Certified Kaizen Practitioner

Kaizen Practitioner Course Overview

This 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.

Kaizen Practitioner Course OutlineModule 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

Anybody wishing to expand on their Kaizen knowledge and learn how to apply it.

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

In order to attend this training course, delegates must have completed the Kaizen Foundation certification.