RESULT
You have acquired knowledge and skills to solve a problem structure.
For this purpose, you are able to:
- converse a perception in the real problem
- carry out an analysis of the root causes
- think of ideas to eliminate root causes
- implement ideas and ensure that this cause does not come back
- provide insight into a process chain and identify where the chain can be improved
For this you know:
- A number of Lean tools/techniques to use in solving a problem
CONTENT
Lean theory, interspersed with exercises. The theory includes among others: Kaizen, VSM, 5S, and various elements to bring people into the change. Between the training days there are three practical assignments that you have to complete (expected effort: 24 hours).
The course ends with an exam. If you succeed you will receive the Lean competence center certificate: Green belt.
- Course code
LE-2109
- Programme is for
For employees and PhD students who are interested in the Green or Yellow belt course. If you want to participate in the Green or Yellow belt training, you want to support improvements in the UT organization and you also have the time / space available to do this (approximately 200 hours per year).
- ECTS
Total 3 ECTS.
- Date
2025
Lean Green belt, Dutch
1. 15 September 2025 (Kleine Zaal)
2. 06 October 2025 (Kleine Zaal)
3. 03 November 2025 (VR-208)
4. 24 November 2025 (VR-208)
5. 15 December 2025 (Kleine Zaal)
09.00-17.00
Exam: 26 January 2026 (Kleine Zaal)
Location: Vrijhof
Lean Green belt, English
1. 01 Oktober 2025
2. 30 October 2025
3. 26 November 2025
4. 10 December 2025
5. 21 January 2026
09.00-17.00
Exam: 11 February 2026
Location: Vrijhof building, room VR-208
2026
Lean Green belt, Dutch
1. 16 February 2026
2. 16 March 2026
3. 13 April 2026
4. 11 May 2026
5. 01 June 2026
09.00-17.00
Exam: 29 June 2026
Location: Enschede, Saxion
- Time
5 training days
3 practical assignments (estimate 24 hours)
Assignment presentation and exam: 4 hours
- Location
Vrijhof building
- Course fee
This training will be paid for by central funds. Participation is in consultation with your supervisor.
- Maximum participants
Minimum 8 and maximum 13 participants
- Trainers
José Franken, program coordinator Lean
- Course materials
Course materials are on the UT website Lean.
- Requirements
You have an agreement that you may accompany improvements in the organization after attending the training.
