Value Stream Mapping Training in the Slovak Republic

See Waste, Improve Flow

Designed for operations managers, Lean practitioners and process engineers across Slovakia's manufacturing and service sectors, this instructor-led programme teaches you to visualise your end-to-end value stream, expose the eight wastes of Lean, and design a leaner future state. Learn a proven Toyota Production System technique you can apply at work from day one.

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How Value Stream Mapping Exposes and Removes WasteA Core Lean Skill for Slovak Operations

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean management technique for creating a visual, end-to-end picture of the materials and information needed to deliver a product or service to the customer. This Value Stream Mapping Training in the Slovak Republic teaches you to draw current-state and future-state maps, expose non-value-adding activity, and build a practical plan to improve flow.

The technique is rooted in the Toyota Production System and was formalised for practitioners by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1998 guide Learning to See. Across Slovakia's automotive plants, supplier parks and service operations, VSM is the tool Lean teams reach for first when they need to see where time, inventory and effort are being lost.

Delivered as a hands-on one-day programme by Invensis Learning, the course suits operations managers, manufacturing engineers, Lean coordinators and supply chain professionals. You leave able to facilitate a mapping session for your own team. Start building the skill with Invensis Learning.

Key Highlightsof the Value Stream Mapping Training Course

End-to-End Skill Development

Structured Value Stream Mapping training in the Slovak Republic 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 Slovak Republic
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 Slovak Republic

Flexible training formats available for individual learners and corporate teams in the Slovak Republic
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 Slovak Republic
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 Slovak Republic 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 Slovak RepublicWho Can Enroll?

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

What You Gain from This VSM SkillSkills You Apply from Day One

For Individuals

Value Stream Mapping gives you a practical, immediately usable skill: the ability to make the flow of work visible and to redesign it for less waste and faster delivery. It suits operations managers, engineers and Lean practitioners in Slovak manufacturing and service organisations. Whether you are launching a Lean programme, scoping a Kaizen event or preparing a Six Sigma project, VSM gives you the diagnostic map that shows where to focus.

If you want a hands-on capability you can apply the very next week, this one-day course is a direct route. You gain the standard VSM symbol set, a repeatable mapping method, and the confidence to facilitate mapping sessions across your operations.

See your entire value stream in one view and spot waste others miss
Cut lead time, inventory and rework by mapping current and future states
Apply a proven Lean method used across Slovakia's automotive and supplier plants
Lead current-state and future-state mapping workshops for your own team
Turn a future-state vision into a costed, sequenced improvement plan
Speak the shared Lean language that operations, quality and logistics teams use
Strengthen your profile for continuous improvement and operational excellence roles
Build capability that complements Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen work

For Organizations

Group VSM training helps Slovak organisations build a consistent, practical approach to seeing and eliminating waste. Delivered for operations, quality, engineering and logistics teams, it turns improvement from ad hoc effort into a repeatable discipline. For manufacturers and service operations under cost and productivity pressure, VSM provides a clear, visual way to prioritise where to improve first.

If your teams struggle to connect daily firefighting to real flow improvement, group training gives them a shared map and a common language. They leave able to run mapping sessions and drive Kaizen from the results.

Builds a shared value stream mapping method across operations teams
Exposes waste and bottlenecks that erode margin and delivery performance
Connects shop-floor improvement to measurable lead-time and inventory gains
Equips cross-functional teams to map a real value stream together
Supports Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen programmes with a common diagnostic tool
Standardises improvement practice across plants and business units
Available onsite so teams map their own live processes during training
Strengthens in-house continuous improvement capability

Where Value Stream Mapping Leads in SlovakiaRoles Driving Demand

Value Stream Mapping is a core capability for Slovakia's Lean and operational excellence teams, and it opens doors across the country's automotive, electronics and logistics base. Employers from Volkswagen Slovakia and Kia to Tier 1 suppliers and shared-service centres hire process engineers, continuous improvement specialists and operations managers who can map and improve flow. As plants navigate the EV transition and a tight labour market, professionals who can eliminate waste are in steady demand, and Value Stream Mapping training is a practical way to build the skills these employers want. Here is what the market looks like now.

€39,420

Operations Manager average pay, Slovakia

per year, ERI / worldsalaries 2026

€2,828/mo

Production Manager typical pay

after 5 years, Platy.sk 2026

275,000+

Automotive sector workers

directly employed, SARIO 2026

33%

Cars in industrial exports

automotive share, SARIO 2026

SECTORS HIRING

—Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 to 3 Suppliers
—Electronics and Electrical Manufacturing
—Machinery, Metals and Engineering
—Logistics and Supply Chain
—Food, Beverage and Consumer Goods
—Shared Services and Business Process Operations

GROWTH TRENDS

—Automotive is 13% of GDP and 54% of industrial output, keeping Lean demand high
—EV transition pushing plants to redesign flow and cut waste
—Chronic skilled-labour shortage raising the value of productivity gains
—Rising labour costs driving continuous improvement investment
—Global competition forcing cost and lead-time discipline
—Suppliers standardising Lean to meet OEM performance requirements

Sources: Platy.sk, Profesia.sk, Glassdoor, ERI, worldsalaries (Slovakia) 2026; SARIO, Wikipedia (automotive sector).

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Value Stream Mapping Professionals in Slovak Republic : Salary Insights and Trends

Hiring Companies in Slovak Republic

€16K

Min

€23K

Average

€32K

Max

Platy.sk · Profesia.sk (Slovakia) 2026

Volkswagen SlovakiaKia SlovakiaContinentalSchaeffler

Source: Volkswagen Slovakia · Kia Slovakia · Continental · Schaeffler

Why Lean Flow Skills Matter in Slovak Manufacturing

Productivity Under a Labour Shortage

Slovakia faces a chronic shortage of skilled technical workers, so plants must get more output from the people they have. Value stream mapping targets exactly that: less waiting, less rework, more flow.

VSM targets waiting, rework and lost flow

The EV Transition

As automakers retool for electric vehicles, production lines and supplier flows are being redesigned. Teams that can map current and future states are essential to plan these changes without losing throughput.

VSM helps redesign lines and supplier flow

Rising Labour Costs

Wages and staff-retention costs are climbing across Slovak manufacturing. Eliminating non-value-adding work through VSM protects margin when every hour of labour costs more.

VSM removes non-value-adding work

Pressure from Global Competition

Growing competition, including from China, forces Slovak plants to cut lead time and cost. Mapping the value stream exposes where delay and inventory hide, and where to act first.

VSM exposes delay and hidden inventory

Supplier Performance Standards

Tier 1 to 3 automotive suppliers must meet demanding OEM flow and delivery targets. A shared VSM method helps them standardise improvement and prove a leaner, more reliable value stream.

VSM standardises supplier improvement

A Weak Employment Outlook

With manufacturing hiring plans at a five-year low, organisations are investing in efficiency rather than headcount. Professionals who can improve flow are the ones plants keep and promote.

VSM makes flow improvers indispensable

Sources: EURES, Cedefop, ManpowerGroup, SARIO, PwC Slovakia (labour market and automotive) 2026.

Value Stream Mapping is a practical skill Slovak operations need now. Build it and become the person who can see waste and redesign flow. Start today.

Your Slovak Operations Career Shift

From Firefighting to Flow

The Shift VSM Skills Deliver

Slovakia's manufacturers and service operations are under real pressure to do more with less, and they increasingly separate people who can improve flow from those who only keep it running. Here is the gap this skill closes.

Today

Seen as a capable operator, not a flow improver

After training

Recognised as someone who can redesign a value stream for less waste

Today

Seen as a capable operator, not a flow improver

Today

Limited visibility of where lead time and inventory pile up

After training

Able to quantify lead time, value-added ratio and inventory at a glance

Today

Limited visibility of where lead time and inventory pile up

Today

Improvement pay and senior roles feel out of reach

After training

Ready for continuous improvement and operational excellence roles that pay well in Slovakia

Today

Improvement pay and senior roles feel out of reach

You master value stream mapping

Before

You can see problems on the floor but not the whole flow

Now you have

A single map that shows the entire value stream end to end

Before

You can see problems on the floor but not the whole flow

Before

Improvement ideas are scattered and hard to prioritise

Now you have

A clear method to find the bottleneck and target the biggest waste first

Before

Improvement ideas are scattered and hard to prioritise

Before

You rely on others to run Lean mapping sessions

Now you have

The confidence to facilitate current and future-state mapping yourself

Before

You rely on others to run Lean mapping sessions

Before

Your Lean work lacks a shared language across teams

Now you have

The standard VSM symbols that operations, quality and logistics all understand

Before

Your Lean work lacks a shared language across teams

"In a plant fighting for every point of productivity, the person who can map the value stream is the person who can change it."

Join 50,000+ professionals who trained with Invensis Learning and built practical skills.

Sources: Platy.sk, Profesia.sk, Glassdoor (Slovakia) 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 Slovak Republic

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 Slovak Republic 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 Slovak Republic

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 Slovak Republic

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

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The Skills You Will BuildMap, Analyse and Improve Any Value Stream

In this Value Stream Mapping course you will learn to map, analyse and redesign the end-to-end flow of work using the standard Lean toolkit. By the end you can build both current-state and future-state maps and turn them into a practical improvement plan.

Read and Use the Standard VSM Symbols

Apply the standard value stream mapping symbol set: process boxes, data boxes, material and information flow arrows, inventory triangles, kanban and Kaizen bursts, so your maps are clear and consistent across teams.

Draw an Accurate Current-State Map

Select a product family, walk the value stream from customer to supplier, and capture cycle time, changeover, uptime and inventory to build a current-state map that reflects how work really flows today.

Identify the Eight Wastes and the Bottleneck

Analyse a current-state map to expose the eight wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME), find the constraint that limits flow, and calculate takt time to see where demand and capacity are out of balance.

Design a Leaner Future State

Use the eight future-state questions to design continuous flow, pull systems and levelled scheduling, then quantify the improvement in lead time, inventory and value-added ratio.

Separate Value-Added Work from Waste

Distinguish value-added, non-value-added and necessary non-value-added activity from the customer's point of view, and complete the timeline that reveals how little of total lead time actually adds value.

Build an Implementation and Kaizen Plan

Translate a future-state map into a sequenced roadmap of workstreams and Kaizen events, set baseline metrics, and standardise the gains so improvements stick.

Who Should TakeValue Stream Mapping Training in Slovak Republic?

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

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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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Value Stream Mapping Corporate Group Training

Customized training aligned to organizational goals
Flexible delivery: onsite, virtual, hybrid, or blended
Scheduling tailored to business availability
Role-based examples and industry-relevant discussions
Progress tracking and learner assessments where applicable
Dedicated coordination and administrative support
Consistent learning experiences across teams
Scalable delivery for local, regional, or global workforces

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

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

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Value Stream Mapping Focused 1-to-1 Training

One-to-one instructor attention
Customized learning plans and objectives
Flexible scheduling based on availability
Personalized feedback and coaching
Additional focus on challenging topics
Targeted practice and revision support
Faster clarification of questions and concepts
Learning pace is adapted to individual needs

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

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

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Value Stream Mapping 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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Why Train with Invensis Learning for VSM SkillsPractical, Instructor-Led and Proven

As a trusted Value Stream Mapping training company in Slovak Republic, Invensis Learning delivers practical Value Stream Mapping training for professionals and teams across the Slovak Republic and worldwide. Our trainers are experienced Lean and quality practitioners who teach from real operational experience, not theory, so you leave able to apply VSM at work. Whether you join a live virtual session, attend in a classroom, or arrange onsite training for your team, you get structured courseware, hands-on mapping exercises and learner support before, during and after the programme.

Experienced Lean and continuous improvement trainers with real plant experience
Hands-on current-state and future-state mapping exercises, not just theory
Flexible formats: online (live virtual), classroom and onsite team training
ISO 9001:2015 certified training provider with global delivery
Structured courseware and the standard VSM symbol toolkit
Dedicated learner support before, during and after the course
Corporate training that maps your own live value streams
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Value Stream Mapping Training Locations in Slovak RepublicAll our classroom training is now available online at your convenience

Value Stream Mapping in Slovak Republic

Grand Hotel River Park, Nábrežie arm. gen. Ludvíka Svobodu, Castle Valley, Bôrik Region, Bratislava, Bratislava I District, Bratislava, Borinka, Bratislava Region, 900 32, Slovakia

Value Stream Mapping in Slovak Republic

Sheraton, Pribinova, Bratislavský downtown, Bratislava, okres Bratislava I, Bratislava, Borinka, Bratislavský kraj, 900 32, Slovensko

Value Stream Mapping in Slovak Republic

Grand Hotel River Park, Nábrežie arm. gen. Ludvíka Svobodu, Castle Valley, Bôrik Region, Bratislava, Bratislava I District, Bratislava, Borinka, Bratislava Region, 900 32, Slovakia

Value Stream Mapping in Slovak Republic

Sheraton, Pribinova, Bratislavský downtown, Bratislava, okres Bratislava I, Bratislava, Borinka, Bratislavský kraj, 900 32, Slovensko

Corporate Value Stream Mapping TrainingOn Your Value Streams

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Suitable for small, medium and large operations and improvement teams
Customised schedules aligned to shift patterns and plant availability
Delivery onsite, live virtual or hybrid across the Slovak Republic
Teams map their own live value streams during the session
Experienced Lean trainers with manufacturing and service experience
Role-based examples from automotive, electronics and logistics
Dedicated coordination and support for group training

What Our Learners Say

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Straight into Practice on Our Own Line

"The hands-on mapping exercises were the highlight. I went back to our line and drew our first proper current-state map the same week, and we found waiting time none of us had noticed."

Martin Kováč

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Relevant to Real Plant Work

"Clear, practical and very relevant to automotive work. I finally understand takt time and how to read a value stream, and the trainer answered every question with real examples."

Zuzana Horváthová

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A Structure I Now Use for Kaizen

"A genuinely useful one day. The future-state design questions gave me a structure I now use to plan Kaizen events at our plant, and the mapping method is easy to repeat."

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Onsite Session That United Our Teams

"We ran this as onsite training for a cross-functional team. Mapping our own value stream together exposed bottlenecks between departments and gave everyone a shared language for improvement."

Andrej Baláž

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"Invensis Learning tailored the session to our processes. Our teams now standardise VSM across sites, and the improvement plans coming out of it are far more focused than before."

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

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique for creating a visual, end-to-end map of the materials and information needed to deliver a product or service to the customer. It makes waste, bottlenecks and delays visible so teams can improve flow. This one-day course teaches you to build and use these maps.

General

What is Value Stream Mapping?

Is the Value Stream Mapping course worth it?

Yes. VSM is one of the most widely used Lean tools in Slovak manufacturing and service operations, and the skill is immediately applicable. You leave able to map a real value stream, identify the biggest waste, and plan improvements, which supports continuous improvement and operational excellence roles.

Who should attend this training?

The course suits operations and manufacturing managers, process and industrial engineers, Lean practitioners, and supply chain professionals. It is relevant across automotive, electronics, logistics and service operations in the Slovak Republic, and is open to anyone responsible for improving process flow.

Do I need prior Lean experience?

No. There are no formal prerequisites. Some familiarity with Lean ideas such as waste and flow is helpful, but the course introduces every concept you need, including the five Lean principles and the eight wastes, in the context of mapping.

What framework is the training based on?

The course is grounded in Lean and the Toyota Production System, the origin of Value Stream Mapping. It follows the approach popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1998 guide Learning to See, using the standard VSM symbols recognised by Lean teams worldwide.

Pricing

How much does the training cost in the Slovak Republic?

Course fees vary by delivery format (live virtual, classroom or corporate onsite) and group size. Pricing for individual and team training is available on request. Contact a learning advisor at Invensis Learning for a quote tailored to your needs.

What is included in the course fee?

The fee typically includes instructor-led training across all six VSM modules, structured courseware, the standard symbol toolkit, hands-on mapping exercises, and a course completion certificate from Invensis Learning. Confirm the exact inclusions for your chosen format when you enquire.

Do you offer group or corporate pricing?

Yes. Corporate and group training is available with volume-based pricing for teams and departments. Onsite delivery lets your people map their own live value streams together. Ask about corporate or group pricing for a tailored quote.

Are there any exam or membership fees?

No. This is a non-certification skills course, so there is no examination and no awarding-body membership fee. You pay only the training fee for your chosen format.

How can I pay for the course?

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 and to see upcoming batches.

Assessment

How is learning assessed on this course?

There is no formal assessment. Instead, you practise on hands-on mapping exercises throughout the day, building both a current-state and a future-state map for a realistic scenario, with trainer feedback as you go.

Do I receive a certificate after the training?

Yes. You receive a course completion certificate from Invensis Learning after finishing the one-day programme. This is a completion record for a practical skills course, as Value Stream Mapping has no external awarding body.

Is any formal credential awarded?

No formal credential is awarded, because Value Stream Mapping is a Lean technique with no governing body. The course builds practical skills you can apply immediately, and you receive a completion certificate recognising your attendance.

Will I be able to use VSM at work after the course?

Yes. By the end you can select a product family, walk and map a value stream, identify waste and the bottleneck, design a future state, and build an implementation plan, so you can facilitate mapping sessions for your own team straight away.

How does VSM fit with Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen?

Value Stream Mapping is a core Lean tool used in the Define and Measure phases of Six Sigma projects and to plan Kaizen events. This course complements Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen training by giving you the diagnostic map that shows where to focus improvement.

Course Content

What will I learn in the course?

You will learn to map, analyse and redesign an end-to-end value stream. The programme covers Lean foundations, the standard VSM symbols, current-state mapping, waste and bottleneck analysis, future-state design, and implementation planning, all with hands-on practice.

What topics does the curriculum cover?

The one-day course covers six areas: introduction to VSM and Lean foundations, VSM symbols and notation, creating the current-state map, analysing it for waste and takt time, designing the future-state map, and implementation and Kaizen planning.

Are there hands-on exercises?

Yes. You create both a current-state and a future-state map for a realistic operational scenario during the day, practising the full method rather than just watching. This is what makes the skill immediately usable at work.

What materials are provided?

You receive structured courseware, the standard VSM symbol reference, worked examples and mapping templates you can reuse for your own value streams. Course materials are provided in English.

How long is the course?

The course runs for one day (8 hours). It can also be delivered as two half-days. It covers all six modules with concept explanations, symbol training, worked examples and hands-on mapping exercises.

Enrollment

How do I enrol in the training?

You can enrol through the Invensis Learning website. Choose your preferred format, complete payment, and you receive access to schedules, courseware and learning resources. Talk to a learning advisor if you need help choosing a format.

What training formats are available?

The course is available online (live virtual instructor-led), in classroom, and as corporate onsite training for teams across the Slovak Republic. Choose the format that fits your schedule and learning preference.

When are the next sessions?

Public sessions run regularly in live virtual and classroom formats, and onsite team sessions are scheduled to suit your availability. See upcoming batches or ask a learning advisor for the current schedule.

Can you deliver the course onsite for our team?

Yes. Corporate onsite training is available across Slovakia, and it is especially effective because your team maps a real value stream from your own operations during the session. Contact us to arrange a group booking.

What is the reschedule or cancellation policy?

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