Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd Edition

Construction is driven to minimize costs and maximize value on each project completed, challenging all stakeholders to develop and apply better ways to manage the overall construction process.

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Program details:

The updated AGC Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd Edition engages students with numerous activities and group discussions designed to apply Lean Construction principles and practices. Key course activities include the Parade of Trades exercise where participants will learn the effects of varying and unreliable workflow versus smooth and reliable workflow. Students will also learn and practice the Last Planner System in a simulation that teaches students to engage in a way that produces predictable workflow and rapid learning.

After participants complete all five units in the program, they become eligible to sit for an exam to earn the Certificate of Management - Lean Construction (CM-Lean).

• Unit 1 - Introduction to Lean Construction

• Unit 2 - Process and Production Basics

• Unit 3 - Project Production Systems

• Unit 4 - Lean Thinking in Field Production, Last Planner System

• Unit 5 - Lean Thinking Outside of Field Production

FULL LEARNING OBJECTIVES HERE

Once you have completed all units, you are eligible to sit for the Lean Certification exam.

Ready to get started?

We're proud to partner with AGC of America to bring this training to you virtually. You can expect the same high-quality learning experience and expert instruction you expect from AGC in-person classroom training from the comfort of your home or work computer. Learn more here.

If you are interested in an in-person offering directly through AGCVA, please contact Courtney Baker, AGCVA Director of Workforce & Training.

Need to renew your Lean Certification?

The CM-Lean credential is valid for three (3) years.

To renew your certification:

1. Prior to the three-year anniversary, you must submit thirty (30) hours of Lean Construction-related continuing education (CE) hours. Click here to do so.

2. Once all CE hours are submitted and approved, you may submit the $100.00 CM-Lean renewal fee. Click here to do so.

3. Upon recertification, you will receive an updated digital badge, and your credential will be valid for an additional three (3) years.

Review the full CM-Lean Renewal Guidelines here.

Courtney Baker
Workforce Solutions Manager
Email Courtney
804-364-5504 x212