Description
Course Name: Professional Certificate in Lean Management
Course Id: PCLM/Q0001.
Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent.
Objective: The Professional Certificate in Lean Management develops practical professional skills required to identify and eliminate waste, improve process flow, reduce non-value-added activities, optimize resources and create greater customer value. The course covers Lean principles, value identification, waste elimination, value stream mapping, workplace organization, 5S, visual management, standard work, flow improvement, pull systems, Kaizen, problem-solving and continuous improvement. It prepares learners to apply Lean practices in manufacturing and service environments to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, workplace organization and operational performance.
Duration: Three 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: Once you complete 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- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| Marking System: | ||||||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks | |||
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 | |||
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 | |||
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | |||
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |||
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||
| 30 | 100 | |||||
| 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 | 40-50 | 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 Philosophy and Lean Principles: Meaning and Purpose of Lean Management, Evolution of Lean Management, Toyota Production System Fundamentals, Five Principles of Lean Thinking, Defining Value from the Customer Perspective, Identifying the Value Stream, Creating Continuous Flow, Establishing Pull-Based Operations, Pursuing Perfection through Continuous Improvement, Leadership and Employee Participation in Lean Management.
Module 2: Lean Waste Identification and Elimination: Understanding Muda Mura and Muri, Overproduction Waste, Waiting and Delay Waste, Transportation Waste, Overprocessing Waste, Excess Inventory Waste, Unnecessary Motion Waste, Defects and Rework Waste, Underutilization of Employee Knowledge and Skills, Conducting Lean Waste Identification and Elimination Activities.
Module 3: Value Stream Mapping and Lean Flow Improvement: Purpose and Principles of Value Stream Mapping, Selecting Products Services and Process Families, Mapping Material and Information Flow, Developing Current-State Value Stream Maps, Identifying Waste and Bottlenecks through VSM, Understanding Cycle Time Lead Time and Takt Time, Improving Process Flow and Work Balance, Developing Future-State Value Stream Maps, Preparing Value Stream Improvement Plans, Implementing Future-State Lean Processes.
Module 4: 5S, Visual Management and Standardized Work: Sort and Removal of Unnecessary Items, Set in Order and Workplace Arrangement, Shine and Workplace Inspection, Standardize 5S Practices, Sustain Workplace Discipline, Developing Visual Workplace Controls, Visual Performance Boards and Status Indicators, Principles of Standardized Work, Establishing Standard Work Sequence and Procedures, Maintaining and Improving Workplace Standards.
Module 5: Just-in-Time, Kanban and Built-in Quality: Principles of Just-in-Time Operations, Push versus Pull Systems, Fundamentals of Kanban, Controlling Work-in-Process through Pull, Reducing Inventory and Waiting Time, Introduction to Jidoka and Built-in Quality, Detecting Abnormal Process Conditions, Poka-Yoke and Mistake-Proofing, Preventing Defects at the Source, Integrating Flow Pull and Quality into Lean Operations.
Module 6: Kaizen and Lean Performance Sustainability: Philosophy and Principles of Kaizen, Identifying Kaizen Improvement Opportunities, Employee Involvement in Lean Improvement, PDCA-Based Lean Problem-Solving, Five Why Root Cause Analysis, Conducting Small-Step Improvement Activities, Measuring Lean Performance Improvements, Standardizing Successful Lean Improvements, Preventing Return to Previous Work Practices, Sustaining a Continuous Lean Improvement Culture.
Job Opportunities after Professional Certificate in Lean Management
Graduates can pursue opportunities in Lean operations, process improvement, production improvement, quality improvement, workflow optimization, productivity enhancement and continuous improvement across manufacturing and service organizations.
Top Roles: Lean Management Executive, Lean Coordinator, Continuous Improvement Executive, Process Improvement Executive, Production Improvement Executive, Operations Executive, 5S Coordinator, Kaizen Coordinator, Lean Process Assistant and Operational Excellence Assistant.
Key Skills: Lean thinking, customer value identification, waste elimination, value stream mapping, 5S, visual management, standard work, Kanban awareness, pull systems, process flow improvement, Kaizen, root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
Salary Range (India):
- Entry-level: ₹3–6 LPA
- Mid-level: ₹6–12 LPA
- Senior-level: ₹12–20+ LPA
Scope: Lean management professionals can work in manufacturing, automotive, engineering, logistics, healthcare, IT services, banking, retail, warehousing, supply chain, consulting and other organizations seeking to eliminate waste, improve workflow, increase productivity, reduce operating costs and build a culture of continuous improvement.
