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LEAN Green Belt

This program is of equal value to individuals who work in a broad diversity of service, healthcare or manufacturing environments. A Lean Green Belt is typically a part-time project manager and is often responsible for leading small rapid improvements events such as Kaizens or 5S events.

The Green Belt training program will focus on Lean tools and principles and includes six online modules followed by live virtual group training.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped to:

• Apply the 5 principles of Lean and define “customer value-added” in Lean terms
• Identify, and assist team members in identifying the 8 sources of waste
• Facilitate the construction of a current and future state Value Stream Map (VSM)
• Explain the difference between “Push” versus “Pull” systems and the concept of “Flow”
• Understand how to apply workplace organization, including 5S & Visual Management
• Successfully facilitate a Kaizen (rapid improvement) Event
• Help organizations apply Lean concepts in Workplace Design and Layout
• Explain the importance of Standard Work in a Lean workplace
• Apply Error Proofing (aka Mistake-Proofing or Poka Yoke)
• Describe the purpose of Rapid Changeover Reduction
• Explain the importance of Total Productive Maintenance
• Define, plan and lead Lean projects

SIX SIGMA Green Belt

A Six Sigma Green Belt is a professional who demonstrates an understanding of the Six Sigma methods and philosophy. They are a skilled team member and possess the tools and training to successfully lead small to medium sized improvement projects through the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, & Control) method.

The Green Belt training program will focus on the DMAIC method and will include six online modules followed by live virtual group training. 

By the end of this course you will be equipped to:

• Explain the Six Sigma approach and how process variation impacts process excellence
• Understand the importance of capturing and aligning with the voice of the customer (VOC)
• Describe the DMAIC as well as other key concepts and terms that are part of the Six Sigma methodology
• Understand and can construct basic Six Sigma charts
• Lead a team on a small to medium sized improvement project following the DMAIC process (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) 
• Determine which Lean and/or Six Sigma tools are most appropriate in a given situation

LEAN SIX SIGMA Black Belt 

A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is a highly skilled professional who demonstrates a thorough understanding of both the Lean and Six Sigma methods and philosophy. 

They possess the skills and training to successfully lead process improvement teams through the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, & Control) methodology while simultaneously applying the appropriate tools and methods to enable “breakthrough” improvements. 

A Black Belt is typically a full-time project manager and often leads large scale and/or cross-departmental projects.

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training program is divided into three phases. The first phase comprises of a focus on Lean tools and includes six online modules on this topic followed by live virtual group training. The next phase will focus on Six Sigma and the DMAIC approach and will also include six online modules followed by live virtual group training. The final phase will focus on Black Belt specific tools, best practices and project management and will include six online modules followed by the final live virtual group training.

Upon completion of the three phases of training, participants will be eligible to write the online Certification exam and will have one year to submit a completed project demonstrating the practical use of the Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools.