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Kaizen Training

Online Instructor-led (2 days)

Online Self-paced (16 hours)

Certified Kaizen Foundation and Practitioner Exam

Kaizen Foundation & Practitioner Course Outline

This combined Kaizen Foundation and Practitioner training course will explore the following modules:

Kaizen Foundation Training Outline

Module 1: Kaizen Overview

  • Concepts and Principles of Kaizen
  • Kaizen Application Insight
  • Crucial Implementation Issues and Strategies
  • Maintaining Kaizen Implementation

Module 2: Kaizen Strategy

  • Role of Management
  • Planning a Kaizen Continuous Improvement Programme
  • Change Management
  • Tailoring the Culture to Kaizen
  • Kaizen Tools
  • Selecting and Handling Projects
  • Identifying Teams to Implement Kaizen
  • The Roles of Team Members
  • Performance Metrics
  • Successful Kaizen Implementation

Module 3: Kaizen Tools

  • Kaizen Quality Improvement Tools
  • 7QC Tools and their Application
  • Check Sheet
  • Pareto Chart
  • Histogram
  • Scatter Diagram
  • Process Map
  • Cause and Effect Diagram
  • Process Map
  • Control Chart

Module 4: The Kaizen Week Approach

  • Kaizen Week Preparation
  • General Kaizen Week Framework
  • Facilitation Keys
  • Kaizen Team Rules
  • Kaizen Week Schedule
  • Module 5: 7 Types of Waste
  • Overproduction
  • Overprocessing
  • Waiting
  • Motion
  • Transportation
  • Inventory
  • Rework

Module 6: Kaizen Advanced Concepts

  • Kaizen Tools and Techniques
  • Change Management
  • Leadership
  • Tailoring Culture
  • Aligning Improvement Programs to Business Objectives
  • Introduction to Value Street Mapping
  • Selecting and Managing Projects
  • Developing a Kaizen Roadmap
  • Role of the Kaizen Leader
  • Planning and Organising Effective Kaizen Events

Kaizen Practitioner Training Outline

Module 1: Kaizen Introduction

  • History of Kaizen
  • Kaizen Comparison with Other Improvement Methodologies
  • Kaizen Roles and Responsibilities

Module 2: Kaizen PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act)

  • Plan Phase
  • Event Planning
  • Event Charter
  • Event Data Collection
  • Event Data Display
  • Do Phase
  • Process Mapping
  • Lean Efficiency Metrics
  • Process Value Analysis
  • Root-Cause Analysis
  • Error Proofing
  • 5 S and 8 Wastes
  • Solution Selection
  • Check and Act Phase
  • Monitoring and Controlling the New Process
  • Standards Development
  • Solution Replication Opportunities Identification

Module 3: Kaizen Leader Training

  • Leadership and Change Management
  • The Role of Kaizen Leaders
  • The Relationship between Intensive Kaizen Events and Long-Term Kaizen Projects
  • Develop a Kaizen Roadmap
  • Effective Kaizen Events/Projects Framework
  • Kaizen Tools and Forms

Module 4: Kaizen Concepts and Tools

  • Kaizen Concepts
  • Define Quality, Problem
  • Understand Objectives of Kaizen
  • Identify Customer Requirements
  • CTQ Matrix
  • Resource/Stakeholder Analysis
  • Cost of Quality
  • Voice of Customer
  • Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Waste Identification and Elimination
  • Mistake Proofing
  • Visual Management
  • Spaghetti Diagram
  • Continuous Flow
  • 5S
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Team-Based Problem Solving
  • Project Charter

Module 5: Mapping of Process and Value Stream

  • Process Mapping Overview
  • Value Stream Mapping Principles and Methodology
  • Mapping Tools and Symbols
  • Process Mapping and Value Stream Mapping of the Current State
  • Process Mapping and Value Stream Mapping of the Future State
  • Using Process Maps
  • Value Stream Maps
  • Prioritising and Selecting Kaizen Projects
  • Identify Project, Champion, Project Owner
  • Develop Project Charter and Project Plan

Module 6: Kaizen Project Implementation

  • Identify the Kaizen Project
  • Establish the Project Structure
  • Prepare the Kaizen Event
  • Map Current State for the Kaizen Project
  • Identify Areas for Improvement
  • Map Future State
  • Cost and Benefit Analysis of Projects
  • Implementing Future State Improvements
  • Post-Project Review and Follow-Up
  • Identify Further Areas for Improvement/Skills Development
  • Project Presentation

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Who should attend this Kaizen Training Course?

This training course is designed for anyone wishing to enhance their knowledge of the Kaizen technique.

Those in the following job roles would benefit from this combined training course:

  • Kaizen Event Team Leaders
  • Quality Personnel
  • Production Engineers
  • Business Managers
  • Business Supervisors
  • Business Improvement Managers and Teams
  • Lean Practitioners
  • Lean Personnel

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites - this course is open to individuals looking to develop their knowledge of the Kaizen methodology.

