For online courses, completion dates on the certificate may lag actual completion dates, therefore students may have completed the course on a date earlier than what is on the certificate.
This course addresses fundamental Theory of Constraints (TOC) concepts, tools and techniques used by managers to increase performance within their organization. Topics include Principles of Flow, Five Focusing Steps (constraint-based approach to process improvement), Work-In- Process (WIP) control, and application of TOC to better manage production (Drum-Buffer- Rope) and project management (Critical Chain) work systems. The course will also highlight how TOC principles have been applied across the Air Force. No prior TOC training is required to take this course. The course is offered virtually as a synchronous, instructor-led class via MS TEAMS in two separate three hour sessions (typically consecutive days). For units desiring dedicated Theory of Constraints instruction, please contact the Course Director to reserve dates for a virtual course or to host on- site education (Note: on-site instruction includes hands on simulations and exercises, and typically includes 8 hours of class time).
Grade Restrictions: None
Special Requirements: Classes are normally held from 1300- 1600 Eastern Time. Please contact the Course Director to arrange offerings for specific overseas time zones.
Location |
Offering # |
Start Date |
End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Synchronous | 26J | 21 Jul 2026 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Online Synchronous | 26K | 25 Aug 2026 | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Online Synchronous | 26L | 22 Sep 2026 | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Online Synchronous | 27A | 21 Oct 2026 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Online Synchronous | 27B | 18 Nov 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 |
| Online Synchronous | 27C | 16 Dec 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 |
| Online Synchronous | 27D | 06 Jan 2027 | 07 Jan 2027 |
| Online Synchronous | 27E | 10 Feb 2027 | 11 Feb 2027 |
| Online Synchronous | 27F | 17 Mar 2027 | 18 Mar 2027 |
| Online Synchronous | 27G | 28 Apr 2027 | 29 Apr 2027 |
| Online Synchronous | 27H | 26 May 2027 | 27 May 2027 |
| Online Synchronous | 27I | 22 Jun 2027 | 23 Jun 2027 |
| Online Synchronous | 27J | 14 Jul 2027 | 15 Jul 2027 |
| Online Synchronous | 27K | 25 Aug 2027 | 26 Aug 2027 |
| Online Synchronous | 27L | 21 Sep 2027 | 22 Sep 2027 |
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Course Length: 6 hours
Event Type: Training (Functional, Technical)Primary Audience:
CL Points: 6
Prerequisites: