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Great Education and Training from Transformance Advisors

We have a great package of courses for Lean Transformation, Strategy Execution, and Supply Chain Management.

Our online materials are delivered through a powerful, yet easy to navigate, learning management system. Students experience a variety of educational techniques, such as videos, articles, podcasts, quizzes, and discussion forums. Instructors are seasoned professionals available to help with questions and explore options for applying the knowledge to their organization.

Certifications, or certificates of completion, provide students with confidence they have learned the material and are ready to address challenges and opportunities at their organization.

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“After a couple of months, the return on our training investment, with Transformance Advisors, has been realized multiple times over.”

Marshall Bowen, Process Improvement Manager
Cabela's

“Quinlan Executive Education has appreciated the opportunity to partner with the Transformance Advisors team in the design and delivery of a extremely successful supply chain management program for one of our key corporate clients.”

Catherine Jones, Director of Executive Education
Loyola University Chicago

“The team from Transformance Advisors could not have been more flexible and adaptable in helping us deliver a customized supply chain management program for one of our corporate clients.”

Kristi Hodges, Associate Director of Executive Education
Loyola University Chicago

“The lean certification program, from Transformance Advisors, will make a huge impact for the better on the quality of your work. It will help you transform your company.”

Trevor Zylstra, Chief Operating Officer
SparkFun Electronics

“Transformance Advisors has a fantastic lean program which is very comprehensive and engaging. The course includes in-depth discussions which frequently lead to highly interactive debates and sharing of experiences from 100% of the attendees.”

Brent Rollman, Operations Manager
Professional Financial Specialists

“The lean training, from Transformance Advisors, is a great resource for making your lean transformation.”

Patrick Looby, Director of Supply Chain
Ice Mobility

“Transformance Advisors has an excellent lean certification program. Great interactive discussions on material and application by students and instructors.”

Kevin Oliver, Vice President and General Manager
Springs Fabrication - Advanced Technology Group

“Mike Loughrin is an excellent instructor who gets all participants engaged in discussions and the thought processes regarding lean practices.”

Curtis Baker, Operations Manager
Mount Sopris Instruments

“I’ve been doing lean work in one form or another for almost 10 years. During the lean certification program, I discovered refined approaches and new viewpoints around every corner. I highly recommend this program to any lean practitioner.”

Shane Coffey, Manufacturing Engineer
MKS Instruments

“We met my goal to achieve a 50% reduction in the time spent by our management team in the weekly production meeting.”

Brandan Greeley, Supply Chain Specialist
Wolf Robotics

“The Supply Chain Management program, from Loyola University Chicago, in collaboration with Transformance Advisors, opened our eyes to relevant industry best practices. We shared this knowledge with our S&OP stakeholders and made exciting improvements to our process.”

Jessie Luchsinger, Director of Sales and Operations Planning
Constellation Brands

“The lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, provides a comprehensive set of tools and techniques which will help you implement lean in any organization.”

Bruce Gibson, Operations Supervisor
Woodward

“Transformance Advisors makes a polarizing topic, lean, into a fun and understandable philosophy which can easily be adapted to any area within any organization.”

Trevor Hobson, Manufacturing Engineer
Lexmark International

“The lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, is highly interactive and the instructors are excellent. We were able to learn and apply the knowledge to real life projects while engaging with like-minded participants from other companies.”

Annaliesa Garner, Project Manager
Cabela’s

“The lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, has an excellent balance of theory and practice. The instructors go the extra mile to help students achieve their projects and goals.”

Andre Geertsema, Software Engineer
Lexmark International

“The lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend the course to anyone who is serious about eliminating waste and driving organizational change.”

Brent Sagehorn, Issue Resolution Manager
Cabela’s CLUB

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Our Certified Lean Apprentice course provides a great introduction to the principles, concepts, and terms which everyone “must understand” in any organization seeking to make a lean transformation.

