Lean Management Development Programme
Development the knowledge and skills to improve your organisation
Course Overview
The Lean Management Development Programme convened by Lean Institute Africa is aimed at individuals or teams across industries who wish to gain an advanced understanding of Lean Management to build sustainable organisations. Delivered over five months, the programme provides a comprehensive, experiential education in Lean Management. The programme is delivered by experienced lean facilitators who provide you with both the theory and expert coaching needed to lead the lean journey within your organisation and initiate change for the better.
What you will walk away with
- Skills to implement a sustainable lean transformation at all levels of the organisation
- Techniques and tools for complex problem-solving
- The ability to create a culture of continuous improvement and to effectively link your Lean strategy to the overall purpose and objectives of your organisation
- Lean tools and methodology to reduce waste and increase profits
- Coaching skills to develop your teams or employees
- Skills to identify and deliver customer value and streamline processes leading to efficiency and productivit
Minimum requirements
- National Senior Certificate, NQF 4 or equivelant
- English proficiency
Who should apply
All individuals or teams who wish to gain an advanced understanding of Lean Management and learn how to implement this within your Organisation. The course suits various industries, including manufacturing, service, healthcare and the public sector
What our alumni say
Learn with the best
Our Internationally acclaimed researchers and teachers are all dedicated and gifted individuals who contribute directly to UCT GSB's reputation of excellence.
Faculty
Samantha has extensive experience in various industries, including Healthcare, Pathology Services, Oil and Gas and Financial Services.
Head: Executive Education
Jodie Martin is the Executive Education Head of Department where he leads and supports our world-class Executive Education delivery team.
Faculty
Tshepo is a BSC Industrial Engineering graduate with diverse working experience gained from working in manufacturing, management consulting, logistics, supply chain, banking and public healthcare.FAQ
Yes, this course offers standard discounts
The UCT GSB's Breakwater Campus is situated in the heart of Cape Town's most popular tourist attraction, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Centrally located and easily accessed, the UCT GSB is just 1.5km away from the central business district and 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.
As an added benefit to studying at the UCT GSB, you'll be situated in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Certificate of Completion
Flights & accommodation costs are not included.
The course is a non-credit-bearing course delivered at the equivalent of an NQF 8 postgraduate level of study.
The course is accredited through UCT, which is a registered public higher education institution with the Council on Higher Education (CHE). Each programme is accredited through an internal UCT quality assurance process, as delegated by the CHE, ensuring the excellent quality of our offering.
In short, this course does not refer to NQF levels.
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