Partners & Accreditation
Our Institutional Partnerships
LEA programs are partnered with and endorsed by recognized credentialing and sector bodies across Canada and internationally. Each partnership extends the value of your training investment.
Why It Matters
Why University Partnership Matters
University partnership means your certificate carries weight beyond the program itself. Employer recognition, continuing professional development requirements, and ongoing career credibility all depend on credentials being issued by a recognized body. LEA has built its training programs around established partners across academic, healthcare, government, and professional sectors.
Our Partners
Partners & Endorsing Bodies
Ontario Tech University is a fully accredited Canadian university. Since 2013, LEA has delivered Lean certification programs in partnership with OTU, providing individuals and organizations a university-partnered pathway from White Belt through Black Belt.
OTU credentials are recognized by employers across Canada and internationally. Every OTU-partnered program requires completion of a real organizational improvement project with measurable outcomes.
Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA)
Community Health and Social Services PartnerThe Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA) is an independent non-profit offering accreditation for community-based health and social service organizations. CCA accreditation covers governance, leadership, and program-specific areas including mental health, addictions, and family services.
Since 2017, LEA has delivered tailored open enrollment programs specific to the community health and social services sector. Our programs help organizations meet CCA continuing professional development requirements.
Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA)
Public Health Sector PartnerThe Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA) is the provincial association for public health professionals and organizations in Ontario. LEA is the approved training partner for OPHA, delivering Lean Sigma quality improvement programs at White, Yellow, Green, and Black Belt levels.
Our OPHA-endorsed programs are customized for the public health context: population health programming, regulatory reporting, and community engagement. Programs are designed for public health inspectors, managers, and health unit leaders.
Australasian Leadership Academy (ALA)
Project Management Credentials PartnerThe Australasian Leadership Academy Pty Ltd (ALA) is a registered training organization (RTO 41012) and APFPM (Asian Pacific Federation of Project Management) Accredited Training Partner. Through our partnership with ALA, Lean Green Belt completers may progress to the Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820).
ALA also provides assessment pathways to recognised industry credentials: Accredited Project Officer (APO) and Accredited Project Manager (APM+), both issued by APFPM. An additional process and fee applies for the Diploma and credential assessments.
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FAQ
Common Questions
Yes. Ontario Tech University (OTU) is a fully accredited Canadian university. The LEA Lean belt programs delivered in partnership with OTU are widely recognized across Canadian healthcare, government, and manufacturing employers.
The Australasian Leadership Academy Pty Ltd (ALA) is a registered training provider (RTO #41012) and APFPM Accredited Training Partner. Through our partnership with ALA, students who complete LEA's Lean Green Belt may progress to the Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820) via ALA. ALA also provides assessment pathways to the APFPM credentials: Accredited Project Officer (APO) and Accredited Project Manager (APM+). An additional process and fee applies for the Diploma.
Yes. The pathway is designed for exactly that. Complete your Green Belt with LEA, then progress to the Diploma of Project Management through ALA. From there, you can pursue APO or APM+ credentials via APFPM. This combination is strong for operational improvement and project leadership roles.
OTU is a university partner that provides academic recognition for programs meeting post-secondary education standards. CCA is a sector association that recognizes programs for continuing professional development (CPD) requirements. Both add credential value, but in different contexts.
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