Kaizen Foundation & Practitioner Course Overview

This two-day Kaizen Foundation and Practitioner training course will ensure delegates acquire the knowledge and skills needed to implement and develop Kaizen culture within their organisation. As this training course combines both Kaizen Foundation and Practitioner, delegates can gain both certifications during this 2-day intensive sitting.  

During the Foundation portion of this course, individuals will learn how to assist the progress of Kaizen events and exercises, to improve operational efficiency. Delegates will also acquire an awareness of continuous improvement methods and will gather an understanding of the positive impact Kaizen can have on organisations.

Kaizen Foundation is a valuable qualification to possess due to its potential to confidently fulfil the requirements of stakeholders and customers. The principles of Kaizen revolve around the concept of continuous change over time, and the importance of encouraging people to apply Kaizen to better the way they work. Therefore, this Kaizen Foundation section will provide a useful insight into the fundamentals of Kaizen methodology.

The Practitioner section of this combined Kaizen training course builds on knowledge acquired at the Foundation level and aims to provide a more detailed explanation of Kaizen improvement tools, principles, and concepts so that delegates fully understand what is needed to achieve a successful Kaizen implementation.

Effective management systems will be explored, as these are considered essential to the successful workings of continuous improvement. As well as this, delegates will look more extensively at implementing Kaizen in an organisation, through the more detailed study of Kaizen mechanisms, methodologies, and processes.

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What’s Included in this Kaizen Training Course?

  • The Kaizen Foundation and Practitioner Examinations
  • The Knowledge Academy’s Kaizen Foundation and Practitioner Manual
  • Experienced Instructor
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Refreshments

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Kaizen Foundation Examination Information

The Kaizen Foundation Exam is conducted at the conclusion of the training day and consists of:

  • 50 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 60% Pass Mark
  • 60 Minutes

Kaizen Practitioner Examination

The Kaizen Practitioner Exam is conducted at the conclusion of the second day and consists of:

  • 25 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 65% Pass Mark
  • 30 Minutes

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Online Instructor-led (1 days)

Online Self-paced (8 hours)

Certified Kaizen Foundation Exam

Kaizen Foundation Course Outline

Module 1: Kaizen Overview

  • Concepts and Principles of Kaizen
  • Kaizen Application Insight
  • Crucial Implementation Issues and Strategies
  • Maintaining Kaizen Implementation

Module 2: Kaizen Strategy

  • Role of Management
  • Planning a Kaizen Continuous Improvement Programme
  • Change Management
  • Tailoring the Culture to Kaizen
  • Kaizen Tools
  • Selecting and Handling Projects
  • Identifying Teams to Implement Kaizen
  • The Roles of Team Members
  • Performance Metrics
  • Successful Kaizen Implementation

Module 3: Kaizen Tools

  • Kaizen Quality Improvement Tools
  • 7QC Tools and their Application
  • Check Sheet
  • Pareto Chart
  • Histogram
  • Scatter Diagram
  • Process Map
  • Cause and Effect Diagram
  • Control Chart

Module 4: The Kaizen Week Approach

  • Kaizen Week Preparation
  • General Kaizen Week Framework
  • Facilitation Keys
  • Kaizen Team Rules
  • Kaizen Week Schedule

Module 5: 7 Types of Waste

  • Overproduction
  • Overprocessing
  • Waiting
  • Motion
  • Transportation
  • Inventory
  • Rework

Module 6: Kaizen Advanced Concepts

  • Kaizen Tools and Techniques
  • Change Management
  • Leadership
  • Tailoring Culture
  • Aligning Improvement Programs to Business Objectives
  • Introduction to Value Street Mapping
  • Selecting and Managing Projects
  • Developing a Kaizen Roadmap
  • Role of the Kaizen Leader
  • Planning and Organising Effective Kaizen Events

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Who should attend this Kaizen Training Course?

This training course is intended for anyone looking to develop their knowledge of the Kaizen technique.

Those in the following job roles would benefit from this Foundation training course:

  • Kaizen Event Team Leaders
  • Quality Personnel
  • Production Engineers
  • Business Managers
  • Business Supervisors
  • Business Improvement Managers and Teams
  • Lean Practitioners
  • Lean Personnel

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites - this course is open to individuals looking to develop their knowledge of the Kaizen methodology.

Kaizen Foundation Course Overview

This one-day Kaizen Foundation training course will provide delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to implement and enhance Kaizen culture in their organisation. Individuals will learn how to assist the progress of Kaizen events and exercises, for the purpose of improving operational performance. Delegates will also become familiar with Kaizen’s continuous improvement methods and will acquire an understanding of the beneficial impact Kaizen can have on enterprises.

Kaizen Foundation is a valuable and desirable training course due to its extensive potential to strengthen the stakeholder and customer contentment. Throughout this course, delegates will engage in discussions and practical activities, which will assist them in applying their knowledge within their organisation after course completion.

Kaizen is all about the successful implementation of change in the workplace, for the purpose of improvement. The principles of Kaizen revolve around the idea of continuous change over time, and the importance of encouraging people to apply Kaizen to better the way they work. Therefore, this Kaizen Foundation training course will provide an insight into the fundamentals of Kaizen methodology.

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What’s Included in this Kaizen Training Course?

