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As part of our end-of-year promotion, Leading Edge Associates is offering a special 10% discount on our self-paced online Lean White, Yellow, Green, and Black Belt programs for registrations made between now and November 30, 2026. The discount will be reduced to 5% in December, so booking now means you can avail of the best price! Gain valuable insight and actionable skills with the Lean Healthcare Green Belt program. This program is custom-built for the health sector, including real-world examples and case studies, offering the opportunity to effect positive change in your organization. Students typically complete the self-paced course in 13 weeks, or 85 course hours. Participants can achieve an immediate return on investment and benefit through a workplace improvement project requirement. Mentoring Full online mentoring support for participants is provided throughout the program. Assessment and Certification Participants are assessed based on completing a multiple choice examination online (50%) and submission of a work-based improvement project (50%). For more information on the program, please click on the following link: Online Lean Healthcare Green Belt Brochure Some course materials may reference Leading Edge Group or display legacy branding, reflecting the history of the program. All North American delivery and learner support are provided by the same team that developed the program and are now operating as Leading Edge Associates. Terms and Conditions: Cancellations and refunds 100% refund within 7 days, less a $75 cancellation fee, if you haven't started the modules. Cancellations after this 7-day period are not eligible for a refund. All fees quoted are subject to relevant tax If you are facing any issues with your purchase and registration, please contact cdneducationlead@leadingedgeassociates.com Read more

As part of our end-of-year promotion, Leading Edge Associates is offering a special 10% discount on our self-paced online Lean White, Yellow, Green, and Black Belt programs for registrations made between now and November 30, 2026. The discount will be reduced to 5% in December, so booking now means you can avail of the best price! Our online Lean Healthcare White Belt program has been created by healthcare experts for the health sector. Participants on the program will develop an understanding and appreciation of what Lean is, what it means for the organization and the patients that it serves. This interactive online program is specific to the entire health sector and provides participants with an overview of the basic principles of Lean thinking. It will create not only a basic level of Lean awareness, but an understanding of the benefits that can be achieved by following Lean best practice. The program is delivered online by Lean and clinical experts with first-hand real world knowledge of the application of Lean across healthcare.  Upon completion, participants will receive a Lean Healthcare White Belt certificate from Leading Edge Associates. Some course materials may reference Leading Edge Group or display legacy branding, reflecting the history of the program. All North American delivery and learner support are provided by the same team that developed the program and are now operating as Leading Edge Associates.   Terms and Conditions: Cancellations and refunds 100% refund within 7 days, less a $75 cancellation fee, if you haven't started the modules.  Cancellations after this 7-day period are not eligible for a refund. All fees quoted are subject to relevant tax If you are facing any issues with your purchase and registration, please contact cdneducationlead@leadingedgeassociates.com Read more

As part of our end-of-year promotion, Leading Edge Associates is offering a special 10% discount on our self-paced online Lean White, Yellow, Green, and Black Belt programs for registrations made between now and November 30, 2026. The discount will be reduced to 5% in December, so booking now means you can avail of the best price! This program provides an overview of the core principles of Lean thinking and outlines the essential Lean tools and practices that can be applied across the health sector to increase service delivery efficiency and quality; improve patient and employee satisfaction, and reduce waste. It aims to create not only an understanding of Lean and its benefits, but also a basic proficiency in applying key Lean tools and practices. Assessment and Certification: Participants are required to complete a 60 minute, multiple choice, online examination to achieve a Lean Healthcare Yellow Belt certificate from Leading Edge Associates.   For more information on the program, please click on the following link: Online Lean Healthcare Yellow Belt Brochure Some course materials may reference Leading Edge Group or display legacy branding, reflecting the history of the program. All North American delivery and learner support are provided by the same team that developed the program and are now operating as Leading Edge Associates. Terms and Conditions: Cancellations and refunds 100% refund within 7 days, less a $75 cancellation fee, if you haven't started the modules. Cancellations after this 7-day period are not eligible for a refund. All fees quoted are subject to relevant tax If you are facing any issues with your purchase and registration, please contact cdneducationlead@leadingedgeassociates.com Read more