As a Lean Apprentice, you will be a valuable project team member able to help analyze value streams, design and implement improved value streams, and transition processes into continuous improvement.


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Our Certified Lean Practitioner course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking to learn and gain hands-on experience with the most powerful tools used for lean transformations.

As a Lean Practitioner, you will be able to manage projects, lead value stream mapping sessions, identify waste, design improvements, implement improved value streams, and monitor new processes.


“The Certified Lean Practitioner program uses an exceptionally effective approach leveraging classroom instruction, hands-on application with your own improvement project, and an incredible online learning management system.”

Steve Smith, President
TCO Partners, Inc.

“Phenomenal class which challenges you to apply principles learned throughout your MBA program experience.”

Daniel Botero, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“This course is worth its weight in gold. The most impactful course I’ve taken within the program.”

Brittany Starks, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“I highly recommend this course for people who want to learn how to create sustainable organizations by embracing lean principles.”

Claudia Hamel-Mendoza, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“This class is your ticket to equip you with helping your organization explore and capitalize on the #1 process improvement program in the world!”

Johnny Prioleau, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“If you want to learn how to run a business, or any organized project, without wasting time, materials, or efforts, you need to take this class. The material taught in this class can be immediately applied in any job and in any role.”

Charmaine Idlett, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“The Certified Lean Practitioner program is an exceptional opportunity to learn and use the most powerful lean tools to reduce the wasted time destroying your effectiveness.”

Jeff Roach, Operations Manager
Wagner Industrial Solutions

“The online Certified Lean Practitioner course amazed me. It was rich in content and the team experience rocked.”

Tony Heath, Lean Consultant
Optum Care Delivery

“The group simulation is awesome. I cannot say enough great things about this course!”

Louis Vincent, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“This class about Lean Transformation is presented in a true lean fashion – only value add material and the ability to practice new skills using a simulated lean project.”

Tommy Weatherly, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“A challenging, fun, and rewarding course with a great mixture of education and training.”

Yin Lam, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“This is, by far, the best class I’ve taken in the LSUS MBA program.”

William Armstrong, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“The class provided me a new perspective on lean and a path forward toward improving my organization.”

Donald Wiggins, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“Taking this class was one of the best choices I have made as a student at LSUS.”

James Blankenship, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“This course meets the full context of exploration – a journey, not for the faint of heart, or for those not ready to commit to truly understanding what it takes for a lean transformation.”

Ronald Simon, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“I not only gained knowledge; I gained the experience of putting that knowledge to work.”

Stacy Bond, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“This course is life altering; it will help you academically and in your professional life.”

Denisha Maxey, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“This course opened my eyes to how a lean transformation really works and the correct path to take.”

Lisa D'Angelo, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“This course provided a rock-solid lean foundation in both knowledge and hands-on practice.”

Kyle Morr, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“I can say without a doubt that the Lean Transformation course is one of the best-designed and organized classes I have encountered.”

Stan Whittenberg, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

The Lean Transformation course was incredibly informative. I now have practical knowledge to make improvements in any business setting.”

Stephanie Lewis-Bennett, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“Lean Transformation is the best class I took during my MBA experience.”

Adam Archer, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

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Our Certified Lean Expert course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking, or already performing, a leadership role in a lean transformation.

As a Lean Expert, you will be able to address complex problems, identify the root cause of waste, design improvements, implement improvements, and monitor new processes.


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Our Certified Lean Master course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking to navigate the cultural challenges with leading a lean transformation.

The curriculum for this class expands upon the Certified Lean Practitioner and Certified Lean Expert courses to examine the advanced topics required by those seeking to create a sustainable organization.


Certified Lean Master is one of the best programs on the market today. The classroom interactions and team-based exercises make the class very enjoyable.”

Jeff Roach, Operations Manager
Wagner Industrial Solutions

“The Certified Lean Master program was an amazing experience. The instructors and the program participants all come with a wide variety of in-depth experiences, which greatly adds to the engagement and accelerates the learning experience.”

Justin Carpenter, Product Line Manager – Hunting Equipment
Cabela's

“Certified Lean Master is an excellent program! It has provided a strong start to our lean implementation. It was well worth the investment.”

Scott Denning, SVP of Operations
StrionAir

“I am very grateful to have attended the Certified Lean Master program in Boulder, Colorado. I have been able to drive local and worldwide projects for my company and have created significant value add as a change leader.”

Francesco Velluto, Vice President
Vestas Nacelles Factory, Taranto Italy

“I appreciated how the instructor, for my Certified Lean Master course, applied the material back to my project. I could see the connection between the material and “my world” to get a better understanding of each concept.”

Rhonda Douglas, Customer Relations Specialist
Cabela's

“As our company sends more employees, the terms used throughout the Certified Lean Master program are being utilized frequently during our discussions. It’s been a fantastic evolution to witness!”

Annaliesa Garner, Project Manager
Cabela’s Inc.

“The Certified Lean Master program is excellent – the business results are real and measurable. We realized significant improvements in just a few short months.”

Jodi Lynn Walsh, Development Strategy and Lean Deployment
Lexmark International

“The Certified Lean Master program is a uniquely transforming experience. It provided me a solid foundation in lean concepts, helped me develop practical skills, and produced quantifiable results for my company.”

David Laverty, Business Owner
Marketplace

“The Certified Lean Master program is a great experience. The instructors, from Transformance Advisors, bring a wealth of knowledge and are very skilled at helping apply lean principles to any organization.”

Jason Hubbard, Master Scheduler
Woodward Inc.

“The Certified Lean Master program provided a systematic approach which helped us look at the larger picture. We removed waste all along the value stream resulting in reduced lead times, lower costs, and improved on-time delivery.”

Kevin Brown, Operations Supervisor
Woodward

“The Certified Lean Master program, offered by Transformance Advisors, is great. The classes were fun and the instructors were engaging, very helpful, true practitioners of lean, and leaders in their areas of expertise.”

Richard Hooks, Manufacturing Supervisor
Lexmark International

“The Certified Lean Master program provided valuable tools to help me round out my consulting skills. I leveraged what I learned in the course to lead kaizen blitz events, which have developed into an important lean initiative for Micro Motion.”

Matt Sanders, Senior Consultant
M Sanders and Associates

“The Certified Lean Master process created significant value to our primary business process and also provided a set of systematic tools we now use in every facet of our day-to-day operations.”

Steve Smith, Vice President
Toward Zero

“The Certified Lean Master program is by far the most fun and applicable continuing education classes I have ever attended. I learned a lot and truly enjoyed coming to class.”

Erica Easter, VP of Operations
Easter-Owens

“I had a great experience with the Certified Lean Master program. My knowledge of lean was broadened considerably and my confidence level grew substantially.”

Thom Mandl, ‎President
Mount Sopris Instruments

“Our first project, through the Certified Lean Master program, has helped us make a cultural shift and prepare for greatness.”

Mark Johnston, WIA Center Manager
Larimer County Workforce Center

“The Certified Lean Master program gave me more than I had bargained for! The education combined with leading a successful project has increased my knowledge of lean transformations and opened doors to great career opportunities.”

Kristina Bozzer, Sr Production Planner
Woodward

“The Lean Transformation program has given me the confidence and knowledge which will let us succeed with the implementation of lean practices into our workplace. If you are interested in going lean, then this program is a must for you and your employees.”

Curtis Baker, Operations Manager
Mount Sopris Instruments

“I have applied the tools and methods learned during the Certified Lean Master program to realize immediate financial and process benefits for my company.”

Frann Lubash, Continuous Process Improvement Manager
Cabela's

“The Lean Transformation program, from Transformance Advisors, provides an incredible ROI. I was amazed at how quickly the new skills impacted efficiency and bottom line results.”

