APICS/Lean

New Supply Chain Operations Certificate
The Supply Chain Operations Certificate covers basic concepts in managing the complete flow of all products and information, from raw materials to shipping finished products. Students will explore processes used to develop sales and operations plans and identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements. Students will also identify the processes for improving standards, examine key formulas, tables and worksheets to create standard work all as an element of continuous improvement. Participants upon completion will be able to test with the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) for CPIM part 1 certification.

APICS CPIM Part 1: Basics of Supply Chain Management
Part 1: Basics of Supply Chain Management covers basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials in a supply chain. Candidates explore processes used to develop sales and operations plans and identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements. The course focuses on the importance of producing achievable master schedules that are objective and consistent with business policies and resource constraints. This course helps prepare you to take Part 1 of the CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) exam. This class will be available via live video connection only. Please call for details. Registration for this class will need to be made 10 days prior to the start of class.

Value Stream Mapping
Value stream mapping creates a visual representation of all product and information flows, from raw material receiving to shipping finished products. By including all value added and non-value added (waste) activities in the value stream needed to produce a product, improvement opportunities are identified along with the logical sequence for implementing them. Then a future-state map is drawn to create the blueprint for Lean transformation. Applying VSM to a high-priority pilot process allows companies to demonstrate results that will assure continued interest in applying Lean concepts.

Standardized Work
In this eight hour class you will explore standard work as an element of continuous improvement, identify the steps in creating and maintaining standards, identify the processes for improving standards, examine the key formulas, tables and worksheets to create standard work and determine the applications of standard work for training, improvements, and decision making. Class is part of Level 1 of the Lean Practitioner Certificate.

Lean Practitioner Level 3 Certificate
Lean Practitioner Level 3 takes you to the next level by linking and balancing manufacturing operations, designing and implementing a visually-driven, employee-controlled, material replenishment system, reducing setup time, creating future-state maps for Lean transformation, and proactively maintaining machines and equipment at peak productivity. Top off your newly learned skills with an implementation project. Before taking Level 3 classes, completion of the certificates for Lean Practitioner Levels 1 & 2 is suggested but not required. GET A TUITION DISCOUNT WHEN REGISTERING FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES!

Cellular Flow
This hands-on course teaches how to link and balance manufacturing operations to reduce lead times, minimize work-in-process, optimize floor space usage, and improve productivity through a combined classroom and hands-on simulation. The instructor leads the class through the 5-step process for designing and implementing cellular flow.

Pull/Kanban
Students will learn how to control shop floor inventory and production schedules by implementing pull systems. This course teaches how to design and implement a visually-driven, employee-controlled, material replenishment system. Participants also learn how to implement repetitive and non-repetitive pull systems, set up point-of-use material storage, interface with planning systems, and balance lot sizes with capacity. Prerequisites: Lean 101 and Lean Mapping Tools. Participants should be proficient with fractions and ratios, data tables and able to solve equations.

Setup Reduction
This course teaches the fundamental principles of setup reduction. The instructor will clearly define setup and discuss reasons and barriers to reducing setup time. The course follows the principles first expressed by Dr. Shigeo Shingo and his work in Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED). Participants learn the standard methodology in applying SMED to any type of setup in industry.

Total Productive Maintenance
This course offers the student an overview of the method to proactively maintain machines and equipment at their peak productivity. Participants come away with a basic understanding of TPM, its five major components, and the seven steps to process maintenance. Learn how TPM increases overall equipment effectiveness and how it can help avoid interruptions to production.

Performance Measurement
Learn various performance measurement systems, from the basic to the complex. You will consider a wide variety of measurement needs, from the shop floor to top management reviews. Find out what works to get measured results.

Six Sigma Green Belt
Six Sigma professionals are in strong demand by organizations around the world. On the front-lines of Six Sigma efforts are Green Belts. LERN’s Green Belt training teaches participants problem-solving skills, using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) model. After completing this challenging course, Six Sigma Green Belts serve their organizations as a trained specialist able to work on Six Sigma projects that benefit the organization. Although not required, participants are strongly encouraged to have a project during the course. The instructors and mentors work closely with the class to not only teach the material, but to guide candidates as they work projects. The following asynchronous instructor-led classes that are part of the certificate are Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt, Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt, and Advanced Six Sigma Green Belt.

