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A3 Thinking - Continuous Improvement Course
Intellelearn

CPD Accredited Course with instant certificates

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Price
£20 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Access to content
Access until course completion
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
2 CPD hours / points
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Overview

This Course is a great way to introduce people to the concept of A3 Thinking. The learner will understand that the first use of the A3 as a tool is to standardise a methodology to respond to problems and that A3 Thinking encourages root cause analysis, reveals processes, and represent goals and actions in a format that triggers conversation and learning. This course is a part of our Continuous Improvement suite.

The benefits of completing an Intellelearn course include:

  • Online, self-paced training
  • Interactive course with colourful animations
  • Experts within gamification to ensure the courses are interesting and fun
  • Complete in one hour
  • Instant digital certificate on completion

CPD

2 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

This Course is a great way to introduce people to the concept of A3 Thinking. The learner will understand that the first use of the A3 as a tool is to standardise a methodology to respond to problems and that A3 Thinking encourages root cause analysis, reveals processes, and represent goals and actions in a format that triggers conversation and learning.

The learner will learn how to effectively introduce the key principles of A3 Thinking into their team, department and even the business itself.

Upon completion of this course, learners will understand how A3 Thinking is relevant to any organisation whether it is in the manufacturing, service or charity sector. The benefits of completing an Intellelearn course include:

  • Online, self-paced training
  • Interactive course with colourful animations
  • Experts within gamification to ensure the courses are interesting and fun
  • Complete in one hour
  • Instant digital certificate on completion

This e-learning course is designed to educate the learner on the key principles of A3 Thinking and to help guide the effective application within a work environment.

Why take this A3 Thinking course?

Intellelearn courses are designed to be both fun and educational. Our courses are fully interactive and with real learning rather than simply 'click-next'!

This course will help people learn the basic principles of A3 Thinking and show how to apply the principles within their work environment.

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to understand the key principles of A3 Thinking and will be able to discuss how to drive business benefits such as:

  • Standardised method of reporting
  • Clearer understanding of problems and solutions
  • Better teamwork
  • Waste reduction

E-learning course content

The content of this e-learning course helps the learner to understand the key principles of A3 Thinking:

  • A3 Thinking: Problem description, Initial Perception
  • A3 Thinking: Breakdown of the Problem, Problem Clarification
  • A3 Thinking: Mapping out for this step can be driven by a set of questions.
    • For example, the "5 W's (what, where, when, why, who) and 2H's" (how, how many).
  • A3 Thinking: Point of Cause, Setting Target
  • A3 Thinking: Containment
  • A3 Thinking: Cause and Effect
  • A3 Thinking: Follow Up Action, Corrective Actions
  • A3 Thinking: Effect Confirmation
  • A3 Thinking: Share the successfully implemented actions

Training outcomes

By the end of the course learners will understand:

  • What A3 Thinking is
  • Why and when you should use A3 Thinking
  • How to effectively apply A3 Thinking

Accreditation

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Who is this course for?

This A3 Thinking course is for anybody involved in or wanting to be involved in Continuous Improvement. This is a key element of Lean.

Requirements

There are no commitments for this A3 Thinking course other than a desire to learn

Career path

This is a great course within Continuous Improvement

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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