Lean IT
Lean IT is an extension of Lean Principles, applied in an IT environment. The approach is a way of thinking and acting, focussing heavily on organizational culture. Lean IT is associated with the development and management of Information Technology products and services.
Lean Principles are concerned with:
- Increasing customer value
- Eliminating waste (work that does not add value)
- Management as a facilitator
- The involvement of all employees
- Continual improvement
- Preserving value with less work.
Many organizations have adopted Lean IT in order to increase customer satisfaction and to achieve greater strategic and financial value.
By the end of the course you will:
- Be familiar with and have knowledge of the basic concepts of Lean and its core principles
- Be acquainted with the use of several Lean IT analysis tools
- Have an insight into what Lean IT can mean for an organization
- Have an understanding of the application of the Lean philosophy in an IT environment
- Be able to apply the principles of Lean IT practices under the guidance of a Lean expert.
Lean IT Training Courses - To book your Lean IT training course, contact any of APMG's Accredited Training Organizations.
Qualifications
The exam format is as follows:
Foundation Exam
The purpose of the Lean IT Foundation certificate is to certify that you have gained knowledge of the Lean IT terminology, structure and basic concepts and has comprehended the core principles of Lean IT practices. The Lean IT Foundation Certificate is intended to enable the holders of the certificate to apply the Lean IT practices under guidance of a Lean expert.
The Lean IT qualification has been awarded 0.5 credits of the 6 complementary credits available to put towards the ITIL Expert certification.
- Multiple choice
- 50 questions per paper
- 25 marks required to pass (out of 50 available) - 50%
- 60 minutes duration
- Closed book.
Recommended Reading
The core texts for this qualification are:
Title: Lean Thinking, Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation
Author: James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones
ISBN-13: 9780743231640
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK Ltd
Lean IT Foundation Article - 
Lean IT Foundation Publication v1.0 (480KB, pdf)
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The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook by Michael L. George, John Maxey, David T. Rowlands, Malcolm Upton The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook is today's most complete and results-based reference to the tools and concepts needed to understand, implement, and leverage Lean Six Sigma. You can purchase this title from APMG-Business Books.
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