Value Stream Mapping Training in Botswana

See the Flow, Remove the Waste

Designed for operations, quality and process improvement professionals across Botswana's mining, manufacturing and services sectors, this instructor-led programme teaches you to visualise end-to-end flow, expose waste and design leaner value streams. Learn the Lean mapping technique rooted in the Toyota Production System and apply it to your own operations from day one.

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What Is Value Stream Mapping and Why It MattersA Lean Tool for Leaner Operations

The Value Stream Mapping Training in Botswana is a hands-on, one-day Lean programme that teaches you to visualise how materials and information move from supplier to customer, expose waste, and design a leaner future state. You leave able to map, analyse and improve a real process, not just describe one.

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique, popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1998 guide Learning to See, for making an entire process visible in a single diagram. Rooted in the Toyota Production System, it reveals the eight wastes of Lean (Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilised talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion and Extra processing) and separates value-adding work from waste so teams can see exactly where flow breaks down.

The course suits operations and manufacturing managers, quality and process engineers, supply chain leads and Lean practitioners in Botswana's mining, food processing, beverage, FMCG and financial services organisations. Through practical exercises you build both a current-state and a future-state map, then a clear improvement plan. Start building this in-demand Lean skill with Invensis Learning.

Key Highlightsof the Value Stream Mapping Training Course

End-to-End Skill Development

Structured Value Stream Mapping training in the Botswana 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 Botswana
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 Botswana

Flexible training formats available for individual learners and corporate teams in the Botswana
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 Botswana
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 Botswana 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 BotswanaWho Can Enroll?

No prior VSM experience is required to enroll; the course is open to all working professionals in the Botswana 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 Botswana will find this training immediately applicable

What You Gain from Learning to Map Value StreamsSkills You Can Apply Immediately

For Individuals

This training helps professionals in Botswana build a genuinely applied Lean capability rather than theory. You practise drawing current-state and future-state maps, calculating takt time, and finding the constraint that limits your whole process. Whether you work in a mine, a food or beverage plant, a bank back office or a public service team, VSM gives you a shared language to diagnose waste and agree what to fix first.

If you want to move from firefighting to designing better flow, value stream mapping is a fast, high-impact skill to add. You gain the tools, the standard symbols and the confidence to run your own mapping sessions and drive real improvement.

Learn to make an entire process visible in a single, shareable map
Spot the eight wastes and bottlenecks that slow your operation down
Turn a current-state map into a costed, prioritised improvement plan
Build a practical Lean skill valued across mining, manufacturing and services
Lead value stream workshops with cross-functional teams confidently
Connect daily delivery work to measurable flow and lead-time gains
Strengthen your profile for operations and process improvement roles
Apply the technique to your own workplace from the very next day

For Organizations

Group training equips operations, quality and supply chain teams with a structured way to see and improve end-to-end flow. Sessions can map a live value stream from your own organisation, so the learning produces an immediate output. For Botswana employers under pressure to cut cost, raise throughput and compete on export markets, VSM creates a shared, repeatable improvement method across the workforce.

If your teams solve the same operational problems again and again, value stream mapping gives them one clear view of where waste sits and how to remove it, turning scattered effort into coordinated, measurable improvement.

Give teams a common method to diagnose waste across operations
Link shop-floor improvement directly to lead time and cost
Build in-house capability to run value stream workshops independently
Standardise process improvement language across sites and departments
Target the highest-impact bottlenecks before investing in change
Support diversification and export-readiness with leaner processes
Train cross-functional teams together on a real, shared value stream
Embed continuous improvement as a repeatable operating discipline

Where These Skills Take You in BotswanaRoles, Sectors and Demand

Lean and process improvement skills are increasingly sought across Botswana as employers diversify beyond diamonds and push for leaner, more competitive operations. Mining houses, food and beverage processors, FMCG manufacturers, utilities and banks all run flow-heavy operations where value stream mapping directly reduces waste and lead time. Roles that value the skill include continuous improvement officer, quality and process engineer, supply chain manager, operations manager and production manager, and demand sits where efficiency pressure is highest.

35,000+

Workers in Botswana manufacturing

process-heavy roles, WorldAtlas and Mmegi 2026

10,000+

Employed in mining and mineral processing

Debswana and peers, industry data 2026

80%

Beef share of agriculture exports

processing-intensive value streams, ITA 2026

P16,600/mo

Average Operations Manager pay

Glassdoor Botswana 2026

SECTORS HIRING

—Diamond and Mineral Processing
—Copper and Coal Mining
—Beef and Food Processing
—Beverages and FMCG Manufacturing
—Banking and Financial Services
—Utilities and Public Sector

GROWTH TRENDS

—Economic diversification beyond diamonds lifting manufacturing activity
—Government transformation plan prioritising the manufacturing sector
—Mines pursuing throughput and cost efficiency amid price swings
—Beef and food processors modernising for export competitiveness
—Beverage and FMCG plants scaling for the regional SADC market
—Shortage of Lean-skilled process improvement talent locally

Sources: WorldAtlas, Mmegi, International Trade Administration, Glassdoor and Paylab (Botswana) 2026; Botswana Investment and Trade Centre.

