FAS Lean Practitioner Certification

Celebrates and recognizes participants who have demonstrated conceptual understanding of Lean and the thought process behind the A3 framework, including 

• ‌defining the problem 
• ‌explaining the gaps between the current condition and target condition
• ‌proposing countermeasures to address the root causes.

‌Participants show effective application of A3 Thinking to address a problem in their functional area by leading at least one cycle of change with measurable results. All UCSF employees are eligible to apply. Application cycles for certification run year-round and at least two ceremonies are conducted annually to showcase candidates’ project through A3 presentation and reflection.

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‌How do you get Certified? 

‌Step 1: Training 

‌Step 2: Demonstrating application of A3 Thinking and Lean tools

‌Step 3: Presenting your A3

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‌Visit: https://pmo.ucsf.edu/fas-lean-practitioner-certification-program for more information and an in-depth breakdown of the steps listed above.
 

If you're ready to become a Certified Lean Practitioner, submit your UCSF Lean Practitioner Application by April 10th.

‌Our Lean Practitioner Celebration will be held on May 8th.