Choose Your Learning Path
LeanTPS™ offers structured learning pathways designed to develop Toyota Production System knowledge, practical capability, and workplace application. Whether you are exploring TPS principles, developing specialized skills, pursuing Practitioner Certification, or seeking organizational implementation support, you can choose the learning path that best aligns with your goals.
Why Learning Paths
Every learner begins with different experience, objectives, and professional development needs. Some are exploring the Toyota Production System for the first time, while others are seeking advanced knowledge, practitioner certification, or workplace implementation support.
LeanTPS™ recognizes that a single course cannot meet every learning objective. For that reason, our education is organized into structured learning pathways that allow participants to select the level of learning most appropriate to their goals.
Whether your objective is to build foundational knowledge, develop specialized skills, complete a comprehensive certification program, or support organizational transformation, each learning path follows the same educational philosophy. Learning progresses from knowledge to understanding, from understanding to practical capability, and from capability to confident workplace application.
Every pathway is built on the principles of Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, Standardized Work, and Leadership Governance, ensuring that participants develop an integrated understanding of the Toyota Production System rather than learning isolated tools or techniques.
Choose the learning path that best aligns with your current objectives, knowing that every pathway provides a foundation for continued growth and future learning within the LeanTPS™ curriculum.
Free Learning Resources
Begin your LeanTPS™ learning journey with a growing collection of educational resources designed to introduce the principles and practices of the Toyota Production System.
Our free resources provide practical, evidence-based information that supports learning beyond the classroom. Whether you are new to the Toyota Production System or expanding your existing knowledge, these materials offer valuable insights into the philosophy, management systems, and workplace practices that form the foundation of LeanTPS™.
Resources are developed to encourage continuous learning and may include:
- Articles and educational publications
- Downloadable guides and reference materials
- Practical templates and learning aids
- Newsletter articles and thought leadership
- Future videos and additional digital resources
Every resource is created to strengthen understanding and prepare learners for deeper study through individual courses and Practitioner Certification.
Individual Courses
LeanTPS™ offers individual courses that allow participants to build knowledge and capability in specific areas of the Toyota Production System. Each course focuses on a defined subject while demonstrating how that topic contributes to the broader management system.
Individual courses are ideal for professionals seeking targeted learning, organizations developing capability in selected disciplines, or participants who wish to progress through the LeanTPS™ curriculum at their own pace.
Courses combine practical instruction with real-world examples, structured learning activities, and workplace application to develop understanding that extends beyond theory.
Current and future course offerings include topics such as:
- 5S Thinking
- Standardized Work
- Leadership Governance
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Visual Management
- Additional Toyota Production System subjects as the curriculum expands
Each course is designed to develop practical knowledge that can be applied immediately while providing a foundation for continued learning and progression toward Practitioner Certification.
Practitioner Certification
The LeanTPS™ Standardized Work Practitioner Certification Program is a comprehensive learning system designed to develop practical capability through structured education, workplace application, and demonstrated competence.
Rather than focusing on individual tools, the program teaches Standardized Work as an integrated element of the Toyota Production System. Participants progress through a structured curriculum that develops knowledge, understanding, practical skills, and the ability to apply Standardized Work confidently within real operating environments.
The certification program combines comprehensive learning materials, guided workbook exercises, practical forms and templates, instructor support, and workplace application to reinforce learning at every stage. Participants complete a workplace practitioner project that demonstrates their ability to establish, apply, verify, and sustain Standardized Work using Toyota Production System principles.
The Practitioner Certification Program includes:
- Comprehensive six-binder learning system
- Structured workbook exercises
- Workplace forms and templates
- Practical implementation guidance
- Practitioner workplace project
- Certificate of Completion upon successful program completion
Practitioner Certification is intended for individuals who wish to develop a deeper understanding of Standardized Work and demonstrate their capability through practical application rather than theoretical knowledge alone.
Facilitation & Consulting
While education develops individual capability, many organizations also require guidance to apply the Toyota Production System within their own operating environments. LeanTPS™ provides facilitation and consulting services that help leadership teams build sustainable management systems rather than implement isolated improvement initiatives.
Services are tailored to the organization’s objectives and may include leadership coaching, Toyota Production System education, Standardized Work implementation, continuous improvement facilitation, and organizational capability development. Every engagement emphasizes practical application, knowledge transfer, and the development of internal capability so improvements can be sustained long after the engagement is complete.
Facilitation and consulting services may include:
- Toyota Production System education
- Leadership development and coaching
- Standardized Work implementation
- Continuous Improvement facilitation
- Management system development
- Workshops and customized learning programs
Each engagement is built around the principles of Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, Standardized Work, and Leadership Governance, helping organizations develop integrated management systems that support long-term operational excellence.
Which Learning Path Is Right for You?
Every learner has different goals, responsibilities, and experience. LeanTPS™ provides multiple learning pathways so you can choose the educational experience that best supports your current needs while providing opportunities for continued growth.
| If your goal is to… | Recommended Learning Path |
|---|---|
| Learn the fundamentals of the Toyota Production System | Free Learning Resources |
| Develop knowledge in a specific TPS subject | Individual Courses |
| Build comprehensive Standardized Work capability | Practitioner Certification |
| Develop organizational capability or implement TPS | Facilitation & Consulting |
No matter where you begin, every LeanTPS™ learning path is built upon the same educational philosophy. Participants develop knowledge, deepen understanding, strengthen practical capability, and apply what they learn within real operating environments.
As your experience grows, each learning path provides a natural progression to more advanced learning opportunities, allowing you to continue building capability throughout your professional journey.
Start Your Learning Journey
Learning is most valuable when it leads to understanding, practical application, and continuous improvement. Whether you are beginning your study of the Toyota Production System, developing expertise in a specific subject, pursuing Practitioner Certification, or seeking support for organizational transformation, LeanTPS™ provides a structured pathway to help you achieve your goals.
Every learning path is designed to build practical capability through progressive learning, workplace application, and continuous development. As your knowledge and experience grow, you can continue advancing through additional courses, certification programs, and professional learning opportunities.
Choose the learning path that best matches your current objectives and take the next step toward developing the knowledge, understanding, and capability to apply the Toyota Production System with confidence.