Acuity Institute’s Kaizen Workshop is the standard for online training and certification for individuals looking to achieve Kaizen Event facilitation success.
Kaizen Workshop Course Packages
Course
eBook Only
Professional
Certificate Program
Professional Certificate
Program with
Printed Course Book*
Online Training Access (2 Months)
AcuityCONNECT Forum Access
Kaizen Event Simulation Case Study
Kaizen Toolkit
Kaizen Workshop Certification Exam
Kaizen Workshop eBook
Kaizen Workshop Printed Course Books
$49
$225
$299
Through August 31, 2008
$25
$140
$200
*Shipping to a location within the United States is included. All other destinations will be charged a delivery fee.
Kaizen is a problem solving event that applies process improvement in a structured setting. The goal of Kaizen is to eliminate activities in processes that add cost but do not add value. A Kaizen Event is attended by the owners and operators of a process to make improvements to that process which are within the scope of the process participants. Kaizen Events are an extremely efficient method to quickly improve poor performing processes. If done correctly, Kaizen events are accomplished in 5 days or less.
This course is built around teaching key tools and techniques of Kaizen as well as real application to enhance learning. Kaizen principles are trained and then applied through a hands-on Kaizen Event Simulation Case Study. The training course is very interactive and emphasizes problem solving and presentation of outcomes. The course contains 5+ hours of online course work which includes many exercises to practice and apply key concepts and tools learned. When completed, course participants will have a solid foundation on how to successfully facilitate their own Kaizen Events.
At Acuity Institute we want the learning experience to be as supportive and engaging as possible. We understand the importance of having a place to ask questions to the experts about tools and techniques, exercises, project work or general technical support. That is why we created AcuityCONNECT. Here are the benefits:
Our AcuityCONNECT Forum’s give our students access to our program instructors as they are completing the online training.
Students can review procedures or post questions 24/7 and will receive a response typically in the same day.
Student’s can also view questions and answers from other students or network with students to help solve specific project challenges or organizational barriers to success.
AcuityCONNECT is an included service to all of our students and there is no termination of this service when your program is completed.
The simulation is based on a hypothetical service/transactional company that faces many of the same problems companies are dealing with today. The simulation is designed to illustrate an entire Kaizen Event through every phase of the Kaizen PDCA methodology. You will complete challenging exercises which build on previously learned tools and concepts taught in this course. When complete, you will have a significant perspective on what true Kaizen business improvement means. There is no comparison of this simulation in the marketplace today.
This toolkit assists you in keeping focused on your Kaizen work and not creating “templates”. The Toolkit includes 15 common templates used throughout the Kaizen process. For ease of use, the templates can be downloaded directly to your computer. The templates are developed in common formats (MS Word, MS Excel or MS PowerPoint). Included Templates: Agenda, Charter, Communication Plan, Data Collection Plan, Five Whys, Implementation Plan, Kaizen Deliverables Checklist, Materials Checklist, Monitoring Plan, Process Value Analysis, Quick Win Opportunities, Response Plan, SIPOC, Solution Selection Matrix, Pre-Kaizen Task List.
Acuity Institute’s Kaizen Workshop Certification Exam is the standard for Kaizen Certification. Many companies strive for quality and what better way to show your commitment then to achieve your Kaizen Workshop Certificate of Completion. The following highlights the Kaizen Workshop Certification Exam.
The exam is administered online. You will need to have an active internet connection to complete the exam.
You may use any reference materials to complete the exam (i.e. training manuals, project materials, etc.).
While completing the exam, you are not permitted to communicate with anyone regarding the exam. The exam is closed communication.
The exam is made up of a total of 40 multiple choice, true/false, and problem solving questions.
You have a maximum of 60 minutes to complete the entire exam.
A passing grade of 80% or more is needed to receive your Kaizen Workshop Certificate of Completion. You are only permitted to attempt the exam twice. If you do not pass the exam on the second attempt you will need to contact Acuity Institute Support to discuss next steps.
Includes 150+ pages of Kaizen tools and techniques, exercises, and the Kaizen Event Simulation Case Study to facilitate learning of principles and completion of simulation deliverables.
Includes all of the instructional materials that are available on the online course
The Kaizen Workshop eBook (electronic copy) contains all the same content as the printed course book.
The Kaizen eBook is fully searchable and indexed. It contains various links to assist the user in quickly navigating to key tools and concepts.
Please note: To protect the electronic intellectual property of the materials, the user will not be able to copy from the eBook. You will need the most recent version of Adobe Reader to view the eBook (if you do not have the most recent version of Adobe Reader, you can download it for free from the following link: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html) The eBook is for Personal Use Only. The eBook is for the Intended Parties Only. No Reproduction is Allowed Without Written Approval from Acuity Institute. No Transmission and/or Distribution is Allowed Without Written Approval from Acuity Institute.
Unlawful use, transmission and/or distribution of the eBook will be subject to the maximum fine allowable by the law.
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