← Back to catalogue
Quality Assurance and Auditing QA-007

Continuous Improvement and Kaizen

An applied five-day programme focused specifically on Continuous Improvement and Kaizen.

Programme at a glance
ReferenceQA-007
Duration5 days
LevelProfessional
Learning topics20
KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY

Programme overview

This five-day Kaizen European Academy programme is dedicated specifically to Continuous Improvement and Kaizen. It develops practical capability in Continuous Improvement through structured explanation, applied tools, realistic scenarios and guided workshops. Participants move from core concepts to hands-on application, performance control and an implementation plan that can be transferred directly to their workplace.

What you will gain

Learning objectives

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Continuous Improvement and Kaizen.

Apply the principal methods and tools used in Continuous Improvement and Kaizen.

Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Continuous Improvement and Kaizen.

Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Continuous Improvement and Kaizen.

Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Continuous Improvement and Kaizen.

01 · Who Should Attend

Who Should Attend

Professionals, specialists, supervisors and managers whose responsibilities involve continuous improvement and kaizen or who need to build practical capability in this area.

02 · Programme Methodology

Programme Methodology

Instructor-led explanation, facilitated discussion, subject-specific case studies, practical templates, individual and group exercises, simulations or technical scenarios where appropriate, peer review and a final implementation workshop.

03 · Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Continuous Improvement and Kaizen. Apply the principal methods and tools used in Continuous Improvement and Kaizen. Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Continuous Improvement and Kaizen. Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Continuous Improvement and Kaizen. Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Continuous Improvement and Kaizen.

04 · Prerequisites

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisite is required. Relevant professional experience is helpful; technical courses may assume basic familiarity with the operating environment.

Academic journey

Course Outline

A structured day-by-day learning agenda designed around practical application and progressive skill development.

Day
01
Module 1

Continuous Improvement and Kaizen: Foundations and Operating Context

Scope, terminology and professional context of Continuous Improvement and Kaizen

Current practices and emerging trends in Continuous Improvement and Kaizen

Roles, responsibilities and stakeholder expectations in Continuous Improvement and Kaizen

Diagnostic assessment of current Continuous Improvement and Kaizen practices

Day
02
Module 2

Core Methods and Tools for Continuous Improvement

Kaizen philosophy

Continuous versus breakthrough improvement

Gemba thinking

Waste identification

Day
03
Module 3

Applied Practice in Continuous Improvement and Kaizen

5S

Standard work

Visual management

PDCA

Day
04
Module 4

Performance, Risk and Control in Continuous Improvement and Kaizen

Root cause analysis

A3 problem solving

Daily management

Employee suggestion systems

Day
05
Module 5

Continuous Improvement and Kaizen: Integrated Workshop and Implementation

Improvement events

Leader standard work

Improvement metrics

Sustaining gains

KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY

What You Will Receive

01
Programme learning materials
02
Practical resources and templates where applicable
03
Kaizen completion certificate
04
Participant support throughout the learning week
Live learning calendar

Upcoming dates for this programme

Choose one of the next planned European dates, or create a private delivery around your own schedule.

Request a private session →
PRIVATE

Create your private learning experience

No public date is currently displayed for this programme. Choose the programme, preferred city and approximate dates. We will organise the venue, trainer and delivery format around your requirements.

Request a private session →
Choose your learning destination

European training destinations

This programme can be scheduled across our European training destinations. Venue and trainer are confirmed separately for each session.

39cities
20countries

Final venue, dates and trainer are confirmed when the session is scheduled.