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 Maltese Teams

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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 Malta

    Who Can Enrol?

    What You Gain from This Training

    For Professionals and Teams in Malta

    Who Should Take Value Stream Mapping Training in Malta?

    • Managers and Business Heads

    • Unit Heads

    • Quality Managers

    • Process Planning Managers

    • Manufacturing Engineers

    • Lean Six Sigma Practitioners

    • Operations Professionals

    • Continuous Improvement Specialists

    Where Value Stream Skills Lead in Malta

    Roles, Demand and Pay

    Value stream mapping is a practical, in-demand capability across Malta's operational sectors, from manufacturing and pharmaceuticals to aviation servicing, microelectronics and logistics. As Maltese employers push for leaner, more efficient operations and adopt digital and ERP tools, professionals who can map a process, expose waste and lead improvement stand out. The skill supports roles from process improvement engineer through to operations manager, and here is what the local market is telling us right now.

    What Is Driving Demand for Lean Skills in Malta

    Value stream mapping is the skill that turns process pain into measurable improvement. Join professionals across Malta who use it to cut waste, shorten lead time and lead leaner operations. Start today.

    Your Malta Skills Transformation

    Where You Stand Today,

    And Where Value Stream Skills Take You

    Maltese operations are under real pressure to run leaner as costs rise and skilled labour stays scarce. Employers increasingly separate the professionals who can map and fix a process from those who cannot. Here is which side of that line this training puts you on.

    Sources: PayScale, SalaryExpert, Paylab, Glassdoor (Malta) 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 Malta 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 Training

    From Mapping to Measurable Improvement

    This training turns Lean concepts into applied capability across the full value stream mapping cycle, from current-state mapping and waste analysis to future-state design and implementation planning. By the end of the day, you can map, analyse and improve a real process.

    Read and Map a Value Stream

    Skills covered in this training start with the core one: walk a process, run a Gemba data-gathering exercise, and draw an accurate current-state map from customer back to supplier that shows how the value stream really works today.

    Apply the Standard VSM Symbols

    Use the standard VSM notation with confidence, from process boxes, push and pull arrows and inventory triangles to data boxes, information-flow arrows and the Kaizen burst, so your maps are clear and consistent for any team to read.

    Expose the Eight Wastes

    Separate value-adding from non-value-adding activity and systematically identify the eight wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME) across every step, turning a shared map into an honest diagnosis of where time, effort and money are lost.

    Find the Bottleneck and Takt Time

    Analyse the map to locate the true constraint, calculate takt time against customer demand, compare push and pull flow, and prioritise the improvement opportunities that will actually lift output and shorten lead time.

    Design a Leaner Future State

    Apply the future-state design questions to build a target map: introduce continuous flow, pull systems and levelled scheduling, then quantify the lead-time, inventory and cycle-time gains as a compelling case for change.

    Build an Implementation Roadmap

    Translate the future-state map into a time-based plan: scope Kaizen events, assign ownership, set baseline metrics, and standardise new ways of working so the improvements you design actually stick over time.

    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 300

    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 Malta

    Hands-On Lean Training That Works

    Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Lean training built around application, not theory. Our trainers are experienced practitioners who help you leave the session able to map, analyse and improve a real value stream, not just describe one. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified provider serving professionals and organisations across more than 100 countries, we combine credible instruction, flexible delivery and learner-focused support. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange training for your team in Malta, you get a professional experience designed around measurable, on-the-job outcomes.

    • Experienced trainers with real Lean, operations and process improvement expertise
    • Hands-on mapping exercises, not slides, so you practise the skill during the day
    • Flexible formats: live virtual, classroom and onsite corporate delivery
    • Practical, worked examples relevant to manufacturing and service operations
    • Structured, well-organised courseware and reference materials
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after the training
    • Option to map a real value stream from your own workplace in group sessions
    • Course completion record from an ISO-certified global training provider

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    Value Steam Mapping Training Locations in Malta

    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 Malta

    Hilton Malta, Portomaso Avenue, St. Julian's, Eastern Region, STJ 4012, Malta

    Value Steam Mapping Training Location in Malta

    InterContinental, St. George Street, St. Julian's, Eastern Region, STJ 3310, Malta

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    Upskill Your Operations Group

    • Suitable for small, medium and large operational teams
    • Delivered onsite, live virtual or in a blended format to fit shifts
    • Training schedules aligned with your production and business availability
    • Sector-relevant examples for manufacturing, pharma, aviation and logistics
    • Map a real value stream from your own site during the session
    • Dedicated coordination and learner support for group programmes
    • Scalable delivery for single sites and multi-location teams in Malta

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    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique for visualising how materials and information flow to deliver a product or service, so you can see and remove waste. This one-day training is designed for operations and manufacturing managers, process and industrial engineers, Lean and Six Sigma practitioners, and supply chain professionals in Malta.