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    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Who Can Take

    What Is Lean and Why It Matters to Dutch Employers

    Your First Step into 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 Netherlands

    Who Can Enrol?

    The On-The-Job Value of Learning Lean

    Skills You Can Use Immediately

    Who Should Take Lean Fundamentals Training in Netherlands?

    • Team Leaders

    • Business Analysts

    • Operations Managers

    • Project Managers

    • Manufacturing Engineers

    • Production Supervisors

    • Process Improvement Managers

    • Quality Assurance Specialists

    Where Lean Skills Take You in the Netherlands

    Roles, Demand and Pay

    Lean skills are in steady demand across the Netherlands, from the high-tech clusters of Brainport Eindhoven to the ports of Rotterdam and the food and pharma plants of the south. Employers value people who can find waste and improve flow, and Lean Fundamentals training is the entry point to roles such as Continuous Improvement Specialist, Lean Manager and Operational Excellence Manager. Here is what the Dutch market is telling us right now.

    What Is Driving Demand for Lean Skills in the Netherlands

    Lean Fundamentals is more than a course. It is the shared language of continuous improvement. Join Dutch professionals learning to spot waste and improve flow, and start applying Lean at work today.

    Your Netherlands Lean Journey

    Your Team Before and After Learning Lean

    A Practical Transformation

    Dutch employers increasingly expect staff at every level to spot waste and improve flow, not just senior specialists. Here is how a single day of foundational Lean training changes the way you and your team work.

    Sources: PayScale, SalaryExpert, Glassdoor (Netherlands) 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 Netherlands.

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    The Lean Skills You Will Build

    Core Tools You Will Apply

    By the end of Lean Fundamentals Training you will be able to identify waste, map value and lead small improvements using the core Lean toolkit. Each session pairs concepts with hands-on exercises, so the skills transfer straight to your workplace.

    Identify the Eight Wastes (DOWNTIME)

    By the end of the training you will recognise and classify the eight wastes: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilised talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion and Extra processing. You will practise spotting them in realistic manufacturing and service scenarios.

    Apply the Five Lean Principles

    Use the five Lean principles, Identify Value, Map the Value Stream, Create Flow, Establish Pull and Seek Perfection, as a repeatable framework to analyse and improve any process, whether on the factory floor or in a back-office team.

    Run 5S Workplace Organisation

    Apply Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain to create an organised, visual workplace that reveals problems and supports safe, efficient flow, the physical foundation for Kanban and just-in-time working.

    Read a Value Stream Map

    Interpret a current-state value stream map, distinguish value-adding from non-value-adding steps, and read the timeline that exposes where lead time is lost, so you can prioritise the biggest improvement opportunities.

    Set up Pull with Kanban and Standard Work

    Understand the difference between push and pull, use Kanban signals to control work in progress, and apply standard work built on takt time and a defined sequence to hold quality and enable continuous improvement.

    Drive Improvement with Kaizen and PDCA

    Use the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle and the Gemba walk to run small, structured improvements, and understand how daily Kaizen and Kaizen events sustain a culture of continuous improvement over time.

    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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    EUR 340

    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 for Lean Training in the Netherlands

    Practitioner-Led, Globally Trusted

    Invensis Learning delivers structured Lean Fundamentals training for individual professionals and organisations across the Netherlands who want to build practical process improvement capability. Our programmes combine experienced practitioner instructors, flexible delivery formats, organised courseware and hands-on exercises grounded in the Toyota Production System. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange corporate training for a whole team, you get a professional learning experience focused on real-world application, so participants leave able to spot waste and improve flow from day one.

    • Practitioner-led trainers with real quality and process improvement experience
    • Flexible formats: online live virtual, classroom and onsite corporate delivery
    • Structured, hands-on courseware built around real Lean tools and exercises
    • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified training operations
    • Customised group training aligned to your sector and processes
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after the training
    • Course completion certificate from Invensis Learning on finishing the day
    • A clear path on to Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen and Six Sigma training

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    Lean Fundamentals Training Locations in Netherlands

    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 Netherlands

    Lauswolt, Van Harinxma Weg 10, 9244 CJ Beetsterzwaag

    Lean Fundamentals Training Location in Netherlands

    Hotel van Oranje, Kon. Wilhelmina Boulevard 20, 2202 GV Noordwijk

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    Scale Lean Org-Wide

    • Train whole departments or sites in one shared Lean foundation
    • Flexible delivery through onsite, live virtual or blended formats
    • Schedules built around your team availability and shift patterns
    • Sector-relevant examples from manufacturing, logistics and services
    • Practitioner trainers with real operational excellence experience
    • Progress tracking and dedicated coordination for group programmes
    • Scalable delivery for teams across the Netherlands and abroad

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    Lean Fundamentals Training is a one-day introductory course that gives you a practical foundation in Lean management. It covers the origins of Lean in the Toyota Production System, the five Lean principles, the eight wastes (DOWNTIME), and core tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, standard work and Kaizen.

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