Course description
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
The lean six sigma green belt training course is a 5-day course that would provide you with an expert-level understanding of the lean six sigma methodology. As your lean six sigma journey begins, you will learn how to measure process performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
The Lean Six Sigma methodology can be applied in almost any area within a company and helps companies improve their processes, products, and services by minimising waste, optimising business resources, and focusing on quality. Through the implementation of lean six sigma techniques, a company can significantly reduce errors and improve efficiencies. This course is designed for any individual looking to apply the methodology to improve processes within an organisation, or for those who currently undertake project management job roles.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
There are no pre-requisites and no previous experience necessary.
Who’s it for?
Business Professionals in both Service Industries and Manufacturing Industries.
Job titles associated to this module are typically (but not limited to):
- Process Engineer/Manager
- Project Engineer/Manager
- Software Engineer/Manager
- Production Engineer/Manager
- Continuous Improvement Manager
- Business Improvement Specialist
- Process Improvement Practitioner
- Quality Control Senior Analyst
- Service and Call Centre Manager
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Certified Course with the process to gain certification:
- Complete the course
- Sit an exam at the end of the course – Theory
- Be involved in and complete the case studyduring the week – Practical
Internationally recognized CEPAS certification meeting the ISO 18404:2015 standard.
Training Course Content
Throughout our CEPAS Green Belt qualification, you’ll cover a wide range of topics over 5-days.
Day 1
- Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals
- What is Lean Six Sigma?
- Process Flow and Value Stream Mapping
- Muda, Mura and Muri – The three diseases of Processes
- The Seven Wastes
- Voice of the Customer (VoC) and CTQs
- Cost of Poor Quality
- Fundamentals Quiz
Day 2
- Define Phase
- Problem Definition
- Project Selection
- Business Case
- Project Charter
- Measure Phase
- Project Discovery
- Six Sigma Statistics
- Measurement System Analysis
- Process Capability
Day 3
- Analyse Phase
- Inferential Statistics
- Correlation and Regression Analysis
- Analyse Phase Quiz
Day 4
- Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
- Improve Phase
- Lean Tools for Improvement
- Implementation Strategies for Improvements
- Control Phase
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Control Charts
- Improve and Control Phases Quiz
- Mock exams
Day 5
- DoE (Design of Experiments)
- Revision and Rework of Mock Exam Questions
- Exam
The course is compliant with ISO 18404 standards.
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand problem-solving and process improvement methods
- Plan and manage a real Lean Six Sigma DMAIC project
- Identify the elements of Cost of Poor quality and waste in a process
- Structure a measurement system and identify the appropriate metrics to support quantitative process improvement efforts
- Understand root cause analysis and value analysis methods Understand Process Improvement strategies
- Communicate with key stakeholders and drive change in the organisation
- Use many of the common process improvement tools.
- Begin to develop the competencies required by ISO 18404:2015 through knowledge and practice of a series of technical tools
Exam Structure
Your knowledge of Yellow and Green Belt skills, knowledge and competencies will be tested and verified through these exams, as defined by the ISO 18404:2015.
Yellow Belt
- Exam format – Online, Proctored multiple-choice
- Number of questions – 32.
- Duration – 30 minutes.
- Pass mark – 24/32 (65%).
Green Belt
- Exam format – Online, Proctored multiple-choice.
- Number of questions – 40.
- Duration – 40 minutes.
- Pass mark – 30/40 (65%).
Provisional exam results are provided immediately, and official exam results are provided within 5 working days.
Exam Requirements
- Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence)
- Laptop or PC with internet connection, Webcam and Microphone
- You must be alone and not have any study materials around you (This will be checked by the examiner, before your exam starts)
- Exams can be taken 24/7, depending on available time slots.
Scheduling for your exam can be booked up to 3-days after registering with ProctorU. Full instructions will be provided upon redeeming your exam voucher.
We recommend taking the CEPAS Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Exam within the first 6 weeks after your course completion date.
Why choose Acudemy Training
100% certified & specialised trainers delivering face-to-face, webinars and on-site courses
5 locations where courses are being delivered, with a concentration on Central London
More than 90% of satisfied individuals and organisations (2000+ students trained so far)
Reviews
Average rating 4.8
The course topics were well presented. The interaction and feedback group activities worked well.
The Interaction as well as learning: "Teach-Back" at start of days 2+3 were very good points about the course.
Expenses
Are any Financial Options Provided?
- 0% Interest Free payments available.
Continuing Studies
- Lean/Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing)
- Quality & CI Engineer
- Product Manager
- Quality Manager
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