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Lean Practitioner Certification Training Beginning March 4!

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The Jacksonville Lean Consortium is excited to announce the third edition of our Lean practitioner certification series, now starting March 4!

We are offering this program through our partner, First Coast Manufacturers Association’s (“FCMA”) Leadership Academy.


Program Objectives

  • By participating in this Lean practitioner certification program, participants will learn how to implement the production system that first revolutionized the manufacturing industry, before becoming the go-to improvement strategy for organizations across all sectors around the world.

This Lean practitioner certification is geared toward manufacturing production and support employees.


Our Lean practitioner certification training features a learn-by-doing approach that includes:


  • 27 hours of live classroom instruction

  • Applicable case studies and hands-on learning exercises

  • 6 hours of one-on-one coaching sessions and multiple site visits

  • Tailored homework assignments

  • Access to all course materials and LeanJax’s standard work library

  • Lean practitioner certification examination

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Certified Lean Practitioners

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  • Are passionate for continuous improvement and possess a healthy dissatisfaction for how work is currently done.

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of Lean principles, culture, concepts, methods, and tools.

  • Tactically solve problems and implement Lean improvements within a work cell, work group, and/or value stream.

  • Complete the six (6) training modules, corresponding homework assignments, and value stream mapping project report-out.

  • Score 80% or higher on open-book Lean Practitioner Certification Examination.

  • Achieve measurable results for their organizations.

Benefits for Participants

  • Earn Lean practitioner certification, a respected credential that promotes career advancement.

  • Learn how to leverage the key components of the Lean operating system to maximize customer value, eliminate waste, improve key processes, solve problems, and achieve compelling results.

  • Develop the capability and skills to lead effective Lean improvement events and drive positive organizational change.

  • Receive helpful resources, tailored coaching, and continuous feedback from experienced Lean practitioners.

  • Collaborate on Lean improvements with and learn from a talented class of your peers.

Benefits for Organizations



  • Gain the internal capability to successfully launch or accelerate your organization’s Lean journey.

  • Leverage adept problem solvers to improve key work processes and achieve tangible, compelling results in cost, delivery, quality, and safety.

  • Seamlessly transfer actionable knowledge of the Lean system, mindset, and methods between workers throughout your enterprise.

  • Gain a competitive advantage and receive robust ROI by having participants complete impactful projects aligned with your organization’s direction and future goals.

Schedule

  • All in-person classes will be conducted at FCMA (1615 Huffingham Rd, Suite 2, Jacksonville, Florida 32216) from 8:00 AM – Noon (The program can be offered virtually by request.)




  1. Kickoff Event—Virtual Zoom Meeting w/ Students and Supervisors—February 23

  2. Introduction to Lean Manufacturing—March 4

  3. 8 Wastes and Bright Ideas Suggestion System—March 18

  4. 6S Workplace Organization—April 1

  5. Visual Management Systems and Error Proofing—April 11

  6. Value Stream Mapping—April 22

  7. A3 Problem Solving—May 9

  8. Project Report-Out and Graduation—May 20



Past Participants

Our first two sessions have includes attendees from the following companies:

  • BAE Systems

  • Coastal Shower Doors

  • Commercial Metals Company

  • Fincantieri Marine Systems

  • Q-PAC

  • Rulon International

  • Seal Shield

  • Soler & Palau Ventilation Systems

  • US Gypsum

Registration Process


  • FCMA is handling the registration process. You can register here.

  • The cost for FCMA Member organizations is $2,250 per participant.

    For Non-FCMA Members



  • This certification is also open to individuals from companies that do not belong to FCMA.

  • The cost is $2,950 per participant.

  • Please reach out to James Bussell at 904-742-2547 and leansupport@leanjax.org for more information on how you or your employees can benefit from participating in this program.

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