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This Waste Reduction course will help you understand what constitutes waste and what role lean management may play in the reduction of waste. You will gain knowledge about the eight forms of waste that are frequently observed in businesses and processes and the VA and NVA process.
This course at a Glance
- Accredited by CPD UK
- Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
- Identify what constitutes waste within an organisation
- Learn about the role of lean management in waste reduction
- Discover the eight forms of waste that are typically observed in businesses and processes
- Identify the difference between VA and NVA processes
- Recognise the process mapping tools that can be used to manage and reduce waste
- Gain knowledge about a real-life waste reduction case study
Waste Reduction Course Overview
This Waste Reduction course is ideal for managers, business improvement leaders, and business owners who want to improve their waste reduction process, as well as for people who want to gain knowledge about the fundamentals of waste management. Our course will help you gain fundamental skills and knowledge about the techniques and models that can be used to reduce waste from any business process.
You will learn how to optimise the overall waste management and reduction process by implementing process improvement, using the best process mapping tools and the knowledge from a real-life case study.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to effectively reduce and manage waste within your organisation using a variety of tools and techniques.
Waste Management Course Details

CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Aloa, many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.
Introduction
- Introduction
- What is the Purpose of This Course
Fundamentals of Waste
- What Constitutes Waste
- What is Lean
The 8 Wastes
- Introduction to The 8 Wastes
- Defects
- Over-Production
- Waiting
- Non-Utilisation of Skills
- Transport
- Inventory
- Motion
- Extra-Processing
VA vs. NVA
- Process
- VA vs. NVA
- Creating Value
Process Mapping Tools
- Scenario to Be Used
- Introduction to Process Mapping Tools
- Swim Lane Map
- Swim Lane Map: Demonstration
- Value Stream Map
- Value Stream Map: Demonstration
- SIPOC
- SIPOC: Demonstration
- Time Value Map
- Time Value Map: Demonstration
- Value Add Chart
- Value Add Chart: Demonstration
- Spaghetti Diagram
- Spaghetti Diagram: Demonstration
Case Study
- Case Study
Close Out
- Close Out
This waste reduction course is primarily for:
- Team leaders
- Beginner managers
- Business owners
- Human resources practitioners.
- Culture evolution leaders
- Aspiring HR professionals
- Business improvement leaders
- However, this course is open to any single profession or field of work.
- This course can also benefit anyone who wants to implement effective waste management and reduction processes within their organisation.
- There are no academic entry requirements for this Waste Reduction Process Improvement Course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
- However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.
- This Waste Reduction Process Improvement Course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure.
- Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.
Contact us if you have any queries.
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.
Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy
After successfully passing the MCQ exam, you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. You will get the CPD-accredited PDF certificate free of cost with the course. There is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy of the CPD-accredited certificate, which is £35.
Success Stories
Course Reviews
Google Reviews
4.3 Stars | 12 Reviews

Verified
Perfect for Beginners in Waste Management
I had no prior knowledge of waste reduction techniques, but this course made everything easy to understand. It’s great for anyone starting.
Mia Blackburn
Verified
Helped Me Cut Costs at Work
The strategies I learned in this course helped us identify wasteful steps in our process. It’s already saved us money in a short time.
Hollie Dixon
Verified
Clear and Actionable Lessons
The course provided clear steps to identify and eliminate waste. I implemented the strategies immediately in my daily work.
Sienna Morgan
Verified
Great for Process Improvement
I work in operations, and this course gave me practical tools to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary steps in our processes.
Kayleigh Lyons
Verified
Well-Structured and Comprehensive
The course broke down the concepts into manageable sections. It covered everything from identifying waste to implementing sustainable solutions.
Aimee Craig
Verified
Improved Workplace Productivity
By applying what I learned, my team is now more efficient, and we’ve streamlined our workflow. The course was a game-changer for us.
Robert Metcalfe
Verified
Perfect Balance of Theory and Practice
The lessons combined theory with plenty of real-world examples, making the course relatable and easy to follow.
Hayden Graham
Verified
Ideal for Small Business Owners
I run a small business, and this course showed me how to spot inefficiencies and eliminate wasteful practices. Our operations are now smoother.
Lydia Howell
Verified
Simple and Easy to Adapt
The techniques shared were simple to adapt to different types of workplaces. I could see the value of the lessons immediately.
Dominic Miah
Verified
Helped Us Go Green
We’ve been wanting to make our office more sustainable, and this course gave us practical ideas to reduce waste and be more environmentally friendly.
Alice Power
Verified
Valuable for Lean Processes
If you're working in a field that values lean practices, this course is a must. It gave me excellent insights on how to reduce redundancies.
Josh Osborne
Verified
Improved Employee Engagement
After applying some of the methods, our team feels more involved in improving processes, and everyone’s productivity has increased.
Anthony Sullivan

Mia Blackburn
I had no prior knowledge of waste reduction techniques, but this course made everything easy to understand. It’s great for anyone starting.

Hollie Dixon
The strategies I learned in this course helped us identify wasteful steps in our process. It’s already saved us money in a short time.


Sienna Morgan
The course provided clear steps to identify and eliminate waste. I implemented the strategies immediately in my daily work.

Kayleigh Lyons
I work in operations, and this course gave me practical tools to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary steps in our processes.

Aimee Craig
The course broke down the concepts into manageable sections. It covered everything from identifying waste to implementing sustainable solutions.

Robert Metcalfe
By applying what I learned, my team is now more efficient, and we’ve streamlined our workflow. The course was a game-changer for us.


Hayden Graham
The lessons combined theory with plenty of real-world examples, making the course relatable and easy to follow.

Lydia Howell
I run a small business, and this course showed me how to spot inefficiencies and eliminate wasteful practices. Our operations are now smoother.

Dominic Miah
The techniques shared were simple to adapt to different types of workplaces. I could see the value of the lessons immediately.

Alice Power
We’ve been wanting to make our office more sustainable, and this course gave us practical ideas to reduce waste and be more environmentally friendly.


Josh Osborne
If you're working in a field that values lean practices, this course is a must. It gave me excellent insights on how to reduce redundancies.

Anthony Sullivan
After applying some of the methods, our team feels more involved in improving processes, and everyone’s productivity has increased.

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It will talk about how and what to do to reduce waste to have a healthy environment. Learn more in detail in the course.