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Sunday. 24 August, 2025 - Saturday. 30 August, 2025
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Monday. 25 August, 2025
7:00 am

3.11 Lesson 4 - Team Leader Essential Skills (PRIVATE TRAINING: GEON Cohort A)

Virtual Instructor Led Training

This is a private client training and registration is closed to the public.

Interested in hosting your employee training at the Smart Factory Institute or at your facility?
The Smart Factory Institute is available for you to host your employee training classes and offers a unique opportunity to provide your employees with hands-on experience using cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and processes. This immersive learning environment fosters innovation and showcases a commitment to workforce development in the community and industry.

Additionally, Peak Performance offers customized training hosted at a client's facility for a tailored and efficient learning experience designed to address specific organizational needs. By bringing expert trainers directly to the client's location, participants can experience team cohesion, as colleagues collaborate in familiar surroundings.

Contact us at info@peakperformanceinc.com to connect with our Director of Training and Consulting to book your training needs.
8:30 am

3.11 Lesson 4 - Team Leader Essential Skills (PRIVATE TRAINING: GEON Cohort B)

Virtual Instructor Led Training

This is a private client training and registration is closed to the public.

Interested in hosting your employee training at the Smart Factory Institute or at your facility?
The Smart Factory Institute is available for you to host your employee training classes and offers a unique opportunity to provide your employees with hands-on experience using cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and processes. This immersive learning environment fosters innovation and showcases a commitment to workforce development in the community and industry.

Additionally, Peak Performance offers customized training hosted at a client's facility for a tailored and efficient learning experience designed to address specific organizational needs. By bringing expert trainers directly to the client's location, participants can experience team cohesion, as colleagues collaborate in familiar surroundings.

Contact us at info@peakperformanceinc.com to connect with our Director of Training and Consulting to book your training needs.
2:00 pm

3.11 Lesson 4 - Team Leader Essential Skills (PRIVATE TRAINING: GEON Cohort C)

Virtual Instructor Led Training

This is a private client training and registration is closed to the public.

Interested in hosting your employee training at the Smart Factory Institute or at your facility?
The Smart Factory Institute is available for you to host your employee training classes and offers a unique opportunity to provide your employees with hands-on experience using cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and processes. This immersive learning environment fosters innovation and showcases a commitment to workforce development in the community and industry.

Additionally, Peak Performance offers customized training hosted at a client's facility for a tailored and efficient learning experience designed to address specific organizational needs. By bringing expert trainers directly to the client's location, participants can experience team cohesion, as colleagues collaborate in familiar surroundings.

Contact us at info@peakperformanceinc.com to connect with our Director of Training and Consulting to book your training needs.
2:00 pm

Leadership Development Series: 9.1.1 Trust, Respect, & Credibility (TCCI - Fall 2025)

Virtual Instructor Led Training


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Today’s leader must be versatile and adaptable. Effective leadership results in everything from increased workplace productivity and employee retention, to improved succession planning and, ultimately, a better bottom line. This course, a key component of our Leadership Development training, serves as the foundation for establishing high performing leaders and defines the relationship between trust, respect, and credibility, covers the importance of follow up and honoring commitments, provides tips for gaining trust and reviews the five dysfunctions of a team – how lack of trust will inhibit execution.

This training is designed for managers, department heads, front line supervisors, team leaders and coordinators whether they are new to the position or have been in a leadership role for years. 

Course Delivery
Blended Learning - Online/Self-Paced and Virtual/Instructor-Led

Participants will receive a link to the online portion of the course one week prior to the class date, to complete on their own. This is a 1 hour self-paced lesson. Participants will then join a 90 minute, virtual instructor-led class to review course material and apply knowledge through class activities.

Participants will be awarded a badge for each course they complete. A Leadership Development Certificate will be awarded to those participants completing all 7 courses within the certification.


