Course Description
The Lean Green Credential (LGC) is a professional certification designed to develop, validate, and recognize practical competence in Lean thinking, process improvement, and waste reduction across organizational functions.
This credential equips professionals with the ability to apply Lean principles to real-world processes, improve efficiency, enhance customer value, and support continuous improvement initiatives. It emphasizes structured problem-solving, data-informed decision-making, teamwork, and sustainable improvement practices in both service and operational environments.
LGC goes beyond introductory Lean awareness by enabling professionals to actively participate in and lead localized improvement efforts, contributing measurable performance gains within their teams and departments.
Why Lean Green Credential (LGC) from GIPMC?
The Lean Green Credential is designed to be industry-agnostic and role-flexible, allowing professionals to apply Lean methods across different organizational contexts, functions, and sectors.
Key Advantages
- Practical, application-focused Lean credential
- Balanced coverage of Lean principles and tools
- Strong emphasis on waste reduction and value creation
- Suitable for service, manufacturing, and knowledge-based environments
- Career-oriented credential with real-world applicability
LGC supports professionals at an early to mid-stage of their Lean and continuous improvement journey.
Market Relevance
Organizations worldwide continue to invest in Lean capabilities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
- 25–40% reduction in process inefficiencies and rework reported by teams applying Lean Green–level practices
- 60–75% hiring preference for professionals with formal Lean or process improvement credentials
- 20–35% improvement in cycle time and throughput through structured Lean application
- 2x higher success rate of continuous improvement initiatives when supported by Lean-certified professionals
(Based on aggregated global operational excellence, Lean deployment, and workforce capability trends.)
These outcomes demonstrate why Lean Green–level skills remain highly valuable across industries.
Who Should Pursue Lean Green Credential (LGC)? (Target Audience)
The Lean Green Credential (LGC) is suitable for professionals involved in operational improvement or those seeking structured Lean capability, including:
- Process Improvement and Continuous Improvement Team Members
- Operations, Quality, and Service Professionals
- Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Project and Improvement Coordinators
- Business Analysts and Process Owners
- Early- to mid-career professionals seeking Lean skills
- Professionals supporting Lean, Agile, or excellence initiatives
Across industries, LGC provides a common language and framework for applied process improvement.
Detailed Learning Outcomes
By earning the Lean Green Credential (LGC), candidates demonstrate the ability to:
1. Foundations of Lean Thinking
- Lean principles and objectives
- Understanding value and waste
- Continuous improvement mindset
2. Define Phase & Project Charter
- Voice of the customer concepts
- Translating needs into process requirements
- Aligning improvement with value delivery
3. Identifying Waste in Processes
- Types of waste in service and operational environments
- Recognizing non-value-added activities
- Prioritizing improvement opportunities
4. Process Mapping and Analysis
- Mapping current-state processes
- Identifying bottlenecks and delays
- Visualizing end-to-end workflows
5. Value Stream Mapping Fundamentals
- Understanding value streams
- Identifying constraints and handoffs
- Designing future-state improvements
6. Flow and Workload Management
- Improving process flow
- Reducing waiting and interruptions
- Balancing demand and capacity
7. Standard Work and Process Consistency
- Developing and using standard work
- Reducing variation
- Supporting predictable outcomes
8. Problem-Solving and Root Cause Analysis
- Structured problem-solving approaches
- Identifying root causes
- Preventing recurrence of issues
9. Lean Metrics and Performance Measurement
- Defining basic performance indicators
- Measuring improvement results
- Using data to support decisions
10. Implementing Improvement Actions
- Planning and executing improvement activities
- Managing small-scale improvement initiatives
- Coordinating with stakeholders
11. Change and Team Engagement
- Engaging people in improvement efforts
- Managing resistance to change
- Building ownership and accountability
12. Sustaining Improvements
- Monitoring improved processes
- Preventing backsliding
- Supporting continuous improvement culture
13. Professional Practice and Lean Development
- Working effectively in improvement teams
- Communicating results and benefits
- Preparing for advanced Lean roles
Professional and Career Benefits
Lean Green Credential (LGC) holders are recognized for their ability to:
- Apply Lean tools to real operational challenges
- Reduce waste and improve efficiency
- Support and sustain continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute measurable performance improvements
- Build a strong foundation for advanced Lean leadership
The credential supports career progression into roles such as:
- Lean Green Practitioner
- Process Improvement Specialist
- Continuous Improvement Team Member
- Operations or Quality Analyst
- Improvement Project Coordinator
- Candidate for Lean Black–level roles
Certification Validity & Renewal
The Lean Green Credential (LGC) is valid for three (3) years from the date of certification award.
Renewal is designed to:
- Maintain professional credibility
- Ensure continued alignment with modern Lean and improvement practices
- Protect the long-term value of the credential
Renewal Process Includes:
- Completion of defined continuing professional development or knowledge refresh requirements
- Successful renewal assessment or verification, as applicable
- Submission of renewal application before credential expiry
Timely renewal allows professionals to retain active certification status without interruption.