  ------THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY UNDER RE-DEVELOPMENT-----   This 1 year Master Black Belt program will take you through the final stage of your Lean journey: achieving an expert level of Lean application. At the end of this program, you will have the ability to transform your organization and lead it on its Continuous Improvement path. As a Master Black Belt you will differ from other belts is in your holistic approach and understanding of the bigger picture. The Master Black Belt program provides a significant Return on Investment (ROI). Mentoring You will be assigned an expert mentor for the duration of the program to provide course support, as well as further information on the assessment elements of the program. One-to-one discussions will also be scheduled to review progress and ‘deep dive’ into particular subject areas or challenges that the participant is addressing. Assessment and Certification The program is based on continuous assessment for each of the three learning pillars and the Master Black belt project. Marks are allocated for each pillar based on assignments, discussion forum participation and log book/diary submission For more information on the program, please click on the following links: Master Black Belt Brochure Cancellations and refunds Notification of cancelation within 14 days of purchase date – 100% refund less the appropriate cancellation fees of $250 Notification of cancelation within 30 days of purchase date – 50% refund  Notification of cancelation after 30 days of purchase date – No refund All fees quoted are subject to relevant tax Read more

As part of our end-of-year promotion, Leading Edge Associates is offering a special 10% discount on our self-paced online Lean White, Yellow, Green, and Black Belt programs for registrations made between now and November 30, 2026. The discount will be reduced to 5% in December, so booking now means you can avail of the best price! This program provides an overview of the core principles of Lean thinking and outlines the essential Lean tools and practices that can be applied across various sectors to increase product and service delivery efficiency and quality; improve customer and employee satisfaction, and reduce waste. It aims to create not only an understanding of Lean and its benefits, but also a basic proficiency in applying key Lean tools and practices to make small improvements across a variety of settings. Assessment and Certification: Participants are required to complete a 60 minute, multiple choice, online examination to achieve a Lean Yellow Belt certificate from Leading Edge Associates. Some course materials may reference Leading Edge Group or display legacy branding, reflecting the history of the program. All North American delivery and learner support are provided by the same team that developed the program and are now operating as Leading Edge Associates. Terms and Conditions: Cancellations and refunds 100% refund within 7 days, less a $75 cancellation fee, if you haven't started the modules. Cancellations after this 7-day period are not eligible for a refund. All fees quoted are subject to relevant tax If you are facing any issues with your purchase and registration, please contact cdneducationlead@leadingedgeassociates.com Read more

Please note: this course is a sample course created for demonstration purposes only and is not open for registration or enrollment. The Lean Healthcare White Belt is the starting point for healthcare professionals who want to understand what Lean is, why it matters in a care environment, and how they can contribute to the improvement work taking place in their organization. Created by healthcare experts specifically for the health sector, the program is open to every role, whether clinical, administrative, or support, which makes it an ideal first step for anyone new to Lean. Through an interactive online format, participants are introduced to the core principles of Lean thinking and to the benefits organizations achieve when they follow Lean best practice. Participants leave with a solid grounding in Lean thinking, the ability to identify waste in their own work processes, and the confidence to take an active part when their organization runs a Lean improvement event. Just as importantly, they gain a clear appreciation of what Lean means for their organization and for the patients it serves. Disclaimer: Some course materials may reference Leading Edge Group or display legacy branding, reflecting the history of the program. All North American delivery and learner support are provided by the same team that developed the program and are now operating as Leading Edge Associates. What you will learn Explain what Lean is and why it applies specifically to healthcare settings Identify the eight types of waste in clinical and administrative workflows Distinguish between value-added and non-value-added activities from the patient perspective Participate actively in Lean improvement events and team activities Apply basic Lean concepts to problems you encounter in your daily work Certification Upon completion, participants receive a Lean Healthcare White Belt certificate and digital badge from Leading Edge Associates, as well as a WATSPEED badge from the University of Waterloo. Terms and Conditions (TBC) Support If you are facing any issues with your purchase and registration, please contact cdneducationlead@leadingedgeassociates.com Read more