This course is intended to prepare attendees to take and pass the Lean Bronze Certification Examination. On the first two days, attendees will be introduced to the Lean Certification Body of Knowledge, and will review the recommended reading materials from which all test questions are drawn. The course includes practice exams and hands-on exercises to give students a good idea of what will be included in the exam and offers several takeaways that students will find useful on exam day. On the third day, the Bronze Exam will be offered for those students who have signed up to take it. NOTE: Students must sign up for the exam separately through SME at www.sme.org/leancert The course will be led by Pat Wardwell, an experienced lean practitioner who has achieved the Gold level of Lean Certification. She is also a past member of the SME Lean Certification Oversight and Appeals Committee and is a Shingo Prize and AME Award Examiner.

February 21-22, 2012
Lean Certification Review Course
Meeting runs from 8:00am - 4:00pm  on 2/21-22.  See below for Exam day (2/23) information.

Review Topics
 

• The Certification Process
• How exam questions are developed and reviewed
• Structure of the exam
• The Certification Body of Knowledge
• Review of Recommended Readings and focus areas of study for the exam
• Formulas used on the exam
• Practice examinations and review of answers
• Additional hands-on practice activities
• Exam day tips
• Overview of the Bronze Portfolio Process

The registration below is for the Lean Certification Review Class ONLY. Separate registration through SME is required to take the examination (see LEAN Certification Exam section below) Study materials for the course consist of the body of knowledge and recommended reading books  which are listed on this brochure and on the SME website.  The recommended reading books must be purchased and read by attendees prior to attending the review course. Please bring these materials with you for use during the review course and the open book exam.  Attendees may purchase the books as a package by going to the SME website www.sme.org/leancert.

February 23, 2012
Lean Certification Exam
Meeting runs from 8:00am - 12:00pm

Attendees who wish to sit for the bronze exam on Wed., 2/23 must sign up directly through SME to take the test, Attendees MUST register IN ADVANCE for the bronze exam on the SME website at: www.sme.org/leancert