One path
Four levels of mastery.
Start free with Ronin and build your Lean expertise at your own pace. Each level unlocks deeper knowledge, more powerful tools, and a more valuable certification.
Each level builds on the last. Every membership includes all lower-level content — one account, one clear progression.
Ronin Level
Learn the core principles of Lean, understand the language, and stop guessing when key concepts come up in meetings or on the floor.
- 11 courses
- 31 lessons
- 71 topics
- 16 quizzes
- 3 certifications
Ninja Level
Go beyond definitions. Learn how to apply Lean methods correctly in day-to-day industrial and operational situations.
- 17 courses
- 51 lessons
- 101 topics
- 22 quizzes
- 3 certifications
Samurai Level
Learn how to prepare, facilitate, and follow through on Lean workshops that actually produce results.
- 23 courses
- 74 lessons
- 147 topics
- 28 quizzes
- 3 certifications
Shogun Level
For managers ready to deploy Lean at a broader level, align teams, and build a serious operational excellence strategy.
- 29 courses
- 93 lessons
- 203 topics
- 33 quizzes
- 3 certifications
A full breakdown of what’s included in each membership level.
| Ronin Level | Ninja Level | Samurai Level | Shogun Level | |
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| Annual price | Free | $20.00 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Access duration | Unlimited | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
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| Ninja Level courses (6) | ||||
| Samurai Level courses (6) | ||||
| Shogun Level courses (6) | ||||
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“I completed the Ninja and Ronin levels in one month. Within six weeks of applying VSM at my plant, we had cut our lead time by 35%. This is the most practical Lean training I’ve ever done.”
“Before this, I understood some Lean terms but didn’t feel confident speaking up in plant meetings. After Ronin and Ninja, I stopped feeling behind — and leadership started treating me like someone who could lead improvement work.”
“What changed wasn’t just my knowledge. It was how I showed up. I could finally explain problems clearly, propose the right actions, and be taken seriously.”
If you are new to Lean, start with the free Ronin level. It costs nothing and gives you a solid foundation. If you already have experience with basic Lean concepts and are actively working in operations or improvement roles, the Ninja level is likely the right starting point. If you lead improvement projects or manage CI teams, consider Samurai or Shogun directly
Yes. Every paid membership includes the full content of all lower levels. A Samurai member has access to all Ronin, Ninja, and Samurai courses. A Shogun member has access to everything on the platform.
Yes. You can upgrade your membership at any time. When you upgrade, you gain immediate access to the additional content of your new level. Contact our team for details on how upgrade pricing is applied.
At the end of 12 months, your access to paid-level content will not renew automatically unless you choose to renew. Your Ronin-level access (free) is not affected — you will always retain access to that content.
Certificates are issued by LeanTrainings and recognized by the Kaizen Coach international network. They are verifiable digital credentials you can share on LinkedIn and professional profiles. They represent completion of structured, practitioner-designed Lean training — not regulatory licensing bodies.