Lean Master Development Program
Advance your Lean skills to expert level

What you will learn

Overview 

As teachers, mentors, project leaders and change agents, Lean masters play a critical role in driving quantifiable improvements throughout their organizations. There is no option, therefore, but to prepare future Lean masters in a challenging and rigorous manner so they can perform effectively in their new roles.

My experience with this program and my BMGI instructor was incredible. The coursework was great and broad, covering Lean fundamentals to change leadership to how one educated adults. I've learned a tremendous amount and have integrated the concepts, strategies, and tools into my work. I feel very confident that I’ll be soon training and leading competent Lean facilitators who will help my organization realize its potential. I'll be a BMGI fan for life!

Dennis R. Delisle, MHSA, PMP Operational Excellence Manager Jefferson Hospital

Lean master candidates in this program should already have a good foundation in Lean principles and practices. To reach the next level as certified Lean masters, candidates in this program will:

  • Complete the Lean Master curriculum (four BMGI courses equaling 18 days of coursework).
  • Achieve a 90% or higher grade on BMGI’s Lean exam.
  • Lead and complete three Kaizen events in the workplace.
  • Submit a report that documents each completed Kaizen event.
  • Mentor three Lean facilitators as they lead a total of nine Kaizen events.
  • Be recommended for certification by a BMGI Lean Master.

The differentiating aspects of this program are its discipline, its personalized attention provided to each candidate by a designated BMGI Lean master, its flexibility in learning modes (classroom with online support) and its self-paced schedule (click on How You Will Learn for more details).

How you will learn

Classroom 

Lean master candidates begin their course of study and application by getting paired with a BMGI Lean master who coaches you through every step of the certification process—helping you complete your coursework, pass your exams, run your Kaizen events and write your reports.

Your BMGI Lean master will also support you as you oversee and mentor Lean facilitators in your organization—working through more complex Lean-related problems and technicalities, coaching you through any people and personality issues and helping you navigate your way through organizational and political dynamics.

With guidance from your Lean master, you have the freedom to chart your own path, setting timelines and deadlines that work for you. If you have the opportunity to engage in and complete your Kaizen events and mentoring in a shorter period of time, the program will accommodate this, as it will accommodate a more extended time frame.

In any case, your classroom time is reinforced with access to BMGI’s state-of-the-art eLearning system, giving you interactive flash-based tutorials and sample quizzes to test your knowledge on virtually any topic. You can also access templates, tools and case studies as you make the transition from candidate to full-fledged Lean master.

Course Length: 
18 days of coursework, or about 144 hours of instruction
Classroom Cost: 

Varies based on courses selected.

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Appropriate for

Those with basic Lean knowledge and experience who want to advance themselves and improve their organizations.

Course at a Glance

 

Prerequisites

Classroom:

Basic knowledge of and experience with Lean principles and practices

Course Length

Classroom:
18 days of coursework, or about 144 hours of instruction

Cost

Classroom:

Varies based on courses selected.

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Credits

Classroom: 10.8 CEUs

Course includes

Access to BMGI’s universe of case studies, tools, templates and eLearning modules to reinforce learning and enhance application