download
Lean Practitioner Icon - The Lean Six Sigma Company

Lean Practitioner

English
3 months
Hamburg – PLAZA INN Horner Rennbahn ARS Akademie: Schallautzerstraße 4, 1010 Wien Online Hamburg – PLAZA INN Horner Rennbahn ARS Akademie: Schallautzerstraße 4, 1010 Wien Online

Official Lean Practitioner

The Lean Practitioner training set-up explained

Our programme is meticulously crafted to facilitate the application of your newly acquired knowledge and skills in a practical setting. In the featured video, our lead instructor and Master Black Belt, Michel Doppert, elucidates the benefits and expectations of undertaking our Lean Practitioner course. Below, we present the six key stages to evolve into a results-oriented Lean Practitioner.

Preparation

Throughout your entire journey and beyond, you will have access to our online suite of instructional videos, digital books and several in-depth full courses, found on our separate e-learning platform ‘The Productivity Company’. These materials are available to you in perpetuity, and they offer you the opportunity to revisit your learning insights at any point in time, whether it is as preparation, a refresher or just to brush up on the finer details of the craft.
  • In-depth online courses
  • Learning platform videos
  • Digital books

Training days (3, spread across 2-4 months)

Your classroom training will walk you through the background, theory and practical aspects of the Lean methodology, with a strong emphasis on the latter. During your classroom training you will not only learn directly from the instructor, but also from the insights and case studies of your peers. As you progress through this part of the programme, your new insights, and the aid of your instructor will help you formulate and prepare for your first project.
  • Theory instruction
  • Case studies
  • Simulations
  • Exercises
  • Peer to peer discussion
  • Continue defining and planning your first project

Project

During the three classroom days, you’ll not only learn the method but also work directly on your project. You’ll spend half the time on the content and tools, and the other half applying them to your own case. The instructor in the group will provide continuous feedback, allowing you to make adjustments on the fly.
  • Finished project charter
  • Discuss projects with your peers
  • Direct coaching

Certification

Upon successful completion of your theory exam and your improvement project, you will receive official, internationally recognised certification in your new role. This certification proves beyond a shadow of doubt that you possess the required competencies according to international Lean Six Sigma quality standards.
  • Become a certified Lean Practitioner
  • Internationally acknowledged certification
  • Finished project

After the course

Of course, while your programme may officially end upon certification, your Continuous Improvement journey is never-ending. Even after certification you will retain access to all learning materials and are invited to join our alumni network and activities. At this point you can look back at your programme with pride, and forward to your future with well-earned confidence.

Topics addressed
during this training

1.

Lean philosophy and tools

  • Lean philosophy, history, and background
  • Lean and The Theory of Constraints
  • Lean and Six Sigma – the power of combining the two
  • 5 Principles of Lean
  • Customer value
  • 8 types of waste
  • Improvement boards
  • Practical simulation, part 1
2.

Lean philosophy and tools

  • Change management
  • Flow
  • Tackt time and line balancing
  • Pull
  • Kanban
  • Practical simulation, part 2
  • 5S
  • Kaizen Events
3.

Project management

  • A3 management
  • Define your problem statement
  • Defining your project scope
  • SIPOC
  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Root cause analysis
  • 5 Times Why
  • Fishbone
4.

Practical assignment

Carrying out a practical assignment under the guidance of your project coach

One price, full package. No hidden costs

Lean Practitioner

9.5/10 (489)
  • No prerequisites
  • 3 training days (spread across 2-4 months)
  • Classroom / Online / Hybrid
  • Official ISO compliant certification
  • Check course dates →

Professional location

Complimentary food and beverages

All learning materials and resources

Assistance for Project selection

Practical assignment

Personal coaching

Flexibility to reschedule

Examination & ISO certification

Practice-oriented setting

Direct & perpetual access to MyTraining upon enrolment

Discounts and subsidies

There are several ways to finance a training programme with The Lean Six Sigma Company. In many cases, it is common for the employer to cover the costs, and arrangements can easily be made. Paying yourself? Instalment payments are possible — contact us to arrange this.

In addition, we offer further benefits, such as the option to take educational leave (Baden-Württemberg, Hamburg) and payment from the Public Employment Service in the event of unemployment (AT).

Click here for further information. If you have any questions about this option, please feel free to contact us by email or telephone.

Return on investment (ROI)

Results and hard data are often the strongest justification for an investment — and this is no different for our Black Belt training.

After training thousands of participants, we consistently see that Black Belt projects deliver a return of 5 to 6 times the initial investment, often already achieved with the very first project.

Dates and enrolment

During the training days, you can focus entirely on your development. We provide a professional learning environment, including ample parking, coffee and tea, soft drinks, snacks, and a full lunch.

With this all-in approach, you can fully concentrate on developing your Lean skills and successfully completing your project.

Need help with enrolment?

Get a direct answer via WhatsApp

Lean Practitioner Icon - The Lean Six Sigma Company

Lean Practitioner

English
3 months
Hamburg – PLAZA INN Horner Rennbahn ARS Akademie: Schallautzerstraße 4, 1010 Wien Online Hamburg – PLAZA INN Horner Rennbahn ARS Akademie: Schallautzerstraße 4, 1010 Wien Online

Official Lean Practitioner

Monday
05 OCT

Lean Practitioner

5 October 2026 ARS Akademie: Schallautzerstraße 4, 1010 Wien
Monday
16 NOV

Lean Practitioner

16 November 2026 Online
×

"*" indicates required fields

Course information

This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is hidden when viewing the form

Participant information

This field is hidden when viewing the form
In Company
This field is hidden when viewing the form

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have any questions? You might find them here in our FAQ, as we have covered the most common questions and answers for you.

ontwerp zonder titel (5)

Need help with enrolment?

Get a direct answer via WhatsApp

1. Can I enrol for a course without any prior experience?

Yes. This programme is designed for participants with no prior knowledge of Lean or Lean Six Sigma. It starts with the fundamentals and builds up step by step. Throughout the training, you will work with simulations, exercises, and practical application.

If you choose to complete an improvement project, you will receive guidance and coaching from an experienced Lean Leader or Expert to help you successfully initiate and execute your project.

 

2. How does this training support my career development?

The Lean Practitioner equips you to improve processes and solve problems within your team or department.

You learn how to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and implement practical improvements using proven Lean principles and tools. This enables you to contribute directly to daily performance and support Continuous Improvement in a hands-on and effective way.

 

3. How does this contribute to my personal development?

You develop a structured way of thinking and problem solving that is applicable across roles and industries.

By learning to approach challenges systematically and data-driven, you gain confidence in decision-making and the ability to deliver sustainable improvements in your daily work.

4. What future-proof skills will I develop?

The Lean Practitioner equips you with hands-on problem-solving skills that are applicable across roles and industries. By applying proven Lean principles and tools, you learn how to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and implement improvements that create immediate and lasting value within your team or department.

5. How does this contribute to a culture of continuous improvement?

The Lean Practitioner enables you to actively contribute to Continuous Improvement within your team or department.

By applying Lean principles and tools in your daily work, you help create a practical and consistent way of identifying inefficiencies and improving processes. This supports a culture where improvement becomes part of everyday operations, rather than a one-off effort.

ontwerp zonder titel (8)
ontwerp zonder titel (9)
ontwerp zonder titel (10)

Download Course Programme

  • Information about the Lean Practitioner training
  • A clear overview of all training components
  • Details on examination and certification

Visitor: Request study guide

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
This field is hidden when viewing the form
Newsletter
This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is hidden when viewing the form