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    What Lean Fundamentals Really Teaches YouUntitledA Foundation for Continuous Improvement

    The Lean Fundamentals Training is a one-day, non-certification programme that gives professionals across France a practical grounding in Lean management, the systematic approach to maximising customer value while removing waste. Rooted in the Toyota Production System developed by Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo, it teaches the five Lean principles codified by James Womack and Daniel Jones in Lean Thinking (1996): identify value, map the value stream, create flow, establish pull and seek perfection. The training suits everyone from front-line team members to supervisors and managers working in automotive, aerospace, healthcare, financial services, logistics and IT. You leave able to spot the eight wastes (DOWNTIME), apply core Lean tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, standard work and Kaizen, and use the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle to run small improvements from day one. There are no prerequisites and no prior Lean knowledge is required. Participants receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning and a shared Lean vocabulary their whole team can build on. Start your Lean journey with Invensis Learning and put continuous improvement to work in your organisation.

    What Lean Fundamentals Really Teaches YouA Foundation for Continuous Improvement

    The Lean Fundamentals Training is a one-day, non-certification programme that gives professionals across France a practical grounding in Lean management, the systematic approach to maximising customer value while removing waste. Rooted in the Toyota Production System developed by Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo, it teaches the five Lean principles codified by James Womack and Daniel Jones in Lean Thinking (1996): identify value, map the value stream, create flow, establish pull and seek perfection.

    The training suits everyone from front-line team members to supervisors and managers working in automotive, aerospace, healthcare, financial services, logistics and IT. You leave able to spot the eight wastes (DOWNTIME), apply core Lean tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, standard work and Kaizen, and use the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle to run small improvements from day one.

    There are no prerequisites and no prior Lean knowledge is required. Participants receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning and a shared Lean vocabulary their whole team can build on. Start your Lean journey with Invensis Learning and put continuous improvement to work in your organisation.

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    Key Highlightsof the Lean Fundamentals Training Course

    End-to-End Skill Development

    • Gain a structured understanding of Lean from foundational principles and waste identification through to value stream mapping, pull systems, Kanban, and Lean management implementation
    • Develop skills across all nine course modules, covering the full Lean toolkit from 5S and Takt time to Kaizen events and constraint analysis
    • Build the capability to identify waste, map value streams, design pull-based processes, and apply Lean tools to real operational challenges in manufacturing and service environments
    • Learn how Lean principles connect to Six Sigma and continuous improvement frameworks, and how Lean Fundamentals provides the foundation for further operational excellence development

    Structured Courseware and Learning Resources

    • Access a well-organized curriculum that progresses logically from Lean mentality and waste elimination through to advanced flow concepts, pull systems, and Lean management principles
    • Receive course materials including value stream mapping templates, 5S implementation guides, Takt time calculation worksheets, Kanban board setup references, and Kaizen event planning tools
    • Engage with real-world examples drawn from Lean implementations at organizations including Toyota, GE, Boeing, Amazon, and Johnson and Johnson, applied to operational contexts relevant to France professionals
    • Work through structured exercises and scenario-based activities that reinforce each module and connect learning directly to workplace process improvement challenges

    Instructor-Led, Practical Learning Experience

    • Learn from experienced Lean practitioners who have applied Lean principles and led improvement initiatives across manufacturing, operations, and service industries in the France
    • Participate in facilitated discussions that ground Lean theory in the practical realities of process improvement, waste reduction, and operational efficiency in France organizations
    • Work through scenario-based activities covering value stream mapping, waste identification, 5S implementation, Takt time calculation, and pull system design
    • Ask questions in real time and receive guidance tailored to your specific industry, role, and improvement context through Lean Fundamentals coaching

    Flexible Learning Support in France

    • Choose from live online instructor-led or self-paced training formats depending on your schedule, learning preference, and level of structured support needed
    • Benefit from post-training access to course recordings, Lean reference materials, templates, and supplementary resources for continued workplace application
    • Receive support from Invensis Learning training coordinators who assist with scheduling, materials, and enrolment queries for professionals across the France
    • Engage with a cohort of peers completing the same Lean Fundamentals training program, creating opportunities for shared learning and professional networking

    Learn the Core Concepts Covered in the Course

    • Explore the origins and principles of Lean thinking, including its linkage to Six Sigma and the foundational role of the Lean mentality in driving operational improvement
    • Understand the hidden costs of waste in office and factory environments and how to identify and eliminate the seven types of waste across operational processes
    • Study value stream mapping, pull systems, Kanban, Takt time, flow principles, constraint analysis, and 5S as connected tools within a complete Lean implementation framework covered in the Online Lean Fundamentals course
    • Examine the Lean management principles that enable organizations to sustain Lean improvements and build a lasting culture of operational excellence

    Practice, Assessment, and Completion Support

    • Apply learning through practical exercises that replicate the Lean improvement scenarios common in manufacturing, operations, logistics, and quality environments across the France
    • Complete module-level knowledge checks to consolidate understanding and prepare for the practical application of Lean tools in your workplace
    • Receive a Certificate of Completion from Invensis Learning upon successfully finishing the training program
    • Access a post-course summary of key Lean concepts, tools, and frameworks to support ongoing reference and workplace application

    Career and Workplace Application

    • Position yourself for roles that require Lean and operational excellence expertise, including process improvement, quality management, operations management, and manufacturing engineering functions
    • Apply Lean tools and principles immediately within your current team or organization, across manufacturing, service, logistics, or administrative process environments
    • Understand how Lean Fundamentals connects to Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, and enterprise-wide continuous improvement programs
    • Support organizational capability building through Lean Fundamentals corporate training for employees across manufacturing, operations, logistics, healthcare, and service industries.

    Lean Fundamentals Training Eligibility in the FranceWho Can Enroll?

    • There are no formal prerequisites required to enroll in the Lean Fundamentals training program

    • Open to professionals from all industries and functional backgrounds, including manufacturing, operations, quality assurance, project management, and business analysis

    • No prior Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement qualification is required to participate in this course

    • Basic familiarity with workplace processes or team-based operational environments is helpful but is not a formal requirement for enrolment

    • Suitable for both early-career professionals seeking to build Lean skills and experienced practitioners looking to formalize and deepen their understanding of Lean principles and tools

    What You Gain from Learning LeanPractical Value from Day One

    For Individuals

    For Individuals

    Lean Fundamentals gives individual professionals capability they can use immediately, not just theory. You learn to see waste, improve flow and contribute to improvement activity in any industry or function. Whether you work on a production line, in a back office, a hospital or an IT team, the tools and mindset transfer directly to your role and make your everyday problem-solving sharper.

    For anyone in France looking to grow into continuous improvement, quality or operations roles, this training is a practical first step that builds confidence and a common Lean vocabulary employers value.

    • Recognise and remove the eight wastes in your own work area straight away
    • Apply 5S to organise any workspace for safety, quality and speed
    • Use the five Lean principles to connect daily work to customer value
    • Read a value stream and see where time and effort leak from a process
    • Run pull and Kanban systems that match output to real demand
    • Drive steady gains with Kaizen and the PDCA improvement cycle
    • Speak a shared Lean language that makes you effective in improvement teams
    • Build a foundation for further Lean and operational excellence learning
    For Organizations

    For Organizations

    Lean Fundamentals group training gives organisations a fast, scalable way to launch or reinforce a Lean programme. Training whole teams together builds the common language and mindset that Lean improvement needs to take hold. For manufacturers and service organisations across France, it is the ideal entry point before deeper Lean, Value Stream Mapping or Kaizen training.

    If your improvement efforts stall because teams see waste differently, shared Lean Fundamentals training aligns everyone on how to define value, spot waste and improve flow together.

    • Builds a shared Lean vocabulary and mindset across every team
    • Equips staff to identify waste and improve process flow at source
    • Supports enterprise Lean and operational excellence deployments
    • Improves quality, lead time and cost through everyday improvement
    • Engages front-line employees in problem-solving and Kaizen
    • Standardises how teams apply 5S, Kanban and standard work
    • Delivers flexible virtual, onsite and classroom formats for groups
    • Strengthens in-house continuous improvement capability

    Where Lean Skills Take Careers Across FranceRoles, Sectors and Real Demand

    Lean capability is in steady demand across French industry, from the automotive and aerospace heartlands to pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, banking and public services. As reshoring and the Industrie du Futur agenda modernise factories and Lean spreads into healthcare and back-office functions, employers increasingly value people who can see waste and improve flow. Foundational Lean skills open a path into continuous improvement, quality and operations roles, and here is what the market is telling us right now.

    €61,500

    Lean Manager average salary, France

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    €69,500

    Operational Excellence Manager, France

    average gross, SalaryExpert 2026

    8.2%

    Lean manufacturing market growth

    CAGR 2026-2034, industry forecast

    20-25%

    Cost reduction from Lean adoption

    automotive operations, 2026 estimate

    SECTORS HIRING

    • —Automotive and Mobility
    • —Aerospace and Defence
    • —Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
    • —Food, Consumer Goods and Retail
    • —Banking, Insurance and Shared Services
    • —Logistics, Energy and Public Services

    GROWTH TRENDS

    • —Reshoring and Industrie du Futur driving factory modernisation
    • —Digital Lean and Industry 4.0 pairing Lean with IoT and AI
    • —Cost and margin pressure pushing waste elimination programmes
    • —Aerospace ramp-up demanding higher throughput and fewer defects
    • —Lean spreading beyond factories into healthcare and services
    • —Shortage of improvement talent versus growing demand

    Sources: SalaryExpert, Hellowork, Glassdoor (France) 2026; industry Lean manufacturing market and automotive cost-reduction forecasts 2026.

    Market Forces Driving Lean Skills Demand in France

    Modernising Ageing Factories

    French manufacturers are reshoring and upgrading plants under the Industrie du Futur agenda, but new equipment delivers little without the Lean thinking that removes waste and creates flow around it.

    Lean Fundamentals builds waste-elimination skills

    Aerospace Ramp-Up Pressure

    Surging aircraft demand pushes French aerospace suppliers to lift output while cutting defects. Lean principles of flow, pull and standard work are how teams raise throughput without adding cost.

    Lean Fundamentals builds flow and standard-work skills

    Margin and Cost Discipline

    Energy, materials and labour costs press margins across sectors. Organisations that train staff to see the eight wastes and improve processes protect value where competitors simply cut.

    Lean Fundamentals builds process improvement skills

    Lean Beyond the Factory Floor

    Hospitals, banks and shared-service centres in France now apply Lean to patient flow, claims and back-office work, but many teams lack the shared foundation to identify waste consistently.

    Lean Fundamentals applies across every function

    Improvement Talent Shortage

    Demand for continuous improvement skills is outpacing supply. Building Lean literacy across whole teams is faster and more durable than competing for scarce experienced improvement specialists.

    Lean Fundamentals grows in-house capability

    Stalled Improvement Programmes

    Lean initiatives often stall when teams define value and waste differently. A common foundation in the five principles and DOWNTIME wastes is what lets improvement work actually take hold.

    Lean Fundamentals creates a shared language

    Sources: Industry Lean manufacturing and aerospace demand outlooks 2026; SalaryExpert, Hellowork (France) 2026.

    Lean Fundamentals is more than a course. It is the shared starting point that makes continuous improvement stick. Give your team the vocabulary, tools and mindset to cut waste and improve flow. Start your Lean journey today.

    Your France Lean Skills Transformation

    Where You Stand Today,

    And Where Lean Skills Take You

    French industry is modernising fast, and employers increasingly separate people who can drive improvement from those who only follow the process. Here is which side of that line this training puts you on.

    Today

    On the sidelines when your organisation launches improvement work

    After Training

    Ready to contribute to Lean programmes valued across French industry

    Today

    Aware of Lean as a buzzword, but unsure how to use it

    After Training

    Confident applying 5S, pull systems and Kaizen to real processes

    Today

    Keen to move into operations or improvement, without a foothold

    After Training

    A practical first step toward continuous improvement and quality careers

    You complete the training

    Before

    You sense a process is inefficient but cannot pinpoint why

    Now you have

    You see the eight wastes everywhere and know how to remove them

    Before

    Improvement talk feels vague and hard to act on

    Now you have

    A shared Lean vocabulary that makes you effective in improvement teams

    Before

    Good intentions to improve, but no method to apply

    Now you have

    Practical tools: 5S, Kanban, standard work, Kaizen and PDCA

    Before

    Limited exposure to structured process improvement

    Now you have

    A foundation to grow into continuous improvement and operations roles

    "The teams that improve fastest are not the ones with the best tools, but the ones who all see waste the same way and act on it together."

    Join the professionals across France who build Lean skills with Invensis Learning.

    Sources: SalaryExpert, Hellowork, Glassdoor (France) 2026.

    Module 1: Introduction

    • Exploring the foundational principles and purpose of Lean as a methodology for eliminating waste and improving operational efficiency across manufacturing and service environments
    • Understanding the origins of Lean thinking and how Lean principles were developed and refined through the Toyota Production System and subsequent global applications
    • Examining the linkage between Lean and Six Sigma and how the two disciplines complement each other within broader operational excellence and continuous improvement programs
    • Reviewing the structure and objectives of the Lean Fundamentals course and establishing a framework for understanding how each module connects within the overall Lean methodology

    Module 2: Lean Mentality / Muda (Waste) Elimination

    • Understanding the concept of the hidden factory and the hidden office, and how non-value-adding activities consume resources without contributing to customer value in both manufacturing and administrative environments
    • Exploring the seven types of waste in Lean, including overproduction, waiting, transportation, over-processing, inventory, motion, and defects, and how each type manifests across different operational contexts
    • Developing the skills to identify waste within processes through systematic observation, process analysis, and the application of Lean waste identification tools
    • Learning the strategies and principles used to eliminate or reduce waste once identified, and the role of cultural and behavioral change in sustaining waste reduction over time

    Module 3: Mapping the Value Stream

    • Understanding the purpose and methodology of value stream mapping as a tool for visualizing the complete flow of materials and information required to deliver a product or service to the customer
    • Exploring different types of value stream maps, including current-state maps that document existing processes and future-state maps that define the improved process design
    • Learning how to create and interpret value stream maps to identify areas of waste, delay, and inefficiency within a process and to prioritize improvement actions
    • Understanding how value stream mapping provides the analytical foundation for planning and executing Lean improvement events and targeted process changes

    Module 4: Lean Events

    • Exploring the Kaizen event as a focused, team-based improvement activity designed to achieve significant process change within a short and defined timeframe
    • Understanding the structure and stages of a standard five-day Kaizen event, from preparation and scoping through to execution, solution testing, and results presentation
    • Learning how to plan and run shorter Lean events when the scope or available time requires a condensed improvement activity without sacrificing rigor or impact
    • Developing the facilitation and team management skills needed to lead Lean events effectively and ensure that improvement gains are sustained after the event concludes

    Module 5: Constraints

    • Understanding the concept of process constraints and how bottlenecks in process flow limit the throughput, efficiency, and capacity of the entire value stream
    • Learning systematic approaches for identifying constraints within a process, including observation-based methods, data analysis, and value stream review techniques
    • Exploring strategies for addressing bottlenecks, including process redesign, resource reallocation, workload balancing, and targeted improvement activities
    • Understanding the relationship between constraint management and broader Lean improvement efforts, and how resolving bottlenecks contributes to overall flow and value stream performance

    Module 6: Flow and Takt Time

    • Exploring the principle of flow in Lean and how continuous, uninterrupted movement of work through the value stream minimizes waiting, batching, and inventory accumulation
    • Understanding Takt time as the rate at which products or services must be produced to match customer demand, and how Takt time is calculated and applied in process design
    • Learning how to use Takt time as a planning tool to set the rhythm of production flow and ensure that process capacity is aligned to actual customer demand
    • Examining the relationship between flow, Takt time, and the broader Lean goal of delivering value to the customer efficiently, consistently, and without waste

    Module 7: Pull Systems and Kanban

    • Understanding the principles of pull-based production, in which work is initiated by actual customer demand rather than forecast-driven schedules or upstream production push
    • Exploring the Kanban system as a simple and visual method for signaling demand and controlling the flow of work, materials, and information through a process
    • Learning how to design and implement a basic Kanban system, including the selection of signal types, determination of replenishment quantities, and establishment of workflow rules
    • Understanding how pull systems and Kanban reduce overproduction, excess inventory, and lead time while improving process responsiveness to changing customer demand

    Module 8: 5S Implementation

    • Exploring the five elements of 5S, including Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain, and how each element contributes to a safe, organized, and efficient workplace
    • Learning the systematic approach to implementing 5S across a work area or department, from initial assessment and Sort activities through to the development of standardized procedures and audit routines
    • Understanding how 5S creates the physical and organizational foundation that Lean tools and improvement activities require to function effectively and sustainably
    • Developing the skills to sustain 5S gains over time through visual management, regular audits, team accountability, and the integration of 5S standards into daily work habits

    Module 9: Lean Management Principles

    • Understanding the key principles of Lean management and how they guide the implementation and ongoing operation of Lean systems within organizations
    • Exploring the leadership behaviors, management practices, and organizational structures that enable Lean to move from a set of tools to a sustained operational discipline
    • Learning how to develop and communicate a Lean implementation strategy that aligns improvement activities with organizational goals, resource availability, and process maturity
    • Understanding the role of performance measurement, visual management, and continuous review in sustaining Lean improvements and building a long-term culture of operational excellence

    Course Curriculumof the Lean Fundamentals Training

    This online Lean Fundamentals training course is structured across nine modules that progress from the foundational principles and mentality of Lean through to the full suite of practical tools and management principles that enable organizations to implement and sustain operational excellence. Each module builds on the previous one to ensure participants develop a coherent and comprehensive understanding of Lean as both a philosophy and a practical improvement discipline. The curriculum is suitable for professionals across operations, quality, manufacturing, and process improvement roles, and is designed to connect directly to the Lean implementation challenges faced by organizations across the France.

    • Exploring the foundational principles and purpose of Lean as a methodology for eliminating waste and improving operational efficiency across manufacturing and service environments
    • Understanding the origins of Lean thinking and how Lean principles were developed and refined through the Toyota Production System and subsequent global applications
    • Examining the linkage between Lean and Six Sigma and how the two disciplines complement each other within broader operational excellence and continuous improvement programs
    • Reviewing the structure and objectives of the Lean Fundamentals course and establishing a framework for understanding how each module connects within the overall Lean methodology

    Clarifies where Lean ends and Six Sigma begins, so you stop treating them as interchangeable.

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    The Lean Tools and Skills You Will MasterFrom Principles to Everyday Practice

    This training builds practical capability across the core Lean toolkit. By the end of the day you can define customer value, see waste, and apply foundational tools to improve flow in your own work, whatever your industry or function.

    Apply the Five Lean Principles

    Learn to identify value from the customer's view, map the value stream, create flow, establish pull and seek perfection, then use these five principles as a structured way to improve any process you work with.

    Spot and Remove the Eight Wastes

    Use the DOWNTIME framework to recognise defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilised talent, transportation, inventory, motion and extra processing, and understand how Muda, Mura and Muri drain time and cost.

    Organise Any Workspace with 5S

    Apply Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain to create a clean, visual workplace that reveals problems, supports quality and safety, and lays the foundation for flow and pull systems.

    Read a Value Stream Map

    Get an introduction to Value Stream Mapping: capture process steps, inventory and lead times, compare value-added time to total lead time, and see where waste hides across an end-to-end process.

    Run Pull Systems and Kanban

    Understand the difference between push and pull, and how a Kanban signal authorises work only in response to real demand, so teams eliminate overproduction and cap work in progress across factory or office.

    Improve with Kaizen and PDCA

    Build a continuous improvement mindset using Kaizen, the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, standard work and the Gemba walk, so you can plan, trial, check and standardise small improvements from day one.

    Who Should TakeLean Fundamentals Training in France?

    Team Leaders

    Business Analysts

    Operations Managers

    Project Managers

    Manufacturing Engineers

    Production Supervisors

    Process Improvement Managers

    Quality Assurance Specialists

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    Lean Fundamentals 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 Lean Fundamentals online training options available.

    Lean Fundamentals 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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    Lean Fundamentals 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 Lean Fundamentals training format combines expert guidance, peer interaction, and hands-on activities to create an engaging learning experience.

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    Lean Fundamentals 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 Lean Fundamentals training for companies.

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    Lean Fundamentals 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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    Lean Fundamentals Live Virtual Training

    Lean Fundamentals 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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    Why Choose Invensis Learning for Lean Fundamentals in FrancePractical, Trusted Training

    Invensis Learning delivers structured Lean Fundamentals Training for individual professionals and organisations across France that want to build genuine continuous improvement capability. Our programmes combine experienced trainers, hands-on exercises, organised courseware and learner-focused support. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified provider, we bring quality and consistency to every engagement. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan group training for your team, you get a practical learning experience built around real-world application and measurable outcomes.

    • Experienced trainers with real Lean and operational excellence expertise
    • Flexible formats: live virtual, classroom and onsite for teams
    • Practical, exercise-led sessions with real-world case examples
    • Structured courseware covering the full Lean Fundamentals syllabus
    • Waste identification and 5S activities you can apply immediately
    • Customised group training aligned to your organisation and sector
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • Trusted by professionals and organisations across many industries

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    • Suitable for small, medium and large teams across sites
    • Customised schedules that fit your team's availability
    • Flexible onsite, live virtual, hybrid or blended delivery
    • Trainers with hands-on Lean and industry experience
    • Sector-relevant examples for manufacturing and services
    • A shared Lean vocabulary to launch improvement programmes
    • Dedicated coordination and support for group training

    Trusted by Teams Across French Industry

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    Practical Lean I Could Use Immediately

    "The waste identification exercises made Lean click for me. Within a week I had reorganised my line area with 5S and cut the walking and searching that used to eat our shift. Genuinely practical training."

    Julien Moreau

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    The Right Foundation for a CI Role

    "A clear, well-paced introduction to the five principles and the eight wastes. The value stream and Kanban sessions gave me the vocabulary and tools I needed to step into an improvement role with confidence."

    Camille Laurent

    Continuous Improvement Engineer

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    From Buzzword to Daily Habit

    "I came in knowing Lean only as a buzzword. The Kaizen and PDCA part showed me how small, structured improvements add up. I now run short PDCA cycles on our daily bottlenecks."

    Thomas Girard

    Operations Supervisor

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    One Lean Language Across Our Plant

    "We trained three shifts together and finally have one shared Lean language across the plant. The trainer tailored examples to our sector, and improvement discussions are far more productive now."

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    Plant Operations Manager, Automotive Supplier

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    A Strong Start to Our Lean Rollout

    "As the entry point to our operational excellence programme, this training was excellent. Flexible scheduling, engaged trainers and hands-on exercises meant our teams applied 5S and waste thinking straight away."

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    Head of Learning and Development, Manufacturing Group

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    Lean Fundamentals Training is a one-day, non-certification course that introduces the principles, tools and mindset of Lean management. It suits all employees, supervisors, managers and professionals in France, across manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, logistics and IT, who want to understand Lean and apply it at work.

    General

    What is Lean Fundamentals Training and who is it for?

    Lean Fundamentals Training is a one-day, non-certification course that introduces the principles, tools and mindset of Lean management. It suits all employees, supervisors, managers and professionals in France, across manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, logistics and IT, who want to understand Lean and apply it at work.

    Is Lean Fundamentals Training worth it?

    Yes. Lean skills are in steady demand across French industry, and this training gives you practical capability from day one: spotting waste, applying 5S, Kanban and Kaizen, and improving process flow. It is also the ideal foundation before deeper Lean, Value Stream Mapping or operational excellence learning.

    Do I need any prior Lean knowledge to attend?

    No. There are no prerequisites and no prior Lean experience is required. The course introduces every principle and tool from first principles, making it accessible to complete beginners as well as those refreshing their knowledge.

    What framework is the training based on?

    The training is grounded in Lean management and the Toyota Production System developed by Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo. It teaches the five Lean principles codified by Womack and Jones in Lean Thinking (1996) and the eight wastes known by the DOWNTIME acronym.

    How long is the Lean Fundamentals course?

    The course runs for one day, totalling eight hours. It can be delivered as a single full day or as two half-days, covering Lean origins, the five principles, the eight wastes, foundational tools and continuous improvement, with hands-on exercises throughout.

    Pricing

    How much does Lean Fundamentals Training cost in France?

    Pricing depends on the delivery format (live virtual, classroom or onsite group training) and group size, and is available on request. Contact a learning advisor for a quote tailored to your needs, or ask about group and corporate rates for teams.

    What is included in the course fee?

    The fee typically includes instructor-led training across all Lean Fundamentals modules, structured courseware, waste identification and 5S exercises, case study discussions, learner support and a course completion record from Invensis Learning.

    Do you offer group or corporate rates?

    Yes. We offer corporate group training with customised schedules and volume-based pricing for teams, departments and whole sites. It is a cost-effective way to launch a Lean programme across your organisation. Request a group quote for your team.

    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 onsite training more cost-effective for a whole team?

    Yes. For groups, onsite or live virtual delivery is usually more cost-effective per learner than individual enrolments, and it trains everyone together for a consistent Lean foundation. Ask about corporate or group pricing for your team.

    Assessment

    Is there an assessment in Lean Fundamentals Training?

    No. This is a non-certification course with no formal test. Learning is reinforced through waste identification exercises, value stream and 5S activities, and case study discussions during the day, so you apply concepts to realistic scenarios as you learn.

    Do I receive anything on completion?

    Yes. Participants receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning that recognises attendance and the Lean knowledge gained. The practical skills you develop are immediately applicable in any industry or function.

    Will I be able to apply Lean straight after the course?

    Yes. By the end of the day you can identify the eight wastes in your own work area, apply 5S, explain how pull and Kanban work, and use the PDCA cycle to run a small improvement, contributing to Lean activity right away.

    How does this compare to further Lean training?

    Lean Fundamentals covers the core Lean principles and tools at introductory level in one day. It is the recommended starting point before deeper programmes such as Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping or Kaizen training, which explore each area in far greater depth.

    Does the training expire or need renewing?

    No. The Lean knowledge and skills you gain do not expire and there is nothing to renew or maintain. You can keep applying the principles and tools in your work indefinitely, and build on them through further Lean training when you are ready.

    Course Content

    What will I learn in Lean Fundamentals Training?

    You will learn the origins of Lean in the Toyota Production System, the five Lean principles, the eight wastes (DOWNTIME), and foundational tools including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, standard work, Kaizen and the PDCA cycle, with examples from manufacturing and service environments.

    What Lean tools does the course cover?

    The course covers 5S workplace organisation, an introduction to Value Stream Mapping, pull systems and Kanban, standard work, visual management, the Gemba walk, Kaizen and the Plan-Do-Check-Act improvement cycle.

    Are there practical exercises included?

    Yes. The programme is exercise-led. You take part in waste identification activities, a simple value stream reading exercise and a 5S workplace assessment, plus case study discussions that connect Lean concepts to your own work context.

    Does the training apply outside manufacturing?

    Yes. While Lean began in manufacturing, the principles apply wherever processes exist. The course includes examples from healthcare, financial services, logistics and IT, so professionals in any sector can apply Lean thinking to their function.

    What materials are provided?

    You receive structured courseware covering all Lean Fundamentals modules, exercise materials and reference notes on the five principles, the eight wastes and the core Lean tools, so you can keep applying what you learn after the course.

    Enrollment

    How do I enrol in Lean Fundamentals Training?

    You can enrol through the Invensis Learning website. Choose your preferred format, complete payment, and you will receive access to schedules, courseware and joining details. To discuss options, talk to a learning advisor.

    What training formats are available in France?

    We offer online (live virtual) instructor-led training, classroom sessions and onsite group training, plus customised corporate delivery. You can choose the format that best fits your team's schedule and location across France.

    How soon can I start?

    Public sessions run on a regular schedule, and corporate groups can arrange dates to suit their team. See upcoming schedules or contact a learning advisor to find the next available session that works for you.

    Can you deliver the training at our site?

    Yes. Onsite delivery is popular for this course, as organisations often train large employee groups together as the first step in a Lean programme. We coordinate scheduling and tailor examples to your sector. Request a group quote for your team.

    Can I reschedule my enrolment?

    Yes. Flexible options let you reschedule to another session where needed. Contact our support team to arrange a change, and we will help you find a date that fits.