Advanced Lean Practitioner

Building on Lean Practitioner training, this programme is designed to further extend knowledge of the Lean toolkit and develop the change management and facilitation skills needed to lead continuous improvement at every level, from introducing 5S and visual management into a work area through to facilitating improvement across a whole Value Stream. Practical throughout, the programme suits all sectors and can be tailored for in-company delivery.

Participants will be able to:

• Lead and deliver Lean improvement initiatives aligned to organisational strategy and measurable business outcomes  

• Analyse and redesign end-to-end value streams to eliminate waste and optimise flow across functions  

• Design and implement advanced Lean processes using tools such as SMED, OEE, TPM, Heijunka, and Kanban  

• Develop and sustain Lean management systems including visual management, daily management, and tiered accountability  

• Plan and execute improvement roadmaps that balance strategic transformation with operational performance  

• Lead change effectively by engaging stakeholders, overcoming resistance, and building organisational capability  

• Embed a culture of continuous improvement using structured problem-solving methods such as PDCA, A3, and Kaizen  

• Deliver measurable improvements in quality, cost, and delivery while preparing for Advanced Lean Practitioner certification 

Why choose this programme? 

The tools and mindset apply equally, whether you’re streamlining a manufacturing line, redesigning a service process or bringing order to the digital workflows and automated pipelines that increasingly sit at the heart of modern operations. 

The programme carries 64 CPD points and is accredited by both the BQF and the Lean Competency System (LCS). 

Delivery Information / Options 

Available as in-company training only, delivered on-site or virtually. The full programme runs over eight days; those already qualified at Lean Practitioner level can attend the three-day upgrade. Sessions are bespoke and can be tailored to align with in-company standards and tool templates.  

Course Overview 

Lean Foundations (1 day): The one-day Lean Foundations programme sets the scene by establishing the core principles, concepts and benefits of Lean thinking, alongside the critical role people play in successful improvement. From the outset, the focus is on practical application. 

Lean Practitioner (2 days): The two-day Lean Practitioner upgrade builds practical application skills, defining value, analysing work, improving flow and reducing waste. Participants apply DMAIC/PDCA methods to deliver sustainable improvements and strengthen teamwork.  

Strategic and Operational Improvement In depth (3 days): Centred on Value Stream Mapping as a strategic tool for engaging leadership in end-to-end transformation, the programme moves from mapping current reality and designing a better future state through to implementation and change management, while building the systemic thinking, leadership behaviours and Lean Management routines needed to sustain a genuine CI culture long-term. 

Lean Process Design (2 days): A focused module that builds practical capability in designing and optimising high-performing Lean processes. Participants learn to reduce changeover times using SMED, improve equipment effectiveness through OEE and TPM, and optimise production flow with Heijunka, takt time, and line balancing. The course also covers pull systems and Kanban, Lean cell design, and the integration of multiple Lean tools to create flexible, efficient, and continuously improving operations.