Certified Lean
Practitioner
(CLP) — Level 1 Foundation
Foundation-level Lean certification — Globally Accessible, Optional Training Available, Digital Certificate Verification.
Validate your Lean knowledge and professional competence through an independent certification examination.
Certified Lean Practitioner (CLP)
Level 1 — Foundation. A rigorous certification and assessment of foundational Lean knowledge. No training course required.
1. Lean Principles
Core Lean philosophy, value definition, and the 8 wastes (DOWNTIME)
2. 5S & Visual Management
Workplace organization, visual controls, and standard work principles
3. Kaizen & Improvement
Continuous improvement mindset, rapid kaizen events, and problem-solving
4. Lean Culture
Respect for people, Gemba mindset, and building a Lean culture
CLP Eligibility Requirements
Open to All — No Prerequisites. Anyone can participate and get certified.
Open to All
No prior certification or work experience required. Anyone can register.
No Prerequisites
No mandatory training, no prior Lean certification, no minimum experience.
Self-Study Pathway
Prepare independently using the Body of Knowledge and any resources you choose.
Exam-Based Assessment
Competency is assessed solely through the certification examination.
Global Access
Available to candidates worldwide. Online proctored exam from anywhere.
Lifetime Validity
Certificate valid for life. No renewal fees, no recertification required.
Ready to Get Certified?
The CLP is designed for anyone who wants to validate their foundational Lean knowledge. Simply:
- Review the Body of Knowledge below
- Register and pay the certification fee (USD 40)
- Take the secure online proctored exam (60 questions, 2 hours)
- Score 70% or higher and receive your CLP certificate
No mandatory training. No prerequisites. Just demonstrate your knowledge through the exam.
CLP Body of Knowledge
6 Knowledge Areas | 60 Questions | 2 Hours | 70% Passing Score
1Lean Fundamentals & Principles20%
+- What is Lean? History and evolution (Toyota Production System)
- Core Lean principles: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, Perfection
- Lean vs. traditional mass production
- Value-added vs. non-value-added activities
- Lean thinking and mindset
- Benefits and outcomes of Lean implementation
2The 8 Wastes & Value Stream17%
+- The 8 Wastes (DOWNTIME): Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilized talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Extra-processing
- Identifying waste in processes
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM) basics
- Current state vs. future state mapping
- Process cycle efficiency
- Waste elimination strategies
35S & Visual Management17%
+- 5S methodology: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
- 5S implementation steps and best practices
- Visual management: visual controls, dashboards, andon
- Workplace organization principles
- Standard work documentation
- Sustaining 5S through audits and discipline
4Kaizen & Continuous Improvement17%
+- Kaizen philosophy: continuous, incremental improvement
- Kaizen events: planning, execution, follow-up
- PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle
- Problem-solving basics: 5 Whys, Fishbone diagram
- Standard work and improvement
- Employee involvement and empowerment
5Standard Work & Flow17%
+- Standard work: definition, purpose, and documentation
- Work sequence and takt time
- Flow principles: one-piece flow, continuous flow
- Pull systems and Kanban basics
- Line balancing and workload distribution
- Identifying and removing bottlenecks
6Lean Culture & Mindset13%
+- Respect for people: core Lean value
- Gemba: go and see the actual workplace
- Lean leadership behaviors
- Building a continuous improvement culture
- Overcoming resistance to change
- Daily management and huddles
CLP Exam Specifications
Everything you need to know about the Certified Lean Practitioner exam
60 Questions
Multiple-choice questions across all 6 knowledge areas
2 Hours
120 minutes. Online proctored with identity verification
70% to Pass
Score 42 out of 60 or higher to pass
Secure Proctoring
Identity verification, question randomization, browser lockdown
FREE Retakes $0
Unlimited retakes within 6 months. Completely FREE.
Digital Certificate
Issued by Quality Progress Certification Board. Online verification.
Quality Progress Certification Board
Your CLP credential is officially issued and verified by the Quality Progress Certification Board — an independent, globally recognized certification body, like ASQ and CSSC. This represents verified expertise, not just course completion.
CLP Certification Fee
Transparent pricing — pay for the certification and exam
Certified Lean Practitioner Exam
- Globally Accessible
- Optional Training Available
- Digital Certificate Verification
- Exam-Based Certification: 60-Question Online Proctored Exam
- Digital Certificate (PDF) with Online Verification
- FREE Unlimited Retakes (within 6 months) $0
- Issued by Quality Progress Certification Board
- Lifetime Certificate Validity — No Renewal Fees
- Listing in Certified Professionals Directory
- Aligned with ASQ, IASSC, CSSC, CLSSC, ILSSI Body of Knowledge
Secure Payment | Exam Link Within 24 Hours | FREE Retakes
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CLP certification
No. CLP is open to all. No prior certification, work experience, or training is required. Anyone can register and take the exam.
No. This is certification. The Body of Knowledge above serves as your syllabus for self-study. You prepare independently using any resources you choose.
Foundational level. Tests core Lean principles, 8 wastes, 5S, Kaizen, standard work, and Lean culture. Most candidates with basic Lean knowledge pass with focused preparation.
You get FREE unlimited retakes within 6 months. A 14-day cooling-off period applies between attempts. No additional fee is charged.
Certificates are issued by the Quality Progress Certification Board — an independent body, ensuring impartiality and global credibility.
Yes. CLP is Level 1. You can progress to CLM (Level 2), CLE (Level 3), CLS (Level 4), and CLC (Level 5) as you gain experience and knowledge.
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