About the certification


Lean IT is the extension of lean manufacturing and lean services principles to the development and management of information technology (IT) products and services. Lean IT applies equally to IT Service Management, Software Development Processes, Project Management processes or Operations practices.

The Lean IT Essentials is an entry-level certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of Lean IT. This exam includes topics such as Lean Principles, Lean Tools (A3 Thinking, Scientific Method, PDCA, Kaizen, Kaikaku, 5S, Visual Workplace), Value (Value-Added Work), Value Stream, Value Stream Mapping, Waste, The Three Ms (Mura, Muri and Muda), Flow, Pull, and Just in Time

The Lean IT Essentials certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 multiple-choice questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of Lean IT and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!



Lean IT Essentials

Exam details


Exam code

ITC-027

Launch date

February 17, 2018

Exam description

The Lean IT Essentials exam tests the candidate knowledge in Lean IT.

Current version

1.0

Exam format

Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book

Number of questions

40 questions

Passing score

70% (28 out of 40)

Exam duration

60 minutes

Level

Foundation

Languages

English and Portuguese (Brazilian)

Exam description

Lean Principles, Lean Tools (A3 Thinking, Scientific Method, PDCA, Kaizen, Kaikaku, 5S, Visual Workplace), Value (Value-Added Work), Value Stream, Value Stream Mapping, Waste, The Three Ms (Mura, Muri and Muda), Flow, Pull, and Just in Time.

RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY

16 hours

Bloom's Taxonomy

Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying)

Recommended reading

• Lean IT: Enabling and Sustaining Your Lean Transformation by Steven C. Bell and Michael A Orzen

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this certification

Recommended experience

Six months of work experience in Lean IT

Validity period

Lifetime

Exam Content Outline


   Domains Weight

1. Key terms and definitions

20%

2. Lean principles

20%

3. Value

20%

4. Customer

20%

4. Lean tools

20%

   Total

100%

How to get certified


1

Browse our certification programs and choose your certification.

2

Discover the exam objectives and prepare for your exam.

3

Register for your online proctored exam.

4

Take your online proctored exam in the comfort of your home or office.

5

Congratulations! You are certified!

Stackable Certifications


Earn 4 certifications and receive a stackable certification (designation).

Scrum Essentials

Scrum Master Foundation

Scrum Product Owner Foundation

Lean IT Essentials

Agile Scrum Fundamentals

Frequently Asked Questions


  • How much does an ITCERTS certification exam cost?

    All exams are available for $150 USD each. Prices may vary slightly by region and currency exchange rates.

  • Are there any prerequisites to take the exams?

    There are no prerequisites to take the exams. ITCERTS recommends that candidates have at least six months of work experience in the area that the certification exam covers.

  • What is the exam retake policy?

    If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the first attempt, there is no waiting period between the first and the second attempt. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the second attempt, the candidate must wait at least 7 days before retaking the exam for a third time. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than three times per year (12 months).

  • How do I register for an Online Proctored Exam?

    Visit the Online Proctored Exam registration page to find complete instructions.

  • Are there any mandatory training to take an exam?

    Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory.

  • Which languages are the exams available in?

    Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.

  • Where can I take the exams?

    Exams are delivered online (Online Proctored Exams) and can be taken from anywhere in the world.

  • Do the ITCERTS certifications expire?

    ITCERTS certifications are considered good-for-life and do not expire.

  • How can a potential employer verify my certifications?

    Your employer can verify your certification on our certification verification page. Your certification number will be needed in order to process the verification.

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