Lean Basics

Opintojakson kuvaus

Competence objectives of study unit

The aim of this course is to give the student an overview of Lean and how it contributes to companies and service functions in improving their cost effectiveness and creating a positive work atmosphere.

Content of study unit This course consists of five chapters:

• Introduction to Lean
• Lean In Many Environments
• The Five Principles of Lean
• Lean and Six Sigma
• A Few Words about Implementing Lean

Arviointikriteerit

Passed/failed. Approved exercises, quizzes and assignment.

Opintojakson työskentelytavat ja aikataulutus

The course is designed for individual studies without teacher involvement other than in the evaluation phase.

• On-line videos and lectures • Independent learning – Youtube videos and articles from the web • Independent exercises • A final quiz • Learning diary with assignments and tasks (done individually)

Course material will be available 1.1.2025. The course must be completed not later that 1.6.2025. (Enrollment not later than 28.2.2025)

To be able to grasp the course contents in an optimal way the student is advised to spend approximately 45% of the time on repeatedly listening and reading the specific slide material, 10% of the time on the additional material (Youtube videos, articles) and 45% on the tasks, assignment and questions.

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Student places are divided between

• Turku University of Applied Sciences: 40 places
• Other Universities of Applied Sciences: 50 places
• OpenUniversities of Applied Sciences: 10 places

For Turku University of Applied Sciences courses you enroll using your own study system Peppi or Pakki. If you need any help for enrolling, please contact us at campusonline@turkuamk.fi