Lean Training Programs
The NH Bureau of Education and Training offers a comprehensive series of programs
in Lean process improvement techniques and Lean management. The Belt programs are
designed for employees, supervisors, managers and administrators in public service
including state and federal agencies, municipalities, counties, schools and colleges,
as well as nonprofit organizations. Students earn certificates in White, Yellow, Green
and Black Belt levels.
What is Lean?
Lean is an organizational management system comprised of principles, tools, and
techniques focused on customer value. Lean tools are used by public, private and
non-profit sectors to improve processes by removing waste, increasing efficiency
and elevating quality.
Lean addresses what customers and employees identify as inefficient uses of materials
and personnel. Lean asks organizations to examine and rethink what they do, as well as
how and why they do it. Processes are evaluated and improved, increasing quality and
value for delivered to customers
Lean empowers employees, tapping into their intelligence, creativity and experiences to
implement more efficient ways of completing tasks and reaching organizational goals.
By using Lean, organizations can be more efficient, enhance customer satisfaction, as well
as employee engagement and morale.
Lean Programs
BET offers a comprehensive program in Lean process improvement techniques
and Lean management. The Belt programs are designed for employees,
supervisors, managers and administrators in public service including state
and federal agencies, municipalities, counties, schools and colleges, as
well as non-profit organizations. Students earn certificates in White,
Yellow, Green and Black Belt levels.
Yellow Belt
A hands-on introduction to the philosophy and methodology of Lean process
improvement. During the 3-day class, participants apply Kaizen process
mapping techniques to an actual work process and construct an implementation
plan to enact the improvements. Participants are encouraged to enroll in
project teams; those registering without a work group will join a team from
another organization for the hands-on portion of the program.
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Green Belt
A hands-on introduction to the philosophy and methodology of Lean process
improvement. During the 3-day class, participants apply Kaizen process
mapping techniques to an actual work process and construct an implementation
plan to enact the improvements. Participants are encouraged to enroll in
project teams; those registering without a work group will join a team from
another organization for the hands-on portion of the program.
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Black Belt
This ten-session program combines classroom study, mentorship and practical
application. Participants examine Lean principles and practices including
Shingo, Kata, and Hoshin, and they conduct a capstone project to apply their
skills and to understand Lean from an operational and strategic perspective.
Pre-requisite: Yellow and Green Belt certificates and Green Belt practicum.
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