37.0 Contact hours. Through this "learn at your own pace" certificate program, you will learn the skill to serve as the role of Lean Practitioner in the laboratory. The role of a Lean Practitioner is instrumental to assist the organization problem solve by collecting data and applying the results for process waste elimination. The principles, concepts and methodologies will prepare you to educate teams and initiate and lead successful cost cutting process improvements in your organization. The certificate program includes 7 course modules, quizzes and a course project.