Fees/Admission:
$ 170 / session
$ 980 / Full series price for all seven sessions
3:30 pm

3.11 Lesson 4 - Team Leader Essential Skills (PRIVATE TRAINING: GEON Cohort D)

Virtual Instructor Led Training

This is a private client training and registration is closed to the public.

Interested in hosting your employee training at the Smart Factory Institute or at your facility?
The Smart Factory Institute is available for you to host your employee training classes and offers a unique opportunity to provide your employees with hands-on experience using cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and processes. This immersive learning environment fosters innovation and showcases a commitment to workforce development in the community and industry.

Additionally, Peak Performance offers customized training hosted at a client's facility for a tailored and efficient learning experience designed to address specific organizational needs. By bringing expert trainers directly to the client's location, participants can experience team cohesion, as colleagues collaborate in familiar surroundings.

Contact us at info@peakperformanceinc.com to connect with our Director of Training and Consulting to book your training needs.
Tuesday. 26 August, 2025
8:30 am

Delegating Effectively [PRIVATE TRAINING: MUELLER (Atlanta, GA)]

This is a private client training and registration is closed to the public.

Interested in hosting your employee training at the Smart Factory Institute or at your facility?
The Smart Factory Institute is available for you to host your employee training classes and offers a unique opportunity to provide your employees with hands-on experience using cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and processes. This immersive learning environment fosters innovation and showcases a commitment to workforce development in the community and industry.

Additionally, Peak Performance offers customized training hosted at a client's facility for a tailored and efficient learning experience designed to address specific organizational needs. By bringing expert trainers directly to the client's location, participants can experience team cohesion, as colleagues collaborate in familiar surroundings.

Contact us at info@peakperformanceinc.com to connect with our Director of Training and Consulting to book your training needs.
1:00 pm

Delegating Effectively [PRIVATE TRAINING: MUELLER (Atlanta, GA)]

This is a private client training and registration is closed to the public.

Interested in hosting your employee training at the Smart Factory Institute or at your facility?
The Smart Factory Institute is available for you to host your employee training classes and offers a unique opportunity to provide your employees with hands-on experience using cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and processes. This immersive learning environment fosters innovation and showcases a commitment to workforce development in the community and industry.

Additionally, Peak Performance offers customized training hosted at a client's facility for a tailored and efficient learning experience designed to address specific organizational needs. By bringing expert trainers directly to the client's location, participants can experience team cohesion, as colleagues collaborate in familiar surroundings.

Contact us at info@peakperformanceinc.com to connect with our Director of Training and Consulting to book your training needs.
Wednesday. 27 August, 2025
7:30 am

9.1 Leadership Development [PRIVATE TRAINING: MUELLER (Kimball, TN)]

This is a private client training and registration is closed to the public.

Interested in hosting your employee training at the Smart Factory Institute or at your facility?
The Smart Factory Institute is available for you to host your employee training classes and offers a unique opportunity to provide your employees with hands-on experience using cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and processes. This immersive learning environment fosters innovation and showcases a commitment to workforce development in the community and industry.

Additionally, Peak Performance offers customized training hosted at a client's facility for a tailored and efficient learning experience designed to address specific organizational needs. By bringing expert trainers directly to the client's location, participants can experience team cohesion, as colleagues collaborate in familiar surroundings.

Contact us at info@peakperformanceinc.com to connect with our Director of Training and Consulting to book your training needs.
8:30 am

Lean Tools Certification

Smart Factory Institute at the PIE Innovation Center

Early Bird Discount of 20% until July 28, 2025.

CERTIFICATE DESCRIPTION
The Lean Principles and Tools Certificate Program teaches participants how to implement lean manufacturing practices in various industries. Participants learn to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve customer value using essential lean tools. The program includes a factory simulation for applied learning and is ideal for professionals in manufacturing, engineering, operations, supply chain management, and quality management. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to effectively implement lean manufacturing practices in their organization.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
2.1.1 Lean Tools: Introduction to Lean Manufacturing 
  • Define Lean and its history and understand how to use lean to improve processes; 
  • Review the House of Lean Principles along with Management Principles; 
  • Establish an understanding of non-value added (NVA) and value added (VA) work. 
2.1.2 Lean Tools: Value Stream Mapping 
  • Understand how value moves through a value stream; 
  • Understand the current state value stream mapping symbols; 
  • Create a current state value stream map. 
2.1.3 Lean Tools: 5S & Visual Management 
  • Know the 5S’s and the benefits of each;
  • Be able to implement 5S throughout a facility and understand how to sustain it;
  • Define the benefits of a visually managed workplace and how to spot abnormalities quickly. 
2.1.4 Lean Tools: Quick Changeovers (SMED) 
  • Understand the quick changeover methodology and how to perform a quick changeover;
  • Learn the difference between internal and external processes;
  • Use the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle of systematic process improvement for Quick Changeover Implementation. 
2.1.5 Lean Tools: Material Flow, Pull & Kanban Systems 
  • Understand the benefits of flow in a Lean system; difference between pull vs. push systems; 
  • Understand each of the 8 steps in using the Kaizen approach to flow;
    Define Kanban and uses for Kanban. 
2.1.6 Lean Tools: Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke) 
  • Define and understand Error Proofing;
  • Learn why Error Proofing is an important part of Lean; 
  • Learn the six methods of Error Proofing. 

Interested in an individual course from this certification program?  

DESIGNED FOR
Operators, supervisors, team leaders, coordinators, technicians and engineers. 

CERTIFICATION DELIVERY
Instructor-Led

PREREQUISITES
There is no prerequisite for this certification.

CERTIFICATE LENGTH
21 Hours

GROUP PRICING
$14,525 for up to 16 participants.
To schedule a group class for your organization, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com and we will coordinate scheduling based on your preference of date and delivery method. 

NEED ASSISTANCE?
If you have questions regarding this course or need help, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com.

ACCREDITATIONS
CEU: 2.1       
8:30 am

Lean Tools: Introduction to Lean Manufacturing

Smart Factory Institute at the PIE Innovation Center

Early Bird Discount of 10% until July 28, 2025
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Lean principles and lean tools have a very important role in various industrial sectors in today’s manufacturing world. The core idea of lean manufacturing is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste in the manufacturing process. In this class, participants will learn some of the most useful lean tools to use as part of a comprehensive lean implementation plan, achieving goals centered around reducing waste, improving efficiency and increasing customer value. Participants will engage in a factory simulation for applied learning which will enable them to connect the tools to the hands-on experience. 

This course is apart of the Lean Tools Certification program. Interested?

COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • Define lean and its history;
  • Understand lean principles and goals;
  • Understand how to use lean to improve processes;
  • Review the House of Lean Principles along with Management Principles;
  • Defiine system waste;
  • Defiine the characteristics of a system with zero waste;
  • Gain a detailed understanding of the 8 wastes and hot to mitigate each one;
  • Establish how to successfully perform a waste walk.

DESIGNED FOR
Operators, supervisors, team leaders, coordinators, technicians and engineers. 

COURSE DELIVERY
Instructor-Led 

PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course.

COURSE LENGTH
3.5 Hours

GROUP PRICING
$1,995 for up to 16 participants. 
To schedule a group class for your organization, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com and we will coordinate scheduling based on your preference of date and delivery method. 

NEED ASSISTANCE?
If you have questions or need help, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com.

ACCREDITATIONS
CEU: 0.3              
1:00 pm

Lean Tools: Value Stream Mapping

Smart Factory Institute at the PIE Innovation Center

Early Bird Discount of 10% until July 28, 2025

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Lean principles and lean tools have a very important role in various industrial sectors in today’s manufacturing world. The core idea of lean manufacturing is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste in the manufacturing process. In this class, participants will learn some of the most useful lean tools to use as part of a comprehensive lean implementation plan, achieving goals centered around reducing waste, improving efficiency and increasing customer value.  

Participants will engage in a factory simulation for applied learning which will enable them to connect the tools to the hands-on experience. 

This course is apart of the Lean Tools Certification program. Interested?

COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • Understand how value moves through a value stream;
  • Understand the current state value stream mapping symbols.

DESIGNED FOR
Operators, supervisors, team leaders, coordinators, technicians and engineers. 

COURSE DELIVERY
Instructor-Led (Virtual options available)

PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course.

COURSE LENGTH
3.5 Hours

GROUP PRICING
$1,995 for up to 16 participants. 
To schedule a group class for your organization, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com and we will coordinate scheduling based on your preference of date and delivery method. 

NEED ASSISTANCE?
If you have questions or need help, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com.

ACCREDITATIONS
CEU: 0.3               
Thursday. 28 August, 2025
8:30 am

Lean Tools Certification (08-28-2025)

Smart Factory Institute at the PIE Innovation Center

Early Bird Discount of 20% until July 28, 2025.

CERTIFICATE DESCRIPTION
The Lean Principles and Tools Certificate Program teaches participants how to implement lean manufacturing practices in various industries. Participants learn to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve customer value using essential lean tools. The program includes a factory simulation for applied learning and is ideal for professionals in manufacturing, engineering, operations, supply chain management, and quality management. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to effectively implement lean manufacturing practices in their organization.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
2.1.1 Lean Tools: Introduction to Lean Manufacturing 
  • Define Lean and its history and understand how to use lean to improve processes; 
  • Review the House of Lean Principles along with Management Principles; 
  • Establish an understanding of non-value added (NVA) and value added (VA) work. 
2.1.2 Lean Tools: Value Stream Mapping 
  • Understand how value moves through a value stream; 
  • Understand the current state value stream mapping symbols; 
  • Create a current state value stream map. 
2.1.3 Lean Tools: 5S & Visual Management 
  • Know the 5S’s and the benefits of each;
  • Be able to implement 5S throughout a facility and understand how to sustain it;
  • Define the benefits of a visually managed workplace and how to spot abnormalities quickly. 
2.1.4 Lean Tools: Quick Changeovers (SMED) 
  • Understand the quick changeover methodology and how to perform a quick changeover;
  • Learn the difference between internal and external processes;
  • Use the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle of systematic process improvement for Quick Changeover Implementation. 
2.1.5 Lean Tools: Material Flow, Pull & Kanban Systems 
  • Understand the benefits of flow in a Lean system; difference between pull vs. push systems; 
  • Understand each of the 8 steps in using the Kaizen approach to flow;
    Define Kanban and uses for Kanban. 
2.1.6 Lean Tools: Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke) 
  • Define and understand Error Proofing;
  • Learn why Error Proofing is an important part of Lean; 
  • Learn the six methods of Error Proofing. 

Interested in an individual course from this certification program?  

DESIGNED FOR
Operators, supervisors, team leaders, coordinators, technicians and engineers. 

CERTIFICATION DELIVERY
Instructor-Led

PREREQUISITES
There is no prerequisite for this certification.

CERTIFICATE LENGTH
21 Hours

GROUP PRICING
$14,525 for up to 16 participants.
To schedule a group class for your organization, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com and we will coordinate scheduling based on your preference of date and delivery method. 

NEED ASSISTANCE?
If you have questions regarding this course or need help, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com.

ACCREDITATIONS
CEU: 2.1       
8:30 am

Lean Tools: 5S and Visual Management

Smart Factory Institute at the PIE Innovation Center

Early Bird Discount of 10% until July 28, 2025
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Lean principles and lean tools have a very important role in various industrial sectors in today’s manufacturing world. The core idea of lean manufacturing is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste in the manufacturing process. In this class, participants will learn some of the most useful lean tools to use as part of a comprehensive lean implementation plan, achieving goals centered around reducing waste, improving efficiency and increasing customer value. Participants will engage in a factory simulation for applied learning which will enable them to connect the tools to the hands-on experience. 

