Lean-Online-Seminars – live and interactive

Our Lean Online seminars take place in a virtual classroom - and are still live and interactive. In contrast to e mere learning video, you are able to talk to and exchange views as well as working on joint projects with other participants via a video conferencing system. From practice for practice: Our proven lean experts train you competently and entertainingly on current and ever popular topics from lean management.

Without a lot of technical effort, you can integrate an Online-Training into your daily work routine. It is highly efficient and easy, both on the environment and on your expenses, as there are no additional travel or accommodation costs. In other words, it is ideal for employees with a tight time window and little or no travel budget. Alternatively, it is a poplar qualification tool for the intensive training of entire departments and of course for everyone who prefers to learn at their own desks.

This is what you can expect participating in a REFA-Online-Seminar:

• Mostly 4 dates with 3 lessons in a group if a maximum of 10 participants
• Digital supply of training documents for preparation and reference
• Exercise to intensify the content
• Interactive techniques as in an attendance seminar
• - Qualified confirmation of participation as proof of professional training
• - Technical and sound check prior to the Online-Seminar for a smooth course of events

Für Firmen organisieren wir auch gerne geschlossene Lean-Online-Seminare – mit direktem Unternehmensbezug und hohem Praxistransfer.

What does „Online-Training“ mean?

An Online-Training is a live presentation on the Internet that takes place on a fixed date. It offers the opportunity of conveying the syllabus quickly and in a compact format. In terms of procedure, it is similar to a face-to-face seminar. In the Online-Seminar, the trainer and seminar participants interact via a chat function in a common, but virtual learning environment. This learning environment contains all the tools, information and links relevant to the Online-Training and the learning process. The distinct possibilities of the internet are used to conduct the Online-Training. Similar to a face-to face seminar, each Online-Training course is structured in a way that optimises learning: introduction, clarifying expectations, transfer of knowledge, practice, repetition and feedback. Participating in an Online-Seminar can take place at your desk in the company itself or just as easily from the comfort of your home office, as no special installations on the PC are necessary. Online-Seminars allow learners to participate in courses that are beyond their geographic reach. In addition, the time and costs involved are reduced to a minimum compared to face-to-face seminars: travel and accommodation costs are eliminated. Learning in a familiar environment also often promotes successful learning. Therefore, it is no wonder that Online-Trainings have become a very popular e-learning format.

How does an Online-Training work?

Fixed start and end dates form the framework of the Online-Training. Participants click on a link that they have received by e-mail in advance and thus enter a virtual classroom. Both, trainer and seminar participants can see each other live on the screen - depending on the setting - and can talk and exchange ideas with each other. The trainer has a wide variety of ways to actively involve the participants in the Online-Seminar, e.g. by forming study groups, starting polls, stimulating discussions, visualising with PowerPoint slides and much more. This way the interactive format of a seminar is sustained, just as in a face-to-face seminar. Exercises, which the trainer gives participants to take home until the next online session, lead to better understanding and consolidation of the syllabus content.

What system requirements are necessary for participation in an Online-Training?

No elaborate technology or multimedia elements are required for an Online-Training. As a rule, a PC or laptop with internet connection and an up-to date browser is sufficient for participation. Occasionally Flash by Adobe and possibly a Java installation may be expected. In most cases, the installation of special software is not needed. However, a headset or loudspeakers and a microphone are required to ensure the communication between participants

You do not need to download any separate software to participate in a REFA-Online- Training. You only need to make sure that your equipment meets the following system requirements, which correspond to today’s standards:

For PC-based participants:

• Internet Explorer 9, Mozilla Firefox 34, Google Chrome 39 (JavaScript enabled) or the latest version of the respective browser
• Windows XP, Windows Server 2008 or higher
• Cable modem, DSL or faster internet connection (1 Mbps or faster)
• Dual-Core-Processor 2.4GHz or faster processor with at least 2 GB RAM recommended

For Mac-based participants:

• Safari 6, Firefox 34, Google Chrome 39 (JavaScript enabled) or the latest version of the respective browser
• Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or newer
• Cable modem, DSL or faster internet connection (1 Mbps or faster)
• Intel-Processor with at least 2 GB RAM or more recommended
• Participants who want to use audio functions using VoIP need a fast internet connection, a microphone and speakers (a USB headset is recommended)

On iPad, iPhone, Android- or Windows-mobile device

• Free GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar or GoToTraining App from the App Store, Google™ Play or Windows Store.
• A Wi-Fi connection is recommended for the use of VoIP.

How to register for an Online-Training?

You register for the desired Online-Training via our booking system. Alongside the confirmation of your registration, you will receive a link to log into the virtual seminar room. On the day of the seminar, you will receive a reminder by email. The training documents will be made available to you in digital format.