Lean Manufacturing, Certificate

Program Design

The Lean Manufacturing certificate program provides a detailed understanding of Lean practices in the industrial workplace for those planning on entering the workforce or for those looking to re-tool themselves in Lean principles. These principles seek to continuously improve all processes and reduce all unnecessary steps in any industrial or business operation making that operation as lean or efficient as possible. The curriculum was developed by leading experts in the field and combines both principles and theory with implementation in the workplace.

Curriculum

Required Courses

MFG* 171 Introduction to Lean Manufacturing 3
MFG* 271 Implementation of Lean Manufacturing 3
       Total Credits Required: 6

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Lean Manufacturing certificate program requirements, graduates will

  1. Apply appropriate mathematical and scientific principles to engineering and technology applications.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in technical fundamentals to analyze and resolve technology problems.
  3. Apply knowledge and skills to develop, interpret and select appropriate technological and business processes using Lean principles.

Division of Business, Engineering and Technology: 860-512-2620

Source: 2011-2012 Course Catalog

Last Update: June 02 2011
For Additional Information, Contact: 860-512-2623