Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is a leading credential for
professionals dedicated to process improvement, efficiency, and
excellence. It is highly valued by organizations focused on
minimizing waste and providing premium quality, defect-free
products and services. This 100% online course provides the
concepts, methodology, and preparation to qualify for the Lean
Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam.
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Job Outlook for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
As organizations of all sizes emphasize productivity gains as
strategic advantages, more and more are adopting methodologies
such as Lean Six Sigma to govern their operations. The Green Belt
identifies an employee or prospect as an accomplished, dedicated
professional. According to PayScale.com, professionals with Lean
Six Sigma credentials earn $84,000 per year on average.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects job growth across
the Management Analyst category to grow by 14% over the coming
decade. This is almost triple the growth rate expected for all
jobs.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt FAQs
WHAT IS LEAN SIX SIGMA?
“Six Sigma” describes a series of process improvement techniques
designed to reduce errors and improve quality in an
organization’s products and services. “Lean” is a management
discipline that seeks to reduce waste and minimize associated
costs. “Lean Six Sigma” represents the blending of the two
philosophies into an operating system that maximizes quality
while minimizing costs.
WHAT DOES A “GREEN BELT” IN LEAN SIX SIGMA INDICATE?
A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt improves productivity by focusing on
the tools, methodologies and principles of Lean Six Sigma. Lean
Six Sigma Green Belts are expected to design, implement, and
manage productivity improvement projects and campaigns.
WHAT JOB TITLES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN
BELT?
Lean Six Sigma Green Belts may serve in one or more of the
following capacities: Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer,
Continuous Improvement Specialist, and many more. Lean Six Sigma
Green Belts often become Six Sigma Consultants, as well.
WHAT DO LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELTS DO?
The Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma is considered a hands-on
credential. Green Belts commonly review processes, develop and
deploy improvements using the Lean Six Sigma methodology and then
manage the improved processes.
Course Objectives
- Understand Lean Six Sigma, its origins and its benefits.
- Learn the Lean Six Sigma roles and principles and the 8
Wastes of Lean Management.
- Master the Lean Six Sigma Improvement method known as DMAIC
(Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control)
- Learn to collect data and track the success of projects
- Complete a real-world Lean Six Sigma project.
- Prepare to take and pass the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
certification exam
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Prerequisites and Requirements
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Curriculum
INTRODUCTION TO GREEN BELT TRAINING
Overview of Lean Six Sigma, the 8 Wastes and DMAIC
DEFINE PHASE – HOW TO DEFINE THE PROBLEM
Creating the project charter, understanding the current state and
develop project communication
MEASURE PHASE – HOW TO MEASURE THE CURRENT PROCESS
Select measures, planning and collecting baseline data
ANALYZE PHASE – HOW TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM
Conducting data and process analysis; brainstorming, developing,
and validating root causes
IMPROVE PHASE – HOW TO IMPLEMENT AND VERIFY THE SOLUTION
Crafting, filtering and determining solutions; conducting risk
management
CONTROL PHASE – HOW TO MAINTAIN THE SOLUTION
Creating monitoring and response plans, project documentation
Instructors
Tracy O’Rourke
Tracy O’Rourke is a Six Sigma Master Black Belt with over 20
years of experience as a facilitator, trainer and presenter. Her
clients include the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the State
of Washington, Cisco, DC Shoes, GE, and Motorola. She holds a BA
in English Literature from San Francisco State University and an
MBA with an emphasis in Leadership and Managing Organizational
Change from Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine
University.
Elisabeth Swan
Elisabeth Swan is a Six Sigma Master Black Belt with over 20
years of experience consultant, designer, and executive coach.
Her expertise lies in training, process-based organization
design, problem-solving, and change management. Her clients
include Amazon, Charles Schwab, Burt’s Bees, Microsoft, and
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. She holds a BA in English
Literature from Barnard College.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.
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