The pilot course comprises of 4 modules, each containing 4 units each. The main topics of the training programme focus on the principle tools and techniques of Lean Thinking and Six Sigma, plus team management and leadership competences - considered to be important for effective and sustained implementation.

These represent just a selection business improvement techniques and have been chosen as they are considered to be reasonably core to 'going lean'. Clearly, there are many other areas that will need to be covered by someone who wishes to develop comprehensive lean oriented knowledge, though the constraints of a pilot programme have meant that only a limited range can be considered. However, it is intended to broaden the range of topics covered in future phases of the project.