  • The Kaizen Foundation Examination
  • The Knowledge Academy’s Kaizen Foundation Manual
  • Experienced Instructor
  • Certificate on Completion
  • Refreshments

 

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Kaizen Foundation Examination Information

The Kaizen Foundation Exam is conducted at the conclusion of the training day and consists of:

  • Multiple choice questions
  • Duration of 60 minutes
  • 60% pass mark
  • Closed book

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Online Instructor-led (1 days)

Online Self-paced (8 hours)

Certified Kaizen Practitioner Exam

Kaizen Practitioner Course Outline

Module 1: Kaizen Introduction

  • History of Kaizen
  • Kaizen Comparison with Other Improvement Methodologies
  • Kaizen Roles and Responsibilities

Module 2: Kaizen PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act)

  • Plan Phase
  • Event Planning
  • Event Charter
  • Event Data Collection
  • Event Data Display
  • Do Phase
  • Process Mapping
  • Lean Efficiency Metrics
  • Process Value Analysis
  • Root-Cause Analysis
  • Error Proofing
  • 5 S and 8 Wastes
  • Solution Selection
  • Check and Act Phase
  • Monitoring and Controlling the New Process
  • Standards Development
  • Solution Replication Opportunities Identification

Module 3: Kaizen Leader Training

  • Leadership and Change Management
  • The Role of Kaizen Leaders
  • The Relationship between Intensive Kaizen Events and Long-Term Kaizen Projects
  • Develop a Kaizen Roadmap
  • Effective Kaizen Events/Projects Framework
  • Kaizen Tools and Forms

Module 4: Kaizen Concepts and Tools

  • Kaizen Concepts
  • Define Quality, Problem
  • Understand Objectives of Kaizen
  • Identify Customer Requirements
  • CTQ Matrix
  • Resource/Stakeholder Analysis
  • Cost of Quality
  • Voice of Customer
  • Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Waste Identification and Elimination
  • Mistake Proofing
  • Visual Management
  • Spaghetti Diagram
  • Continuous Flow
  • 5S
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Team-Based Problem Solving
  • Project Charter

Module 5: Mapping of Process and Value Stream

  • Process Mapping Overview
  • Value Stream Mapping Principles and Methodology
  • Mapping Tools and Symbols
  • Process Mapping and Value Stream Mapping of the Current State
  • Process Mapping and Value Stream Mapping of the Future State
  • Using Process Maps
  • Value Stream Maps
  • Prioritising and Selecting Kaizen Project
  • Identify Project, Champion, Project Owner
  • Develop Project Charter and Project Plan

Module 6: Kaizen Project Implementation

  • Identify the Kaizen Project
  • Establish the Project Structure
  • Prepare the Kaizen Event
  • Map Current State for the Kaizen Project
  • Identify Areas for Improvement
  • Map Future State
  • Cost and Benefit Analysis of Projects
  • Implementing Future State Improvements
  • Post-Project Review and Follow-Up
  • Identify Further Areas for Improvement/Skills Development
  • Project Presentation

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Who should attend this Kaizen Training Course?

This Practitioner training course is designed for anyone who possesses the Kaizen Foundation certification and is interested in enhancing their knowledge further.

Prerequisites

To attend this training course, delegates must have completed the Kaizen Foundation certification.

 

Kaizen Practitioner Course Overview

This one-day Kaizen Practitioner training course will provide delegates with the knowledge and skills required for Kaizen implementation and arrangement.

Kaizen Practitioner builds on understanding acquired at the Foundation level and aims to supply a more detailed explanation of Kaizen improvement tools, principles, and concepts so that delegates develop the expertise of what is needed to achieve a successful Kaizen implementation. Individuals will also learn how to resolve problems that restrict the application of Kaizen strategy.

Elements studied will include the people concept of Kaizen, whereby individuals are prompted to use Kaizen techniques for the purpose of development. Effective management systems will also be explored, as these are considered essential to the functioning of continuous improvement. As well as this, delegates will look more extensively at implementing Kaizen in an organisation, through the detailed study of Kaizen mechanisms, methodologies, and processes.

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What’s Included in this Kaizen Training Course?

  • The Kaizen Practitioner Examination
  • The Knowledge Academy’s Kaizen Practitioner Manual
  • Experienced Instructor
  • Certificate on Completion
  • Refreshments

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Kaizen Practitioner Examination

The Kaizen Practitioner Exam is conducted at the conclusion of the second day and consists of:

  • Multiple choice questions
  • Duration of 30 minutes
  • 65% pass mark
  • Closed book

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Kaizen Training FAQs

FAQ's

We provide you with: The Knowledge Academy's comprehensive workbook, pre-course material, certificate on passing the exam, an experienced instructor, and refreshments.
Yes, all of our delegates are offered support both during their training course and after it has been completed, via email or phone.
In order to undertake any of the Kaizen courses, candidates must have a basic knowledge of the concepts of Lean and also Kaizen. This is to ensure that candidates fully understand the content of the course.
The course will begin at 9am and conclude at approximately 5pm. We ask that you arrive at the training venue by 8:45am to ensure that you are ready to begin promptly at 9am.
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