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    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Who Can Take

    What Is Value Stream Mapping and Why It Matters

    A Lean Skill You Apply from Day One

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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 Uganda

    Who Can Enrol?

    What You Gain from Mapping Your Value Streams

    Practical Value for You and Your Team

    Who Should Take Value Stream Mapping Training in Uganda?

    • Managers and Business Heads

    • Unit Heads

    • Quality Managers

    • Process Planning Managers

    • Manufacturing Engineers

    • Lean Six Sigma Practitioners

    • Operations Professionals

    • Continuous Improvement Specialists

    Where This Skill Takes Your Career in Uganda

    Roles, Demand and Pay

    Value stream mapping skills are increasingly valued across Uganda as manufacturing, agro-processing and FMCG scale up and the economy shifts toward the operations phase of oil and EACOP. Employers running high-volume production and distribution need people who can see waste, shorten lead times and improve flow. Demand spans operations, quality, supply chain and continuous improvement roles, from process analysts through to operations and production managers, and here is what the market is telling us right now.

    The Operational Pressures Driving Demand for Lean Skills

    Value Stream Mapping is a practical skill that pays off fast. Join operations, quality and supply chain professionals in Uganda who are learning to see waste and design leaner, faster operations. Start your Lean journey today.

    Your Uganda Career Transformation

    The Shift from Guesswork to Visible Flow

    Your Before and After Snapshot

    Uganda's manufacturing, agro-processing and services base is scaling, and employers increasingly separate people who can improve operations from those who only run them. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: PayScale, Glassdoor, Paylab, WorldSalaries (Uganda) 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 Uganda 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 in This Course

    Practical Mapping Capability

    This value stream mapping course builds practical, tool-focused capability grounded in Lean and the Toyota Production System. By the end of the day you can map a current state, design a future state, and plan the improvements needed to get there.

    Read and Build a Value Stream Map

    Use the standard VSM symbols for process boxes, material and information flow, inventory and data boxes to draw a clear, shared map of how a value stream operates today.

    Spot the Eight Wastes of Lean

    Apply the DOWNTIME framework, defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilised talent, transport, inventory, motion and extra processing, to find where value leaks across your process.

    Measure Flow with the Right Metrics

    Capture cycle time, changeover, uptime and inventory, then calculate takt time, lead time and the value-added ratio so improvement decisions rest on real data, not opinion.

    Design a Leaner Future State

    Use the future-state design questions to create continuous flow, introduce pull and supermarkets, level demand and set a pacemaker, then quantify the improvement over current state.

    Turn Maps into an Improvement Plan

    Translate the future-state map into a prioritised, time-based roadmap of Kaizen events and workstreams, with owners, metrics and milestones you can track back at work.

    Facilitate a Gemba Walk and Workshop

    Select a product family, walk the value stream to gather real data, and lead a cross-functional mapping session so your team diagnoses and prioritises improvement together.

    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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    USD 325

    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 Uganda

    Practical, Flexible, Trainer-Led

    Invensis Learning delivers practical value stream mapping training in Uganda for individual professionals and organisations that want to build real Lean capability. Our programmes combine experienced practitioner trainers, hands-on mapping exercises, structured courseware and flexible delivery. Whether you join as an individual or arrange corporate training for your team, you get a professional learning experience focused on applying VSM to your own operations, not just completing content.

    • Experienced trainers with real Lean and operational excellence background
    • Hands-on current-state and future-state mapping practice throughout
    • Flexible online (live virtual), classroom and onsite delivery formats
    • Structured courseware, standard VSM symbols reference and templates
    • Practical exercises grounded in manufacturing and service scenarios
    • Corporate and group training tailored to your operations
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • ISO-certified training provider trusted across many industries

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    Value Steam Mapping Training Locations in Uganda

    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 Uganda

    Kampala Serena Hotel, Kintu Road, Nakasero, Central, Kampala Capital City, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

    Value Steam Mapping Training Location in Uganda

    Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Ternan Avenue, Nakasero, Central, Kampala Capital City, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

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    For Your Teams

    • Suitable for small, medium and large operations teams
    • Customised schedules built around your production calendar
    • Onsite, live virtual, hybrid or blended delivery options
    • Trainers with hands-on manufacturing and process improvement experience
    • Map one of your own value streams during the session
    • Role-based examples across manufacturing, FMCG and logistics
    • Dedicated coordination and support for group programmes

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    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique for drawing the end-to-end flow of materials and information needed to deliver a product or service, so waste and bottlenecks become visible. It comes from the Toyota Production System and was popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in their guide Learning to See.