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    What Is Lean Fundamentals?

    A Practical Introduction to Lean Thinking

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    What's Included in Your Lean Fundamentals Training

    • One-day comprehensive course across nine modules

    • 8 PDUs on completion of the training

    • Coverage of value stream mapping, kanban, 5S and takt time

    • Copy of course material and SME-prepared study guide

    • Industry-driven case studies

    • Course completion certificate from Invensis Learning

    Key Highlights

    of the Lean Fundamentals Training Course

    Lean Fundamentals Training Eligibility in the Canada

    Who Can Enrol?

    What You Gain from Lean Fundamentals

    Practical Value for Every Role

    Who Should Take Lean Fundamentals Training in Canada?

    • Team Leaders

    • Business Analysts

    • Operations Managers

    • Project Managers

    • Manufacturing Engineers

    • Production Supervisors

    • Process Improvement Managers

    • Quality Assurance Specialists

    Where Lean Skills Take Your Career in Canada

    Roles, Sectors and Demand

    Lean skills are increasingly valued across Canada as manufacturers, healthcare providers, banks and public bodies work to remove waste and improve flow. Employers in automotive, aerospace, food processing, logistics and financial services actively seek people who can apply the five Lean principles and tools like 5S, Kanban and Kaizen. Lean Fundamentals training builds exactly that foundation. Demand runs from shop-floor supervisors and continuous improvement specialists to operational excellence managers, and here is what the Canadian market is showing right now.

    Why Lean Skills Are in Demand Across Canada

    Lean Fundamentals is a practical first step for anyone who wants to remove waste and improve flow at work. Join professionals and teams across Canada building continuous improvement skills. Start your Lean journey today.

    Your Canada Lean Career Shift

    Your Before and After with Lean

    See the Shift in Your Everyday Work

    Canada's push into EV manufacturing, aerospace and leaner public services is widening the gap between teams that can systematically remove waste and those that cannot. Here is how Lean Fundamentals moves you from one side of that line to the other.

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

    Module 2: Lean Mentality / Muda (Waste) Elimination

    • Understanding the concept of the hidden factory and the hidden office, and how non-value-adding activities consume resources without contributing to customer value in both manufacturing and administrative environments
    • Exploring the seven types of waste in Lean, including overproduction, waiting, transportation, over-processing, inventory, motion, and defects, and how each type manifests across different operational contexts
    • Developing the skills to identify waste within processes through systematic observation, process analysis, and the application of Lean waste identification tools
    • Learning the strategies and principles used to eliminate or reduce waste once identified, and the role of cultural and behavioural change in sustaining waste reduction over time

    Module 3: Mapping the Value Stream

    • Understanding the purpose and methodology of value stream mapping as a tool for visualizing the complete flow of materials and information required to deliver a product or service to the customer
    • Exploring different types of value stream maps, including current-state maps that document existing processes and future-state maps that define the improved process design
    • Learning how to create and interpret value stream maps to identify areas of waste, delay, and inefficiency within a process and to prioritise improvement actions
    • Understanding how value stream mapping provides the analytical foundation for planning and executing Lean improvement events and targeted process changes

    Module 4: Lean Events

    • Exploring the Kaizen event as a focused, team-based improvement activity designed to achieve significant process change within a short and defined timeframe
    • Understanding the structure and stages of a standard five-day Kaizen event, from preparation and scoping through to execution, solution testing, and results presentation
    • Learning how to plan and run shorter Lean events when the scope or available time requires a condensed improvement activity without sacrificing rigor or impact
    • Developing the facilitation and team management skills needed to lead Lean events effectively and ensure that improvement gains are sustained after the event concludes

    Module 5: Constraints

    • Understanding the concept of process constraints and how bottlenecks in process flow limit the throughput, efficiency, and capacity of the entire value stream
    • Learning systematic approaches for identifying constraints within a process, including observation-based methods, data analysis, and value stream review techniques
    • Exploring strategies for addressing bottlenecks, including process redesign, resource reallocation, workload balancing, and targeted improvement activities
    • Understanding the relationship between constraint management and broader Lean improvement efforts, and how resolving bottlenecks contributes to overall flow and value stream performance

    Module 6: Flow and Takt Time

    • Exploring the principle of flow in Lean and how continuous, uninterrupted movement of work through the value stream minimizes waiting, batching, and inventory accumulation
    • Understanding Takt time as the rate at which products or services must be produced to match customer demand, and how Takt time is calculated and applied in process design
    • Learning how to use Takt time as a planning tool to set the rhythm of production flow and ensure that process capacity is aligned to actual customer demand
    • Examining the relationship between flow, Takt time, and the broader Lean goal of delivering value to the customer efficiently, consistently, and without waste

    Module 7: Pull Systems and Kanban

    • Understanding the principles of pull-based production, in which work is initiated by actual customer demand rather than forecast-driven schedules or upstream production push
    • Exploring the Kanban system as a simple and visual method for signalling demand and controlling the flow of work, materials, and information through a process
    • Learning how to design and implement a basic Kanban system, including the selection of signal types, determination of replenishment quantities, and establishment of workflow rules
    • Understanding how pull systems and Kanban reduce overproduction, excess inventory, and lead time while improving process responsiveness to changing customer demand

