The aim of this module is to develop understanding of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and its role within the Lean approach to continuous improvement. VSM is a valuable diagnostic approach to identify and quantify waste (non-value add activities) within a process. By implementing VSM within a continuous improvement initiative actions can be taken in a systematic way to eliminate waste and optimise value as goods or services flow through business processes.

Why This Module?

This module equips participants with the skills to identify problems areas, analyse, optimise, and streamline business processes.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Value Stream Mapping Overview: Identify the purpose and key components of a Value Stream Map (VSM)

Current State VSM: Evaluate and define the functional steps in common business processes and how to model and validate same using Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Project Planning for Your VSM Initiative: Examine how to calculate an organisations process efficiencies, Value Add (VA) and Non-Value Add (NVA) time and its importance in increasing productivity and competitiveness of an organisation. Evaluate an organisations processes and what is VA or NVA from a customer’s perspective, enabling increased customer satisfaction through reducing waiting/ lead times and costs.

Future State VSM: Identify opportunities to reduce/and or eliminate non-value added (or redundant) activities.

Action Planning for a VSM: Define and implement an improvement implementation/ action plan to eliminate waste from mapped processes and define the future state VSM for an organisation’s processes – whilst ensuring Senior Leadership buy-in within the organisation. 

Progression Opportunities

This module can be stacked with the Continuous Improving Mentoring to gain a Special Purpose Award.

Course Information

Award Type: Single Subject Certification/Micro-Credential
NQF Level: 7
Academic Credits: 5
Duration: 1 Semester
Contact Hours: 36
Delivery Mode: Blended
Assessment Type: Continuous assessment
Start Date: February 2025
Cost: FREE^ / €363 subsidised / €726 full cost

^Fully funded places* are available for eligible learners living or working in the Midlands (Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath). The HCI Micro-credentials subsidy covers 50% of the course fee, the ReSHAPE project will fund the remaining 50%.

For eligible participants, the HCI Learner Fee Subsidy will pay 50% of the programme fee. The remaining 50%, €363, will be payable before registration.

For applicants who aren’t eligible for the HCI Learner Fee Subsidy, the full cost of the programme, €726, will be payable before registration.

*limited places available

Application Deadline:
Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 5pm

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for a 50% fee subsidy (subject to the availability of places). Details can be found here.

Fully funded places are available for learners living or working in the Midlands (Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath). The HCI Micro-credentials subsidy covers 50% of the course fee, with ReSHAPE funding the remaining 50%. Details can be found here.

Whether you’re looking to upskill your yourself or your team, this module will help to enhance your knowledge in value stream mapping.

To learn more about this programme contact:
Lifelong Learning Department: parttimekerry@mtu.ie

Accredited Education: Munster Technological University is a registered training provider with Engineers Ireland