Marshall Bowen, Process Improvement Manager
Cabela's

“The Certified Lean Master program was a great learning experience which provided invaluable tools to systematically eliminate process waste.”

Lacey Gulbranson, Strategic Portfolio Manager
Cabela's

“Taking the Certified Lean Master program with several of my colleagues prompted us to think critically about our manufacturing operation. The tools we gained through the course will help us drive continuous improvement. Thank you for a great class.”

Will Buckner, Manufacturing Engineer
Lexmark International

“The Certified Lean Master program embraces the mindset to think differently and continuously improve. It is a must for anyone looking to improve their organization!”

Nicholas G. Zawacki, Process Improvement Manager
Cabela’s CLUB

“The Certified Lean Master program far exceeded my expectations. The course format was highly interactive which led to great discussions on how lean principles can be applied systematically across industries.”

Brent Sagehorn, Issue Resolution Manager
Cabela’s CLUB

“The Certified Lean Master program surpassed my expectations. Not only did I learn a ton of great information about lean process improvement, I was able to apply the concepts in real time and I got to know some spectacular people in the process!”

Lindsey Dykman, Retail Pricing Execution Manager
Cabela's

“The great thing about the Certified Lean Master program is how you learn about tools which can be used from day one. After each class, I felt I had learned tangible skills I could immediately use.”

Matthew Renquist, Process Improvement Analyst
Cabela's

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Our Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt course provides a great introduction to the principles, concepts, and terms which everyone “must understand” in any organization using the six sigma improvement methodology.

As a Yellow Belt, you will be a valuable project team member able to help collect data, analyze data, design improvements, implement improved processes, and monitor new processes.


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Our Certified Six Sigma Green Belt course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking to learn and gain hands-on experience with the methodology and tools used for six sigma projects.

As a Green Belt, you will be able to manage projects, collect data, analyze data, design improvements, implement improved processes, and monitor new processes.


“I highly recommend the Six Sigma class to everyone. I have gained a huge wealth of knowledge which I can use immediately and in the future.”

Toni Martinez, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“The best thing, about this class, is the hands-on experience and the direct feedback from the professor for each and every assignment. Excellent class!”

Carrie Fry, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“This course provided me with knowledge and tools to do process improvements. Clarity in class materials, clear instructions in the assignments, and lots of hands-on work. It was a great learning experience.”

Devathosh Madathil, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“This is a wonderful class with a great instructor! This has been one of my favorite classes in the program! The class is instantly applicable in real world situations. LSUS needs more classes like this one.”

Darnell Brewington, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt course uses an exceptionally effective approach, leveraging an excellent learning management system, which delivers everything you need.”

Steve Smith, Vice President
Toward Zero

“The online Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Course, from Transformance Advisors, significantly deepened my understanding of the fundamental concepts and tools and also introduced me to new ideas and techniques.”

Thom Mandl, Chief Operating Officer
Wadsworth Control Systems

“I really love the way the course is laid out. It is very organized and easy to follow.”

Deborah Jones, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

“I am amazed at how much I’ve learned. Thank you for the valuable knowledge and guidance!”

Debbie Gallagher, LSUS MBA Candidate
LSUS MBA

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Our Certified Six Sigma Black Belt course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking to learn and gain hands-on experience with the methodology and advanced tools used for six sigma projects.

As a Black Belt, you will lead major projects, ensure rigorous data analysis, coach teams in designing robust solutions, guide implementation of improvements, and monitor new processes until they are ingrained.


supply chain management training

Our Supply Chain Management course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching which will arm you with the knowledge required to work more effectively with customers, suppliers, and coworkers.

The curriculum for this class includes topics required by those seeking to leverage the best practices and emerging trends in supply chain management.


“I really enjoyed the Supply Chain Management course from Transformance Advisors. It was great to step back from the daily grind to learn about best practices and then challenge ourselves to apply the concepts in our organization.”