This course is apart of the Lean Tools Certification program. Interested?

COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • Know the 5S’s and the benefits of each;
  • Be able to implement 5S throughout a facility and understand how to sustain it;
  • Define the benefits of a visually managed workplace;
  • Learn the importance of seeing abnormaliities quickly.

DESIGNED FOR
Operators, supervisors, team leaders, coordinators, technicians and engineers. 

COURSE DELIVERY
Instructor-Led 

PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course.

COURSE LENGTH
3.5 Hours

GROUP PRICING
$1,995 for up to 16 participants. 
To schedule a group class for your organization, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com and we will coordinate scheduling based on your preference of date and delivery method. 

NEED ASSISTANCE?
If you have questions or need help, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com.

ACCREDITATIONS
CEU: 0.3 
1:00 pm

Lean Tools: Quick Changeover (SMED)

Smart Factory Institute at the PIE Innovation Center

Early Bird Discount of 10% until July 28, 2025
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Lean principles and lean tools have a very important role in various industrial sectors in today’s manufacturing world. The core idea of lean manufacturing is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste in the manufacturing process. In this class, participants will learn some of the most useful lean tools to use as part of a comprehensive lean implementation plan, achieving goals centered around reducing waste, improving efficiency and increasing customer value. Participants will engage in a factory simulation for applied learning which will enable them to connect the tools to the hands-on experience. 

This course is apart of the Lean Tools Certification program. Interested?

COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • Understand the quick changeover methodology and how to perform a quick changeover through 8 steps;
  • Learn the difference between internal and external processes;
  • Learn how to crreate a set-up activiteis observation form;
  • Use the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle of systematic process improvement for Quick Changeover Implementation.

DESIGNED FOR 
Operators, supervisors, team leaders, coordinators, technicians and engineers. 

COURSE DELIVERY
Instructor-led (Virtual options available)

PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course.

COURSE LENGTH
3.5 Hours

GROUP PRICING
$1,995 for up to 16 participants. 
To schedule a group class for your organization, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com and we will coordinate scheduling based on your preference of date and delivery method. 

NEED ASSISTANCE?
If you have questions or need help, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com.

ACCREDITATIONS
CEU: 0.3               
Friday. 29 August, 2025
8:30 am

Lean Tools Certification (08-29-2025)

Smart Factory Institute at the PIE Innovation Center

Early Bird Discount of 20% until July 28, 2025.

CERTIFICATE DESCRIPTION
The Lean Principles and Tools Certificate Program teaches participants how to implement lean manufacturing practices in various industries. Participants learn to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve customer value using essential lean tools. The program includes a factory simulation for applied learning and is ideal for professionals in manufacturing, engineering, operations, supply chain management, and quality management. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to effectively implement lean manufacturing practices in their organization.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
2.1.1 Lean Tools: Introduction to Lean Manufacturing 
  • Define Lean and its history and understand how to use lean to improve processes; 
  • Review the House of Lean Principles along with Management Principles; 
  • Establish an understanding of non-value added (NVA) and value added (VA) work. 
2.1.2 Lean Tools: Value Stream Mapping 
  • Understand how value moves through a value stream; 
  • Understand the current state value stream mapping symbols; 
  • Create a current state value stream map. 
2.1.3 Lean Tools: 5S & Visual Management 
  • Know the 5S’s and the benefits of each;
  • Be able to implement 5S throughout a facility and understand how to sustain it;
  • Define the benefits of a visually managed workplace and how to spot abnormalities quickly. 
2.1.4 Lean Tools: Quick Changeovers (SMED) 
  • Understand the quick changeover methodology and how to perform a quick changeover;
  • Learn the difference between internal and external processes;
  • Use the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle of systematic process improvement for Quick Changeover Implementation. 
2.1.5 Lean Tools: Material Flow, Pull & Kanban Systems 
  • Understand the benefits of flow in a Lean system; difference between pull vs. push systems; 
  • Understand each of the 8 steps in using the Kaizen approach to flow;
    Define Kanban and uses for Kanban. 
2.1.6 Lean Tools: Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke) 
  • Define and understand Error Proofing;
  • Learn why Error Proofing is an important part of Lean; 
  • Learn the six methods of Error Proofing. 

