Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

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You can choose to take this course online or in person; both options are available.

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course equips participants with the knowledge and applied skills needed to lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results. Participants learn how to integrate Lean principles, Six Sigma methodology, foundational statistics, waste reduction, and process engineering tools to identify performance gaps, quantify critical quality issues, and implement sustainable improvements.

Using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) framework, learners will design improvement projects, map and analyze processes, collect and interpret performance data, and apply structured problem-solving techniques to reduce variation, improve cycle time, increase productivity, and enhance quality. The course also introduces the appropriate use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance Lean Six Sigma work, such as summarizing Voice of the Customer (VOC) feedback, organizing project documentation, supporting data exploration and visualization, generating hypotheses for root cause analysis, and improving communication of project outcomes, while emphasizing ethical use, confidentiality, and human validation of all AI-assisted outputs.

The course also emphasizes the professional competencies required for successful project execution, including team effectiveness, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.

Discount Code: 20% Off Code is LSS_GB_PRO_26

Next Cohort: 

DatesTimesLocation
Friday, March 274:00-9:00 pmCook Hall 230
Saturday, March 289:00 am - 7 pmCook Hall 230
Sunday, March 299:00 am - 7 pmCook Hall 230
Friday, April 104:00-9:00 pmCook Hall 236
Saturday, April 119:00 am - 7 pmCook Hall 230
Sunday, April 129:00 am - 7 pmCook Hall 230


High-level course outline

Module 1 — Introduction & Mindset Foundations

•    Welcome and orientation (Zoom etiquette, participation expectations)
•    About IISE and the mission of solving complex, critical problems
•    Overview: Lean vs. Six Sigma vs. Lean Six Sigma
•    The role of Green Belts and career impact
•    Entrepreneurial mindset (3C’s: Curiosity, Connections, Creating Value) and KEEN framework

Module 2 — Lean Foundations

•    Lean philosophy: value, waste, respect for people
•    The Shingo Model and principles of operational excellence
•    Lean timeline: Toyota Production System origins to modern applications
•    Understanding value vs. non-value-added (VA vs. NVA)
•    Voice of the Customer (VOC) & stakeholder analysis tools
o    Methods for gathering and analyzing VOC
o    Power-interest grid and stakeholder engagement strategies
•    Case Studies/Hands-on Exercises: VOC and stakeholder analysis

Module 3 — Mapping & Analyzing the Process

•    Process mapping techniques:
o    Process flow diagrams
o    SIPOC
o    Swim lane diagrams
o    Spaghetti diagrams
o    Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
•    Documenting current state vs. designing future state
•    Metrics: lead time, cycle time, takt time, work-in-progress (WIP)
•    Case Studies/Hands-on Exercises: Current state mapping and value analysis

Module 4 — Creating Flow & Problem Solving

•    Flow and one-piece flow vs. batch & queue
•    Calculating takt time and aligning resources
•    Root Cause Analysis:
o    5 Whys
o    Cause & effect diagrams
o    PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle
•    Visual management techniques
•    Case Studies/Hands-on Exercises: PDCA cycle application

Module 5 — Establishing Pull & Standard Work

•    Push vs. pull systems; supermarket vs. sequential pull
•    Kanban and just-in-time principles
•    Standard work: job instruction sheets, work charts, and documenting best practices
•    SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies)/setup reduction
•    Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
•    Case Studies/Hands-on Exercises: Pull system design, changeover analysis

Module 6 — Six Sigma Foundations (DMAIC)

•    Overview of Six Sigma methodology and ISO 13053 alignment
•    Roles and responsibilities: Yellow, Green, Black, and Master Black Belts
•    DMAIC phases:
o    Define: CTQ, project charters, SIPOC
o    Measure: data collection, histograms, control charts, capability analysis (Cp, Cpk, DPMO)
o    Analyze: variation, regression, hypothesis testing
o    Improve: solution generation and pilot testing
o    Control: control plans, reaction plans, sustaining improvements
•    Case Studies/Hands-on Exercises: Process improvement and capability analysis

Module 7 — Advanced Lean & Continuous Improvement Tools

•    Poka-yoke (mistake proofing)
•    Kaizen & Kaikaku (incremental vs. radical improvement)
•    A3 problem-solving reports
•    Change management and Lean leadership
•    Cultural transformation and sustaining gains

Module 8 — Project Leadership & Application

•    Selecting impactful Lean Six Sigma projects
•    Leading cross-functional teams and overcoming resistance
•    Measuring financial and operational impact
•    Communication and reporting to stakeholders
•    Final exam preparation and review
 

Price:

$1,690.00