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    What Is Value Stream Mapping and Why It MattersUntitledA Lean Lens on End-To-End Flow

    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique for creating a single visual picture of the materials and information needed to take a product or service from concept to customer, so teams can see waste and improve flow. Value Stream Mapping training in Armenia gives operations, quality and process improvement professionals the practical skill to map, analyse and redesign these end-to-end flows. Rooted in the Toyota Production System and popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in Learning to See (1998), VSM has become a core tool of Lean management and continuous improvement worldwide. Across one intensive day you learn to build current-state and future-state maps, calculate takt time and lead time, and turn findings into a costed improvement plan. Whether you work in food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, engineering, logistics or shared services, this practical training helps you cut lead time, reduce inventory and connect daily work to customer value. Start building applied Lean capability with Invensis Learning.

    What Is Value Stream Mapping and Why It MattersA Lean Lens on End-To-End Flow

    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique for creating a single visual picture of the materials and information needed to take a product or service from concept to customer, so teams can see waste and improve flow. Value Stream Mapping training in Armenia gives operations, quality and process improvement professionals the practical skill to map, analyse and redesign these end-to-end flows.

    Rooted in the Toyota Production System and popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in Learning to See (1998), VSM has become a core tool of Lean management and continuous improvement worldwide. Across one intensive day you learn to build current-state and future-state maps, calculate takt time and lead time, and turn findings into a costed improvement plan.

    Whether you work in food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, engineering, logistics or shared services, this practical training helps you cut lead time, reduce inventory and connect daily work to customer value. Start building applied Lean capability with Invensis Learning.

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    Key Highlightsof the Value Stream Mapping Training Course

    End-to-End Skill Development

    • Structured Value Stream Mapping training in the Armenia is designed to help learners understand the core concepts, tools, methods, and practices covered in the program
    • Course content aligned with current industry expectations, workplace requirements, and practical learning objectives for lean and operations professionals in the Armenia
    • Real-world examples and scenario-based learning to help learners connect VSM concepts with everyday professional situations across manufacturing, service, and operations environments
    • Guided learning support to help participants strengthen understanding, improve confidence, and apply Value Stream Mapping skills effectively at work

    Structured Courseware and Learning Resources

    • Access to organized VSM course materials including current state map templates, future state design worksheets, value stream charter templates, and process icon reference guides designed to support step-by-step learning
    • Topic-wise learning resources, exercises, and knowledge checks to reinforce understanding of lead time calculation, bottleneck identification, and Kaizen burst techniques
    • Practice activities, assignments, quizzes, or workplace-based exercises included where applicable as part of a practical Value Stream Mapping bootcamp
    • Supplementary learning aids such as VSM implementation roadmaps, metrics tracking dashboards, case study workbooks, and flow efficiency calculation guides

    Instructor-Led, Practical Learning Experience

    • Live interactive sessions delivered by experienced lean practitioners with relevant domain expertise across manufacturing, operations, and process improvement
    • Real-world examples, case discussions, and applied mapping activities to improve practical understanding of current and future state VSM techniques
    • Opportunities to ask questions, clarify doubts, and participate in trainer-led discussions on waste identification, cycle time analysis, and lean execution planning
    • Training approach focused on helping learners use VSM concepts at work through Value Stream Mapping coaching

    Flexible Learning Support in Armenia

    • Flexible training formats available for individual learners and corporate teams in the Armenia
    • Options may include live virtual classroom training, onsite training, self-paced learning, or customized group training depending on availability
    • Learning support designed to help participants stay on track before, during, and after the Value Stream Mapping training
    • Additional revision, refresher, or post-training support may be available based on the selected course

    Learn the Core Concepts Covered in the Course

    • Understand foundational VSM principles, how value streams are defined, and how Value Stream Mapping applies to real process improvement environments
    • Learn how to conduct value stream walks, use standard VSM icons, populate data boxes, and construct current state maps based on the curriculum of Online Value Stream Mapping course
    • Explore practical use cases showing how VSM is applied across manufacturing lines, service delivery processes, and transactional business operations
    • Build role-relevant knowledge of future state design, execution planning, KPI selection, and stakeholder communication that supports better decision-making and workplace performance

    Practice, Assessment, and Completion Support

    • Practice current state mapping, future state design, and bottleneck identification through quizzes, exercises, and scenario-based simulations where applicable
    • Use assessments to identify knowledge gaps in VSM concepts and strengthen understanding of weaker areas
    • Receive guidance from instructors or learning support teams to improve understanding of lean process improvement practices and stay aligned with course objectives
    • Earn a course completion certificate after successfully meeting the training requirements

    Career and Workplace Application

    • Build practical VSM skills that can support career growth, role advancement, or improved job performance in the Armenia
    • Strengthen confidence in applying value stream analysis, waste elimination, and future state design to real-world process and delivery challenges
    • Improve professional credibility through structured, skill-focused Value Stream Mapping training recognized across Armenia industries
    • Support organizational capability building when delivered as Value Stream Mapping corporate training for employees across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and operations sectors

    Value Stream Mapping Training Eligibility in the ArmeniaWho Can Enroll?

    • No prior VSM experience is required to enroll; the course is open to all working professionals in the Armenia who want to learn value stream mapping from the ground up

    • Basic familiarity with process improvement or lean concepts is helpful but not mandatory for enrollment

    • Professionals from operations, manufacturing, quality, and business process improvement backgrounds are well suited for this training

    • Managers, engineers, and analysts who are responsible for process performance, waste reduction, or lean transformation initiatives will benefit directly from this program

    • Anyone working in or transitioning into lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement roles in the Armenia will find this training immediately applicable

    What You Gain from Mastering VSMSkills You Apply from Day One

    For Individuals

    For Individuals

    Value Stream Mapping training helps operations, quality and engineering professionals build a diagnostic skill they use straight away. You learn to walk a process, capture real data, and turn a messy flow into a clear map that shows exactly where time, effort and money are lost. Whether you are stepping into a Lean role, leading process improvement in food and beverage or pharmaceuticals, or supporting operations in a growing Armenian firm, this training builds capability employers value.

    If you want to move beyond running a process to improving a whole value stream, VSM is a clear, practical step. You gain hands-on mapping practice, a shared visual language for your team, and the confidence to lead real improvement.

    • Learn to see an entire value stream in one view and spot where waste hides
    • Build the practical skill to map current and future states with confidence
    • Cut lead time and inventory by targeting the real bottleneck, not symptoms
    • Connect daily work to customer value and strategic outcomes
    • Become the person who can facilitate improvement workshops for your team
    • Strengthen your Lean and continuous improvement profile across sectors
    • Apply a globally trusted technique that transfers across any industry
    • Leave with a costed improvement plan you can put to work immediately
    For Organizations

    For Organizations

    Value Stream Mapping group training helps Armenian organisations build in-house improvement capability. Teams learn to map a real value stream together, agree where the waste is, and design a leaner future state they can own and deliver. For manufacturers, food and beverage producers and service firms under pressure to raise efficiency and compete on export markets, VSM gives cross-functional teams a shared, practical approach to flow.

    If your organisation is scaling and lead time or inventory is creeping up, team VSM training creates a common way to see and fix the problem. Operations, quality, engineering and logistics leave with one map and one plan.

    • Builds a shared, visual improvement language across operations and quality teams
    • Reduces lead time, inventory and waste in real production and service flows
    • Connects project and process work to customer value and strategy
    • Creates internal capability to run VSM workshops without outside help
    • Standardises how teams diagnose and prioritise improvement
    • Supports Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen programmes with a common tool
    • Delivers flexible onsite or live virtual training for whole teams
    • Turns mapping into a repeatable, sustained improvement discipline

    Where VSM Skills Take Your Career in ArmeniaSkills Employers Value

    Value Stream Mapping is a highly transferable Lean skill across Armenia's growing manufacturing, food and beverage, and services base. As the government pushes to lift manufacturing's share of GDP and exporters modernise operations, employers increasingly want people who can map end-to-end flow, remove waste and connect work to customer value. Value Stream Mapping training is a practical way to build these capabilities. Demand sits with operations, quality and continuous improvement roles, from process engineers to operations managers, and here is what the market shows right now.

    ֏16.2M

    Operations Manager salary, Armenia

    per year average, WorldSalaries 2026

    ֏203,677

    Manufacturing sector average wage

    per month, Armenia 2026

    247

    Companies with 250+ employees

    Armenia, 2026

    5,000

    Machinery industry jobs target

    by 2026, government plan

    SECTORS HIRING

    • —Food, Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing
    • —Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
    • —Mechanical Engineering and Metalworking
    • —Mining and Metallurgy
    • —Logistics, Supply Chain and Retail
    • —IT Services and Shared Services Centres

    GROWTH TRENDS

    • —Government plan to lift manufacturing's share of GDP from 11% to 15%
    • —Exporters modernising operations to compete internationally
    • —Food and beverage dominating a fast-growing industrial base
    • —Machinery industry headcount targeted to reach 5,000
    • —Capital-efficiency pressure driving waste reduction
    • —Scarcity of trained Lean and process improvement talent

    Sources: WorldSalaries, Paylab, Employsome (Armenia) 2026; EVN Report, Trade.gov, ARKA (Armenia manufacturing and industrial policy) 2024-2026.

    The Efficiency Pressures Reshaping Armenian Operations

    Efficiency Pressure on Exporters

    Armenian producers modernising to compete on export markets need faster, leaner flow. VSM exposes the lead-time and inventory waste that erodes margin and delivery reliability.

    VSM builds waste-elimination skills

    Food and Beverage Throughput

    Food, beverage and tobacco make up the largest share of Armenia's manufacturing. Tight production lines and perishable stock demand the flow analysis that value stream mapping provides.

    VSM builds flow and takt-time skills

    Raising Manufacturing's GDP Share

    The national plan to grow manufacturing from 11% to 15% of GDP relies on higher productivity, and mapping is a proven first step to remove waste and lift output without new capital.

    VSM builds process-improvement skills

    Scarce Lean Talent

    Armenia has a deep engineering base but few trained Lean and continuous improvement practitioners, so people who can facilitate mapping and lead improvement are in short supply.

    VSM makes improvement professionals stand out

    Capital-Efficiency Discipline

    With capital tight across manufacturing and mining, firms must optimise existing operations. VSM helps teams cut low-value activity and rebalance flow to customer demand.

    VSM builds portfolio optimisation of work

    Pharma and Quality Compliance

    As Armenia grows its pharmaceutical sector, batch flow, traceability and quality pressure rise. Mapping brings structure to lead time and process control across the value stream.

    VSM builds structured flow and quality skills

    Sources: EVN Report, Trade.gov, ARKA, WorldAtlas (Armenia manufacturing and industrial policy) 2024-2026.

    Value Stream Mapping is more than a Lean tool. It is a career-defining skill for anyone who wants to improve how work flows. Join professionals across Armenia who diagnose waste and design leaner operations. Start your journey today.

    Your Armenia Career Transformation

    Where You Stand Today

    The Shift VSM Skills Deliver

    Armenia's manufacturers and service firms are under real pressure to raise efficiency, cut lead time and compete on export markets. Employers increasingly separate people who can diagnose and redesign a value stream from those who only run the process. Here is the shift these skills make.

    Today

    Progress capped without a recognised improvement skill to negotiate with

    After VSM

    Positioned for improvement and operations roles that command stronger bands in Armenia's market

    Today

    Overlooked for roles that ask for hands-on process improvement capability

    After VSM

    Shortlisted more often for Lean, quality and continuous improvement openings

    Today

    Confident on the shop floor, but employers want value-stream-level thinking

    After VSM

    Fluent in mapping flow, calculating takt and lead time, and designing the future state

    You master Value Stream Mapping

    Before

    Improvement ideas that rely on opinion rather than a clear, shared diagnosis

    Now you have

    A practical, globally trusted Lean skill recognised across Armenian and international employers

    Before

    Running the process day to day with little visibility of end-to-end flow

    Now you have

    The ability to lead current-state and future-state mapping for your own team

    Before

    Waste and lead time that everyone senses but no one can quite pin down

    Now you have

    A costed improvement plan and Kaizen roadmap you can put straight to work

    Before

    Skills tied to one process, harder to carry into a new role or sector

    Now you have

    A transferable capability that travels across manufacturing, services and IT

    "The distance between running a process and improving a whole value stream is a practical, learnable skill, and the organisations that matter already know it."

    Join 50,000+ professionals who trained with Invensis Learning and put Lean into practice.

    Sources: WorldSalaries, Paylab, Salaries.am (Armenia) 2026.

    Module 1: What is Value Stream

    • Understanding the definition of a value stream and how it differs from a process or department
    • Identifying value-adding and non-value-adding activities within a typical operational flow
    • Recognizing how value streams span organizational boundaries and connect to customer demand
    • Exploring examples of value streams from manufacturing and service environments in the Armenia

    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 programs

    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

    • Recognizing 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 organizational 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 Curriculumof the Value Stream Mapping Training

    The online Value Stream Mapping training course curriculum in the Armenia is structured across nine modules delivered in a one-day intensive program. 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.

    • Understanding the definition of a value stream and how it differs from a process or department
    • Identifying value-adding and non-value-adding activities within a typical operational flow
    • Recognizing how value streams span organizational boundaries and connect to customer demand
    • Exploring examples of value streams from manufacturing and service environments in the Armenia

    Builds the skill of seeing your work as customers experience it, not just as your own department's task list.

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    The Lean Mapping Skills You Will BuildPractical Mapping Capability, Start to Finish

    This programme builds practical, applied capability across the full VSM process. By the end, you can map a value stream, analyse it for waste, design a leaner future state, and plan the improvements to get there.

    Mapping the Current State

    You will learn to build an accurate current-state value stream map, walking the process from customer to supplier and capturing cycle time, changeover, uptime and inventory through direct observation on the Gemba, so the map reflects how work truly flows today.

    Reading Waste and Bottlenecks

    Identify the eight wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME) on your map, find the constraint that limits overall flow, and separate value-adding from non-value-adding activity so improvement effort lands where it delivers the most impact.

    Calculating Takt, Cycle and Lead Time

    Work out takt time from customer demand, compare it with process cycle times, and use the ratio of value-added time to total lead time as a clear, defensible measure of how much waste sits in the flow.

    Designing the Future State

    Apply the eight future-state questions to design leaner flow: introduce pull systems and supermarkets, level the schedule, and set a single pacemaker process that paces production to real customer demand.

    Standard VSM Symbols and Notation

    Use the standard VSM symbol set for process, material and information flow, data boxes and Kaizen bursts, so your maps read clearly and consistently across operations, quality, engineering and logistics teams.

    Building an Implementation Plan

    Turn a future-state map into a costed, time-based improvement roadmap and Kaizen event schedule, set baseline metrics, and embed standard work so gains hold rather than slipping back over time.

    Who Should TakeValue Stream Mapping Training in Armenia?

    Managers and Business Heads

    Unit Heads

    Quality Managers

    Process Planning Managers

    Manufacturing Engineers

    Lean Six Sigma Practitioners

    Operations Professionals

    Continuous Improvement Specialists

    Who Can Take This Certification Training

    Value Stream Mapping Training Modesfor 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 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

    USD 345

    Attend fully interactive weekend Value Stream Mapping training sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences.

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    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

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    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

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    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.

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    Best For: Learners who prefer in-person interaction, structured schedules, and collaborative learning experiences.

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    Value Stream Mapping 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

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    Designed for organizations that want to build capabilities at scale, standardize knowledge, and support workforce development through customized team learning initiatives and Value Stream Mapping training for companies.

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    Best For: Organizations looking to upskill employees, address capability gaps, and deliver consistent training across teams.

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    Value Stream Mapping 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

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    Receive personalized instruction tailored to your goals, pace, and learning requirements through dedicated sessions delivered by Value Stream Mapping training institute.

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    Best For: Professionals seeking personalized guidance, accelerated learning, or focused support to achieve specific outcomes.

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    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 345

    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 ArmeniaLean Training You Trust

    Invensis Learning is a trusted Value Stream Mapping training company in Armenia, delivering practical, instructor-led training for professionals and organisations that want to build real Lean improvement capability. Our programmes combine experienced practitioners, hands-on mapping exercises, organised courseware and learner-focused support. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan corporate training for your team in Armenia, we provide a professional learning experience built around practical understanding, real-world application and measurable outcomes.

    • Experienced Lean and process improvement trainers with real shop-floor exposure
    • Hands-on mapping exercises, not just theory, so the skill sticks
    • Flexible formats for individuals, teams and corporate groups
    • Online (live virtual), classroom and onsite delivery to suit your schedule
    • Structured courseware, templates and practical case scenarios
    • Customised group training that maps your own real value stream
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
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    Value Stream Mapping Training Locations in ArmeniaAll our classroom training is now available online at your convenience

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    Corporate VSM Training in ArmeniaBuild Lean Skill at Scale

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    • Suitable for small, medium and large teams
    • Customised schedules based on your team's availability
    • Onsite, live virtual or hybrid delivery across Armenia
    • Trainers with hands-on Lean and operations experience
    • Map a real value stream from your own operations
    • Role-based examples relevant to your industry
    • Dedicated coordination and support for group programmes

    Trusted by Teams Across Armenia

    Grand CandyYerevan Brandy CompanyCoca-Cola HBC ArmeniaSpaykaLiqvorJermuk Group

    What Our Learners Say

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    Turned Mapping Theory into Real Change

    "The hands-on mapping made all the difference. I walked our packaging line the next week, built a current-state map, and found nearly two days of lead time hidden in waiting and inventory. Practical from start to finish."

    Narek Sargsyan

    Process Improvement Engineer

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    A Method I Use Every Week

    "As a quality manager, I finally have a shared language to show colleagues where value is lost. The future-state design section and the eight questions gave me a clear method I now use in every improvement review."

    Anahit Grigoryan

    Quality Manager

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    Practical and Easy to Follow

    "Clear, well paced and very practical. The takt time and lead time calculations were explained simply, and the trainer used realistic scenarios close to our own operations. I felt confident mapping on my own by the end."

    Tigran Hakobyan

    Industrial Engineer

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    Aligned Our Whole Operations Team

    "We ran this as an onsite session for our operations and quality teams. Mapping a real value stream together aligned everyone fast, and we left with one agreed future state and a concrete improvement plan. Strong return on a single day."

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    L&D Lead, Food and Beverage Manufacturer

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    Improvements That Actually Stuck

    "Excellent corporate training. Our supervisors now share a common approach to spotting waste and prioritising fixes, and the implementation planning module meant the improvements actually stuck. We have booked a second cohort."

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    Frequently Asked QuestionsHere's everything you may ask...

    Value Stream Mapping training is a one-day, non-certification Lean course that teaches you to create current-state and future-state value stream maps, spot waste and build practical improvement plans for your operations. It is hands-on and immediately applicable at work.

    General

    What is Value Stream Mapping training?

    Value Stream Mapping training is a one-day, non-certification Lean course that teaches you to create current-state and future-state value stream maps, spot waste and build practical improvement plans for your operations. It is hands-on and immediately applicable at work.

    Is Value Stream Mapping worth learning in Armenia?

    Yes. As Armenian manufacturers, food and beverage producers and service firms modernise to compete and export, VSM is a highly transferable skill. It helps you cut lead time, reduce inventory and connect daily work to customer value, which employers across operations and quality roles increasingly want.

    Who should attend this VSM course?

    The training suits operations and manufacturing managers, industrial and process engineers, Lean and Six Sigma practitioners, and supply chain and quality professionals. No formal prerequisites are needed, though some basic Lean familiarity helps.

    Do I need prior Lean experience?

    No. The course introduces every Lean concept it uses, from the eight wastes to takt time, in the context of mapping. Some familiarity with Lean principles is helpful but not required, so both beginners and experienced practitioners benefit.

    What does the VSM technique actually involve?

    VSM creates a single visual map of the materials and information needed to deliver a product or service from concept to customer. Developed within the Toyota Production System and popularised in Learning to See (1998), it exposes waste and guides leaner, faster flow.

    Pricing

    How much does Value Stream Mapping training cost in Armenia?

    Fees vary by delivery format (live virtual, classroom or corporate) and group size. There is no separate exam or certification fee, as this is a non-certification skills course. Request a quote for current pricing and available batches.

    What is included in the course fee?

    The fee covers instructor-led training across all six VSM modules, hands-on current-state and future-state mapping exercises, courseware and templates, and a course completion certificate from Invensis Learning. Learner support is included throughout the programme.

    Are there discounts for group or corporate training?

    Yes. We offer tailored corporate pricing for teams, with volume-based rates and customised scheduling. Group VSM training is especially effective because your team can map a real value stream from your own organisation. Ask about corporate and group pricing.

    Is there any exam or certification fee?

    No. Value Stream Mapping is a non-certification course, so there is no exam and no separate certification cost. You pay only the training fee and receive a course completion certificate from Invensis Learning on finishing the programme.

    How do I pay for the training?

    We accept major cards and bank transfers, with instalment options on selected plans. A learning advisor can walk you through the options that suit an individual enrolment or a corporate booking. Talk to an advisor to arrange payment.

    Assessment

    Is there an exam for this course?

    No. Value Stream Mapping training is a non-certification course with no exam. Learning is reinforced through hands-on mapping exercises and group discussion during the one-day programme, and you receive a course completion certificate from Invensis Learning.

    What will I be able to do after the training?

    You will be able to select a product family, run a Gemba walk to gather data, draw a current-state map with standard symbols, identify waste and bottlenecks, design a future-state map, and build an implementation and Kaizen plan to reach it.

    Do I receive a certificate?

    Yes. On completing the one-day programme you receive a course completion certificate from Invensis Learning. This is a record of training rather than a formal external credential, as the VSM technique has no governing certification body.

    How is learning assessed?

    There is no formal test. You practise on realistic scenarios throughout the day, building both a current-state and a future-state map, so you leave able to facilitate VSM workshops and apply the technique in your own workplace.

    How long is the training and what is the format?

    The programme runs for one day (about eight hours), covering Lean foundations, VSM symbols, current-state mapping, analysis, future-state design and implementation planning, with mapping exercises throughout. It is available live virtual, in classroom and onsite.

    Course Content

    What topics does the VSM course cover?

    The course covers six modules: Lean foundations and VSM, standard symbols and notation, creating the current-state map, analysing it for waste and bottlenecks, designing the future-state map, and implementation planning to sustain improvement.

    What is the difference between current-state and future-state maps?

    A current-state map shows how a value stream actually works today, based on direct observation, and reveals waste. A future-state map is the leaner design you aim for, using flow, pull and levelling. The course teaches you to build both.

    Will I practise mapping during the course?

    Yes. The training is hands-on. You create both a current-state and a future-state map for a realistic operational scenario, applying standard symbols, takt time and the eight future-state questions, so the skill sticks.

    How does VSM relate to Lean and Six Sigma?

    VSM is a core Lean tool and is widely used in the Define and Measure phases of Six Sigma DMAIC projects. It is a strong complement to Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen training, giving you the diagnostic map that guides improvement work.

    Is the course relevant beyond manufacturing?

    Yes. While VSM began on the factory floor, it applies to healthcare pathways, logistics, financial services, IT and software delivery, and back-office processes, anywhere you want to visualise and improve end-to-end flow.

    Enrollment

    How do I enrol in Value Stream Mapping training?

    You can enrol through the Invensis Learning website. Choose your format, complete payment, and you receive access to schedules, courseware and learning resources. See upcoming batches or talk to a learning advisor to get started.

    What training formats are available?

    The course is offered as online (live virtual) instructor-led training, in-person classroom sessions, and customised corporate onsite delivery. You can pick the format that best fits your schedule and your team.

    Can this be delivered onsite for my team in Armenia?

    Yes. We deliver corporate onsite and live virtual VSM training for teams across Armenia, and your group can map a real value stream from your own operations during the session. Ask about corporate training for your team.

    How soon can I start?

    New batches run regularly across live virtual and classroom formats. Availability depends on the schedule and your preferred format, so check upcoming dates or speak with an advisor to find the soonest suitable session.

    Can I reschedule my booking?

    Yes. Flexible options let you reschedule to another batch, subject to our policy. Contact our support team to arrange a change to your enrolment.