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    Course Highlights

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    Who Can Take

    What Is Value Stream Mapping Training?

    A Practical Lean Skill for Australian Operations

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    Key Highlights

    of the Value Stream Mapping Training Course

    Value Stream Mapping Training Eligibility in the Australia

    Who Can Enrol?

    Why Value Stream Mapping Skills Are Worth It

    Outcomes for Learners and Teams

    Who Should Take Value Stream Mapping Training in Australia?

    • Managers and Business Heads

    • Unit Heads

    • Quality Managers

    • Process Planning Managers

    • Manufacturing Engineers

    • Lean Six Sigma Practitioners

    • Operations Professionals

    • Continuous Improvement Specialists

    Your Career Outlook in Australia

    Roles, Demand and Pay Trends

    Value Stream Mapping is one of the most transferable Lean skills in the Australian job market, valued wherever organisations need to lift productivity and cut waste. Manufacturers, miners, hospitals, food producers and logistics operators are all under pressure to do more with fewer skilled people, and professionals who can map and improve flow are in demand. Value Stream Mapping training gives these professionals a fast, practical route to that capability. The skill supports roles from Process Improvement Engineer through to Continuous Improvement Manager and Head of Operational Excellence, and here is what the market is telling us right now.

    Why Value Stream Mapping Is in Demand Across Australia

    Value Stream Mapping is a practical skill that pays back fast. Join Australian professionals who use it to expose waste and lead real improvement. Start your journey today.

    Your Australian Operations Career Transformation

    Before and After Value Stream Mapping

    Your Operations Career, Levelled Up

    Australian operations are under real pressure to cut waste and lift productivity, and employers increasingly value people who can map and improve flow. Here is what changes once value stream mapping becomes part of your toolkit.

    Sources: PayScale, SEEK, Glassdoor (Australia) 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 Australia 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 Course

    The Core Value Stream Mapping Toolkit

    In this Value Stream Mapping course you will learn to map, analyse and redesign the flow of any operation. By the end you can build current-state and future-state maps, quantify waste, and turn your analysis into an implementation plan you can act on.

    Map the Value Stream End to End

    Walk the process, gather real data through a Gemba walk, and draw a current-state map that shows how materials and information actually flow from customer to supplier.

    Apply Standard VSM Symbols

    Use the standard Value Stream Mapping symbol set for processes, push and pull flow, inventory, kanban and information flow so any team can read your maps.

    Expose the Eight Wastes and Bottlenecks

    Analyse the map to find the eight wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME), locate the bottleneck against takt time, and separate value-adding from non-value-adding work.

    Calculate Takt, Cycle and Lead Time

    Work out takt time, cycle time, changeover and total lead time, and use the value-added ratio as a powerful indicator of where waste is hiding.

    Design a Lean Future-State Map

    Apply the eight future-state design questions to introduce continuous flow, pull systems and levelling, and draw a leaner target state for your operation.

    Build an Implementation Roadmap

    Translate the future-state vision into prioritised workstreams, Kaizen events and metrics so improvement is delivered and sustained, not lost after the workshop.

    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

    Starts from

    AUD 560

    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

    For Your Value Stream Mapping Training in Australia

    Invensis Learning delivers structured, practical Value Stream Mapping training for individual professionals and organisations looking to build real Lean improvement capability. Our programmes combine experienced Lean trainers, flexible delivery formats, organised courseware and learner-focused support. Whether you enrol as an individual learner or plan corporate training for your team, Invensis Learning, a trusted Value Stream Mapping training company in Australia, provides a professional training experience designed around practical understanding, real-world application and measurable learning outcomes.

    • Experienced Lean practitioners as trainers, not just presenters
    • Instructor-led online (live virtual) and onsite classroom delivery across Australia
    • Hands-on mapping exercises using real operational scenarios
    • ISO 9001:2015 certified training quality and ISO 27001:2022 information security
    • Flexible formats for individual learners and corporate teams
    • Practical courseware, VSM templates and post-training support
    • Trusted by professionals and organisations across manufacturing, healthcare and logistics
    • Course completion record from Invensis Learning on finishing the programme

    12M+

    Hours of Training Delivered

    4

    Flexible Learning Modes

    99%

    Training Satisfaction

    5000+

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    Value Steam Mapping Training Locations in Australia

    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 Australia

    Park Hyatt Sydney, 7 Hickson Rd, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

    Value Steam Mapping Training Location in Australia

    Gilligan’s, 57/89 Grafton St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

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    Upskill Your Teams

    • Map a real value stream from your own operation during the session
    • Onsite, live virtual or hybrid delivery to suit team schedules
    • Customised examples for manufacturing, healthcare, mining or logistics
    • Cross-functional groups build one shared improvement language
    • Experienced Lean trainers with real industry expertise
    • Progress tracking and dedicated coordination for group programmes
    • Scalable delivery for teams across Australian sites

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    BHPBlueScopeCSLWoolworthsToll GroupBAE Systems Australia

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    Value Stream Mapping is a Lean technique for creating a visual, end-to-end picture of the flow of materials and information needed to deliver a product or service. Teams use it to expose waste, bottlenecks and delay, then design a leaner future state. It comes from the Toyota Production System and Rother and Shook's Learning to See.