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    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Who Can Take

    What Is Value Stream Mapping Training?

    Your Route to Leaner Operations

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    What's Included in Your Value Stream Mapping Training

    • One-day interactive instructor-led training across nine modules

    • 8 PDUs on completion of the training

    • Coverage of current state and future state mapping

    • Copy of course material and SME-prepared study guide

    • Course completion certificate from Invensis Learning

    Key Highlights

    of the Value Stream Mapping Training Course

    Value Stream Mapping Training Eligibility in the Austria

    Who Can Enrol?

    Why Value Stream Mapping Skills Pay off at Work

    From Waste to Flow

    Who Should Take Value Stream Mapping Training in Austria?

    • Managers and Business Heads

    • Unit Heads

    • Quality Managers

    • Process Planning Managers

    • Manufacturing Engineers

    • Lean Six Sigma Practitioners

    • Operations Professionals

    • Continuous Improvement Specialists

    Where Value Stream Mapping Leads in Austria

    Why Learn This Skill Now

    Value Stream Mapping is a core Lean skill across Austria's industrial base, from automotive and metals in Styria and Upper Austria to machinery, electronics and life sciences. As manufacturers face energy costs, supply-chain pressure and smart-factory investment, professionals who can map and improve flow are increasingly valued in operations, engineering and continuous improvement roles. Here is what the Austrian market is showing right now.

    Market Pressures Driving Demand for Lean Flow Skills in Austria

    Value Stream Mapping is more than a diagram. It is a practical method for finding and removing waste. Build the skill Austrian employers need and lead real improvement where you work.

    Your Austria Lean Career Shift

    Where You Stand Today,

    And Where Value Stream Mapping Takes You

    Austria's manufacturers and service operations are under real pressure to cut waste and shorten lead time, and they increasingly value people who can map and redesign flow. Here is the gap this skill closes.

    Sources: SalaryExpert, PayScale, Glassdoor (Austria) 2026.

    Module 2: What is Value Stream Mapping

    • Understanding the purpose, origins, and core principles of Value Stream Mapping as a lean tool
    • Distinguishing between VSM and traditional process maps, swimlane diagrams, and flowcharts
    • Exploring the two-map framework: current state mapping and future state design
    • Understanding when and how VSM is used within lean transformation and continuous improvement programmes

    Module 3: Benefits of VSM

    • Identifying how VSM supports waste elimination across the eight types of lean waste
    • Understanding how VSM improves process efficiency by providing a shared visual of the entire value stream
    • Exploring how VSM supports lean transformation by connecting improvement projects to a clear future state vision
    • Reviewing case examples where VSM led to measurable reductions in lead time, inventory, and defect rates

    Module 4: Common Mistakes in VSM

    • Recognising the impact of stakeholder gaps, including insufficient cross-functional involvement in mapping sessions
    • Understanding how resistance to change affects VSM adoption and how to address it proactively
    • Identifying mistakes related to neglecting the impact of proposed future state changes on downstream processes
    • Exploring other common pitfalls such as mapping at the wrong level of detail, skipping data collection, and failing to act on future state designs

    Module 5: Project Phases

    • Understanding the preparation phase including scoping the value stream, selecting the team, and setting objectives
    • Developing a value stream charter that defines the improvement scope, boundaries, goals, and success criteria
    • Planning data collection activities and establishing baseline metrics before beginning the current state walk
    • Aligning project phases with lean project management practices and organisational improvement governance

    Module 6: Understanding Current State

    • Conducting the VSM kick-off meeting and aligning the team on mapping scope and objectives
    • Performing value stream walks to observe and document actual process steps, flows, and information movement
    • Using standard VSM icons and notation to represent production processes, inventory, push arrows, and information flows
    • Populating data boxes with cycle time, changeover time, uptime, and other key process metrics
    • Identifying bottlenecks, wait times, and waste accumulation points in the current state map
    • Adding timeline swim lanes to calculate total lead time and process time across the value stream

    Module 7: Designing Future State

    • Applying the eight future state design questions to guide improvement decisions for the new value stream layout
    • Setting target metrics for cycle time, lead time, inventory levels, and flow efficiency in the future state
    • Using Kaizen bursts to mark specific improvement opportunities on the future state map
    • Documenting the future state map and communicating the target condition to stakeholders

    Module 8: Execution Planning

    • Defining improvement objectives derived from the gap between current state and future state maps
    • Identifying and allocating the resources, tools, and team members needed to execute the improvement plan
    • Selecting KPIs and establishing baseline measurements to track progress against future state targets
    • Conducting risk assessment for the execution plan and building mitigation strategies for common barriers

    Module 9: Plan Execution

    • Implementing the improvement plan using structured project management and lean execution techniques
    • Monitoring progress against KPIs and updating the value stream map to reflect improvements achieved
    • Communicating progress and results to stakeholders through visual management and structured review meetings
    • Embedding improvements into standard work and establishing ongoing measurement to sustain future state performance

    Course Curriculum

    of the Value Stream Mapping Training

    The online Value Stream Mapping training course curriculum in the Austria is structured across nine modules delivered in a one-day intensive programme. The course takes learners from foundational VSM concepts through to current state analysis, future state design, and execution planning, with each module building practical skills that can be applied directly in workplace improvement projects.

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    Skills You Will Build in This Value Stream Mapping Course

    From Current State to Future State

    This Value Stream Mapping training builds the practical skills to map, analyse and improve any value stream. By the end of the one-day programme you can create current-state and future-state maps and plan the improvements to close the gap.

