Lean

Lean training courses at Capgemini Academy

First of all, our Lean training courses will help you solve problems more intelligently. They also boost your efficiency and sharpen your decision-making skills. Capgemini Academy’s Lean training courses can be divided into two categories: Lean and Lean Six Sigma.

Lean Six Sigma combines the principles of Lean with those of Six Sigma. Six Sigma is a way of improving both the quality and speed of processes. By combining these methods, you address process improvements even more comprehensively. 

The level of a Lean expert is indicated by a belt: Yellow Belt (improvements at the team level), Green Belt (project leader in improvement projects), Black Belt (organizational-level improvements).  

Capgemini Academy offers you a choice between two Lean training courses: the Lean Yellow Belt and Lean Green Belt. We also offer two Lean Six Sigma training courses: the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. 

Do you want to apply the Lean philosophy at a start-up or in product development? Then Lean Startup training course is a valuable investment. In four half-days, you will learn how to develop a product with your customer. The result is a more effective process, with a product that fits customers’ needs. 

Lean is closely related to the idea behind Agile working. At Capgemini Academy, Lean training courses are part of the course offering in Agile working. 

Why is Lean working so important?

Lean is a management philosophy aimed at minimizing waste and maximizing value for customers. This minimization of waste and maximization of customer value are achieved on the one hand by making business processes more efficient and effective and, on the other, by learning to listen to what the customer truly needs. 

One example of waste is a function or feature that adds no value to the customer or organization. Customers don’t want to pay for this. In other words, functions like this have no customer value.  

Only those process steps that do indeed add value are allowed to remain. The Lean method has a positive effect on customer satisfaction, employee engagement, productivity and profits. 

What is the role of a Lean expert in an organization?

A Lean expert plays an essential role in optimizing business processes. Specialists in this area ensure that Lean principles are applied effectively in order to minimize waste and maximize value for customers. 

They do this by analyzing processes, leading courses of improvement and coaching teams. Lean experts are responsible for identifying inefficiencies, implementing improvements and furthering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.  

They work closely with various departments to ensure that Lean practices are integrated into the organization’s day-to-day operations and strategic objectives. 

Why should you take a Lean training course?

There are many reasons to be educated in Lean. First, attending a training course given by experts in the field of Lean is the best way to gain Lean expertise yourself and become a Lean expert. This not only helps you to understand the theory, but also to apply it within your own organization. 

In addition, at Capgemini Academy, you can take exams for official certification after the Lean training. Because of its global recognition, this certificate is naturally a plus on your CV. And such training is a fine investment in your personal development, of course. 

Capgemini training courses focused on Lean professionals

A Lean training course is of interest to anyone who is involved or wants to become involved in process improvements. At most organizations, this concerns the following positions: 

• Project Managers 
• Process managers 
• Process Owners 
• Process Employees 
• Team Leaders 
• Business Analysts 
• Advisors 
• Operations Managers 

Our Lean trainers

Our trainers are specialists in the Lean way of working and its various methods. They are educated, fully certified and also work with the methodologies. They are pleased to share their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm with you. They can also link theory and practice very well. May we introduce: 

Lean certification

Upon completion, many of our Lean training courses lead to official certification and/or the award of a digital badge from Capgemini Academy – so that participants can show the experience they have gained at any time. 

Lean in depth

Lean is a management philosophy that originated in the Japanese automotive industry, particularly at Toyota. It focuses on eliminating waste in all forms – including overproduction, waiting times, transportation, excessive processing, inventories, movement and defects. Organizations can significantly improve their efficiency and productivity by minimizing this waste. Lean training courses / Lean education are useful for achieving such goals. 

Lean also places a strong emphasis on creating value for the customer by understanding precisely what customers really need and responding accordingly. This is achieved through continuous improvement (Kaizen), such that employees at all levels are encouraged to contribute to process improvement actively using Lean expertise and a Lean way of working.  

Visual management tools such as Kanban and Value Stream Mapping help teams visualize processes and identify inefficiencies. 

Lean fosters a culture of respect for people, a situation whereby input from Lean experts is valued and utilized. Striving for perfection is a core principle of Lean, with companies constantly looking for ways to optimize their processes. 

By combining a customer-oriented approach with efficient processes, organizations can improve not only their operational performance, but also customer satisfaction levels. Ultimately, Lean helps companies be more flexible and responsive in a dynamic market. 

Customized training courses for projects and organizations

The Lean philosophy works best when the entire organization believes in it and acts accordingly. To those organizations wanting to structure processes in a Lean way, we recommend training several employees. At Capgemini Academy, we can offer a customized program for (part of) your organization. To learn about all of the possibilities, feel free to contact us.