Duration: 4 days

Course Overview

The accelerated Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program and methodology allows students to complete certification requirements faster than traditional Six Sigma and Lean training programs. NOTE: The cost of the certification exam is included with the price of the course.

Course Objectives

This four-day course, combined with a Green Belt test and demonstrable application of the tools will lead to Green Belt certification.

Course Outline

1 - LEAN SIX SIGMA INTRODUCTION

• Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
• Overview Lean Six Sigma Principles & Terminology
• Roles and Responsibilities in a Lean Six Sigma Organization
• Value Stream Maps
• 5S
• 7 Wastes
• Project Selection

2 - DEFINE PHASE

• Voice of Customer
• Project Charter
• Process Mapping (high level and detailed mapping)

3 - MEASURE PHASE

• Selecting Measures: Y=(f)x
• Data Collection Planning
• Baseline Data Collection
• Basic Statistics

4 - ANALYZE PHASE

• Process Analysis (Non-Value Add vs. Value Add)
• Graphical Analysis
• Determining Root Cause

5 - IMPROVE PHASE

• Lean Solution Concepts: Standard Work, Batch Size Reduction, Work Cells, Kanban, Pull Systems and Kaizen Events
• Brainstorming Solutions to Address Root Cause
• Solution Selection, Pilot and Implementation
• Improvement Data Capture

6 - CONTROL PHASE

• Monitoring, Revision and Response Plans
• Mistake Proofing and Visual Management
• Replication

7 - GREEN BELT TEST