LeanTPS™ Courses
LeanTPS™ courses provide focused education on the principles, systems, and practices of the Toyota Production System. Each course develops practical knowledge and workplace capability while demonstrating how individual subjects contribute to an integrated management system. Courses may be taken individually or as part of a progressive learning pathway leading toward Practitioner Certification.
Why Individual Courses?
Every learner has unique professional goals, responsibilities, and learning requirements. While some participants choose to complete a comprehensive certification program, others may wish to develop knowledge in a specific area of the Toyota Production System that is directly relevant to their role or organizational objectives.
LeanTPS™ Individual Courses provide the flexibility to focus on a single subject while maintaining the integrity of the broader LeanTPS™ learning philosophy. Each course explores its topic in depth, explaining not only the principles and practices involved, but also how they contribute to an integrated management system.
Whether you are expanding your professional knowledge, addressing a specific workplace challenge, or building capability one subject at a time, each course is designed to develop practical understanding that can be applied immediately within real operating environments.
Participants may complete individual courses independently or combine multiple courses to progressively expand their understanding of the Toyota Production System. For those seeking a more comprehensive learning experience, individual courses also provide a strong foundation for advancing to LeanTPS™ Practitioner Certification programs as they become available.
Every course is developed using the same educational philosophy that defines LeanTPS™—building knowledge, developing understanding, strengthening capability, and supporting practical workplace application through structured, progressive learning.
Current Courses
LeanTPS™ Individual Courses are designed to provide focused education on specific elements of the Toyota Production System while reinforcing how each subject contributes to an integrated management system. Every course combines foundational knowledge with practical application, enabling participants to develop capability that can be applied immediately within real operating environments.
Current course offerings include:
LeanTPS™ 5S Thinking
Learn how 5S establishes the foundation for workplace organization, visual management, abnormality detection, and continuous improvement. Participants develop an understanding of 5S as a management system that supports safety, quality, productivity, and leadership governance rather than simply a housekeeping initiative.
Key Topics
- The philosophy of 5S
- Workplace organization and visual management
- Standardization and sustainment
- Leadership responsibilities
- 5S as the first layer of quality governance
LeanTPS™ Standardized Work
Develop a comprehensive understanding of one of the foundational elements of the Toyota Production System. Participants learn how Standardized Work establishes stable operating conditions, makes abnormalities visible, supports continuous improvement, and enables consistent, repeatable performance.
Key Topics
- Takt Time
- Standardized Work Sequence
- Standard Work in Process (SWIP)
- Standardized Work tools
- Leadership governance
- Continuous improvement through Standardized Work
Additional LeanTPS™ courses are currently under development and will continue to expand the curriculum, providing learners with opportunities to build capability across the full spectrum of the Toyota Production System.
Future Course Curriculum
LeanTPS™ is designed as a comprehensive educational platform that will continue to expand across the principles, systems, and practices of the Toyota Production System. As new courses are developed, participants will have opportunities to deepen their knowledge, strengthen practical capability, and progress through increasingly advanced learning pathways.
Planned curriculum topics include:
- Leadership Governance
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Visual Management
- Jidoka (Built-in Quality)
- Just-in-Time
- Heijunka (Production Leveling)
- Daily Management
- Quality at the Source
- Mixed-Model Production
- Material Flow and Pull Systems
- Toyota Leadership Principles
Each course will maintain the same educational philosophy and instructional standards that define LeanTPS™. Rather than presenting subjects as independent tools, every course will demonstrate how its topic contributes to an integrated management system founded on Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, Standardized Work, and Leadership Governance.
As the curriculum grows, participants will be able to select individual subjects that align with their professional goals while building a broader understanding of how the Toyota Production System operates as a complete and interconnected system.
Our Learning Approach
Every LeanTPS™ course follows the same structured learning philosophy. Rather than presenting information as isolated lessons, each course is designed to progressively develop knowledge, understanding, practical capability, and workplace application. This approach reflects the way Toyota develops people—through progressive learning, guided practice, and continuous improvement.
