Description
Course Name: Diploma in Lean Management
Course Id: DLM/Q1002.
Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent.
Objective: The Diploma in Lean Management provides practical knowledge of Lean principles, customer value, value stream analysis, waste identification, workplace organization, process flow, pull systems, visual management, standard work, problem-solving, Kaizen, and continuous improvement. The course develops the skills required to identify non-value-added activities, reduce operational waste, improve workflow, organize workplaces, standardize work, solve process problems, improve resource utilization, support Lean implementation, and build a culture of continuous operational improvement.
Duration: Six Months.
How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:
Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.
Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and examination fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.
Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
Step 7: After completing the course, take the online examination.
Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
- A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of the examination.
- A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 days of the declaration of the result.
Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
Duration- 120 minutes.
No. of Questions- 60. (Multiple Choice Questions).
10 Questions from each module, each carry 10 marks.
Maximum Marks- 600, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| How Students will be Graded: | ||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) |
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) |
| 6 | 41-50 | P (Pass) |
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) |
Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:
Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.
Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.
Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.
Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.
Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.
Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.
Syllabus
Module 1: Lean Management Principles and Customer Value: Introduction to Lean Management, Evolution of Lean Thinking, Principles of Lean Management, Understanding Customer Value, Value-Added and Non-Value-Added Activities, Lean Thinking in Products and Services, Customer Demand and Value Creation, Employee Roles in Lean Organizations, Lean Leadership Responsibilities, Developing a Lean Organizational Culture.
Module 2: Waste Identification and Value Stream Analysis: Eight Wastes of Lean, Overproduction and Excess Inventory, Waiting and Process Delays, Unnecessary Transportation and Motion, Overprocessing and Process Complexity, Defects and Rework, Underutilization of Employee Skills, Current-State Value Stream Mapping, Identification of Waste within Value Streams, Future-State Value Stream Development.
Module 3: 5S, Visual Management and Standard Work: Sort and Workplace Classification, Set in Order and Workplace Arrangement, Shine and Workplace Cleanliness, Standardize 5S Practices, Sustain Workplace Discipline, Visual Workplace Management, Visual Controls and Status Indicators, Standard Work Principles, Development of Standard Work Instructions, Maintaining Workplace Standards.
Module 4: Lean Flow, Pull Systems and Operational Efficiency: Continuous Flow Principles, Identification of Flow Interruptions, Reduction of Process Waiting, Workload Balancing, Reduction of Work-in-Process, Pull System Principles, Kanban Concepts and Applications, Just-in-Time Principles, Takt Time Awareness, Improving End-to-End Process Flow.
Module 5: Lean Problem-Solving and Kaizen: Lean Problem Identification, Gemba Observation, Five Whys Analysis, Cause-and-Effect Analysis, PDCA Problem-Solving Cycle, Kaizen Principles, Employee Improvement Suggestions, Kaizen Events and Improvement Activities, Poka-Yoke and Mistake Prevention, Implementation of Lean Corrective Improvements.
Module 6: Lean Implementation and Continuous Improvement: Lean Implementation Planning, Selection of Lean Improvement Areas, Establishing Lean Performance Measures, Lean Daily Management, Monitoring Waste Reduction Results, Lean Team Coordination, Managing Resistance to Lean Change, Standardizing Successful Lean Improvements, Sustaining Lean Practices, Continuous Pursuit of Operational Excellence.
Job Opportunities after Diploma in Lean Management
A Diploma in Lean Management prepares learners for roles involving waste reduction, value stream improvement, workplace organization, Lean operations, process flow improvement, standard work, Kaizen, and continuous operational improvement.
Top Roles: Lean Management Executive, Lean Operations Executive, Lean Coordinator, Process Improvement Executive, Continuous Improvement Executive, Operational Excellence Assistant, Lean Manufacturing Assistant, Kaizen Coordinator, Process Optimization Executive, Production Improvement Executive, Lean Support Executive and Operations Improvement Executive.
Key Skills: Lean management, customer value, waste identification, value stream mapping, 5S, visual management, standard work, continuous flow, pull systems, Kanban, Just-in-Time, Gemba, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, PDCA and continuous improvement.
Salary Range (India):
- Entry-level: ₹3–6 LPA
- Mid-level: ₹6–12 LPA
- Senior-level: ₹12–20 LPA+
Scope: Opportunities are available in manufacturing, automotive, engineering, logistics, healthcare, IT, retail, warehousing and service organizations. Learners can pursue roles in Lean operations, process improvement, waste reduction, Kaizen, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
