Lean Academy Hands-on training and courses

The Lean Academy offers online and in-company training to develop leaders and teams in the practical application of Lean thinking. Discover our courses and learning paths.

Results-focused training

  • Open-enrollment and in-company classes: formats adapted to your team's reality.
  • Applied theory and practice: focused on solving real problems in the gemba.
  • Leadership development: complete learning paths to build autonomy.
  • Expert mentoring: ongoing support for implementation and sustainment.

Explore our lean courses and formats

Training schedule

Join dynamic immersions, real case studies and networking with professionals from many industries. Ideal for anyone seeking fast, practical training on the methodology's core topics.

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In-company lean training

Bring the knowledge into your business. Our experts design in-company lean training fully tailored to your team's context and operational challenges.

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Lean Training Program (PPFL)

Our most complete lean specialist program. With tracks specialized in Manufacturing or Services, you apply the theory in your real gemba and generate concrete gains from the very first module.

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Online training

The best of our content, available 24/7. Learn at your own pace with more than 110 hours of online lean training on a flexible platform.

Specialization Programs

Access to up-to-date, relevant content focused on industry trends and innovations.

An exclusive selection of courses developed by market experts for professionals who won't settle for the ordinary.

Course cover: Lean Global Connection 2026
12 NOV 2026
New Event Online (Live) All industries

Lean Global Connection 2026

Construindo organizações mais humanas na era da IA

November 12–13, 2026 24h
Course cover: Lean Fundamentals
01 DEC 2026
New Workshop In person | Distrito Anhembi - SP Industry and Manufacturing | Healthcare

Lean Fundamentals

The foundation to start your lean journey

December 1–2, 2026 12h
Course cover: Practical Lean Training Program - Manufacturing
07 DEC 2026
Training program Online (Live) Industry and Manufacturing

Practical Lean Training Program - Manufacturing

Course description not available.

December 7–8, 2026 24h
Course cover: Practical Lean Training Program - Services
07 DEC 2026
Training program Online (Live) Services

Practical Lean Training Program - Services

Course description not available.

December 7–8, 2026 24h
Course cover: Lean no Gemba Introdução prática e presencial
25 AUG 2027
New Workshop In person | Flex - SP Industry and Manufacturing

Lean no Gemba Introdução prática e presencial

Domine o lean através do aprendizado presencial para eliminar desperdícios e gerar valor

August 25–26, 2027 16h
Course cover: Lean Summit 2027
28 SEP 2027
New Event In person | Distrito Anhembi - SP All industries

Lean Summit 2027

Lead the reinvention of work

September 28–29, 2027 —
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What you learn in our lean training

Lean Fundamentals

Master the principles of excellence, A3 thinking, a focus on value creation and the relentless identification and elimination of operational waste.

Tools
and methods

Learn to put Value Stream Mapping (VSM), kaizen, standardization and visual management into practice to solve problems in a structured way.

Leadership and management

Full focus on developing lean leaders. Prepare managers to apply Daily Management, coaching routines and long-term sustainment of improvements.

Proven impact of lean training on organizations

Lean training goes beyond good practices: it delivers measurable gains in productivity, efficiency, quality and engagement. International research shows that companies adopting structured lean training programs achieve real results in a short time.

Up to 50% higher productivity through process restructuring and waste elimination.

Source: Zipdo Education Reports 2025.

65–70% of projects achieve ROI within one year, driven by greater transparency of operational data.

Source: Zipdo Education Reports 2025.

20–40% reduction in lead time, improving on-time delivery and responsiveness.

Source: Center for Lean 2025.

Up to 40% fewer defects in production and service processes, protecting cost and reputation.

Source: Lean Manufacturing Statistics 2025.

70% of organizations report greater engagement and active participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

Source: Lean Statistics 2025.

Up to 76% improvement in problem solving, with fewer line stoppages and better communication.

Source: The Impact of Lean Training Programs on Behavior and Organizational Performance, 2025.

Frequently asked questions about our Academy

Our open-enrollment lean courses bring together professionals from different companies, making them great for networking and sharing experiences. In-company lean training, on the other hand, is delivered exclusively to your team, allowing our instructors to adapt the theory directly to your organization's specific problems and processes.

Our training is designed for leaders, managers, HR professionals and continuous improvement teams looking to optimize processes and solve real problems. We offer customized learning paths applicable to many industries, such as Agribusiness, Construction, Digital, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Services and Supply Chain.

Our schedule covers the practical fundamentals of operational excellence. You and your team will learn about Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Daily Management, Lean Leadership, Continuous Flow and Pull Production, Standardized Work, and methodologies such as Lean Agile (Scrum and kanban).

No. Lean Institute Brasil works end to end. Beyond tools such as 5S or kaizen, our programs develop leadership skills, culture change, systems thinking and a focus on creating value for the customer, ensuring that improvements are sustainable over the long term.

Open-enrollment workshops bring together professionals from different companies and are ideal for expanding your network, analyzing real cases and quickly learning the fundamentals. In-company lean training is tailor-made for your organization, with our experts training your team directly in your gemba (where the work happens) to solve your business's specific operational challenges.

The PPFL is an intensive program that combines objective theory with applied practice, designed to develop leaders and internal multipliers. It is divided into specializations focused on your reality, Manufacturing or Services, delivering concrete results in your company from the very first module.

LeanLearning is our e-learning portal, offering the best of practical knowledge so you can learn at your own pace. A subscription gives you 24/7 access to more than 110 hours of content, including videos, articles, case studies and hands-on exercises.

Yes. When you complete our learning paths and courses on the LeanLearning platform, you earn a market-recognized certification. In addition, our online and in-person training programs include ongoing support from our network of experts to ensure you can apply the methodology with confidence.

Absolutely. Our commitment doesn't end when the classes do, because we focus on lasting results and sustaining improvements over the long term. Participants have access to ongoing support from our experts and broad interaction with the lean community. Through our learning paths and platforms, we make sure you and your team are never left on your own when applying the theory in your real gemba.

To make investing in your team's training easier, we offer flexible options: payment by credit card (up to 6 interest-free installments), bank slip (boleto) (also up to 6 interest-free installments), PIX and bank deposit. For corporate (in-company) training, invoicing can be arranged directly with our sales team.

Yes! We offer a 15% discount starting at 4 registrations, which can be used for the same class or spread across different training programs. We also offer special pricing conditions depending on the payment date (early payment). To train large numbers of employees, we also offer a Corporate Subscription (upon request) on the LeanLearning platform. To get the best conditions for your team, just talk to our experts.

Registration depends on the format that suits you best. For Open Schedule workshops, the Lean Practical Training Program (PPFL) or a LeanLearning subscription, you can register quickly and directly on our website. If you are looking for In-company Training, just schedule a conversation with our experts. This way, we assess your organization's context and make sure you get the best learning path.

Need a tailor-made learning path
for your team?

We assess the maturity of your operation and build the ideal
continuing education journey.