all lessons with practical , real examples which made the lessons "come alive". Thoroughly pleased with the course. Will look forward to working with the Lean Group in the future". Robin Fry - Managing Director Wedge Group
		“Thank you for the course last week. I found it very useful and many of the things we covered are already proving invaluable in my work.” Malcolm Smith Danfoss Solutions
		"Straight talking, no nonsense and jargon busting delivery of what "lean" is all about ! Credibility was given to all the teachings through anecdotal evidence of the Trainers real life application of lean and more importantly the success that it can bring to a business. A must attend course for those serious about embarking on a lean journey". Neil T. Taylor
		"I attended the initial Lean training course with no prior knowledge about lean techniques - but had heard some of my clients rave about the impact of lean, so I had to find out more! The training day was well structured and took delegates through the terminology and essential lean techniques. It was delivered in a relaxed but informative style and we were up and out of our desks using business games to demonstrate the impact of some of the techniques. A really good day that has prompted me to look at booking up more training sessions". R Baker TRAYNA UK
		I attended the course with open expectations, and was quickly drawn into the understanding of what Lean really is, and how it can be used to benefit organisations. The day I spent was interactive and allowed me to get the measure of how Lean works using practical easy examples instead of complicated jargon. The instructor was really experienced and related theory to actual situations and how issues and problems have been solved using Lean. All in all a good day that left me very motivated to learn more about Lean. Jayne Shipperley

All of our Lean Training Courses can be arranged in house. Training at your own place of work can be cost effective and has the added benefit of being tailored to suit your specific needs.

Bookings are subject to our Terms & Conditions.

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For bookings or any questions please call us on 01733 573437