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Lean Certification

Bronze Level

Learn the fundamentals of lean from a tactical perspective.

To achieve Lean Bronze, you are able to tactically implement lean to drive improvements and measurable results. You deploy and apply lean principles, concepts, methods, and tools within a work cell, work group, and/or value stream.

 

Are you a candidate for Lean Bronze?

Read about the experience and background of candidates who are qualified for Lean Bronze Certification.

Justin Dawn Monique

Lean Bronze Profile - Justin

Justin works as a nurse in a local hospital. He was exposed to Lean early in his career and has worked on teams to implement improvements for the past 6 years. He has a solid understanding of the basic tools of Lean including 5S, kanban, visual systems and SMED and is able to identify wastes in his work areas. Justin writes a blog and has created Lean training materials for other hospital employees. He would make an excellent candidate for Lean Bronze certification.

Lean Bronze Candidate - Dawn

Dawn works for a medical device manufacturer as an industrial engineer. She has been with the organization for 10 years working on various projects including process and equipment improvements, cell layout and kanban implementation. She learned about Lean during college and continues to read books on the subject. Dawn leads a workbook club that focuses on organizational and operational excellence and helps her peers understand it. She would make an excellent candidate for Lean Bronze certification.

Lean Bronze Candidate Monique

Monique recently transitioned from a Manufacturing Engineering role to a front-line supervisor in Operations. She has participated in several kaizen and 5S events and is seeking development of her Lean/Continuous Improvement skills. Monique would be a great candidate for Lean Bronze certification.


Get Started

  1. Review the Lean Bronze Process Guide
  2. Assess Your Knowledge and Experience
  3. Purchase Bronze Core Reference Material
  4. Apply to Take the exam
  5. Submit your Bronze Portfolio
  6. Review Lean Recertification Requirements


Individuals

Individuals may pursue the Lean Bronze certification on their own professional development journey.

Please review the process guide for steps to achieve bronze certification.


Groups

To inquire about certification for groups (companies, schools, etc.) please contact Tooling U-SME at info@toolingu.com or 866.706.8665.


Certification Pricing

The fees below include the exam and portfolio fee.

Lean Bronze Certification (LBC) Online Exam Pricing
Nonmember $600
SME Member and Partners (AME, Shingo Institute) $440


Plan your next step

Upon passing your Bronze Portfolio you will earn your Lean Bronze Certification (LBC). During this time, you may choose to pursue recertification or another certification rank. Your Lean Bronze Certification is valid for three years.


Have questions or need additional information?

Certification FAQs Online Inquiry Form

Marion Lemne
“The Lean Certification Program added just the right ingredient, helping to distinguish myself from the crowd. As a result, my career has been fast-tracked to a management position with full P&L responsibility in a multinational corporation.”
Marian Lemne, LSC, LGC, Director Global Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning, Cameron International

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