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    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Who Can Take

    How Value Stream Mapping Exposes and Removes Waste

    A Core Lean Skill for Slovak 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 Slovak Republic

    Who Can Enrol?

    What You Gain from This VSM Skill

    Skills You Apply from Day One

    Who Should Take Value Stream Mapping Training in Slovak Republic?

    • 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 Mapping Leads in Slovakia

    Roles Driving Demand

    Value Stream Mapping is a core capability for Slovakia's Lean and operational excellence teams, and it opens doors across the country's automotive, electronics and logistics base. Employers from Volkswagen Slovakia and Kia to Tier 1 suppliers and shared-service centres hire process engineers, continuous improvement specialists and operations managers who can map and improve flow. As plants navigate the EV transition and a tight labour market, professionals who can eliminate waste are in steady demand, and Value Stream Mapping training is a practical way to build the skills these employers want. Here is what the market looks like now.

    Why Lean Flow Skills Matter in Slovak Manufacturing

    Value Stream Mapping is a practical skill Slovak operations need now. Build it and become the person who can see waste and redesign flow. Start today.

    Your Slovak Operations Career Shift

    From Firefighting to Flow

    The Shift VSM Skills Deliver

    Slovakia's manufacturers and service operations are under real pressure to do more with less, and they increasingly separate people who can improve flow from those who only keep it running. Here is the gap this skill closes.

    Sources: Platy.sk, Profesia.sk, Glassdoor (Slovakia) 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 Slovak Republic 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 Skills You Will Build

    Map, Analyse and Improve Any Value Stream

    In this Value Stream Mapping course you will learn to map, analyse and redesign the end-to-end flow of work using the standard Lean toolkit. By the end you can build both current-state and future-state maps and turn them into a practical improvement plan.

    Read and Use the Standard VSM Symbols

    Apply the standard value stream mapping symbol set: process boxes, data boxes, material and information flow arrows, inventory triangles, kanban and Kaizen bursts, so your maps are clear and consistent across teams.

    Draw an Accurate Current-State Map

    Select a product family, walk the value stream from customer to supplier, and capture cycle time, changeover, uptime and inventory to build a current-state map that reflects how work really flows today.

    Identify the Eight Wastes and the Bottleneck

    Analyse a current-state map to expose the eight wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME), find the constraint that limits flow, and calculate takt time to see where demand and capacity are out of balance.

    Design a Leaner Future State

    Use the eight future-state questions to design continuous flow, pull systems and levelled scheduling, then quantify the improvement in lead time, inventory and value-added ratio.

    Separate Value-Added Work from Waste

    Distinguish value-added, non-value-added and necessary non-value-added activity from the customer's point of view, and complete the timeline that reveals how little of total lead time actually adds value.

    Build an Implementation and Kaizen Plan

    Translate a future-state map into a sequenced roadmap of workstreams and Kaizen events, set baseline metrics, and standardise the gains so improvements stick.

    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 Train with Invensis Learning for VSM Skills

    Practical, Instructor-Led and Proven

    As a trusted Value Stream Mapping training company in Slovak Republic, Invensis Learning delivers practical Value Stream Mapping training for professionals and teams across the Slovak Republic and worldwide. Our trainers are experienced Lean and quality practitioners who teach from real operational experience, not theory, so you leave able to apply VSM at work. Whether you join a live virtual session, attend in a classroom, or arrange onsite training for your team, you get structured courseware, hands-on mapping exercises and learner support before, during and after the programme.

    • Experienced Lean and continuous improvement trainers with real plant experience
    • Hands-on current-state and future-state mapping exercises, not just theory
    • Flexible formats: online (live virtual), classroom and onsite team training
    • ISO 9001:2015 certified training provider with global delivery
    • Structured courseware and the standard VSM symbol toolkit
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after the course
    • Corporate training that maps your own live value streams
    • Trusted by professionals and organisations across many industries

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    Value Steam Mapping Training Locations in Slovak Republic

    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 Slovak Republic

    Grand Hotel River Park, Nábrežie arm. gen. Ludvíka Svobodu, Castle Valley, Bôrik Region, Bratislava, Bratislava I District, Bratislava, Borinka, Bratislava Region, 900 32, Slovakia

    Value Steam Mapping Training Location in Slovak Republic

    Sheraton, Pribinova, Bratislavský downtown, Bratislava, okres Bratislava I, Bratislava, Borinka, Bratislavský kraj, 900 32, Slovensko

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    Corporate Value Stream Mapping Training

    On Your Value Streams

    • Suitable for small, medium and large operations and improvement teams
    • Customised schedules aligned to shift patterns and plant availability
    • Delivery onsite, live virtual or hybrid across the Slovak Republic
    • Teams map their own live value streams during the session
    • Experienced Lean trainers with manufacturing and service experience
    • Role-based examples from automotive, electronics and logistics
    • Dedicated coordination and support for group training

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    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique for creating a visual, end-to-end map of the materials and information needed to deliver a product or service to the customer. It makes waste, bottlenecks and delays visible so teams can improve flow. This one-day course teaches you to build and use these maps.