The Value Stream Management (VSM) Foundation course provides learners with a comprehensive introduction to the principles, practices, and technologies of Value Stream Management. The course explores how organizations can optimize the flow of value from idea to customer realization by applying systems thinking, Lean principles, flow metrics, value stream mapping, and modern DevOps practices. Learners will gain practical knowledge of how to identify, map, measure, inspect, and continuously improve value streams while aligning business outcomes with technology delivery. Value Stream Management Foundation? is a registered trademark of the PeopleCert group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved. Updated 10/2026 Module 1: Start Where You Are – Assessing Your Current StateOrigins and evolution of Value Stream ManagementLean thinking, systems thinking, and flow conceptsVSM versus value stream mappingToyota Production System and Lean principlesDevOps Three WaysValue streams, value chains, and value stream networksAssessing organizational VSM maturityVSM Capability MatrixEstablishing a VSM baseline assessmentLearning Outcome
