Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course Overview 

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course provides comprehensive training in process improvement techniques, statistical analysis, and project management. Delegates will gain the skills to enhance customer satisfaction and profits, reduce process cycle time, and bring down pollution. Candidates can develop their knowledge further by taking Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. 

Through interactive workshops and real-world case studies, they will gain practical experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, equipping them with the skills to lead successful process improvement projects in diverse industries. 

Learning Outcomes 

• Ability to lead process improvement projects
• Proficiency in statistical analysis for data-driven decision-making
• Skills in implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Competence in project management and stakeholder communication 

Prerequisites of the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course    
 

Delegates must have the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification before attending the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course. 
 

Who should attend this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course?    
 

• Project Managers
• Quality Engineers
• Operations Managers
• Business Analysts
• Programme Managers 

Course Structure     
 

This 5-day course will be divided into a two-part structure. 
 

• In the first 3 days, we will cover the essential materials needed to understand Lean Six Sigma
• The remaining 2 days will cover the essential materials needed to take the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt exam 

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course Outline 

Module 1: Improvement Methodologies 

• DMAIC
• 3Cs 
   
• 8Ds 
   
• Plan Do Check Act 
   
• Kaizen 
   
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) 
   

Module 2: SPC Basics 

• Terminology
• Data Types 
   
• Normal Distribution and Standard Deviation 
   
• Process Capability 
   

Module 3: Lean Management and Cell Theory 

• Role of the Lean Manager
• Work Cells 
   
• High Performing Teams (HPTs) 
   
• Rapid Action Teams (RATs) 
   
• Visual Management 
   
• Bruce Tuckman’s Group Development Model 
   
• Emotional Cycle of Change (ECOC) 
   
• Personality Styles 
   
• Dealing with Resistance 
   

Module 4: Risk Management 

• Green Belt Risk Management
• FMEA: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis 
   

Module 5: DMAIC for Green Belts 

• Define Phase
• Measure Phase 
   

Module 6: SPC Tools and Techniques 

• Frequency Distribution Tables
• Bar Charts and Histograms 
   
• Pareto Charts 
   
• Box and Whisker Plots 
   
• Normal Distribution and Control Charts 
   
• Calculating Process Efficiency 
   
• Scatter Diagrams and Regression 
   

Module 7: Analyse Phase 

• Analyse
• Process Maps 
   
• Process Map Levels 
   
• On the Ground Instructions (OTGIs) 
   
• Value Stream Maps 
   
• What is a Value Stream? 
   
• Creating the “As Is” VSM 
   
• Investigating and Understanding the Process 
   
• Headache Tablets: Value Stream Mapping 
   
• Creating a VSM: Process Borders Definition 
   
• Using Swim Lane Diagrams to Identify Logical Process Blocks 
   
• Process Boxes 
   
• VSM Metrics 
   
• Square Wave 
   
• Kaizen Burst 
   
• Creating an Improved Process 
   
• Layout Diagrams and Headache Tablets 
   

Module 8: Improve Phase 
 

• Heijunka
• Solutions Identified, Selected, Planned, and Implemented 
   
• Standardisation and Documentation 
   
• Communications and Training 
   

Module 9: Control Phase 

• Embed the Change
• Measure the Gain 
   
• Close the Project