Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt

How To Enroll

Call 0814-939-3435, or email your contact details including program of interest to info@huritt.com, and we will get back to you. You may also visit our office in Abuja, FCT to speak with a specialist.

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Overview

This online, combined Black Belt and Green Belt training program will teach you Lean Six Sigma process improvement projects from start to finish.

Green Belt training will allow you to deliver measurable, sustainable improvement by finding the root causes of problems and streamlining processes.

In Black Belt training, you will further develop your process improvement, project management, and leadership skills using clear language and plenty of practical examples. This advanced, interactive and enjoyable online program draws on decades of success helping people from Fortune 500 Companies to Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses. This program will begin to help you create happier customers, increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve collaboration.

The fees for the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt Certification exams are included in the program.

Objective

Upon completion of your program, you will be able to:

• Define what Lean Six Sigma is, where it came from, and why organizations benefit from it
• List and describe the Lean Six Sigma Roles
• List and define each of the 8 Wastes
• Describe how to find and select a worthwhile Lean Six Sigma Project
• Summarize the Lean Six Sigma Improvement method known as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control)
• Describe how to create a project charter, gather the voice of the customer, and build a high-level map of the process
• Describe how to select measures, plan for data collection, and collect baseline data about a process
• Describe how to conduct process analysis, conduct data analysis, and then brainstorm and validate root causes of process problems
• Describe how to craft, filter and determine solutions to process problems, and then mitigate the risks of process change
• Describe how to create monitoring plans, develop response plans, and document the project
• Describe the ways that Black Belt Training enhances the Green Belt body of knowledge
• Define the process used to select an appropriate Black Belt Project
• List and define the influence and facilitation skills that help Black Belts improve their leadership capabilities
• Describe how to coach Green Belts and other Lean Six Sigma practitioners through each Phase of DMAIC
• List the steps involved in testing the measurement system, sampling the data, and assessing process capability
• Describe the steps involved in conducting hypothesis tests to assess theories of root cause
• Identify which type of tests are appropriate for any given data set
• Describe the steps involved and the different uses for Design of Experiments
• Identify which type of control charts are appropriate for any given data set
• Describe how and why to apply visual management to an improved process
• Describe how to construct an effective project storyboard

Details

Green Belt Training & Certification

Green Belt Training & Certification is an online, in-depth program that enables you to complete Lean Six Sigma process improvement projects from start to finish. Green Belts can deliver measurable, sustainable improvement by finding the root causes of problems and streamlining processes.
Our Online Green Belt Training was developed to meet today’s changing business environments by highly experienced and successful Lean Six Sigma Experts. For decades, we’ve saved organizations in virtually every industry hundreds of millions of dollars. This program draws on what our Experts practice every day in the field to provide you with the most effective way to learn and implement Lean Six Sigma.

Black Belt Training & Certification

Black Belt Training & Certification is an online, advanced program that empowers you to lead and mentor Green Belts and plan/execute strategic Lean Six Sigma programs. After completing your Green Belt Training & Certification, you can take the next step and get your Black Belt Training & Certification which will enable you to transform your organization by reducing costs, increasing revenue and improving collaboration.

The Black Belt Training & Certification will allow you to manage multiple projects and ensure their alignment to meet organizational goals. As a Black Belt, you can coach Green Belts to complete successful projects that deliver significant, sustainable results. You will communicate and influence people at all levels of your organization to manage change effectively while understanding the why, what and how of statistical analysis tools.

Upon completion of this program and required projects, you will be prepared for the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification exams.  The registration fee for these exams are included with the program.
This program is entirely online and is completed at your own pace. When you register, you receive six (6) months to complete this program.

Outline

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

I.    Introduction to Green Belt Training
A.    Overview of Lean Six Sigma
B.    The 8 Wastes (DOWNTIME)
C.    Lean Six Sigma Roles
D.    Project Selection
E.    DMAIC Overview
II.    Define Phase – How to define the problem
A.    Create The Project Charter (Tool)
B.    Understand The Current State
C.    Develop Project Communication
III.    Measure Phase – How to measure the current process
A.    Select Measures
B.    Plan For Data Collection
C.    Collect Baseline Data
IV.    Analyze Phase – How to identify the cause of the problem
A.    Conduct Process Analysis
B.    Conduct Data Analysis
C.    Brainstorm Root Causes
D.    Develop Root Cause Hypothesis
E.    Validate Root Cause Hypothesis
V.    Improve Phase – How to implement and verify the solution
A.    Craft Solutions
B.    Filter Solutions
C.    Determine Solution Approach
D.    Conduct Risk Management
VI.    Control Phase – How to maintain the solution
A.    Create Monitoring Plans
B.    Develop Response Plans
C.    Document The Project
D.    Pursue Perfection

