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 Norwegian 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 Norway

    Who Can Enrol?

    The Payoff of Stronger Lean and Flow Skills

    Value You Can Apply from Day One

    Who Should Take Value Stream Mapping Training in Norway?

    • Managers and Business Heads

    • Unit Heads

    • Quality Managers

    • Process Planning Managers

    • Manufacturing Engineers

    • Lean Six Sigma Practitioners

    • Operations Professionals

    • Continuous Improvement Specialists

    Roles and Demand for Lean Talent in Norway

    Career Paths Built on Lean Flow

    Value Stream Mapping is a core Lean skill across Norway's industrial base, from oil and energy services and process manufacturing to healthcare, seafood and logistics. As firms face a tight power market, high costs and the green transition, the ability to see and remove waste from end-to-end flows is in real demand. Roles that use VSM daily, from process engineer to continuous improvement and operations manager, sit among the better-paid operational careers, and here is what the Norwegian market looks like now.

    Why Lean Flow Skills Are in Demand Across Norway

    Value Stream Mapping turns everyday process frustration into a clear plan for change. Build the skill your team needs to see waste and lead improvement across your operations. Start your journey today.

    Your Norway Lean Career Shift

    Before and After You Master VSM

    A Real Shift in How You Work

    Norway's industrial and service sectors are under pressure to do more with less power, higher costs and a tighter labour market. Employers increasingly value people who can see waste and redesign flow. Here is the shift this training makes.

    Sources: SalaryExpert, ERI, Glassdoor (Norway) 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 Norway 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 Skills You Will Build

    Practical Mapping You Can Apply

    This programme builds the full Value Stream Mapping skill set, from drawing an accurate current-state map to designing a future state and planning its delivery. Skills covered in VSM span mapping, analysis, future-state design and implementation, so by the end you can facilitate a mapping workshop for your own operation.

    Map the Value Stream End to End

    Walk the process from customer back to supplier, capture cycle time, changeover time and inventory, and draw an accurate current-state map using standard VSM symbols.

    Read Flow Data and Find the Waste

    Interpret the map to identify the eight Lean wastes, locate the bottleneck, and compare cycle time with takt time to see exactly where flow breaks down.

    Design a Leaner Future State

    Apply the eight future-state questions to create continuous flow, introduce pull systems and supermarkets, and quantify the gain in lead time and inventory.

    Calculate Takt, Lead and Value-Added Time

    Work out takt time, total lead time and the value-added ratio, and use these measures to prove where improvement will deliver the biggest return.

    Turn Maps into Improvement Plans

    Convert the future-state vision into a costed roadmap and Kaizen event schedule, complete with owners, target metrics and review points.

    Sustain and Repeat the Improvement

    Standardise new ways of working, embed VSM into daily management, and plan the next mapping cycle so hard-won gains do not 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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    NOK 3750

    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 for Value Stream Mapping Training in Norway

    Practical, Expert-Led Lean Training

    Invensis Learning delivers practical value stream mapping training for individual professionals and teams across Norway who want to build real Lean and flow-improvement capability. Our sessions combine experienced practitioners, hands-on mapping exercises and an applied approach, so you leave able to map and improve your own value streams. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange corporate training for your team, you get a professional learning experience focused on workplace results and measurable improvement.

    • ISO 9001:2015 certified training provider with globally consistent quality
    • Instructor-led sessions delivered by experienced Lean and process improvement practitioners
    • Flexible formats: online (live virtual), classroom and corporate on-site training
    • Hands-on mapping exercises built on real operational scenarios, not just theory
    • Course completion certificate from Invensis Learning on finishing the programme
    • Time-zone-friendly support for learners and teams across Norway
    • Part of a wider Lean and quality portfolio, from Kaizen to Lean Six Sigma
    • Trusted by professionals and organisations across many industries and regions

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    Value Steam Mapping Training Locations in Norway

    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 Norway

    Britannia Hotel Dronningens gate 5, 7 011 Trondheim, Norway

    Value Steam Mapping Training Location in Norway

    Snowhotel Kirkenes & Gamme Northern Lights Cabins Sandnesdalen 14, 9910 Bjørnevatn, Norway

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    Master Value Stream Mapping

    • Customised VSM sessions built around your own products, plants and processes
    • Flexible delivery through on-site, live virtual, hybrid or blended formats
    • Map a real value stream from your own operation during the session
    • Experienced Lean trainers with manufacturing and service industry backgrounds
    • Schedules aligned to your team's shift patterns and business availability
    • A consistent Lean language across operations, quality and engineering
    • Scalable delivery for sites across Norway and internationally

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