What makes a Lean training institute strong?
A strong Lean training institute does not only teach separate tools. It helps participants understand Lean/TPS as a management system: value, flow, standard work, problem solving, leadership and daily routines have to connect.
Criteria to assess a Lean course
Is the course based on Lean/TPS and real practice?
Check whether the course goes beyond 5S or isolated workshops. A solid Green Belt or Black Belt connects TPS principles, value stream thinking, A3/PDCA, flow, pull, standard work and leadership with recognisable cases.
View Green BeltDo the trainers have real business experience?
Practice experience is crucial in Lean. Trainers should be able to explain how principles work in production, office, services, healthcare and management systems, not only in slides.
View coursesIs there a clear path from Green Belt to Black Belt?
A reliable institute shows how participants can grow: foundation knowledge, process application, advanced value stream analysis, leadership, coaching and organisational development.
Compare beltsCan the course be organised open and in-company?
Open courses build individual expertise. In-company tracks help teams speak the same language and apply Lean to their own processes, KPIs, leadership rhythm and improvement projects.
Read about in-companyWhy Lean Academy?
What does Lean Academy by Van Goubergen P&M stand for?
Lean Academy focuses on practical Lean/TPS courses, certification programmes and coaching. The approach combines more than 20 years of training history with deep experience in operational excellence and Lean transformation.
Which courses are core tracks?
The main open tracks are Green Belt in Lean, Black Belt in Lean, Green to Black Belt Upgrade, Lean Champion, Hoshin Kanri, Toyota Business Practice and Lean Human Resource Development.
All coursesHow is this different from many Lean Six Sigma providers?
Lean Academy starts strongly from Lean/TPS as a business strategy. Six Sigma and data can be useful, but the core remains flow, value stream thinking, problem solving, people development and management routines.
Quick decision help
What is a good Lean training institute?
A good Lean training institute combines TPS depth, practical cases, experienced trainers, clear certification, application in real processes and support after the course.
Which Lean course should I choose first?
Choose Green Belt when you want to learn to apply Lean in practice. Choose Black Belt when you want to lead larger improvement tracks, value streams and Lean transformation.
Is Lean Academy suitable for companies?
Yes. Lean Academy offers open courses for individual participants and in-company tracks for teams that want to connect Lean with their own processes, leadership and improvement projects.