Accredit Your Training Programme. Enhance Credibility. Strengthen Client Outcomes. Grow Your Consultancy.
The Lean Competency System (LCS) is the world’s leading improvement qualifications framework and community - developed at Cardiff University®, globally recognised, and trusted by consultancies and training providers delivering Continuous Improvement across industries.
How it Works
LCS accredits your training programmes, which then enables you to issue LCS certificates to clients who complete your training. Think of it as becoming an official LCS certification provider - adding Cardiff University credibility to your consultancy while you maintain full control of delivery.
If you deliver Lean, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma or broader Continuous Improvement training, accreditation differentiates your services, strengthens client outcomes, and helps you win higher-value engagements.
Start With a Friendly Discovery Call
Whether you're an established consultancy or training provider, or or you are just at the beginning of a new venture, we'll help you understand how accreditation can strengthen your programmes and support your business growth.
“We already deliver successful Lean / Six Sigma training - why add external accreditation?”
Many consultancies already deliver high-quality improvement training and achieve strong results for their clients.
LCS accreditation doesn’t change how you work - it enhances how your work is recognised.
Accreditation enables you to:
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Strengthen your credibility with procurement teams and senior stakeholders
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Offer clients a globally recognised, university-developed qualification
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Differentiate your consultancy in a competitive market
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Provide added value without redesigning your training content
You keep ownership of your methodology, materials and IP - LCS provides the external validation that reinforces trust and professionalism.
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After years of partnering with LCS, they feel less like a standard and more like a cornerstone of what we do at Catalunya Business School and Yulimar.
For our customers, there is a profound sense of reassurance in knowing their teams are mastering Lean at every level to world-class standards. Our students see it as more than just a course; earning an LCS certificate is a proud milestone and a genuine asset for their careers. And for our trainers, these standards act as a 'true north,' keeping our curriculum focused and impactful.
It’s been a privilege to grow alongside LCS, and we look forward to many more years of shared success.
David Binnerts
davidbinnerts.com
The primary benefits of LCS and its accreditation, as I see it, lie in enabling organisations to adopt this framework and use it to develop their own training programmes, competency, and capability. The strong connection LCS has with its historical roots and Cardiff University enhances its value. It provides a pathway for organisations to train and certify their own staff, which I think is amazing.
Brad Jeavons
Principal Consultant, Enterprise Excellence Group
LCS accreditation provides us with a strong and internationally recognised quality framework for our Lean and continuous improvement programmes. It offers independent confirmation that our training meets high standards in terms of content, structure, and instructional design. This not only strengthens our credibility in the market, but also supports the ongoing development of our learning programmes. In addition, it gives our participants a clear and globally acknowledged qualification that enhances their professional growth.
Jeroen Aelen
Trainer & Coach, UPD
Accreditation vs Certification: What's the Difference?
We accredit your training business. You certify your clients.
LCS accreditation validates your consultancy's training programmes against our Cardiff University-developed standards. Once accredited, you can issue LCS certificates to clients who complete your training - giving them globally-recognised credentials while you maintain delivery control and client relationships.
Become an Accredited Training Provider
LCS accreditation enables consultancies and training providers to offer recognised Lean and continuous improvement certification to their clients.
Position your organisation as a trusted provider of accredited training and stand out in a competitive market.
Training Programme Maturity Doesn't Matter
Whether you deliver 50 programmes a year or you're launching your first client engagement, LCS provides the structure and credibility you need.
Recognised Certification for Your Clients
As an LCS-accredited provider, you can deliver globally recognised certification that enhances your clients’ capability and strengthens your consultancy’s credibility.
Join a network of trusted providers delivering high-quality continuous improvement training worldwide.
Who Should Get LCS Accreditation?
LCS accreditation is designed for consultancies and training providers who deliver (or plan to deliver) Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement training to clients.
You're a great fit if:
You're an established consultancy delivering CI/Lean/Six Sigma training and want to add Cardiff University-backed certification to your offering
You're a solo practitioner or boutique firm building your training practice and need credibility that wins client trust
You want to differentiate in competitive tenders - accreditation helps you stand out when multiple consultancies are bidding for training contracts
You deliver implementation consulting and want to add certified training as a complementary revenue stream
You have a unique methodology and want external recognition while maintaining your approach
Ready to enhance your consultancy offering?
Reinvigoration has been LCS accredited for 10 years and it is a fundamental part of our offering. Being able to offer our clients certification from an internationally recognised framework developed at Cardiff University has significant credibility and strengthens the training we provide. We have certified over 5,000 people in LCS and look forward to certifying thousands more.
Ryan King
Managing Partner, Reinvigoration
The LCS accreditation provides us with a strong and credible foundation for delivering Lean training and consultancy at a consistently high standard. It gives structure, clarity and international recognition to our programs, while still allowing enough flexibility to integrate our own focus on behaviour, leadership and real-world application.
Bart van Waes
Managing Partner, Leanprofs
A Supportive, Straightforward Accreditation Process
1. Book a Discovery Call
We learn about your consultancy, your training approach, and your goals.
2. Framework Review
We map your CI/Lean/Six Sigma programme against LCS accreditation criteria
3. Accreditation & Ongoing Support
Once accredited, you can issue LCS Certificates to your learners and benefit from the global LCS community.
