Build Continuous Improvement Skills and Earn PDUs
Gemba Academy is a PMI Authorized Training Partner offering training that helps you maintain your certification while building practical improvement and leadership skills.
Earn Professional Development Units through certifications, workshops, and interactive training designed for real-world application.

Who is this for?
- Project Managers maintaining PMI certifications
- Continuous Improvement and OpEx professionals
- Anyone looking to earn PDUs in a practical, efficient way
Why Gemba Academy?
- Earn PDUs through training designed for real-world application, not just theory
- Build practical skills in process improvement, problem solving, and leadership
- Learn through a mix of certifications, live instructor-led workshops, and interactive sessions
- Apply what you learn immediately within your role and organization
PMI Authorized Training Partner
Gemba Academy is a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP).
Our training programs are designed to align with PMI standards and qualify for Professional Development Units (PDUs), helping certified professionals maintain their credentials while continuing to develop relevant, in-demand skills.

Free Guide: Earning PDUs Through Continuous Improvement Training
Maintaining professional certifications often requires earning Professional Development Units (PDUs). This short guide explains how continuous improvement professionals can earn PDUs through practical training programs and workshops.
Inside the guide:
- Certification programs and the PDUs they provide
- Workshops that strengthen improvement capabilities
- Short training sessions that support ongoing development
Certification Programs

Certification programs provide structured learning designed for professionals leading improvement projects.
Examples include:
- White Belt Certification: 2 PDUs
- Yellow Belt Certification: 8 PDUs
- Green Belt Certification: 18 PDUs
- Black Belt Certification: 36 PDUs
- Lean Practitioner Certification: 38 PDUs
- Master Black Belt Certification: 88 PDUs
Workshops
Instructor-led workshops provide hands-on training focused on practical application.
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Lean Simulation Bootcamp
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Toyota Kata Experiential Workshop
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Executing a Successful Kaizen Event
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Value Stream Mapping: From Chaos to Clarity
Workshops may provide up to 15 PDUs, depending on the number of training hours.

Webinars and Short Training

Short sessions allow professionals to strengthen specific improvement skills.
Examples include:
- A3 Problem Solving
- Change Management
- Leading with Lean
- Kata in the Classroom
