Memorial park and museum honouring Ghana's first president and independence leader, set in landscaped gardens with fountains in central Accra.
Value Stream Mapping for Projects Training Course
West Africa's innovation gateway — where heritage, hospitality, and tech training converge
Upcoming In-Person Schedules in Accra
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| Code | Start Date | End Date | Duration | Fee | |
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| VSM-01 | Mon - Fri (5 Days) | USD 5,950 | Reserve my seat → Register my team → | ||
| VSM-01 | Mon - Fri (5 Days) | USD 5,950 | Reserve my seat → Register my team → | ||
| VSM-01 | Mon - Fri (5 Days) | USD 5,950 | Reserve my seat → Register my team → | ||
| VSM-01 | Mon - Fri (5 Days) | USD 5,950 | Reserve my seat → Register my team → | ||
| VSM-01 | Mon - Fri (5 Days) | USD 5,950 | Reserve my seat → Register my team → | ||
| VSM-01 | Mon - Fri (5 Days) | USD 5,950 | Reserve my seat → Register my team → |
Here's What You'll Learn
Each module tackles real challenges you face in your role
Value Stream Mapping Foundations
Current State Mapping
Waste and Flow Analysis
Future State Design
Project Metrics and Data Boxes
Implementation Planning and Governance
Reporting and Leadership Briefing
Market-specific guidance for New Zealand
A country-aware view of the pressures, proof points, and practical tools that shape how this course applies locally.
Tools and platforms relevant to this field
3Field-relevant examples that may be featured in training where they support the confirmed scope. Exact coverage depends on participant needs and delivery format.
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Lucidchart Lucid Software Inc.Used for creating formal current-state and future-state maps with standard Lean VSM symbols that integrate with Microsoft 365.
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Microsoft Visio MicrosoftPreferred by engineering and manufacturing firms in NZ for detailed process documentation and technical value stream diagrams.
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Monday.com Monday.comIncreasingly used by NZ SMEs to visualize project workflows and identify 'waiting' waste in cross-functional teams.
Training visit intelligence for Accra
Practical notes for confirmed delegates: arrival, venue expectations, after-class options, and on-the-ground considerations.
Optional after-class stops
8Vast public plaza featuring the Independence Arch and Black Star Gate, a powerful symbol of Ghana's 1957 independence from Britain.
Historic 17th-century neighbourhood with colonial-era architecture, a colourful fishing harbour, the Jamestown Lighthouse, and vibrant street art.
Accra's sprawling central market offering fabrics, fresh produce, street food, and handmade crafts — an immersive window into everyday Ghanaian life.
Located on Barnes Road, the museum showcases Ghana's prehistoric heritage, local crafts, and cultural history through well-curated exhibits.
Cultural and research centre dedicated to Pan-Africanism, housed in the former home and final resting place of the African-American scholar and activist.
Accra's most popular beach, known for live drumming, horseback rides, grilled seafood, and energetic weekend vibes along the Atlantic coast.
A peaceful 19th-century garden retreat in the Akwapim Hills just outside Accra, featuring tropical plants, walking trails, and cool hilltop breezes.
Local demand signals 3
Sector-level context showing where this capability is relevant in Accra.
public-sector service delivery
Course fitValue stream mapping helps public-project teams expose approval bottlenecks, handoff delays, and rework so delivery flows more predictably from planning to completion.
Market signalAccra’s public service environment faces persistent pressure to improve turnaround times and make delivery processes more transparent as project workloads span multiple approvals and stakeholders.
regulated financial services
Course fitValue stream mapping helps project teams in financial services shorten cycle times and reduce waste in change, compliance, and rollout work by showing where delays accumulate.
Market signalFinancial services in Accra operate under strong compliance and operational-risk expectations, which increases the need for controlled, efficient project delivery.
infrastructure and construction delivery
Course fitValue stream mapping helps project managers in infrastructure work identify waiting time, sequencing problems, and coordination gaps that drive schedule slippage.
Market signalInfrastructure projects in Accra typically involve complex coordination across contractors, approvals, and site constraints, creating a constant risk of delay and waste.
Training venue
Accra offers a range of international-standard hotels and conference facilities in areas such as Airport City, Cantonments, and East Legon, suitable for professional training events. Venues typically provide air-conditioned meeting rooms, AV equipment, and catering services.
Getting there
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is Accra's sole international airport, located approximately 10 km from the city centre. Taxis, ride-hailing apps (Uber and Bolt operate in Accra), and hotel shuttle services are the most reliable transfer options; allow extra time for traffic congestion, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Visa
New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Ghana; the available search results did not substantiate a visa-free or visa-on-arrival rule for this passport. A Ghana visa-on-arrival is described as possible only in narrow, pre-approved cases for short visits such as business travel, but the results did not confirm this as the standard route for New Zealand citizens.
Safety
Accra is generally considered one of the safer capital cities in West Africa; however, delegates should exercise normal urban precautions — avoid displaying valuables, use reputable transport, and stay aware of surroundings in crowded markets. Carry a copy of your passport and Yellow Fever vaccination certificate at all times.
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Reliability: average
Weather year-round
- Apr 33/26°C The warmest month; onset of the rainy season with increasing humidity (78%) and afternoon showers.
- Jan 32/25°C Hot and dry with low humidity (73%); the driest month with minimal rainfall. Harmattan haze possible.
- Jul 29/24°C Cooler and overcast; mid-year dry break between the two rainy peaks. High humidity (87%) but less rain than June.
- Oct 31/24°C Second rainy season with moderate showers (approx. 145 mm); warm and humid (82%).
Where this course runs
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