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    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Who Can Take

    What Is Value Stream Mapping?

    Your Route to Leaner, Faster 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 Canada

    Who Can Enrol?

    What You Gain from Learning to Map Value Streams

    Skills That Pay off on the Job

    Who Should Take Value Stream Mapping Training in Canada?

    • Managers and Business Heads

    • Unit Heads

    • Quality Managers

    • Process Planning Managers

    • Manufacturing Engineers

    • Lean Six Sigma Practitioners

    • Operations Professionals

    • Continuous Improvement Specialists

    Where VSM Skills Take You in Canada

    Real Demand Across Lean-Driven Sectors

    Value Stream Mapping is one of the most portable Lean skills in the Canadian job market, because the ability to see and remove waste is valued wherever work flows through a process. Automotive, aerospace, food processing, healthcare and logistics employers all use VSM to shorten lead times and lift productivity. As reshoring adds new production lines and manufacturers face a widening skills gap, professionals who can map and improve a value stream are in steady demand, from continuous improvement specialists to operations and continuous improvement managers. Here is what the Canadian market is telling us right now.

    Market Pressures Driving Demand for VSM Skills in Canada

    Value Stream Mapping is more than a Lean tool. It is a practical skill that helps Canadian teams cut waste and shorten lead times. Join professionals who turn process problems into clear improvement plans. Start your journey today.

    Your Canada Skills Transformation

    Where You Stand Today

    Before and After VSM Training

    Canadian operations are under real pressure to lift productivity, absorb reshored work and do more with fewer people. Employers increasingly separate people who can visibly improve a process from those who cannot. Here is which side of that line VSM training puts you on.

    Sources: PayScale, Glassdoor, Indeed (Canada) 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 Canada 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 VSM Workshop

    Map, Analyse and Improve Any Value Stream

    By the end of the day you can map a value stream end to end, expose the waste inside it, and design a leaner future state your team can deliver. Each skill maps to a real stage of the VSM method, from the current-state map through to a working implementation plan.

    Map the Current State

    You will learn to walk the value stream with a Gemba walk, then draw an honest current-state map from customer to supplier, capturing cycle time, changeover, uptime, inventory and the timeline that reveals total lead time versus value-added time.

    Use the Standard VSM Symbols

    Apply the standard VSM symbol set so any team can read your map. Cover process boxes, material and information flow arrows, inventory triangles, kanban symbols, data boxes and the Kaizen burst that marks improvement targets.

    Spot the Eight Wastes

    Systematically read the map to find the eight wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME), separate value-adding from non-value-adding activity, and locate the bottleneck that limits the flow of the whole value stream.

    Calculate the Flow Metrics

    Work out takt time, cycle time and lead time, compare cycle time to takt to find imbalance, and use the value-added ratio and push versus pull analysis to size the real opportunity for improvement.

    Design the Future State

    Use the eight future-state questions to design a leaner flow: link steps into continuous flow, introduce pull systems and supermarkets, set a single pacemaker, and quantify the gain from current to future state.

    Build an Implementation Plan

    Turn the future-state map into a costed, sequenced roadmap of Kaizen events and workstreams, set the metrics that track progress, and use standard work to make the improvement stick rather than slip back.

    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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    CAD 550

    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 Value Stream Mapping in Canada

    Practical Lean Training You Can Trust

    Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Value Stream Mapping training for professionals and teams who want to improve how work flows. Our trainers are experienced practitioners, and every session is built around hands-on mapping so you leave able to apply the technique straight away. As a trusted Value Stream Mapping training company in Canada, we make sure that whether you enrol as an individual or arrange training for your team, you get organised courseware, flexible delivery and learner-focused support from an ISO 9001:2015 certified provider trusted across many sectors and regions.

    • Experienced trainers with real Lean and process improvement expertise
    • Hands-on mapping exercises using realistic operational scenarios
    • Flexible formats: live virtual, classroom and onsite corporate delivery
    • ISO 9001:2015 quality and ISO 27001:2022 information security certified
    • Course completion record from Invensis Learning on finishing the programme
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • Scalable delivery for local and multi-site teams across Canada
    • Trusted by professionals and organisations across many industries

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    Over 5000 five star reviews

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    Value Steam Mapping 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.

    Value Steam Mapping Training Location in Canada

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

    Value Steam Mapping Training Location in Canada

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

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    Improve Flow Together

    • Teams map a real value stream from your own operation during the session
    • Customised schedules that fit shift patterns and team availability
    • Delivered onsite, live virtual or hybrid across Canadian locations
    • Role-based examples drawn from your sector for better application
    • Cross-functional groups build one shared improvement language
    • Dedicated coordination and learner support for group programmes
    • Scalable delivery for single sites or multi-plant organisations

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    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique for drawing the full flow of materials and information needed to deliver a product or service, so you can see waste and improve it. It comes from the Toyota Production System and was popularised by Rother and Shook in Learning to See.

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