Discuss the course goal and working approach
Certification programme
Problem Solving pathway2/2Problem Solving Expert
Move from practice exercises to a real problem in your organisation. Structure your analysis, carry out an A3 or Improvement Kata project and defend your decisions with Dr Bartosz Misiurek.
USD 260 / EUR 230 netPer participant. VAT is not included.
Primarily for companies (B2B). Purchase follows application through the form and review by LeanTrix.
- 30-minute kickoff
- Your own project
- 60-minute project defence
30minute kickoff with a trainer
1A3 or Improvement Kata project
60minute project defence
PL / ENtwo language versions
Who is this course for?
- Leaders and process ownersYou have a specific problem in your organisation and want to lead the analysis and check the effect of your actions.
- Lean and continuous improvement specialistsYou want to connect cause analysis, evidence and experiments in one coherent project.
- Problem Solving Practitioner graduatesYou want to apply the methods you have practised to your own project and develop them with trainer feedback.
What will you practise?
- Define a problem using facts and specify the intended outcome.
- Choose A3 or Improvement Kata and explain your choice.
- Verify causes or hypotheses, carry out actions and evaluate the result.
- Present your project logic, conclusions and next steps during the defence.
Watch a complete lesson for free
Four types of problems
Different types of problems call for different approaches. Watch this complete lesson from the course foundations and get to know the teaching approach before you register.
Course programme
Start with a trainer conversation, establish the foundations, then work on your own case and defend the project.
Stage 01Kickoff with your trainer30 min
Talk through the problem you want to address
Agree on a work plan and starting point
Dr Bartosz Misiurek leads the meeting. Together, you clarify the project scope and the next steps.
Stage 02Foundations and three practical assignmentsIndependent work
Four types of problems and choosing an approach
Ishikawa 4M and 5 Whys
A3: from the problem to checking the outcome
Improvement Kata and PDCA experiments
Innovation and new solutions
Three assignments with trainer feedback
Assignments cover cause analysis, A3 report evaluation and Kata experiments. Your trainer may recognise assignments already approved in the Problem Solving Practitioner course.
Stage 03Your workplace projectA3 or Kata
Choose and describe a real problem
Justify the choice of A3 or Improvement Kata
Work with facts, data and hypotheses
Carry out actions or experiments in the process
Check results and draw conclusions
Prepare a project report or presentation
The project concerns your organisation. Document your reasoning, decisions and results so your trainer can assess your problem-solving approach.
Stage 04Project defence and certification60 min
Present the problem, method and project work
Discuss results and answer trainer questions
Review feedback, conclusions and next steps
Once your project and defence are approved, you receive a Problem Solving Expert certificate and a supplement in English.
One real problem. Coherent analysis. Lessons from practice.
Choose the approach that fits your problem. Bartosz reviews your reasoning, verification and what you have learned through the project.
A3 report
Structure the problem, current condition, goal, cause analysis, actions and verification of the outcome. Show how your conclusions follow from the evidence.
Improvement Kata
Define the current and target conditions, select an obstacle and run PDCA experiments. Record your expectations, results and next steps.
Defence and feedback
Present your work in a 60-minute meeting. Answer questions about your decisions, results and conclusions, and receive feedback from your trainer.
Your trainer
Dr Bartosz Misiurek
Dr Bartosz Misiurek leads the kickoff, reviews the practical assignments and evaluates your project during the defence. His feedback helps you refine your analysis and explain the decisions you make.
After approval of your project and defence
LeanTrix Certificate and certificate supplement
Two documents in English confirm completion of the programme. The certificate recognises the Expert level, while the supplement describes the programme scope and the work assessed.
Problem Solving Expert
Confirmation of completion of the certification programme following trainer assessment of your project.
Programme scope
A separate document describing the scope of the competencies and work assessed.
Join the programme
Apply through the registration form
Select “Problem Solving Expert” in the form and provide the participant and billing details. The LeanTrix team will confirm the next steps and participation arrangements.
USD 260 / EUR 230 net
Register for the course →Per participant. VAT is not included.
Problem Solving Practitioner graduates are eligible for a 35% discount. Mention that you have completed the Practitioner course in the application comments — we will verify completion and confirm the discount before billing.
Problem Solving Expert
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to complete the Practitioner course first?
The Expert programme includes the foundations and three practical assignments. If your assignments were already approved in Problem Solving Practitioner, your trainer may recognise them. You will discuss this during the kickoff.
Do I need my own project?
Yes. At the Expert stage, you work on a real problem in your organisation. You choose an A3 report or Improvement Kata and explain why that approach fits your situation.
Who leads the course and assesses the project?
Dr Bartosz Misiurek is the sole trainer. He leads the kickoff and project defence and is responsible for assessing your work.
How long are the trainer meetings?
The kickoff takes 30 minutes and the project defence takes 60 minutes. Between the meetings, you study and work on the assignments and your own project.
What is included in the price?
The fee is USD 260 or EUR 230 net per participant. It includes the programme, practical assignments with trainer assessment, a 30-minute kickoff and a 60-minute project defence. After successful assessment, you receive a certificate and a supplement in English. VAT is not included.
How do I register?
Go to the registration form, select Problem Solving Expert and submit your application. The LeanTrix team will confirm participation arrangements and billing.