For Process Optimization, Quality & Leadership

The Network for Operational Excellence

For professionals and managers who want to improve processes, share knowledge, and continuously develop — with re-certification in an internationally recognized community.

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Excellence Community
 
Member Benefits

Your Benefits as a Member

Professional exchange, up-to-date methodological knowledge, and practical insights — in a community that delivers real value for your daily work.

Networking

Connect with Lean leadership professionals across industries and countries. Exchange experiences and solve challenges together.

Global Community

Best Practices

Set benchmarks for tools and methods together with other Lean Champions. Learn from real projects and share your own success stories.

Case Talks

Resources

Get access to a growing knowledge library with tools, templates, whitepapers, self-assessments, and up-to-date articles — all centrally available in one place.

Templates & Whitepapers

Refresh Your Knowledge

Micro-learning units and Excellence Workshops keep you continuously up to date — compact, practical, and flexible to schedule.

Micro-Learning

Re-certify

Keep your certification current: earn the required credits for re-certification through webinars and workshops — free for members.

24 Credits / 3 Years

Free Webinars

Take part in exclusive webinars with recognized subject-matter experts — including credit points toward your re-certification. Learn, exchange, and grow, all in one format.

Free for Members
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Your Path into the
Excellence Community.

Find the right entry point for you.

01

Via Referral

Even without an existing certification, you can become part of the Excellence Community – either through a referral from existing members or by applying with relevant professional experience. We review every request individually.

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Lateral Entry

Do you bring comparable knowledge from Lean Six Sigma, Quality, or Project Management, or hold a similar qualification? We offer you a structured lateral entry into the Excellence Community.

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03

Excellence Certification

With a valid Alphadi Excellence certification, you join the community directly. From the moment you join, you collect credits toward your re-certification and benefit from the full range of community offerings.

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Roadmap

Paths into the
Excellence Community.

Three possible entry paths — depending on your certification status.

Yes Yes No No Yes No Intro Call Community Member of the Excellence Community Prior Knowledge Referral Excellence Certification Intro Call Certification Preparation Course Multiple-Choice Test Certificate on file? Certificate valid? >80% passed?

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Yes Yes No No Yes No test only Prior Knowledge Referral Intro Call Community Certificate on file? Certificate valid? Intro Call Certification Preparation Course Multiple-Choice Test >80% passed? Excellence Certification Member of the Excellence Community
Code of Ethics

Behavior in the
Community

The Excellence Community stands for respect, professional conduct, and continuous improvement. We don't speak badly of one another and treat each other with respect. Together, we strengthen the community by supporting one another to achieve a high level of value for our clients.

Respect every individual
Lead with humility
Think scientifically
Continuous improvement
High customer value
Excellence Community
Ritsuo Shingo
DO MACHINES HAVE A CULTURE?
IT IS THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE CULTURE.

Ritsuo Shingo (1947* – 2023†) Former Toyota Executive

Engagement

Become Part of the
Examiner Network.

As a certified examiner, you actively help shape the quality of certifications. You assess exam performance, support candidates through the certification process, and make an important contribution to the development of international standards.

Certified Master Black Belt
At least 2 years of practical project experience in the LSS environment
Introductory examiner training provided by Alphadi
Excellence Certification
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Reputation & Status
Official certification as an accredited examiner, plus a mention on our website.
Credits Included
With every examination activity, you earn credits toward your future re-certification.
Network
Access to the examiner network and exchange with experts across many industries.
Continued Development
Regular network meetings and training sessions to strengthen your examiner expertise.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions.

The community is designed for experts in Lean Management, Six Sigma, Quality Management, and Sales Excellence, as well as executives who want to build a sustainable culture of improvement — regardless of certification provider.

Yes, absolutely. We welcome members with any recognized LSS certification. Contact us, and together we'll find the right entry option for your situation.

In this case, your active certification expires. We'll notify you in good time and offer a structured path back in — without full retraining. Since free webinars contribute toward credits, the target is easily achievable for active members.

The exact number of credits per webinar depends on the scope and topic of the event. All webinars are announced with their credit value. As a member, you attend webinars free of charge.

The Shingo Model™ is an internationally recognized framework for sustainable Operational Excellence that goes beyond individual tools and holistically connects organizational culture, systems, and behavior. Alphadi is one of the leading Shingo partners in Europe.

As a community member, you'll be invited to upcoming Case Talks by email. Alternatively, you can find all scheduled dates under Events. Participation is subject to a fee and is credited with 2 credits.

Yes. For teams or companies wanting to enroll multiple employees, we create individual offers. Contact us at info@alphadi.org or fill out the contact form.

 
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Excellence Community.

Networking, refreshing knowledge, re-certifying — and benefiting from international recognition. Getting started begins with a short conversation.

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