LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT CERTIFICATION

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification course takes you deeper into Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. You will learn the essentials of process improvement techniques. As a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt holder, you will be able to measure current performances of a process to identify issues and then formulate actionable solutions to eliminate them. The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a precursor to the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Why Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course?

As an organization, having a trained Lean Six Sigma Green Belt team will translate to achieving organizational bottom lines in a cost-effective manner and in a shorter turnaround time. You will have experts who can handle complex processes to eliminate process DOWNTIME, thereby enhancing productivity and profitability

As an individual professional, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification gives you the skills to confidently discuss complex process subjects, recommend effective solutions and lead a project team successfully. Your career growth prospects will be enhanced as you will be positioned for promotion within your organization and better job offers.

Prerequisite: To qualify for this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, You must have the Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

This Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification offers you eligibility for the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOME

At the end of this course, you will

• • Have a complete understanding of Quality from the perspective of its founding fathers (Deming,Juran, Ishikawa, etc.)
  • Grasp the evolution, philosophy and objectives of Six Sigma methodology
  • Have a deeper understanding of each component of DMAIC, DMADV and DFSS and implement them in real-life situations
  • Be able to set up, manage and lead Six Sigma teams, from understanding and documenting customer requirements, project planning, through to the final output
  • Have a complete appreciation of the Lean methodology and master the art of using it to solve real- life process problems
  • Master the techniques of using both qualitative and quantitative analysis to get projects to successful completion

Full COURSE Content

• Introduction to Six Sigma

1. History of Quality (Deming, Juran, JIT, Ishikawa, Taguchi, etc.)
2. Evolution of Six Sigma
3. Defining Six Sigma – philosophy and objectives
4. Overview of Six Sigma DMAIC process

• Stakeholders & Setting up a Six Sigma Project

1. Identifying and Documenting stakeholder requirements
2. Identifying stakeholders and customers
3. Data collection and analysis
4. Determining critical requirements

• Project Selection Criteria

1. Creating Project Charter
2. Charter Negotiation

• Managing Team Dynamics

1. Initiating teams
2. Stages of team evolution
3. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
4. Motivation Techniques
5. Conflict Resolution Techniques
6. Management / Leadership styles
7. Roles played by people in a project

Important project management & planning tools

• Six Sigma Methodology – Define

• Inputs – Need for six sigma project, Executive management sponsorship, core team identified.

• Tools

1. Organization hierarchy
2. High-level process maps
3. High-level Pareto charts
4. Idea generation and categorization tools

• Outputs

1. Project charter
2. Established metrics
3. Problem statement
4. Roles & responsibilities

• Six Sigma Methodology – Measure

• Objectives of Measure Phase

• Inputs – the outputs of the Define phase

1. Data collection tools and techniques
2. Measurement scales
3. Validation techniques (Gauge R & R)
4. Statistical distributions
5. Data mining
6. Run charts
7. Process map
8. Stakeholder tools
9. Process costs

• Output

1. Well defined processes
2. Baseline process capability
3. Process parameters affecting CTQs
4. Cost of poor quality (COPQ)
5. Measurement system

Six Sigma Methodology – Analyze

• Objectives of Analyze Phase
• Inputs – outputs of the Measure phase
• Tools

1. Ishikawa diagram
2. Failure mode and effects analysis
3. Hypothesis testing
4. Process capability study

• Outputs

1. Important causes of defects
2. Special and common causes of variation
3. DPMO and sigma level

Six Sigma Methodology – Improve

• Objectives of Improve Phase
• Inputs – outputs of the Analyze phase
• Tools

1. Returns on investment
2. Solution design matrix
3. Design of experiment
4. Taguchi robustness concepts
5. Response surface methodology
6. Project planning and management tools
7. Prototypes

• Outputs

1. Cost / benefit for different solution
2. Selection of solutions for implementation
3. Implementation plan

1. Control plan
2. Statistical process control
3. Lean enterprise
4. 5S
5. Kaizen
6. Kanban
7. Total productive maintenance
8. Measurement system reanalysis

• Outputs

1. Implemented solutions
2. Revised measurement system
3. Control plan for sustaining benefits
4. Improves process capability
5. Lessons learned

• LEAN

1. A Value Stream Map
2. Lean is Speed
3. Total Supply Chain
4. Lean Six Sigma Logistics

Course Requirements

Complete this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification courses at your own pace within 6 months
– expected study time 30-40 hours

Course Requirements
To qualify for this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification course, you must first possess the Six
Sigma Yellow Belt certification

Course Audience

• Quality team members looking to participate as green belt members
• Yellow belt professionals who want upgrade & to assist black belts in projects
• Entrepreneurs and business managers looking for higher Lean Six Sigma expertise to improve
  processes or projects
• Executives and entrepreneurs wanting to improve their earning potential to take on more complex
  projects

Certification Exam Details:

• 100 question multiple-choice test
• 1 mark each, no negative marking
• 120 minutes online exam

Why Choose Us?

Lean Six Sigma Australia (LSSA) is a reputable eLearning organization located in Australia but
providing a robust curriculum of Lean Six Sigma courses and certifications to our global
audience. Our courses are designed to be self-paced, smooth sailing, comprehensive and
relatable to real-life industry practice. Our experienced training instructors are practitioners who
possess in-depth knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and employ eLearning best practices in
delivering the courses to achieve the learning outcomes. We offer the best online Six Sigma
courses you can find on the internet.

The Six Sigma Green Belt course will be effectively thought using 3 real-life case studies.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

1. Who is this Green Belt course for?

This course is designed for Yellow Belt holders, quality team members, business professionals, entrepreneurs, and managers who want to improve processes, lead improvement projects, and build stronger Lean Six Sigma capability.

2. What do I need before enrolling in the Green Belt course?

To qualify for this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, you must first hold the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.

3. How long will it take to complete the course?

The course is self-paced and can be completed within 6 months, with an expected study time of 30–40 hours.

4. What will I learn in this course?

You will learn the history and evolution of quality and Six Sigma, DMAIC, DMADV and DFSS, stakeholder analysis, project planning, team leadership, Lean tools, and practical improvement techniques for real-life process problems.

5. How is the certification exam structured?

The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, is worth 1 mark each, has no negative marking, and must be completed in 120 minutes online.

6. Does this course prepare me for Black Belt study?

Yes. This Green Belt certification is presented as a precursor to the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.