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Value Stream Mapping Professionals in Botswana : Salary Insights and Trends

Hiring Companies in Botswana

P168K

Min

P228K

Average

P312K

Max

Paylab · PayScale (Botswana) 2026

DebswanaKhoemacau CopperKgalagadi Breweries

Source: Debswana · Khoemacau Copper · Kgalagadi Breweries

The Efficiency Pressures Driving Demand for Lean Skills

Diamond Revenue Volatility

Swings in diamond prices push mines and government-linked operations to protect margins by cutting waste, the exact flow inefficiencies value stream mapping is built to expose.

VSM builds waste and cost-efficiency skills

Diversification Beyond Mining

Botswana's transformation plan is growing manufacturing in food, beverages and textiles, and new plants need Lean flow designed in from the start to compete.

VSM builds flow-design skills for new plants

Export Competitiveness in Beef

With beef making up around 80% of agri exports, processors must shorten lead time and reduce waste to stay competitive on demanding international markets.

VSM builds lead-time reduction skills

Scarce Lean Improvement Talent

Botswana has a growing base of managers but few professionals trained to map and redesign end-to-end value streams, making the skill genuinely differentiating.

VSM makes trained practitioners stand out

Rising Input and Energy Costs

Higher energy, logistics and input costs mean overproduction, excess inventory and waiting are expensive, so leaders need a method to find and remove that waste.

VSM builds waste-elimination skills

Manual, Siloed Processes

In services, utilities and the public sector, work moves through disconnected steps with no single view, and value stream mapping gives teams that shared picture.

VSM builds end-to-end visibility skills

Sources: International Trade Administration, Mmegi, WorldAtlas (Botswana) 2026; Botswana Investment and Trade Centre, Economic Recovery and Transformation Plan.

Value stream mapping turns operational pressure into a clear improvement plan. Join Botswana professionals learning to see waste and design leaner flow. Start your journey today.

Your Botswana Skills Transformation

From Spotting Problems to Redesigning Flow

Your Before and After

As Botswana diversifies beyond diamonds and pushes for leaner, export-ready operations, employers increasingly separate people who can redesign flow from those who only run it. Here is which side of that line value stream mapping puts you on.

Today

Seen mainly as a delivery doer, not a process improver

After VSM

Ready for continuous improvement and operations roles that value Lean skills

Today

Seen mainly as a delivery doer, not a process improver

Today

Sense that a process is slow but cannot show where or by how much

After VSM

Able to quantify waste, takt time and lead time to make the case for change

Today

Sense that a process is slow but cannot show where or by how much

Today

Familiar with Lean ideas but no method to apply them end to end

After VSM

Fluent in current-state and future-state mapping and Kaizen planning

Today

Familiar with Lean ideas but no method to apply them end to end

You Master Value Stream Mapping

Before

Improvement ideas that stay verbal and rarely get agreed or actioned

Now you have

A practical Lean skill recognised across mining, manufacturing and services

Before

Improvement ideas that stay verbal and rarely get agreed or actioned

Before

Problems argued step by step with no shared, end-to-end picture

Now you have

A single map that shows the whole team where waste and delay sit

Before

Problems argued step by step with no shared, end-to-end picture

Before

Effort spread across low-impact fixes away from the real bottleneck

Now you have

A costed, prioritised future-state plan tied to lead time and value

Before

Effort spread across low-impact fixes away from the real bottleneck

Before

Reliance on outside consultants to diagnose operational waste

Now you have

The confidence to facilitate value stream workshops for your own team

Before

Reliance on outside consultants to diagnose operational waste

"The gap between doing the work and improving the flow is a skill you can learn, and the operations that compete already know it."

Join professionals who trained with Invensis Learning and made the shift to Lean improvement.

Sources: Glassdoor, Paylab, PayScale (Botswana) 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 Botswana

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 Botswana 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.

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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 Botswana

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

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 Botswana

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

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Skills You Will Build in This ProgrammeFrom Current State to Future State

Here is what you will learn in the value stream mapping course: how to see, analyse and redesign the flow of any operation. By the end you can draw both a current-state and a future-state map and turn them into an actionable improvement plan.

Map the Current State of Any Value Stream

Learn what you will build first: a current-state map. Select a product family, walk the process (Gemba), capture cycle time, changeover and inventory, and complete the timeline that shows value-added time against total lead time.

Read the Eight Wastes on a Map

Systematically spot the eight wastes of Lean (Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilised talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion and Extra processing) directly on your map, and separate value-adding work from waste.

Use Standard VSM Symbols and Data Boxes

Apply the standard symbol set for process, material and information flow, and record key data (cycle time, changeover, uptime, batch size) so any team can read and trust the map.

Find the Bottleneck and Calculate Takt Time

Calculate takt time from customer demand, identify the constraint that limits your whole process, and analyse push versus pull so you target the improvements that actually raise output.

Design a Leaner Future-State Map

Use the eight future-state questions to design continuous flow, pull systems, supermarkets and a single scheduling point, then quantify the lead-time and inventory gains over the current state.

Build an Implementation and Kaizen Plan

Turn the future-state map into a prioritised roadmap of improvement workstreams and Kaizen events, set baseline metrics, and standardise new ways of working so gains hold.

Who Should TakeValue Stream Mapping Training in Botswana?

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 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 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

BWP 4740

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 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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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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Please Note: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.

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Your Partner for Value Stream Mapping Training in BotswanaTrusted, Practical, Instructor-Led

As a trusted Value Stream Mapping training company, Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led value stream mapping training for professionals and organisations in Botswana who want to build genuine Lean capability. Our programmes combine experienced practitioner-trainers, hands-on mapping exercises, structured courseware and flexible delivery so learning translates directly into workplace results. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange corporate training for your team, you gain a supportive, quality-assured experience grounded in real operational scenarios. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified provider, we hold ourselves to international standards of quality and information security.

Experienced Lean and process improvement trainers with real shop-floor practice
Flexible formats: live virtual, classroom and on-site corporate delivery
Hands-on exercises building real current-state and future-state maps
Structured courseware covering the full value stream mapping method
ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management systems
ISO 27001:2022 certified information security
Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
Trusted by professionals and organisations across 100+ countries

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Value Stream Mapping Training Locations in BotswanaAll our classroom training is now available online at your convenience

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Avani Gaborone Resort, Botswana

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Cresta Mowana safari Resort & Spa, President Avenue, Police House quarters, Kasane, Chobe District, Botswana

Corporate Value Stream Mapping TrainingUpskill Your Team

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Tailored, on-site or live virtual delivery for your team
Map a real value stream from your own operation during the session
Role-based examples from mining, manufacturing and services
Flexible scheduling around shift and operational demands
Group pricing for departments and cross-functional teams
Progress tracking and dedicated post-training support
Scalable delivery for teams across Botswana and beyond

What Our Learners Say

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Found Waste We Had Never Measured

"The mapping exercises made it click for me. I went back to our mine's maintenance workflow, built a current-state map with my team, and we found three days of waiting time we had never measured. Practical from start to finish."

Thabo Motshegwa

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Takt Time Made Our Bottleneck Obvious

"As a supervisor in food processing, I learned to calculate takt time and finally see where our packaging line falls behind demand. The trainer used real scenarios, so I could apply the method the very next week."

Onalenna Sekgoma

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Standard Symbols I Actually Use Now

"A clear, well-structured day on the standard symbols and future-state design. I now use the eight future-state questions whenever we plan a process change. Good balance of concept and hands-on practice."

Kagiso Dube

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A Shared Method for the Whole Team

"We ran this as an in-house session and mapped one of our own value streams during the day. The team left with a shared language for waste and a real improvement plan, not just theory. Delivery and support were excellent."

Bontle Ramotswe

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"We booked corporate training for our operations team and the flexible scheduling worked around our shifts. Trainers tailored the examples to our sector, and managers now facilitate their own mapping workshops."

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

Value stream mapping is a Lean technique for drawing the end-to-end flow of materials and information in a single diagram, so teams can see waste, bottlenecks and delay clearly. It is worth learning because it is a practical, immediately applicable skill valued across Botswana's mining, manufacturing and services sectors, where cutting waste and lead time directly improves competitiveness.

General

What is value stream mapping and is it worth learning?

Where does value stream mapping come from?

It is rooted in the Toyota Production System and was popularised for wider industry by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1998 guide Learning to See. There is no formal awarding body for the technique itself; it is an established, stable part of the Lean body of knowledge.

Who should attend the value stream mapping training?

It suits operations and manufacturing managers, quality and process engineers, supply chain and logistics leads, Lean practitioners, and anyone responsible for improving process flow. In Botswana it fits professionals in mining, food and beverage processing, FMCG, utilities and financial services.

Do I need prior Lean experience to take this course?

No. The programme has no formal prerequisites and introduces all the relevant Lean concepts, including the eight wastes and takt time, in the context of mapping. Some familiarity with Lean principles is helpful but not required.

How long is the value stream mapping training?

The course is delivered as a one-day, eight-hour programme covering Lean foundations, VSM symbols, current-state mapping, analysis, future-state design and implementation planning, with hands-on mapping exercises throughout.

Pricing

How much does value stream mapping training cost in Botswana?

Fees vary by delivery mode (live virtual, classroom or corporate on-site), group size and schedule, so pricing for Botswana is available on request. Contact a learning advisor for a current quote tailored to individual or team enrolment.

What is included in the training fee?

The fee typically includes instructor-led sessions, structured courseware, standard VSM symbol references, hands-on mapping exercises, downloadable templates, learner support and a course completion certificate from Invensis Learning. Request a quote for the exact inclusions of your chosen format.

Do you offer group or corporate discounts?

Yes. Corporate group training is available with customised schedules and volume-based pricing for teams and departments. It is especially effective because your team can map a real value stream from your own operation during the session. Ask about corporate pricing for a tailored quote.

What payment options are available?

We accept major credit and debit cards and bank transfers, with instalment options on selected plans. Speak with a learning advisor to choose the option that suits you.

Is corporate training priced differently from individual enrolment?

Yes. Corporate training is quoted per engagement based on team size, delivery format and scheduling, rather than per seat. This usually offers better value for teams. Request a group quote to compare options for your organisation.

Assessment

Is there an exam for the value stream mapping training?

No. This is a non-certification skills course with no examination. Learning is reinforced through hands-on current-state and future-state mapping exercises and group discussion during the one-day programme.

Will I receive a certificate after the training?

Yes. You receive a course completion certificate from Invensis Learning. No external credential is awarded, as the technique has no formal awarding body; the focus is on building practical, applicable skills.

How is my learning assessed during the course?

There is no formal assessment. Instead, you practise the method throughout the day by building your own current-state and future-state maps and taking part in group activities, so you leave able to apply value stream mapping at work.

What will I be able to do after completing the training?

You will be able to select a product family, conduct a Gemba walk, draw a current-state map using standard symbols, identify waste and the bottleneck, design a future-state map, and develop an implementation and Kaizen plan to achieve it.

Does this training lead to a Lean or Six Sigma certification?

Not directly, but it is a strong foundation for further Lean learning such as Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt and Kaizen training, where value stream mapping is a core tool. It builds the specific VSM skill in depth.

Course Content

What topics does the value stream mapping course cover?

The course covers Lean foundations and the eight wastes, standard VSM symbols and data boxes, creating and analysing the current-state map, calculating takt time, designing the future-state map, and implementation planning with Kaizen events.

Are there hands-on exercises in the training?

Yes. The programme is practical throughout. You build both a current-state and a future-state map for a realistic operational scenario and take part in group mapping activities, so you practise the full method during the day.

What are the eight wastes covered in the course?

The eight wastes of Lean are Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilised talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion and Extra processing, often remembered by the word DOWNTIME. The course shows how to spot each one directly on a value stream map.

Does the course cover future-state design?

Yes. You learn to use the eight future-state questions from Learning to See to design continuous flow, pull systems and a single scheduling point, and to quantify the improvement over the current state.

Can the technique be applied outside manufacturing?

Yes. While value stream mapping began on the shop floor, it applies equally to healthcare pathways, banking and back-office processes, logistics and IT delivery. The course shows how to map service and administrative value streams as well as production ones.

Enrollment

How do I enrol in the value stream mapping training?

You can enrol through the Invensis Learning website or by speaking with a learning advisor. Choose your preferred format, complete payment, and you will receive access to schedules, courseware and learning resources. Talk to an advisor to see upcoming dates.

What training formats are available in Botswana?

The course is available as live virtual instructor-led training, classroom sessions, and corporate on-site delivery for teams. You can choose the format that best fits your schedule and learning preference.

How soon can I start?

Public sessions run on a regular schedule, and corporate sessions can be arranged around your team's availability. Contact a learning advisor to see upcoming batches and confirm the next available dates for Botswana.

Can I arrange training for my whole team?

Yes. Corporate group training is designed for teams and can be delivered on-site or live virtual, with the option to map one of your own value streams during the session. Request corporate training for a tailored plan and quote.

What is the reschedule or cancellation policy?

Rescheduling and cancellations are handled per our published policy, and selected plans allow you to move to another batch. Reach out to our support team for the details that apply to your enrolment.