Interested in an individual course from this certification program?  

DESIGNED FOR
Operators, supervisors, team leaders, coordinators, technicians and engineers. 

CERTIFICATION DELIVERY
Instructor-Led

PREREQUISITES
There is no prerequisite for this certification.

CERTIFICATE LENGTH
21 Hours

GROUP PRICING
$14,525 for up to 16 participants.
To schedule a group class for your organization, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com and we will coordinate scheduling based on your preference of date and delivery method. 

NEED ASSISTANCE?
If you have questions regarding this course or need help, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com.

ACCREDITATIONS
CEU: 2.1       
8:30 am

Lean Tools: Flow, Pull, and Kanban Systems

Smart Factory Institute at the PIE Innovation Center

Early Bird Discount of 10% until July 28, 2025
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Lean principles and lean tools have a very important role in various industrial sectors in today’s manufacturing world. The core idea of lean manufacturing is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste in the manufacturing process. In this class, participants will learn some of the most useful lean tools to use as part of a comprehensive lean implementation plan, achieving goals centered around reducing waste, improving efficiency and increasing customer value. Participants will engage in a factory simulation for applied learning which will enable them to connect the tools to the hands-on experience. 

This course is apart of the Lean Tools Certification program. Interested?

COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • Understand the benefits of flow in a Lean system; difference between pull vs. push systems;
  • Understand each of the 8 steps in using the Kaizen approach to flow;
  • Define Kanban and uses for Kanban.

DESIGNED FOR
Operators, supervisors, team leaders, coordinators, technicians and engineers. 

COURSE DELIVERY
Instructor-led 

PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course.

COURSE LENGTH
3.5 Hours

GROUP PRICING
$1,995 for up to 16 participants. 
To schedule a group class for your organization, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com and we will coordinate scheduling based on your preference of date and delivery method. 

NEED ASSISTANCE?
If you have questions or need help, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com.

ACCREDITATIONS
CEU: 0.3               
1:00 pm

Lean Tools: Error Proofing & Standard Work

Smart Factory Institute at the PIE Innovation Center

Early Bird Discount of 10% until July 28, 2025
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Lean principles and lean tools have a very important role in various industrial sectors in today’s manufacturing world. The core idea of lean manufacturing is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste in the manufacturing process. In this class, participants will learn some of the most useful lean tools to use as part of a comprehensive lean implementation plan, achieving goals centered around reducing waste, improving efficiency and increasing customer value. Participants will engage in a factory simulation for applied learning which will enable them to connect the tools to the hands-on experience. 

This course is apart of the Lean Tools Certification program. Interested?

COURSE OBJECTIVES 
  • Learn why Error Proofing is an important part of Lean;
  • Learn the six methods of Error Proofing;
  • Learn visual management techniques to apply in the workplace;
  • Understand the importance of seeing abnormalities quickly.

DESIGNED FOR
Operators, supervisors, team leaders, coordinators, technicians and engineers. 

COURSE DELIVERY
Instructor-led (Virtual options available)

PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course.

COURSE LENGTH
3.5 Hours

GROUP PRICING
$1,995 for up to 16 participants. 
To schedule a group class for your organization, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com and we will coordinate scheduling based on your preference of date and delivery method. 
NEED ASSISTANCE?
If you have questions or need help, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com.

ACCREDITATIONS
CEU: 0.3               
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