    Module 8: 5S Implementation

    • Exploring the five elements of 5S, including Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, and Sustain, and how each element contributes to a safe, organised, and efficient workplace
    • Learning the systematic approach to implementing 5S across a work area or department, from initial assessment and Sort activities through to the development of standardised procedures and audit routines
    • Understanding how 5S creates the physical and organisational foundation that Lean tools and improvement activities require to function effectively and sustainably
    • Developing the skills to sustain 5S gains over time through visual management, regular audits, team accountability, and the integration of 5S standards into daily work habits

    Module 9: Lean Management Principles

    • Understanding the key principles of Lean management and how they guide the implementation and ongoing operation of Lean systems within organizations
    • Exploring the leadership behaviors, management practices, and organisational structures that enable Lean to move from a set of tools to a sustained operational discipline
    • Learning how to develop and communicate a Lean implementation strategy that aligns improvement activities with organisational goals, resource availability, and process maturity
    • Understanding the role of performance measurement, visual management, and continuous review in sustaining Lean improvements and building a long-term culture of operational excellence

    Course Curriculum

    of the Lean Fundamentals Training

    This online Lean Fundamentals training course is structured across nine modules that progress from the foundational principles and mentality of Lean through to the full suite of practical tools and management principles that enable organizations to implement and sustain operational excellence. Each module builds on the previous one to ensure participants develop a coherent and comprehensive understanding of Lean as both a philosophy and a practical improvement discipline. The curriculum is suitable for professionals across operations, quality, manufacturing, and process improvement roles, and is designed to connect directly to the Lean implementation challenges faced by organizations across the Canada.

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    The Lean Skills You Will Build

    Tools You Can Use on Any Process

    Here are the core skills covered in Lean Fundamentals training: how to define customer value, see and remove waste, and apply Lean tools that improve flow, quality and consistency in any process. By the end of the day you can identify waste, use foundational Lean tools, and support improvement work with confidence.

    Apply the Five Lean Principles

    Define value from the customer's view, map the value stream, create flow, establish pull and pursue perfection, so you can structure improvement work in any process or sector.

    Spot the Eight Wastes (DOWNTIME)

    Recognise defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilised talent, transportation, inventory, motion and extra processing, then classify activities as value-adding or waste.

    Organise Any Workplace with 5S

    Use Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain to create a clean, visual and efficient workspace where problems and abnormalities are easy to see.

    Read and Interpret Value Stream Maps

    Understand how a current-state value stream map exposes lead time, inventory and flow blockers, and how it guides where to focus your improvement effort.

    Set up Pull with Kanban

    See how pull systems and Kanban signals replace forecast-driven push, cap work in progress and cut overproduction in both manufacturing and service work.

    Standardise Work for Consistency

    Learn how takt time, work sequence and standard work in progress create a stable baseline for quality and a starting point for continuous improvement.

    Run PDCA and Kaizen Improvements

    Apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle and the Kaizen mindset to make small, structured improvements at the root cause and sustain them over time.

    Use Visual Management and Gemba

    Make process status visible with Andon, boards and floor markings, and go to the Gemba to observe how work really flows and where waste occurs.

    Lean Fundamentals 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 Lean Fundamentals online training options available.

    Lean Fundamentals 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 Lean Fundamentals 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.

    Lean Fundamentals Corporate Group Training

    • Customized training aligned to organizational 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, standardize knowledge, and support workforce development through customized team learning initiatives and Lean Fundamentals training for companies.

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

    Lean Fundamentals Focused 1-to-1 Training

    • One-to-one instructor attention

    • Customized 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 the Lean Fundamentals training company.

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

    Lean Fundamentals Live Virtual Training

    Lean Fundamentals 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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    CAD 550

    Please Note: Attend fully interactive weekend Lean Fundamentals 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 Canada

    Hands-On Lean Training for Teams

    Invensis Learning delivers Lean Fundamentals training for individual professionals and organisations across Canada that want to build a practical continuous improvement capability. Our programmes combine experienced trainers, hands-on exercises and organised courseware with flexible live virtual, classroom and onsite delivery. Whether you join as an individual or train a whole team, you get a supportive learning experience focused on real understanding and workplace application, backed by ISO-certified quality and information security standards. It is this practical, learner-focused approach that has made us a leading Lean Fundamentals training company in Canada.

    • Experienced trainers with real-world Lean and operational excellence expertise
    • Flexible delivery: live virtual (online), classroom and onsite formats across Canada
    • Structured, easy-to-follow courseware with real workplace examples
    • Hands-on waste identification and Lean tool exercises throughout
    • Course completion certificate from Invensis Learning
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • ISO 9001:2015 quality and ISO 27001:2022 information security standards
    • Trusted by professionals and organisations in 100+ countries

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    Lean Fundamentals Training Locations in Canada

    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.

    Lean Fundamentals Training Location in Canada

    Hotel Nelligan, 106 Saint-Paul St W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1Z3

    Lean Fundamentals Training Location in Canada

    Hotel Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, 181 Rue Richelieu, La Malbaie, QC G5A 1X7

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    • Train whole teams or sites in Lean at the same time
    • Build a shared Lean vocabulary and continuous improvement mindset
    • Flexible onsite, live virtual, hybrid or blended delivery
    • Role and sector-relevant waste and Lean tool exercises
    • Customised scheduling around your shift patterns and operations
    • Dedicated coordination and learner support for group training
    • Scalable delivery for teams across Canada and abroad

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    Lean Fundamentals is a one-day, introductory course that builds a working understanding of Lean management. It covers the origins of Lean in the Toyota Production System, the five Lean principles, the eight wastes (DOWNTIME), and foundational tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, standard work and Kaizen, with examples from many industries.

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