The purpose of the Foundation qualification is to confirm that a candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding of Lean IT. As well as certifying that the student have gained knowledge of the Lean IT terminology, structure, and basic concepts and has comprehended the core principles of Lean IT practices. The Lean IT Foundation Certificate is intended to enable the holders of the certificate to apply the Lean IT practices under guidance of a Lean expert. The course including a sample examination and preparation to re-enforce the knowledge gained. The Foundation exam is done at the end of the second day. It is a multiple – choice closed book exam over a period of 60 minutes, consisting of 40 multiple choice questions. A successful candidate will get at least 65 % of the questions right. This course offers the following benefits for organizations:
No prerequisite required for this program other than a general understanding of IT technologies. It is STRONGLY recommended for the students to acquire the following: Title: Lean Thinking, Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation (Paperback edition published in 2003) Author: James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones ISBN-13: 9780743231640 Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK Ltd Lean IT Foundation Article - Lean IT Foundation Publication v2.0 (412KB) Title: Lean IT: Enabling and Sustaining Your Lean Transformation (Hardback edition published in 2011) Author: Steven C Bell and Michael A Orzen ISBN-13: 9781439817568 Publisher: Productivity Press
2 Days/Lecture & Lab
The target audience for the Foundation qualification is individuals who:
Understand the key principles and terminology