Participants advance through five stages of learning:
Knowledge
Develop a clear understanding of the principles, terminology, and concepts that form the foundation of the subject.
Understanding
Learn how individual concepts relate to one another and how they function within the Toyota Production System as an integrated management system.
Capability
Strengthen learning through structured exercises, examples, observation, analysis, and guided application that build practical competence.
Application
Transfer learning to the workplace by applying LeanTPS™ principles and methods within real operating environments to improve processes and develop sustainable operating practices.
Continuous Improvement
Build upon established knowledge and workplace experience through observation, reflection, verification, and ongoing learning. Each improvement creates the foundation for the next stage of development.
This consistent learning progression ensures that every LeanTPS™ course develops more than subject knowledge. Participants gain the understanding, confidence, and practical capability needed to apply the Toyota Production System effectively while preparing for continued learning through additional courses and Practitioner Certification programs.
Build Your Learning Path
Professional development is an ongoing journey rather than a single learning event. LeanTPS™ Individual Courses are designed to provide the flexibility to develop capability at your own pace while supporting continued growth as your knowledge and experience expand.
Participants may choose to focus on a single subject that addresses an immediate workplace need or complete multiple courses to build a broader understanding of the Toyota Production System. Each completed course strengthens the foundation for future learning by reinforcing the principles, relationships, and management systems that support sustainable operational excellence.
As additional LeanTPS™ courses become available, learners can continue expanding their knowledge across new topics while maintaining a consistent learning experience built on progressive education and practical application.
For participants seeking a more comprehensive learning experience, individual courses also provide a natural pathway toward LeanTPS™ Practitioner Certification programs. The knowledge and understanding developed through individual courses strengthen readiness for more advanced workplace application and certification.
Whether your objective is to solve a specific operational challenge, strengthen your professional capability, or prepare for future certification, LeanTPS™ provides a structured learning pathway that grows with your experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous Toyota Production System or Lean experience?
No. LeanTPS™ courses are designed for both newcomers and experienced professionals. Each course follows a structured learning progression that develops knowledge, understanding, practical capability, and workplace application.
Can I take courses in any order?
Yes. Individual courses are designed to stand on their own while reinforcing the principles of the Toyota Production System. As the curriculum expands, recommended learning pathways will help participants build knowledge progressively.
Are the courses practical or theoretical?
LeanTPS™ courses combine foundational knowledge with practical application. Real-world examples, structured learning activities, and workplace implementation are used to help participants develop capability that can be applied immediately.
Will additional courses be added?
Yes. LeanTPS™ is designed as a growing educational platform. New courses will continue to expand the curriculum across the principles, systems, and practices of the Toyota Production System.
Can organizations use LeanTPS™ courses for employee development?
Yes. Individual courses can support professional development for supervisors, team leaders, engineers, quality professionals, continuous improvement practitioners, managers, and other employees seeking to strengthen their understanding of the Toyota Production System.
Do individual courses lead to certification?
Individual courses develop knowledge and practical capability in specific subject areas. They may also serve as a foundation for participants who choose to pursue a LeanTPS™ Practitioner Certification Program.
Where should I begin?
If you are new to LeanTPS™, begin with the course that best aligns with your current role or learning objectives. As your knowledge grows, you can continue expanding your capability through additional courses and Practitioner Certification programs.
Start Learning Today
Every LeanTPS™ course is designed to help participants develop practical capability that extends beyond the classroom. Whether you choose a single course to strengthen a specific area of knowledge or plan to progress through multiple courses over time, each learning experience contributes to a deeper understanding of the Toyota Production System as an integrated management system.
Learning does not end with course completion. The knowledge, understanding, and practical capability developed through LeanTPS™ courses provide a foundation for continuous professional growth, workplace application, and future certification opportunities.
Choose the course that best aligns with your current goals and begin building the capability to apply Toyota Production System principles with confidence in your own organization.
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