THIS IS WHAT FORTY YEARS
OF IMPLEMENTATION EXPERIENCE
LOOKS LIKE.
The Curriculum
EXPLORE THE CURRICULUM
The following represents a selection of courses available through Lean Horizons Academy.
Full curriculum access, including future courses, is included with every enterprise license.
We are actively rolling out new courses!
5s
For teams in any environment.
Organize, clean, and standardize your workspace to eliminate waste and sustain efficiency gains.
Cell Design Basis
For manufacturing and ops.
Design high-flow, low-headcount production cells that optimize movement and prevent operational drift.
Critical Thinking
For teams at every level.
Master the mindset shift required to objectively analyze facts and solve complex workplace issues.
Introduction to Lean
For anyone starting the journey.
Learn the core principles of value, flow, and the continuous elimination of process waste.
Kaizen Process
For frontline problem solvers.
Deploy small, daily, incremental changes that compound into massive operational transformations.
Kanban
For inventory and workflow.
Implement visual pull systems to control inventory levels and stop work-in-progress bottlenecks.
Lean Boot Camp
For fast-track practitioners.
Immerse your team in high-energy, hands-on simulations to rapidly build practical Lean skills.
Lean Accounting
For finance and leaders.
Replace dense, lagging spreadsheets with plain-English financial reporting tied directly to value streams.
Poka-Yoke
For quality and operations teams.
Design foolproof, human-centric mechanisms that engineer human error completely out of the process.
Problem Solving
For continuous improvement
Stop fighting fires and master structured root-cause analysis to kill recurring problems forever.
SMED
For setup and operations.
Drastically reduce machine downtime by transforming slow changeovers into fast, synchronized events.
Standard Work
For supervisors and operators.
Document the current best way to perform a task to guarantee total consistency and quality.
Strategy Deployment
For executives and managers.
Align high-level corporate goals with daily frontline execution to keep the entire organization on track.
REAL EXPERIENCE.
REAL TRANSFORMATION.
REAL RESULTS.
Every course in the Lean Horizons Academy curriculum was built on a single principle:
the people who actually ran the transformation should be the ones teaching it.
The Methodology
THE METHODOLOGY BEHIND
THE CURRICULUM
The Lean Horizons Academy curriculum is grounded in the Danaher Business System, infused with the Toyota Production System. The two most studied operational frameworks in modern manufacturing history.
The DBS was initially built on the shop floor, and it evolved into a total enterprise system. This curriculum was built by practitioners who studied directly under the original architects of the Toyota Production System.
The Guide
MEET KAIZEN KATHY
Kaizen Kathy is the instructional guide of the Lean Horizons Academy platform. She walks learners through each module, breaking down complex methodology into clear, actionable lessons that can be applied immediately on the floor.
Designed for learners at every level, from shop floor operators to senior leaders, Kaizen Kathy makes the curriculum accessible without sacrificing depth. Every lesson is built to be revisited on demand, as many times as needed.
The Outcome
We answer the questions others won't
Ordinary certification programs skip the hard parts. LHA is built by people who've lived them.
When you're not sure how Lean applies to your unique situation?
When the institutional knowledge leaves the company?
When the gains start to erode and nobody knows why?
You won’t find the answers to those questions in ordinary certification programs — you have to ask the people who have been there.
That’s what this curriculum delivers.
The Source
Meet with the Source Of your Lean Transformation Virtually
Lean Horizons Academy members receive exclusive access to scheduled live webinars with Mark DeLuzio, the principal architect of the Danaher Business System. This interactive forum provides a direct line to ask questions, solve your specific operational bottlenecks, and get real-time feedback straight from the source.
By joining the academy, you gain authentic Lean methodologies designed to drive immediate efficiency and long-term value. This is high-impact training paired with active mentorship. You receive strategic, actionable advice from a veteran practitioner who has spent decades transforming global business operations from the ground up.
Mark’s live webinars serve as the ultimate accelerating asset for your team. They bridge the gap between educational foundation and frontline execution, ensuring your organization masters the tools necessary to eliminate waste, optimize flow, and sustain massive performance gains.
FAQs
QUESTIONS ABOUT
OUR COURSES
Clear answers to help you move forward with confidence.
What topics are covered in the curriculum?
The curriculum covers the full spectrum of Lean fundamentals. From Lean Boot Camp and Strategy Deployment to Standard Work, Cell Design, SMED, 5S, Poka-Yoke, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Lean Accounting. Every course is grounded in implementation experience. The full curriculum is reviewed during the demo.
Does the platform include assessments or testing?
Yes. Knowledge assessments are built into the curriculum, allowing organizations to verify comprehension and track progress. Administrators can access assessment results through the reporting dashboard.
Can employees go back and review specific modules?
Yes. Every employee can revisit any module at any time, privately and on demand. This is one of the most important features for organizations that want knowledge to stick rather than just be consumed once and forgotten. Employees can return to a specific section before a Kaizen event, after a process change, or any time they need a refresher.