Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Course details

Lean Six Sigma has become the fastest spreading and most successful approach to Continuous Improvement across all industries regardless of size, position in the supply chain or service provided. An essential element of Lean Six Sigma roll-out is Green Belt training. This Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training course will expose delegates to the powerful tools and methodologies necessary to successfully lead and contribute to DMAIC improvement projects within the organisation.

Learning Outcomes

The aim of the programme is to produce graduates who possess the pre-requisite knowledge of theory and practice of Lean Six Sigma to enable them to participate in process improvement efforts in their organisations. This includes successfully leading a Green Belt Team and contributing in a practical and value-added manner to a Black Belt Team Project.

On successful completion of this programme the graduate will:

• Have a good understanding of a variety of graphical and team based problem solving tools and the manner in which these are combined in the process of solving well defined and narrowly scoped business problems
• Have a good understanding of basic statistical concepts while recognising limits of current knowledge
• Be able to apply well established technical and creative tools to solve well defined and narrowly scoped process problems
• Be able to participate in the planning and management of well defined and narrowly scoped process engineering projects
• Be able to employ an investigative and data driven approach to establish the source of well defined process engineering problems
• Be able to identify, and plan for effective implementation of, solutions to a variety of well defined process engineering problems
• Be able to work effectively as a leader of a cross functional problem solving team, taking responsibility for the work of team members
• Have a good appreciation of the importance of effective communication in managing organisational change
• Demonstrate, through successful completion of a narrowly scoped process engineering project, that the learner understands the discipline of the DMAIC approach and can deliver meaningful financial (target €30k p.a.) and/or customer benefit for the learners employer

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for front line problem solving personnel responsible for resolving process problems in day-to-day operations or responsible for leading Continuous Improvement teams. It is also intended for those working with Lean Six Sigma Black Belts on major improvement programmes or looking for breakthrough performance in key business metrics. Companies are rapidly realising that a Continuous Improvement Program and skilled practitioners to drive it is no longer optional but an absolute necessity if they are to survive and prosper in the long-term.

Entry Requirements

• Level 6 Advanced/Higher Certificate or
• A person who has demonstrated the achievement of this level by approved prior experiential learning (APEL)
• Suitable project to complete during training
• Fundamental competence in basic Microsoft Office suite of software
• A laptop with the most recent version of SigmaXL software. (On Public courses, this software will be supplied to delegates by SQT and is included in the course fee. On In-House courses, SQT can supply the software licences if required or should your organisation currently use an alternative software package (such as SPCXL or Minitab) this can be used.
• Competence in English language (SQT recommend a competency comparable to IELTS 5.5 or equivalent).
• Skills that are considered necessary for successful participation in the programme include:
• willingness to learn (reading, research)
• good communication skills
• ability to self-direct

Course Accreditation/Assessment

Successful delegates will receive a Special Purpose Award, Certificate in Process Engineering (10 ECTS Credits).

Delegates are required to complete an Individual Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project which, using the DMAIC methodology, will realise the project goals and objectives for their organisation.

Assessment is based on:

1. Project Proposal (20%) consisting of Project Charter (An initial draft of the Project Charter must be submitted to SQT prior to commencement of training. Comprehensive guidelines on project selection and a sample Project Charter will be supplied in advance to all course delegates)
2. Project Plan
3. Written Project Report (80%) – includes a Project Story Board.

Comprehensive guidelines will be given during the course to all delegates. The delegate has up to 6 months following training to complete their final written project report. Awards made by QQI are on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The NFQ provides a way to compare qualifications, and to ensure that they are quality assured and recognised at home and abroad. Qualifications (awards) in the NFQ are recognised in Ireland and abroad.