Professional training – Quality & Process Management

Value Stream Mapping & Design

Hands-on Value Stream Mapping & Design course: you work on Selecting the product family, Mapping the current state and Metrics: lead time, process time, inventory and take away knowledge you can apply right away.

Duration
6 hours, one session
Level
Intermediate
Format
Online or on-site
Language
German or English
Certificate
Certificate of attendance

Overview

In “Value Stream Mapping & Design” we combine fundamentals and practice: you get to know Selecting the product family, Mapping the current state and Metrics: lead time, process time, inventory, apply what you learn in exercises and receive templates and checklists for your own use.

Stable processes, traceable quality and compliance with normative requirements are a lasting competitive factor in industry, services and administration. The Value Stream Mapping & Design training gives you the methodological knowledge you need and shows how to apply it in daily work. We use realistic case studies, templates and checklists that you can put to work in your company straight away. Each course lasts one day, runs online or on site and is built around practice: understand first, then apply together, then transfer to your own area.

The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.

Focus areas of the course

Selecting the product familyMapping the current stateMetrics: lead time, process time, inventoryPull principle and kanbanDesigning the future stateImplementation plan and improvement loops

Who is this course for?

  • Quality officers, quality managers and auditors
  • Production, manufacturing and process owners
  • Managers and project leads in improvement projects
  • Staff from engineering, purchasing, logistics and service

What you will be able to do

  • You know the key topics of Value Stream Mapping & Design – Selecting the product family, Mapping the current state, Metrics: lead time, process time, inventory, Pull principle and kanban, Designing the future state and Implementation plan and improvement loops – and can apply them in practice.
  • You know the fundamentals and requirements of Value Stream Mapping & Design and can place them correctly in your organisation.
  • You apply the core methods independently to concrete examples.
  • You document results transparently and prepare them for audits or management.
  • You develop a realistic implementation plan for your own area of responsibility.

Course outline

Module 1 Fundamentals and objectives of Value Stream Mapping & Design
  • Terms, objectives and benefits of Value Stream Mapping & Design
  • Positioning within the company management system
  • Typical requirements and expectations for the process
  • Roles and responsibilities
Module 2 Focus areas: Value Stream Mapping & Design
  • Selecting the product family
  • Mapping the current state
  • Metrics: lead time, process time, inventory
  • Pull principle and kanban
  • Designing the future state
  • Implementation plan and improvement loops
Module 3 Methodology and approach
  • Step-by-step approach using proven models
  • Key methods and tools at a glance
  • Data basis and key figures
  • Documentation and evidence
Module 4 Application in practical examples
  • Case studies on Value Stream Mapping & Design from production and services
  • Working through typical tasks together
  • Recognising and avoiding common errors
  • Templates and checklists to take away
Module 5 Embedding in the organisation
  • Involving staff and building acceptance
  • Verifying effectiveness and tracking improvements
  • Reporting to management
  • Action plan for your own area
Module 6 Transfer to your daily work
  • Exercise based on a realistic case
  • Typical mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Checklist and templates to take away
  • Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning

Prerequisites

Knowledge of business processes is helpful. Introductory courses require no prior knowledge; for advanced courses we recommend the matching fundamentals training. Basic knowledge of the topic is helpful.

Technical requirements

Your own laptop with office software; templates, case studies and evaluation files are provided digitally.

Dates & locations

For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. Your preferred date is always possible.

  • Munich Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Salzburg Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Berlin Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Augsburg Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Hanover Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Bremen Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Stuttgart Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Kaiserslautern Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Online Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request

Frequently asked questions

Does Value Stream Mapping & Design prepare for a certification or exam?

We teach the technical content and methods relevant to the corresponding qualifications. Examination or certification is not part of the course; on request we point you to suitable routes and examination bodies.

Can we run Value Stream Mapping & Design with examples from our own company?

Yes. If you provide anonymised processes, complaints or key figures beforehand, we build them into the exercises. This makes the training directly relevant to your daily work while confidential data stays protected.

How much does “Value Stream Mapping & Design” cost?

The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 6 hours of live training with a trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.

Can I suggest my own date?

Yes. For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and get back to you within one working day.

Is the course online or on-site?

Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.

Can the course be tailored to our team?

Yes. Tailor-made courses cost approx. €4,500 more, depending on the topic and by arrangement. We agree content, examples and exercises with you in advance.

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