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

I.    Introduction to Black Belt Training
A.    Overview of Black Belt Training
B.    Project Selection – Advanced
C.    Build Leadership Skills
II.    Define Phase
A.    Conduct Process Walks
B.    Strengthen Leadership Skills
C.    bout Your Black Belt Project
III.    Measure Phase
A.    Lay Statistical Groundwork
B.    Test your Measurement System
C.    Sample the Data
D.    Assess Process Capability
E.    Strengthen Leadership Skills
IV.    Analyze
A.    Lay Hypothesis Testing Groundwork
B.    Test Discrete Data
C.    Test Continuous Normal Data
D.    Test Continuous Non-Normal Data
E.    Test Correlation
F.    Strengthen Leadership Skills
G.    About Your Black Belt Project
V.    Improve
A.    Design Experiments
B.    Strengthen Leadership Skills
C.    About Your Black Belt Project
VI.    Control
A.    Select Control Charts
B.    Create Visual Management
C.    Strengthen Leadership Skills
D.    About Your Black Belt Project

Requirements

This program can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. It is compatible with the Windows 2000 and later operating systems and any browsers.

There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection and e-mail account. We recommend that you use the latest version of the browser you choose.

The materials for this program are all available online.

Please Note: The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification both require a project and an exam to be successfully completed.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Instructor

Tracy O’Rourke is a Master Black Belt with over 15 years of success helping organizations like the Department of Veterans Affairs, the State of Washington, Cisco, DC Shoes, GE and Motorola learn and apply Lean and Six Sigma. Tracy is an accomplished facilitator, trainer and presenter. She has trained over 1,000 people, mentored 300+ people and has helped complete 300+ projects with results that range between $50,000 and $8 million dollars in savings. Her facilitation expertise runs the gamut, from facilitating leadership retreats with top executives, to facilitating Process Walks, Kaizen Events and project team meetings.

Tracy has a BA in English Literature from San Francisco State University and an MBA with emphasis in Leadership and Managing Organizational Change from Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine University

 

Elisabeth Swan is a Master Black Belt with over 20 years of success helping organizations like Amazon, Charles Schwab, Burt’s Bees, Microsoft and Starwood Hotels & Resorts learn and apply Lean Six Sigma. As an accomplished business process improvement consultant, designer, change leader and executive coach who is an expert in training, process-based organization design, problem-solving and change management for organizations large to small.

Elisabeth is a Certified Interactive Leadership Executive Coach from Burnham Rosen, Boston, MA and Improvisational Facilitation Instructor from APQC, Houston, TX.  She has a BA in English Literature from Barnard College/Columbia University, New York, NY.

FAQ

1.    Can I register for programs if I am an international student?
Yes, because these programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school.  Most schools offer telephone or online registration.

2.    How long does it take to complete a program?
All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace.  When you register, you’ll receive six (6) months to complete the program.

3.    What if I don’t have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?
The time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don’t worry too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee may be charged for an extension.

4.    Do I have to buy additional materials?
No

5.    Can I get financial assistance?
These courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for any aid.  In some cases, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses.  Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.

6.    What happens when I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.  In addition, you will be able to sit for the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification exams after successful completion of the program and financial obligation.

7.    Am I guaranteed a job?
Our programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases.  We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job.  Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program.  Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

8.    Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction.  The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance.  All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

9.    What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet.  You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer.  You don’t have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time.  We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is the best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

10.    Can I use a Mac?
Yes

11.    What if I do not pass the project requirement of the program?
You are allowed 3 revisions of your project, where you are provided feedback by a Master Black Belt. If you fail to pass after 3 revisions, there will be a fee of ₦250,000 to submit another revision.

12.    How can I get more information about this program?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via email or call at the telephone number above.  If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Contact Us” form  or email us.  We will answer your questions promptly.

13.    When can I start the program?
Our programs are all open enrollment.  You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.

Please note:  Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.

14.    Does this program prepare for a certification?
Yes, you will be prepared for the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certifications and be able to sit for the exams after successful completion of the program and financial obligation.