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 Irish 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 Ireland

    Who Can Enrol?

    What You Gain from Building VSM Capability

    Lean Skills You Apply Immediately

    Who Should Take Value Stream Mapping Training in Ireland?

    • 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 Ireland

    Roles, Demand and Pay

    Value Stream Mapping is one of the most transferable Lean skills in the Irish job market. It underpins continuous improvement, operational excellence and process engineering roles across MedTech, pharma, food and shared services, the sectors that anchor Ireland's export economy. As multinationals push productivity and capital efficiency, professionals who can map and redesign flow are increasingly in demand, and here is what the market shows right now.

    The Pressures Driving Demand for Lean Flow Skills

    Value Stream Mapping is a practical Lean skill that pays off from day one. Join professionals across Ireland who map their value streams, cut waste and lead improvement. Start your journey today.

    Your Irish Career Transformation

    From Firefighting to Leading Flow Improvement

    The Shift VSM Skills Make

    Irish manufacturing and services are under constant pressure to improve productivity, cut lead time and use capital efficiently. Employers increasingly separate people who can systematically improve flow from those who only manage the day to day. Here is which side of that line VSM skills put you on.

    Sources: SalaryExpert, PayScale, Glassdoor, Morgan McKinley (Ireland) 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 Ireland 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 VSM Capabilities You Will Build

    Map, Analyse and Redesign Any Value Stream

    In this course you will learn to build current-state and future-state value stream maps, identify waste, and turn your analysis into an improvement plan. The skills map directly to the nine modules of the training, from Lean foundations to sustaining improvement.

    Read Value Through the Customer's Eyes

    Distinguish value-added, non-value-added and necessary non-value-added activity, apply the five Lean principles, and recognise the eight wastes (DOWNTIME) that value stream mapping is built to reveal.

    Use Standard VSM Symbols and Data Boxes

    Apply the standard symbol set for process, material and information flow, and capture cycle time, changeover, uptime and inventory in data boxes so any team can read your map.

    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 for lead time and value-added time.

    Analyse Flow to Find the Real Constraint

    Identify the bottleneck, calculate takt time, analyse push versus pull, and prioritise the highest-impact improvement opportunities with Kaizen bursts placed on the map.

    Design a Lean Future-State Map

    Apply the eight future-state design questions to create continuous flow, pull systems and a single pacemaker process, then quantify the improvement against the current state.

    Turn the Map into an Improvement Plan

    Translate the future state into a sequenced Kaizen roadmap, set baseline metrics, and use standard work to sustain the gains as a continuous improvement discipline.

    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 Ireland

    Expert-Led Lean Training That Works

    As a trusted Value Stream Mapping training company in Ireland, Invensis Learning delivers Value Stream Mapping training for individuals and teams who want a practical, tool-focused Lean skill rather than theory. Our programmes combine experienced trainers, hands-on mapping exercises and organised courseware, delivered in live virtual, classroom and onsite formats. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange corporate training for your team, you get a professional learning experience built around real-world application. Invensis Learning maintains ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 standards for quality management and information security, and is trusted by professionals and enterprises worldwide.

    • Experienced trainers with real Lean and process improvement expertise
    • Hands-on current-state and future-state mapping exercises, not just slides
    • Flexible delivery: online (live virtual), classroom and onsite for teams
    • Organised courseware and practical templates you can reuse at work
    • Learner support before, during and after the training
    • Customised corporate delivery mapping your own real value stream
    • Trusted by professionals and organisations across many industries
    • Competitive pricing for individual and group training

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    Value Steam Mapping Training Locations in Ireland

    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 Ireland

    Adare Manor, Adare, Co. Limerick, V94 W8WR, Ireland

    Value Steam Mapping Training Location in Ireland

    Ballyfin Demesne, Ballyfin, Co. Laois, Ireland

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    Corporate VSM Training

    Upskill Your Team to Improve Flow

    • Suitable for small, medium and large operational teams
    • Customised schedules aligned to your team's availability
    • Delivered onsite, live virtual or hybrid across Ireland
    • Map one of your own real value streams during the session
    • Trainers with MedTech, pharma and manufacturing experience
    • Dedicated coordination and support for group programmes
    • Scalable delivery for multi-site and global teams

    Trusted by Leading Enterprises in Ireland

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    Value Stream Mapping training is a one-day, non-certification course that teaches you to create current-state and future-state value stream maps, identify waste, and build improvement plans that optimise the flow of value across your operations.