Course Overview

    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Who Can Take

    What Is Value Stream Mapping and Why It Matters

    A Practical Lean Skill for Colombian 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 Colombia

    Who Can Enrol?

    What You Gain from Learning to Map Value Streams

    Skills You Apply the Next Day at Work

    Who Should Take Value Stream Mapping Training in Colombia?

    • Managers and Business Heads

    • Unit Heads

    • Quality Managers

    • Process Planning Managers

    • Manufacturing Engineers

    • Lean Six Sigma Practitioners

    • Operations Professionals

    • Continuous Improvement Specialists

    Where the Skill Takes Your Career in Colombia

    Roles, Demand and Sectors

    Value Stream Mapping is one of the most transferable Lean skills in Colombia's operations job market. As manufacturers, food and beverage producers, and logistics firms scale up and adopt continuous improvement, employers increasingly look for professionals who can map, analyse and streamline end-to-end flow, the very capability Value Stream Mapping training builds. Demand runs from continuous improvement analysts and process engineers up to operational excellence coordinators and operations managers, and here is what the market shows right now.

    The Operational Pressures Driving Demand for VSM in Colombia

    Value Stream Mapping is a practical skill your operation can use immediately. Join professionals across Colombia who turn process visibility into faster, leaner delivery. Start with a focused one-day programme.

    Your Colombia Operations Transformation

    From Delivery Focus to Value Stream Thinking

    The Shift Value Stream Mapping Delivers

    Colombia's manufacturing, food and logistics operations are scaling fast, and employers increasingly separate people who can see and improve end-to-end flow from those who only run individual steps. Here is the shift this one-day programme delivers.

    Sources: Computrabajo, elempleo, Michael Page (Colombia) 2026; Trading Economics.

    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 Colombia 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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    The Practical Skills You Will Build

    A Complete Mapping Toolkit

    This Value Stream Mapping course builds a complete, hands-on mapping capability. By the end of the one-day programme you can create current-state and future-state maps, identify waste, calculate takt time, and lead an improvement plan for your own operation.

    Read the Value Stream End to End

    Define value from the customer's view and separate value-adding, non-value-adding and necessary activities across the full flow, using the five Lean principles and the eight wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME).

    Apply the Standard VSM Symbols

    Use the standard symbol set for process boxes, material and information flow, inventory triangles, kanban and Kaizen bursts, so any team can read and build your maps with a shared notation.

    Build a Current-State Map

    Select a product family, walk the process at the Gemba, capture cycle time, changeover, uptime and inventory, and complete the timeline to reveal lead time against value-added time.

    Analyse Waste and Bottlenecks

    Find the constraint against takt time, spot where flow is pushed rather than pulled, and prioritise the highest-impact improvement opportunities directly on the map.

    Design a Future-State Map

    Use the eight future-state questions to design for flow, introduce pull systems and supermarkets, and quantify the improvement from current to future state.

    Plan and Sustain Improvement

    Translate the future-state map into an implementation roadmap and Kaizen plan, set the metrics that track progress, and sustain the gains with standard work.

    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

    USD 325

    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 Colombia

    Expert-Led Lean Training

    Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Value Stream Mapping training for professionals and teams across Colombia who want to see and improve end-to-end flow. Our programmes combine experienced Lean trainers, hands-on mapping exercises, and flexible delivery in live virtual, classroom and onsite formats. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified global training company, we bring consistent quality and secure delivery to every engagement, whether you enrol as an individual or train a whole operations team.

    • Experienced, practitioner-led trainers with real Lean and operational excellence expertise
    • Instructor-led live virtual, classroom and onsite delivery to fit your schedule
    • Hands-on mapping exercises so you practise on realistic value streams
    • Structured courseware and a course completion record from Invensis Learning
    • ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management and ISO 27001:2022 information security
    • Flexible corporate and group training for teams across Colombia
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • Global training company with local delivery and regional support

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    Value Steam Mapping Training Locations in Colombia

    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 Colombia

    JW Marriott, 8-60, Calle 73, UPZs de Bogotá, Localidad Chapinero, Bogotá, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, RAP (Especial) Central, 110221, Colombia

    Value Steam Mapping Training Location in Colombia

    Hilton Corferias, Carrera 37, El Recuerdo, UPZs de Bogotá, Localidad Teusaquillo, Bogotá, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, RAP (Especial) Central, 111321, Colombia

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    Built Around Your Value Stream

    • Map a real value stream from your own operation during the session
    • Customised onsite, live virtual or hybrid delivery for teams
    • Schedules aligned to your plant and shift availability
    • Experienced Lean trainers with manufacturing and services expertise
    • Build a shared improvement language across operations, quality and logistics
    • Scalable delivery for teams across Colombia and global sites
    • Dedicated coordination and learner support for group programmes

    Trusted by Leading Enterprises in Colombia

    NutresaBavariaPostobonCoca-Cola FEMSAGrupo ExitoRenault Sofasa

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    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique for visualising the full flow of materials and information behind a product or service, so you can find and remove waste. This one-day course is for operations and manufacturing managers, process engineers, Lean practitioners and supply chain professionals in Colombia.

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