Sandy Rose, Planning Manager
APW Wyott

“The Supply Chain Management program, from Loyola University Chicago, in collaboration with Transformance Advisors was an awesome experience. The faculty was extremely knowledgeable in all facets of supply chain and helped those new to the material, like myself, get acclimated to the supply chain real-world environment.”

Ramon Villanueva, Supply Coordinator
Constellation Brands

“The Supply Chain Management course was an outstanding opportunity to enhance my career as shipping coordinator. I now have a very strong understanding of the whole supply chain process. I really enjoyed this course!”

Hope Cook, Shipping Coordinator
SKF Aerospace Sealing Solutions

“I recommend the Supply Chain Management course to people, like me, who are senior operations leaders responsible for ensuring their processes are leveraging best practices and staying current with new developments and emerging trends.”

Thom Mandl, President
Pelsue

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“After a couple of months, the return on our training investment, with Transformance Advisors, has been realized multiple times over.”

Marshall Bowen, Process Improvement Manager
Cabela's

“Quinlan Executive Education has appreciated the opportunity to partner with the Transformance Advisors team in the design and delivery of a extremely successful supply chain management program for one of our key corporate clients.”

Catherine Jones, Director of Executive Education
Loyola University Chicago

“The team from Transformance Advisors could not have been more flexible and adaptable in helping us deliver a customized supply chain management program for one of our corporate clients.”

Kristi Hodges, Associate Director of Executive Education
Loyola University Chicago

“The lean certification program, from Transformance Advisors, will make a huge impact for the better on the quality of your work. It will help you transform your company.”

Trevor Zylstra, Chief Operating Officer
SparkFun Electronics

“Transformance Advisors has a fantastic lean program which is very comprehensive and engaging. The course includes in-depth discussions which frequently lead to highly interactive debates and sharing of experiences from 100% of the attendees.”

Brent Rollman, Operations Manager
Professional Financial Specialists

“The lean training, from Transformance Advisors, is a great resource for making your lean transformation.”

Patrick Looby, Director of Supply Chain
Ice Mobility

“Transformance Advisors has an excellent lean certification program. Great interactive discussions on material and application by students and instructors.”

Kevin Oliver, Vice President and General Manager
Springs Fabrication - Advanced Technology Group

“Mike Loughrin is an excellent instructor who gets all participants engaged in discussions and the thought processes regarding lean practices.”

Curtis Baker, Operations Manager
Mount Sopris Instruments

“I’ve been doing lean work in one form or another for almost 10 years. During the lean certification program, I discovered refined approaches and new viewpoints around every corner. I highly recommend this program to any lean practitioner.”

Shane Coffey, Manufacturing Engineer
MKS Instruments

“We met my goal to achieve a 50% reduction in the time spent by our management team in the weekly production meeting.”

Brandan Greeley, Supply Chain Specialist
Wolf Robotics

“The Supply Chain Management program, from Loyola University Chicago, in collaboration with Transformance Advisors, opened our eyes to relevant industry best practices. We shared this knowledge with our S&OP stakeholders and made exciting improvements to our process.”

Jessie Luchsinger, Director of Sales and Operations Planning
Constellation Brands

“The lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, provides a comprehensive set of tools and techniques which will help you implement lean in any organization.”

Bruce Gibson, Operations Supervisor
Woodward

“Transformance Advisors makes a polarizing topic, lean, into a fun and understandable philosophy which can easily be adapted to any area within any organization.”

Trevor Hobson, Manufacturing Engineer
Lexmark International

“The lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, is highly interactive and the instructors are excellent. We were able to learn and apply the knowledge to real life projects while engaging with like-minded participants from other companies.”

Annaliesa Garner, Project Manager
Cabela’s

“The lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, has an excellent balance of theory and practice. The instructors go the extra mile to help students achieve their projects and goals.”

Andre Geertsema, Software Engineer
Lexmark International

“The lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend the course to anyone who is serious about eliminating waste and driving organizational change.”

Brent Sagehorn, Issue Resolution Manager
Cabela’s CLUB

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