Manufacturing

Electrical Safety
The special requirements of safety as it applies to electrical circuits and components is discussed. Emphasis is placed on safety procedures such as Lockout/Tag Out and other common requirements. Students will learn how to identify electrical hazards and how to determine the lethality of circuits from Arc Flash. This lesson is a suggested prerequisite for Electrical Trouble Shooting. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Electrical Troubleshooting Fundamentals
This fundamentals course will help you establish skills to locate problems in a safe and efficient manner. A basic knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals is a requirement. This class will introduce you to the latest equipment used throughout industry and teach you how to use those tools in the field. You will learn how to follow a systematic approach to problem solving and how to interpret standard electrical schematic diagrams. The hands-on portion of the class will provide you with actual problems and will help to gauge your learning and identify growth areas. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Introduction to Blueprints & Mechanical Drawings
This course provides instruction and exercises on reading manufacturing blueprints. Topics covered include: blueprint standards, the specific data drawn on a blueprint; how to read and interpret the drawing format; understanding shapes, sizes, and dimensions of drawings; building terms; and basic features of blueprints. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Prep Series
Learn how to prepare for the Project Management Institute's prestigious PMP® certification exam. Master 'A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 6th edition'--the essential resource for the PMP® certification exam. This will consist of two online courses PMP Certification Prep 1, which focuses on relationships between inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs. The second course will be PMP Certification Prep 2 which will continue to build upon Prep 1 and focus on understanding such topics as earned value management, risk management, simulation, sensitivity analysis, and make-or-buy analysis.

Shop Math and Measuring
Designed to strengthen basic math skills, this face-to-face course will cover properties, rounding, estimating, comparing, converting, and computing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Participants should be able to perform basic computations and solve relevant mathematical problems. Great for welders, mechanics, or anyone working in a hands-on skill. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

PLC Core Skills Series
Participants in the PLC Core Skills Series will complete the 3 essential PLC classes: PLC Basics, PLC Intermediate and PLC Advanced Application Topics. Get a tuition discount by registering for all three classes.

PLC Basics
This course is designed for maintenance personnel and electricians working in plants, facilities, and commercial buildings with minimal to no Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) experience. The topics covered in this course will include hardware components, establishing communication to the PLC, uploading, downloading, online, offline, run mode, remote mode, program mode, and basic PLC programming. This course is designed for students with minimal to no PLC experience. This course is approved for the PLC Core Series Certificate.

PLC Intermediate
This course is designed for maintenance personnel and electricians working in plants, facilities, or commercial buildings with basic PLC knowledge using the Compact Logix 5000 System. The topics covered in this course will include hardware components, establishing communication to the PLC, uploading, downloading, online, offline, run mode, remote mode, program mode, and basic PLC programming. Also covered is interpretation of ladder diagrams, search functions, addressing, program files, data files, troubleshooting, and working with the following instruction sets: XIO, XIC, OTE, OTL, OTU, TON, RTO, TOF, RES, CTU, and CTD. This course is approved for the PLC Core Series Certificate.

PLC Advanced Application Topics
PLC Advanced Application Topics explores debugging and problem-solving of PLC programs and hardware. It is important that participants have a solid understanding of PLC programming and field hardware. Participants who have successfully completed PLC Basics and Intermediate will be ready to take their skills and knowledge to the next level. This course is approved for the PLC Core Series Certificate.

Introduction to AutoCAD
What is CAD? Have you always wanted to find out? Now you can get a hands-on introduction to 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD). No experience necessary.

AutoCAD Refresher
You know the basics, but it has been a few years or there are changes to the upgraded AutoCAD program. You will work with the updated 2014 program to gain knowledge of commands, mode settings, drawing aids, short-cuts, plotting, and other valuable tips and tricks.

Introduction to SOLIDWORKS
What is 3D modeling? Discover about the basics of SolidWorks. This Microsoft Windows computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) program is one of the most popular with area industries. No experience necessary.

Re-Licensure - Electrical

2020 NEC Code Update
This course covers the major changes to the 2020 National Electric Code that affects most electricians including residential, commercial and industrial installations. Please bring 2020 NEC code book, calculator, and pencil/pen.