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 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
An Introduction to LCS Continuing Professional Development
20th April 2021 | Remote
The LCS is launching a brand new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) service for its community...
Featured Event
Shingo Forum
23rd April 2021 | Virtual
Monthly virtual networking club for those interested in Shingo. Encouraging the sharing of ideas and...
Featured Event
Katacon EU 2021
27th April 2021 | Virtual
At KataCon Europe 2021 you can listen to selected keynotes, engage in deep-dive interviews with our ...
Featured Event
Lean Agile Glasgow: Morning Lean Coffee
28th April 2021 | Virtual
Join this Morning Lean Coffee to discuss your Lean and Agile ideas, challenges and solutions before ...
Featured Event
An Introduction to The Level 3 Programme
28th April 2021 | Remote
This webinar is for those interested in the LCS Level 3 Programme and will cover: Agenda An explanat...
Featured Article
So, you are invested in continuous improvement – but how do you keep yourself accountable?
Rose Sgueglia | 24th February 2021
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Tips for Optimising your Digital Credentials Profile
Simon Elias | 25th October 2020
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Why Digital Credentials are now more important than ever
Simon Elias | 25th October 2020
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How to set up your free LCS digital credentials profile
Simon Elias | 25th October 2020
Coming soon…the Kata Competency System
6th 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...
New Accreditations 2021
8th March 2021
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The Lean Learner T-Shirt Series Offer
3rd March 2021
To celebrate the launch of LCS Continuing Professional Development we are introducing the exclusive Lean Learner T-Shirt Series and offering new sign ups a free t-shirt when they start their CPD cycle! Impress your colleagues with your wisdom! Guaranteed to lead to intelligent conversations at parties! Signal to commitment to...
Continuing Professional Development
6th January 2021
February 2021 We’re pleased to announce the launch of our brand new Continuous Professional Development (CPD) facility for LCS practitioners. You now have an opportunity to track and document the skills, knowledge and experience that you gain both formally and informally as you work. Registering for LCS CPD will make sure you not only identify your...
2021 Webinar Programme
2nd January 2021
Welcome to the LCS Webinars The LCS 2021 webinar programme provides a great opportunity to find out more about LCS accreditation and certification. Lasting less than an hour, they offer a time efficient way to gather key information, plus you can ask questions and discuss with LCS presenters. Topics Topics...
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
