VMI Learning Experiences
LEAP Programs: Learn. Engage. Apply. Perform.
The LEAP program is a proven virtual training experience intentionally designed for healthcare professionals who want to build lasting improvement skills, drive results, and lead change within their organization.
LEAP participants progress through a series of structured modules, gaining practical tools and techniques they can immediately apply within their healthcare organization. Each course is designed to build lasting improvement skills at a sustainable pace. Learn more about upcoming courses below.
Foundation of Healthcare Improvement (FHI)
Empower every team member with essential skills for daily improvement.
Improvement doesn’t only happen at the leadership level; it is built from the ground up by engaged individuals across all roles. Foundations of Healthcare Improvement is a self-paced, two-module course designed to give healthcare professionals the knowledge and tools to recognize inefficiencies and contribute to better care outcomes.
Through interactive, on-demand learning, participants will explore practical techniques like 5S, mistake proofing, and workflow observation to better understand their work, reduce waste, and create meaningful improvements in their own environments.
Delivery Model
The course is a self-paced delivery model, delivered over 2 weeks to allow learners to Learn, Experience, Apply and Perform. Learning is delivered via contemporary computer-based learning modules, on demand. Approximately 3 hours of learning per participant
Designed for
- Anyone needing awareness and basic improvement skills
- Could include any leader, physician, provider, front line worker
- Appropriate for new hires
Upcoming course dates: July 7th to July 28th, 2025. Register now.
Healthcare Improvement for Leaders (HIL)
Build the skills to lead sustainable change in healthcare.
At Virginia Mason Institute, we believe every healthcare leader plays a critical role in improving care delivery. Our Healthcare Improvement for Leaders (HIL) course is an immersive program designed to equip operational and clinical leaders with the tools, methods, and mindsets needed to drive real, lasting improvements in their healthcare organization.
Leaders in this program will learn to examine the current state of their teams, workflows and systems. Leaders will proven tools and concepts to reduce inefficiency, and align team efforts for organizational priorities.
Delivery Model
HIL courses are taught through a hybrid delivery model over the span of 8 weeks to allow learners to Learn, Experience, Apply and Perform. Learning is delivered through contemporary computer-based on demand learning modules with support using live, virtual coaching and support. Participants will have approximately 40 hours of learning time.
Designed for
- Directors
- Nurses
- Operations Managers
- Department Supervisors
- Optional: Physicians, Senior Leaders & Executive Leaders
Upcoming course dates: July 7th to August 31st, 2025. Register now.
Advanced Daily Management (ADM)
Turn daily operations into a powerful engine for continuous improvement.
Over this eight-week program, learners experience a synthesis of the most relevant concepts in advanced daily management with tasks and topics tailored to the needs of frontline and operations leaders. With practical examples and weekly application exercises, learners will be poised to make an immediate difference in their teams.
Delivery Model
This course is a hybrid cohort-based delivery model, delivered over 8 weeks to allow learners to Learn, Experience, Apply and Perform. Learning is delivered via contemporary computer-based on-demand learning modules, with Live, virtual coaching and support. Approximately 40 hours learning time per participant.
Designed for
- Directors
- Nurses
- Operations Managers
- Supervisors
Upcoming course dates: July 7th to August 31st, 2025. Register now.
Advanced Healthcare Improvement Training (AHIT)
Equip yourself to lead large-scale improvements and built a culture of continuous learning.
Designed for healthcare professionals leading change across systems, Advanced Healthcare Improvement Training is a comprehensive hybrid course that combines in-depth instructions with hands-on project work. Participants will learn to analyze complex processes, eliminate waste, and apply advanced tools like 5S, PDSA, mistake proofing, and value stream mapping to drive measurable, system-level improvement.
Delivery Model
This course is a hybrid delivery model, delivered over two phases to allow learners to Learn, Experience, Apply and Perform. Learning is delivered via contemporary computer-based on-demand learning modules with Live, virtual coaching and support. Approximately 84 hours of learning time.
Designed for
- Improvement Team
- Improvement Team Leadership
- Quality and Project Team Members
- Champions that may lead improvement activities
Upcoming course dates: July 7th to September 21st, 2025. Register now.