Industry standard lean qualifications, developed at Cardiff University
Organisations and consultants can have their lean training programmes LCS Accredited, enabling them to issue LCS qualifications. Experienced individuals can also independently gain LCS qualifications through our Approved Prior Learning route and practitioners with LCS qualifications can register for Practitioner Membership and LCS Continuing Professional Development.
For Organisations
Are you an organisation looking to accredit your CI training programme?
For Consultants
Are you a consultant looking to accredit your CI training programme?
For Individuals
Are you an experienced lean practitioner looking for formal qualifications as recognition of your capability?
LCS Continuing Professional Development for individuals
Consciously and proactively develop your capabilities and knowledge through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) using our unique online, structured, PDCA model of improvement.
The CPD process helps you manage your own development on an continuous basis, requiring you to record, review and reflect on what you learn and practice. It allows you to demonstrate your professional standing and commitment to advancing your lean competence to colleagues, the community and clients and help you with your career development.
News & Featured Events
Featured Event
Make it Happen, The Art of Executing Strategy
03rd February 2022 | Webinar
Effective strategy execution provides the mechanism to achieve the ideal results your organisation s...
Featured Event
Katacon EU 2022
03rd May 2022 | Berlin
At KataCon Europe 2022 you can listen to selected keynotes, engage in deep-dive interviews with our ...
Featured Event
Lean Construction Live
13th May 2022 | Marshall Arena
Stadium Way West
Bletchley
MK1 1ST
The introduction of a Lean approach and Lean practices within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering &am...
Featured Event
Lean Construction Live
13th May 2022 | London
Held in the Arena MK, Milton Keynes on 22nd May, Lean Construction Live is part of the annual Nation...
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TWI Kata Summit Europe-Lego Company Tour
14th June 2022 | Billund, Denmark
Leaders Leading Leaders The TWI + KATA EU Summit is an annual gathering of those seeking to learn. ...
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Seasons Greetings!
14th December 2021
The LCS team extends seasons greetings to all in the lean community and we’re looking forward to a positive and productive 2022!
New Accreditations 2021
6th December 2021
IMIG IMIG is an international consultancy supporting clients in improving their operations. Lean Training is one of of its core offerings and it combines its expertise in strategy and innovation management with advanced implementation skills, optimising processes and empowering its customers to consistently develop their own potential. Zorg en Zekerheld...
2022 Webinar Programme
5th October 2021
Welcome to the LCS Webinars The LCS 2022 webinar programme provides a great opportunity to find out more about LCS accreditation, certification and professional development. Lasting less than an hour, sessions offer a time efficient way to gather key information, plus you can ask questions and discuss with LCS presenters....
Collaboration Partnership for India Established
29th September 2021
The LCS is pleased to announce a new collaboration to develop the LCS in India and has appointed Value Weaver Consulting as its exclusive partner in India. This is the first agency agreement for the LCS and signals its commitment to establishing the LCS as a major Lean qualification in...
It’s arrived…the Kata Competency System
29th April 2021
The LCS is excited to announce the forthcoming launch of the Kata Competency System This world-first initiative promises to revolutionise the development of kata based competency and create a new standard for kata training. Key features A seven level kata qualifications framework built on core kata and scientific thinking principles,...
The Engine Behind Lean System Success?
6th April 2021
Tilo Schwarz considers the four key trends to be discussed at KataCon Europe 2021 – April 27th to 29th In his just-released second edition of his famous book The Toyota Way, Jeffrey K. Liker writes: The beginning of the twenty-first century has continued the turbulence, uncertainty, and intense competition that...
LCS qualifications
The LCS has seven competency levels covering the entire spectrum of lean knowledge and practice.
Standard Accreditation
Find out how to become LCS accredited through Standard Accreditation
SME Accreditation
Find out how to become LCS accredited through SME Accreditation
