Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt

The IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt™ (ICGB™) is a professional who is well versed in the core to advanced elements of Lean Six Sigma Methodology, who leads improvement projects and serves as a team member as a part of more complex improvement projects.

A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt possesses a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Lean Six Sigma Method including competence in subject matters contained within the phases of Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control (DMAIC) as defined by the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge™. This course will help participants understand how to implement, perform, interpret and apply Lean Six Sigma at a high level of proficiency.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:

Deeper understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Able to apply Six Sigma principles to everyday work scenarios.
Perform data analysis and assess measurement system capabilities.
Implementing and improving standards.
Identify potential improvement opportunities.
Develop ability to identify worthy problems to tackle, as well as how to recognize ‘just do it’ situations.

Examination Details:

Consist of 100 Questions
Duration: 180 Minutes
Passing Rate: 70%

The exam voucher is included in the course package.

Duration

5 Days

Certificate

IASSC Green Belt Certification

Governing Body

PeopleCert
International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC)

Define Phase

The Basics of Six Sigma.
Meanings of Six Sigma.
General History of Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement.
Deliverables of a Lean Six Sigma Project.
The Problem-Solving Strategy Y = f(x).
Voice of the Customer, Business and Employee.
Six Sigma Roles & Responsibilities.
The Fundamentals of Six Sigma.
Defining a Process.
Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQ’s).
Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
Pareto Analysis (80:20 rule).
Basic Six Sigma Metrics – including DPU, DPMO, FTY, RTY Cycle Time.
Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects.
Building a Business Case & Project Charter.
Developing Project Metrics.
Financial Evaluation & Benefits Capture
The Lean Enterprise.
Understanding Lean.
The History of Lean.
Lean & Six Sigma.
The Seven Elements of Waste – Overproduction, Correction, Inventory, Motion, Overprocessing, Conveyance, Waiting.
5S – Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Self-Discipline.

Measure Phase

Process Definition.
Cause & Effect / Fishbone Diagrams.
Process Mapping, SIPOC, Value Stream Map.
X-Y Diagram.
Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Six Sigma Statistics.
Basic Statistics.
Descriptive Statistics.
Normal Distributions & Normality.
Graphical Analysis.
Measurement System Analysis.
Precision & Accuracy.
Bias, Linearity & Stability.
Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility.
Variable & Attribute MSA.
Process Capability.
Capability Analysis.
Concept of Stability.
Attribute & Discrete Capability.
Monitoring Techniques

Analyze Phase

Patterns of Variation.
Multi-Vary Analysis.
Classes of Distributions.
Inferential Statistics.
Understanding Inference.
Sampling Techniques & Uses.
Central Limit Theorem.
Hypothesis Testing.
General Concepts & Goals of Hypothesis Testing.
Significance: Practical vs. Statistical.
Risk: Alpha & Beta.
Types of Hypothesis Test.
Hypothesis Testing with Normal Data.
1 & 2 sample t-tests and 1 sample variance.
One Way ANOVA – Including Tests of Equal Variance, Normality Testing and Sample Size calculation, performing tests and interpreting results.
Hypothesis Testing with Non-Normal Data.
Mann-Whitney.
Kruskal-Wallis.
Mood’s Median.
Friedman.
1 Sample Sign and 1 Sample Wilcoxon.
One and Two Sample Proportion.
Chi-Squared (Contingency Tables) – Including Tests of Equal Variance, Normality Testing and Sample Size calculation, performing tests and interpreting results.

Improve Phase

Simple Linear Regression.
Correlation.
Regression Equations.
Residuals Analysis.
Multiple Regression Analysis.
Non- Linear Regression.
Multiple Linear Regression.
Confidence & Prediction Intervals.
Residuals Analysis.
Data Transformation, Box Cox

Control Phase

Lean Controls.
Control Methods for 5S.
Kanban.
Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing).
Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Data Collection for SPC.
I-MR Chart.
X bar-R Chart.
U Chart.
P Chart.
NP Chart.
X bar-S Chart.
Cum Sum Chart.
EWMA Chart.
Control Methods.
Six Sigma Control Plans.
Cost Benefit Analysis.
Elements of the Control Plan.
Elements of the Response Plan.

Quality System Managers, Supervisors, Operations Managers, Finance and Commercial Managers.
Professionals who want to apply the methodologies and quality control process within an organization.
Anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge and grow with Six Sigma.

Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt