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    What Is Lean and Why It Matters in Mozambican WorkplacesUntitledYour Introduction to the Lean Mindset

    The Lean Fundamentals Training is a one-day introductory course that gives professionals a practical grounding in Lean management, a proven approach to maximising customer value while removing waste from everyday work. This Lean Fundamentals training in Mozambique introduces the five Lean principles, the eight wastes and the core tools teams use to improve process flow, from the shop floor to the back office. Lean is rooted in the Toyota Production System (TPS) developed by Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo, and its five principles, Identify Value, Map the Value Stream, Create Flow, Establish Pull and Seek Perfection, were codified by James Womack and Daniel Jones in Lean Thinking (1996). You learn to identify the eight wastes (DOWNTIME) and apply foundational tools including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, standard work and Kaizen. With Mozambique's manufacturing, energy, logistics and agri-processing employers under pressure to do more with less, a shared Lean vocabulary helps teams cut delays, defects and cost. This is a non-certification course: there is no exam, and you leave with a course completion record from Invensis Learning and skills you can apply the next day.

    What Is Lean and Why It Matters in Mozambican WorkplacesYour Introduction to the Lean Mindset

    The Lean Fundamentals Training is a one-day introductory course that gives professionals a practical grounding in Lean management, a proven approach to maximising customer value while removing waste from everyday work. This Lean Fundamentals training in Mozambique introduces the five Lean principles, the eight wastes and the core tools teams use to improve process flow, from the shop floor to the back office.

    Lean is rooted in the Toyota Production System (TPS) developed by Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo, and its five principles, Identify Value, Map the Value Stream, Create Flow, Establish Pull and Seek Perfection, were codified by James Womack and Daniel Jones in Lean Thinking (1996). You learn to identify the eight wastes (DOWNTIME) and apply foundational tools including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, standard work and Kaizen.

    With Mozambique's manufacturing, energy, logistics and agri-processing employers under pressure to do more with less, a shared Lean vocabulary helps teams cut delays, defects and cost. This is a non-certification course: there is no exam, and you leave with a course completion record from Invensis Learning and skills you can apply the next day.

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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 Mozambique 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 Mozambique
    • Participate in facilitated discussions that ground Lean theory in the practical realities of process improvement, waste reduction, and operational efficiency in Mozambique 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 Mozambique

    • 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 Mozambique
    • 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 Mozambique
    • 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 MozambiqueWho 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 Lean Fundamentals TrainingPractical Skills You Can Use Right Away

    For Individuals

    For Individuals

    Lean Fundamentals gives you practical, job-ready skills you can apply immediately, whatever your role or industry. You learn to see waste, understand what customers truly value, and use simple tools to make work flow better. The course suits supervisors, team members, engineers, quality and operations staff, and any professional who wants to contribute to improvement work with confidence and a common language.

    If you want to move from simply staying busy to steadily improving how work gets done, this training is a clear first step. You gain a working knowledge of Lean thinking and a toolkit you can start using the next day.

    • Spot and classify the eight wastes (DOWNTIME) in your own work area
    • Apply 5S to organise a workspace for safety, quality and speed
    • Use the five Lean principles to define value and improve flow
    • Understand pull systems and Kanban to cut overproduction and delays
    • Run small improvements confidently using the PDCA cycle and Kaizen
    • Speak the shared Lean vocabulary used in improvement teams
    • Read a basic Value Stream Map and see where waste hides
    • Build a foundation for further Lean and Lean Six Sigma learning
    For Organizations

    For Organizations

    Lean Fundamentals group training helps organisations build a shared improvement culture by giving whole teams the same Lean vocabulary, mindset and tools. It is often the first step in an enterprise Lean or operational excellence programme. Delivered onsite or live virtual, the training equips PMOs, plants, warehouses and back-office teams to identify and remove waste consistently across the business.

    For employers facing power, cost and productivity pressure, a Lean-literate workforce is a practical advantage. Teams gain a standardised approach to spotting waste, improving flow and sustaining gains through Kaizen.

    • Give every employee a common Lean language for improvement work
    • Reduce lead time, defects and cost across core processes
    • Kickstart an enterprise Lean or operational excellence programme
    • Standardise ways of working with 5S and standard work
    • Engage front-line teams in daily continuous improvement
    • Deliver training onsite to large groups across sites in Mozambique
    • Connect shop-floor gains to strategic efficiency goals
    • Build in-house capability before deeper Lean specialisms

    Where Lean Skills Take You in MozambiqueIn-Demand Across Industries

    Lean skills open doors across Mozambique's industrial and service economy, wherever teams need to cut waste and improve flow. Foundational Lean knowledge from Lean Fundamentals training supports roles from production supervisor and continuous improvement officer to quality, operations and supply chain manager. As LNG, mining, logistics and manufacturing employers face power, cost and productivity pressure, people who can streamline processes are increasingly valued. Here is what the market is telling us.

    MT 642K

    Quality Manager salary, Mozambique

    per year average, WorldSalaries 2026

    MT 781K

    Supply Chain Manager salary

    per year average, WorldSalaries 2026

    6.8%

    Manufacturing minimum wage rise

    2025 sector adjustment, Club of Mozambique

    3.5%

    Projected GDP growth, 2026

    extractives rebound, AfDB

    SECTORS HIRING

    • —Manufacturing and Agri-Processing
    • —Energy, Oil and Gas
    • —Logistics, Ports and Rail
    • —Mining and Extractives
    • —Banking and Financial Services
    • —Construction and Infrastructure

    GROWTH TRENDS

    • —LNG megaprojects driving operational excellence demand
    • —Shift to domestic mineral processing, such as Niassa graphite
    • —Maputo logistics and transport boom raising throughput needs
    • —Pressure to lift historically low manufacturing productivity
    • —Employers doing more with constrained power and capital
    • —Growing focus on waste reduction and cost control

    Sources: WorldSalaries, PayScale, Africarrieres (Mozambique) 2026; African Development Bank; Club of Mozambique; World Bank.

    Market Pressures Driving the Need for Lean

    Low Manufacturing Productivity

    Mozambican manufacturing has lagged extractive industries, leaving factories under pressure to raise output with the same resources. Lean gives teams the tools to remove waste and lift productivity.

    Lean builds waste-elimination skills

    Power and Cost Constraints

    Unreliable and costly power squeezes margins across industry, as the Mozal smelter closure showed. Lean helps organisations protect value by cutting overproduction, inventory and rework.

    Lean protects value under pressure

    Scaling Extractive Megaprojects

    LNG and mining developments demand tight coordination across many suppliers and processes. Lean thinking brings flow, standard work and pull systems to complex operations.

    Lean brings flow to complex work

    Move to Local Mineral Processing

    New plants such as the Niassa graphite facility shift the country towards processing before export, raising the need for disciplined, efficient production practices.

    Lean supports disciplined production

    Logistics and Port Efficiency

    Maputo's transport and logistics boom depends on fast, reliable throughput. Value Stream Mapping and 5S help ports, rail and warehousing cut delays and handling waste.

    Lean cuts handling and delay

    Shortage of Improvement Skills

    Many teams lack a shared language for continuous improvement. Foundational Lean training builds the common vocabulary and mindset that make Kaizen programmes succeed.

    Lean builds a common language

    Sources: World Bank; African Development Bank; IMF; Club of Mozambique; Equity Axis (Mozambique) 2025-2026.

    Lean Fundamentals equips your people to spot waste and improve flow from day one. Build the shared mindset your teams need to compete. Start today.

    Your Mozambique Lean Transformation

    Your Team Before and After Learning Lean

    A Practical Shift in How You Work

    Mozambique's employers are under real pressure to raise productivity and control cost with limited power and capital. Lean Fundamentals is the practical first step that separates teams that simply stay busy from those that steadily improve. Here is the shift it delivers.

    Today

    Waste in time, motion and rework is normal and largely unseen

    After Training

    You can spot and name the eight wastes and target them for removal

    Today

    Improvement ideas are ad hoc and rarely shared across the team

    After Training

    You run structured PDCA improvements using a common Lean language

    Today

    Workspaces and processes vary from one person to the next

    After Training

    You apply 5S and standard work for safer, more consistent output

    You learn Lean Fundamentals

    Before

    Reacting to delays and defects only after they happen

    Now you have

    A preventive Lean mindset that builds quality and flow into the process

    Before

    Little grounding in how world-class operations reduce waste

    Now you have

    Working knowledge of the Toyota Production System and five Lean principles

    Before

    Few practical tools to drive change day to day

    Now you have

    A toolkit of 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, standard work and Kaizen

    Before

    Skills that do not travel easily between roles or industries

    Now you have

    A cross-industry foundation that applies from factory floor to back office

    "The difference between a busy team and an efficient one is the ability to see waste, and then remove it."

    Join thousands of professionals who trained with Invensis Learning and made the shift.

    Sources: WorldSalaries, Africarrieres (Mozambique) 2026; World Bank; African Development Bank.

    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 Mozambique.

    • 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 BuildCore Principles, Wastes and Everyday Tools

    In the Lean Fundamentals training you will learn to define value, see waste and apply the core Lean tools that improve flow. Each session pairs concept explanation with hands-on exercises you can take straight back to work.

    The Five Lean Principles

    Learn to identify value from the customer's view, map the value stream, create flow, establish pull and seek perfection, the framework that guides every Lean improvement.

    The Eight Wastes (DOWNTIME)

    Recognise and classify Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilised talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion and Extra processing through hands-on waste-walk exercises.

    5S and Visual Management

    Apply Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain to organise any workspace, and use visual controls so that problems become impossible to miss.

    Value Stream Mapping and Flow

    Read a current-state value stream map, separate value-adding from non-value-adding steps, and see where delay, batching and rework break the flow.

    Pull Systems and Kanban

    Understand the difference between push and pull, and use Kanban signals to cut overproduction and cap work in progress in both factory and office settings.

    Kaizen, PDCA and Standard Work

    Use the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, standard work and daily Kaizen to make small, sustained improvements and embed a lasting continuous improvement habit.

    Who Should TakeLean Fundamentals Training in Mozambique?

    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

    MZN 22430

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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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    MZN 22430

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    Invensis Learning is a global training provider trusted by professionals and organisations across more than 100 countries, including Mozambique. As a Lean Fundamentals training company in Mozambique, we deliver our Lean training through experienced practitioners who bring real operational excellence and quality management experience into every session, so you learn tools you can apply immediately. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange training for a team, you get structured courseware, hands-on waste-identification exercises and flexible delivery. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified company, we hold our own quality and information security to international standards.

    • Experienced trainers with real Lean and operational excellence expertise
    • Live virtual, classroom and onsite delivery to suit your schedule
    • Hands-on waste-identification and 5S exercises, not just theory
    • Structured courseware, case studies and practical templates
    • Corporate group training tailored to your sector and sites
    • Course completion record from Invensis Learning on finishing the programme
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    Corporate Lean TrainingUpskill Your Workforce in Mozambique

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    • Train whole teams in a shared Lean language at once
    • Onsite, live virtual or hybrid delivery across your sites
    • Content tailored to your sector, from manufacturing to logistics
    • Kickstart an enterprise Lean or operational excellence programme
    • Flexible scheduling around shift and production patterns
    • Progress tracking and practical, role-based exercises
    • Volume-based pricing for group enrolments

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    I Can See Waste on My Line Now

    "The course finally made waste visible for me. Within a week of the training I ran a 5S exercise on my line and cut the time we spent hunting for tools. The waste-walk practice was the most useful part."

    Carlos Mabjaia

    Production Supervisor

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    Practical from the First Hour

    "Clear, practical and easy to follow even without a Lean background. The eight wastes and the PDCA cycle gave me a simple way to raise and test improvement ideas at work with confidence."

    Anabela Chissano

    Quality Officer

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    Helped Me Fix Our Flow

    "The Value Stream Mapping and pull-system sessions helped me understand where delays build up in our warehouse flow. I came away with tools I could apply to real handovers straight away."

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    Logistics Coordinator

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    A Shared Language for Our Teams

    "We trained two shifts through this programme and now the whole team speaks the same Lean language. Standardising with 5S and standard work has already reduced rework across our processing lines."

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    Operations Manager, Food and Beverage Manufacturer

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    A Strong Start to Our Lean Rollout

    "As the first step in our operational excellence rollout, the corporate delivery was well organised and tailored to our sector. The trainer used examples our people recognised, which made the concepts stick."

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    The Lean Fundamentals training is a one-day introductory course covering the core principles, philosophy and tools of Lean management. You learn the five Lean principles, the eight wastes and foundational tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, standard work and Kaizen, with examples from manufacturing, logistics and services.

    General

    What is the Lean Fundamentals training?

    The Lean Fundamentals training is a one-day introductory course covering the core principles, philosophy and tools of Lean management. You learn the five Lean principles, the eight wastes and foundational tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, standard work and Kaizen, with examples from manufacturing, logistics and services.

    Is the Lean Fundamentals course worth it for professionals in Mozambique?

    Yes. As Mozambican employers in manufacturing, energy, logistics and mining work to raise productivity with limited resources, people who can cut waste and improve flow are increasingly valued. The course gives you practical, job-ready skills you can apply the next day.

    What framework is the course based on?

    The training is grounded in Lean management, rooted in the Toyota Production System developed at Toyota by Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo. Its five principles were codified by James Womack and Daniel Jones in Lean Thinking (1996).

    Who should attend this Lean course?

    It suits all employees, team members, supervisors, managers and professionals across every industry and function who want to understand Lean and apply it. It is also a strong entry point for teams starting a Lean transformation.

    Do I need any prior experience or qualifications?

    No. There are no formal prerequisites. The course introduces every Lean principle and tool from first principles, so it is open to professionals from any industry or background.

    Pricing

    How much does Lean Fundamentals training cost in Mozambique?

    Pricing varies by delivery mode, group size and format, so the fee is available on request. Contact a learning advisor for a quote tailored to individual or group enrolment.

    What is included in the training fee?

    The fee typically includes instructor-led training across all modules, structured courseware, hands-on exercises, case studies, learner support and a course completion record from Invensis Learning. Request a quote for full details.

    Do you offer group or corporate pricing?

    Yes. Corporate and group delivery is available with volume-based pricing, and is popular with employers rolling out Lean across teams and sites. Ask about corporate pricing for your organisation.

    Are there any exam or certification fees?

    No. This is a non-certification course with no exam, so there are no exam or awarding-body fees. You pay only for the training itself.

    How do I pay and are instalments available?

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

    Assessment

    Is there an exam for the Lean Fundamentals course?

    No. The Lean Fundamentals course is non-certification and has no exam. Learning is reinforced through waste-identification exercises, case study discussions and team activities during the day.

    Will I receive a certificate after the training?

    You receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning after completing the one-day programme. No external certification or credential is awarded, as this is a skills-focused training course.

    How is my learning assessed?

    There is no formal assessment. Instead, hands-on exercises, a waste walk and 5S and Value Stream Mapping activities let you apply Lean concepts to realistic scenarios throughout the training.

    Does the training expire or need renewal?

    No. The Lean knowledge and skills you gain do not expire and need no renewal. You can apply them immediately and build on them with further Lean training.

    Can this course lead to further Lean learning?

    Yes. Lean Fundamentals is an ideal foundation for further learning such as Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training, all available through Invensis Learning.

    Course Content

    What topics does the Lean Fundamentals course cover?

    The course covers Lean origins and the Toyota Production System, the five Lean principles, the eight wastes (DOWNTIME), foundational tools (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, standard work, visual management), Kaizen and PDCA, and how Lean applies across industries.

    What are the eight wastes taught in the course?

    The eight wastes use the DOWNTIME acronym: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilised talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion and Extra processing. You practise spotting each in real work scenarios.

    How long is the training and what is the format?

    The programme runs for one day (eight hours), available as a full day or two half-days. It combines concept explanation, real-world examples and hands-on Lean exercises throughout.

    Are there practical exercises in the course?

    Yes. You take part in a waste-identification exercise, a simple Value Stream Mapping activity and a 5S workplace assessment, so you leave able to apply the tools in your own work area.

    Is the course relevant outside manufacturing?

    Yes. Lean applies wherever processes exist, including logistics, energy, healthcare, financial services, government and IT. The course uses examples from many sectors relevant to Mozambique's economy.

    Enrollment

    How do I enrol in the Lean Fundamentals training?

    You can enrol through the Invensis Learning website. Choose your preferred format, whether you take the Lean Fundamentals course online, in a classroom or onsite, then complete your booking and you will receive joining details, schedules and course materials. Talk to an advisor if you need help choosing.

    What delivery formats are available in Mozambique?

    The training is available as online (live virtual) instructor-led sessions, classroom training and onsite corporate delivery. Live virtual delivery lets teams across Mozambique join from any location.

    Can the course be delivered onsite for our team?

    Yes. Onsite and corporate delivery is available and popular with employers training large groups at once as the first step in a Lean programme. Request corporate training for your team.

    How soon can I start?

    New public sessions and corporate batches run regularly. Contact a learning advisor to see upcoming schedules and find a date that fits you or your team.

    What is your reschedule or cancellation policy?

    Rescheduling and cancellations are handled under our published policy, and selected plans allow you to transfer to another batch. Contact our support team for the details that apply to your booking.