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Lean Essentials

Course ID LEASQ
Format E-Learning

Learn fundamental lean principles, explore key lean tools, and gain valuable insights into how lean can make a positive impact on the way business is done.

Embrace lean and become more competitive in today’s global economy. Learn to improve efficiency, increase productivity, and empower workers using lean tools. Discover key lean principles and explore how lean tools like kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, A3, and gemba can inspire a lean mindset, reduce waste, and create value for customers.

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Course Data

  • CEU Hours: 0
  • Length: 3 Hours
  • ASQ RU: 0.3
  • Audience: New to Quality, Practitioner
  • Provider: ASQ
Course Overview

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the fundamental principles of lean
  • Understand how kaizen can be used to create a culture of engagement and continuous improvement
  • Understand how 5S can be used to create a high-performance workplace that promotes efficiency
  • Understand how value stream mapping can be used to uncover waste and improve the flow of materials and information throughout production
  • Understand how A3 can be used as a process and a tool for problem solving
  • Understand how the gemba can be internalized as a powerful focal point in a lean organizational culture

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Who Should Attend:

Anyone who is interested in learning how lean can have a positive effect on achieving quality improvement goals, or anyone who needs a refresher on the basics of lean and lean tools.
Outline
  1. Introduction to Lean Principles
  2. Kaizen
  3. 5S
  4. Value Stream Mapping
  5. Problem Solving Using A3
  6. Gemba—Going to the Source
Technical Requirements

Technical Requirements

Hardware Requirements

  • PC, Mac, or mobile device
  • Audio speakers or headset
  • High-speed internet connection

Supported Browsers

You can view courses on any devices that support these browsers. This includes mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Android-enabled phones and tablets.

  • Windows: Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
  • Mac: Safari (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
  • Mobile: Safari in Apple iOS 10 or later, Google Chrome in Apple iOS 10 or later, Google Chrome in Android OS 4.4 or later

Required Browser Settings

  • JavaScript must be enabled for published courses to work.
  • Font downloads must be enabled to see the correct fonts and characters.
  • When using Internet Explorer, turn off Compatibility View for sites where courses are hosted.
  • Deactivate any pop-up blockers, spam filters, and company firewalls that could interfere with access to the e-learning.
  • Third-party toolbars such as Bing, Yahoo, and Google should also be disabled due to their own pop-up blocking capabilities.

Accessing Your E-learning

After registration, you will receive an email with access instructions. If you do not, please check your email junk, spam, or clutter folders. If the email is not there, please contact ASQ.
Return Policy
We will refund you in full if you cancel your course within 30 calendar days of purchase and if no more than one module, or online Knowledge Check in the course has been accessed. If more than one module, or online Knowledge Check in the course is accessed, or if a PDF within the course is accessed, no refund will be provided even within 30 calendar days of purchase.

Enrollment Details

Format: Classroom
Format: E-Learning

Internet-based, self-paced training modules, which may involve combinations of text, visuals, audio, interactive simulations and quizzes (see specific courses for features and tools).  These web-based courses require a computer and Internet access.

LEASQ Self-Paced English 365 Days List: $139 Member: $99
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