Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification

The Lean Manufacturing Level 1 Practitioner Certificate is IMC’s powerhouse, hands-on training program built for doers—not just dreamers.

Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification

Why This Program Works

• Real Tools, Real Results – Go beyond buzzwords with A3 Thinking, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, 5S, and more—then use them immediately back at your plant.
• Coached to Succeed – Certified Lean experts work with you one-on-one to guide your improvement project and make sure it delivers measurable gains.
• Respected Certification – Earn your Lean Manufacturing Practitioner Certificate and show leadership you’re ready to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate & Compete – Learn alongside peers from across the region, swap ideas, and push each other to raise the bar.

Your Certification Journey

This seven-session program has the following topical sessions:

• A3 Thinking & Team Communication – September 18
• Value Stream Mapping & Gemba Walks – October 2
• Onsite Gemba & Project Coaching – October 24
• Root Cause Analysis & 5S – November 6
• SMED (Quick Changeover) & Visual Controls – November 20
• Standard Work, Project Updates & Capstone Simulation – December 11
• Final Project Report-out & Celebration – December 18