Principles of Lean

Do you want to increase customer satisfaction, improve quality, raise productivity and make operations run smoother in your organization?

The online certificate in the Principles of Lean will prepare you to become a Lean practitioner capable of recognizing and eliminating wasteful practices that can slow down production and decrease morale.

Who Should Register

This program is designed for working professionals across all industries and roles who want to improve operational performance by eliminating and preventing defects and waste in products, processes and services.

Why SMU?

• Over 70 years of experience in noncredit professional education.
• Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
• Graduates earn a digital lifetime credential through SMU CAPE via Credly.

Admission Requirements

There are no prerequisite requirements to register for the Principles of Lean Certificate program.

Course Overview

Module 1: Lean Six Sigma Introduction

• Lean Six Sigma Benefits
• Lean Six Sigma Roles and Responsibilities
• Lean Glossary
• DMAIC Process
• A3 Form Introduction

Participants have up to 26 weeks to complete the program.

What You'll Learn

This self-paced program will introduce you to essential Lean tools and concepts and teach you how to apply them to make quick and impactful improvements. Upon your successful completion of the Principles of Lean certificate program, you will be able to:

• Define the principles and philosophy of Lean
• Describe the value stream mapping technique
• Plan and participate in a Kaizen event
• Identify the eight types of waste in a process
• Spot value vs. non-value-added activities
• Complete a value stream map
• Apply an A3 form to a real-world process
• Determine customer needs and requirements