    Map Lean Foundations and the Eight Wastes

    Apply the five Lean principles and identify the eight wastes (DOWNTIME) in any process, distinguishing value-added, non-value-added and necessary non-value-added activity from the customer's point of view.

    Use Standard VSM Symbols and Data Boxes

    Read and draw the standard value stream mapping symbols for process, material and information flow, and capture cycle time, changeover, uptime and inventory in accurate data boxes.

    Build an Accurate Current-State Map

    Select a product family, walk the value stream on a Gemba walk, and map from customer to supplier, recording inventory and completing the timeline to reveal total lead time versus value-added time.

    Analyse Waste, Bottlenecks and Flow

    Interpret the current-state map to find the bottleneck, calculate takt time, spot push versus pull problems and prioritise the highest-impact improvement opportunities with Kaizen bursts.

    Design a Leaner Future-State Map

    Apply the eight future-state questions to design continuous flow, pull systems and levelled scheduling, then quantify the improvement in lead time, inventory and cycle-time alignment.

    Turn Maps into an Implementation Plan

    Translate the future-state vision into a Kaizen event schedule and implementation roadmap, set baseline metrics, and use standard work to sustain the gains over time.

    Value Stream Mapping Training Modes

    for Professionals and Teams

    We offer flexible training formats designed to suit different learning preferences, schedules, and professional goals. Whether you prefer self-paced learning or a structured, corporate, instructor-led experience, choose the option that best supports your skill development journey through the best Value Stream Mapping online training options available.

    Value Stream Mapping Classroom Training

    • Instructor-led classroom sessions

    • Interactive discussions and group activities

    • Real-world examples and practical exercises

    • Structured learning with fixed schedules

    • Opportunities for peer networking and collaboration

    • Practice assessments and knowledge checks

    • Dedicated Q&A and concept clarification

    • Immediate trainer feedback and support

    Learn through face-to-face sessions led by experienced instructors in a collaborative classroom environment. This classroom Value Stream Mapping training format combines expert guidance, peer interaction, and hands-on activities to create an engaging learning experience.

    Best For: Learners who prefer in-person interaction, structured schedules, and collaborative learning experiences.

    Value Stream Mapping Corporate Group Training

    • Customised training aligned to organisational goals

    • Flexible delivery: onsite, virtual, hybrid, or blended

    • Scheduling tailored to business availability

    • Role-based examples and industry-relevant discussions

    • Progress tracking and learner assessments where applicable

    • Dedicated coordination and administrative support

    • Consistent learning experiences across teams

    • Scalable delivery for local, regional, or global workforces

    Designed for organizations that want to build capabilities at scale, standardise knowledge, and support workforce development through customised team learning initiatives and Value Stream Mapping training for companies.

    Best For: Organizations looking to upskill employees, address capability gaps, and deliver consistent training across teams.

    Value Stream Mapping Focused 1-to-1 Training

    • One-to-one instructor attention

    • Customised learning plans and objectives

    • Flexible scheduling based on availability

    • Personalized feedback and coaching

    • Additional focus on challenging topics

    • Targeted practice and revision support

    • Faster clarification of questions and concepts

    • Learning pace is adapted to individual needs

    Receive personalized instruction tailored to your goals, pace, and learning requirements through dedicated sessions delivered by Value Stream Mapping training institute.

    Best For: Professionals seeking personalized guidance, accelerated learning, or focused support to achieve specific outcomes.

    Value Stream Mapping Live Virtual Training

    Value Stream Mapping Live Virtual Training

    Live online instructor-led sessions

    Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    Practice assessments and revision support

    Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    Access from any location with internet connectivity

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    EUR 340

    Please Note: Attend fully interactive weekend Value Stream Mapping training sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences.

    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

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    Why Choose Invensis Learning in Austria

    Practical Lean Training That Delivers

    Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Value Stream Mapping training for professionals and teams across Austria who want to build real Lean capability. Our trainers are experienced practitioners who bring shop-floor and service examples into every session, so you leave able to map and improve your own value streams. Whether you join as an individual or enrol your team, you get flexible delivery, structured hands-on exercises and post-training support from an ISO 9001:2015 certified training company trusted worldwide.

    • Instructor-led training delivered online (live virtual), in classroom, and onsite
    • Experienced Lean and operational excellence practitioners as trainers
    • Hands-on current-state and future-state mapping exercises throughout
    • One-day format designed for busy working professionals and teams
    • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified training provider
    • Customised corporate and group delivery across Austria
    • Post-training support and practical resources you can reuse
    • Global training company with local, region-specific support

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    Value Steam Mapping Training Locations in Austria

    Instructor-led in-person Classroom training is available for group batches. All other public cohorts are delivered as Instructor-led Live Virtual. See available cohorts.

    Value Steam Mapping Training Location in Austria

    DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort, Unterbergstraße 65, 5611 Großarl, Austria

    Value Steam Mapping Training Location in Austria

    The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna, Schubertring 5-7, 1010 Wien, Austria

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    Lean Skills for Teams

    • Suitable for small, medium and large operational teams
    • Customised schedules built around your production and shift patterns
    • Onsite, live virtual, hybrid or blended delivery across Austria
    • Map a real value stream from your own operations during the session
    • Experienced trainers with manufacturing and service Lean expertise
    • Role-based examples for operations, quality, engineering and logistics
    • Dedicated coordination and support for group training

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    Value Stream Mapping training is a one-day, non-certification Lean course that teaches you to visualise, analyse and improve the end-to-end flow of materials and information that delivers a product or service. You learn to build current-state and future-state maps and plan practical improvements, and it suits professionals across Austria's manufacturing and service sectors.

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