Certification Memberships
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.
Ronin — Free
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Ninja
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Samurai
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Shogun
The Progression
From foundation to mastery
Each level builds on the last. Every membership includes all lower-level content — one account, one clear progression.
Free
Ronin Level
Foundations for professionals who need clarity fast
Level 2
Ninja Level
Use Lean tools with confidence in real operations
Level 3
Samurai Level
Lead workshops and drive visible improvement
LEVEL 4
Shogun Level
Lead transformation across teams and departments
Memberships
Choose your level
All paid memberships include 12 months of access and the full content of every lower level. Start free — upgrade whenever you’re ready.
Ronin Level
Free
Forever · No credit card
Learn the core principles of Lean, understand the language, and stop guessing when key concepts come up in meetings or on the floor.
- 10 courses
- 38 lessons
- 68 topics
- 16 quizzes
- 6 certifications
Ninja Level
$20.00
every 12 months · ongoing access
Go beyond definitions. Learn how to apply Lean methods correctly in day-to-day industrial and operational situations.
- 1 course
- 7 lessons
- 11 topics
- 2 quizzes
- 1 certification
Samurai Level
$50.00
every 12 months · ongoing access
Learn how to prepare, facilitate, and follow through on Lean workshops that actually produce results.
- 0 courses
- 0 lessons
- 0 topics
- 0 quizzes
- 0 certifications
Shogun Level
$100.00
every 12 months · ongoing access
For managers ready to deploy Lean at a broader level, align teams, and build a serious operational excellence strategy.
- 0 courses
- 0 lessons
- 0 topics
- 0 quizzes
- 0 certifications
Feature comparison
Everything side by side
A full breakdown of what’s included in each membership level.