LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT CERTIFICATION

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Why Lean Six Sigma?

Lean Six Sigma is one of the most successful Operational Excellence methodologies used by best-in-class organizations as a competitive strategy to be ahead of the game. It is a data-driven approach that has proven results to eliminate waste, drastically improve efficiency and quality and reduce costs by focusing on customers’ needs.

Learning Lean Six Sigma methodologies can benefit your future career goals. Being recognized as a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt demonstrates your commitment to developing problem-solving skills, continuous improvement mindsets and methodologies and project management techniques as well as to improving your organization’s success.

Course objectives

Build a solid foundation of Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
Apply LSS methodology to solve real-life challenges in organizations
Define medium to complex problems with clarity and agreement
Recognize waste in all types of processes
Establish Current State by using process mapping and data analysis
Apply statistical analysis using Minitab statistical software to prove root causes
Implement effective solutions to continuous improvement project
Lead Change Management effectively to make your project stick

Course methodology

Learn and Apply: a mix of theory, real-life examples from best-in-class organizations, hands-on practises, team presentations and business case studies
Team project presentation using DMAIC methodology to be submitted
Passing of a final exam

Course content

Schedule: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., including breaks for lunch and mini-breaks throughout the day

DAY 1

June 5, 2023

Welcome Message

What is Lean Six Sigma and why is it valuable in organizations?

DEFINE PHASE

Define problems with clarity and agreement
How to write impactful project charters to sell your project
How to lead meetings effectively and engage your team from the start
How to lead your stakeholders effectively from the start
How to lead change effectively and avoid resistance
Understand and capture the Voice of the Customers (VOC)

MEASURE PHASE

How to perform different types of process mapping to understand Current State (SIPOC, Detailed, Swim Lane, VSM, Spaghetti)
Implement strategy to collect data effectively while maximizing resources and costs
Understand the types of data that exist
Practise, real-life examples, case studies, team activity, quiz
Review Day 1

DAY 2

June 6, 2023

Introduction to Minitab Statistical Software
Introduction to Basic Statistics (mean, median, mode, standard deviation and descriptive statistics)
How to sample data effectively
How to trust your data using Operational Definition & Measurement System Analysis (MSA) – Gage R&R
How to analyze statistical data using charts such as: Frequency plots, Histograms, Dotplots, Bloxplots
Understand the power of Pareto analysis to focus on the right priorities
Understand process variation using the power of Control Charts and SPC
Understand defect failures using Process Capability
Practise, real-life examples, case study, team activity, quiz
Team presentations
Review Day 2

DAY 3

June 7, 2023

ANALYZE PHASE

How to apply Cause and Effect Analysis to find root causes
What is Normality and why does it matter?
How to apply Hypothesis Testing such as Two-sample T-Test, Anova, Test of equal Variance to prove the root causes
How to use Regression Analysis and Correlation to prove the root causes
Introduction to basic Design of Experiments (DOE)
Is One-Factor-at-a-Time (OFAT) a good strategy?
How to build a Full Factorial Design
Why the number of trials matter in DOE?
Hands-on practise with a classic DOE exercise
Practise, real-life examples, case studies, team activity, quiz
Team presentations
Review Day 3

DAY 4

June 8, 2023

IMPROVE PHASE

How to generate effective and innovative solutions and lead brainstorming sessions
How to lead effective Kaizen events and quick SMEDs
How to recognize the 8 deadly wastes in Lean
Implement 5S and how to sustain it
Implement Kanban system
Implement full prove solution using Poka Yoke
Perform Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) to mitigate risks
How to pilot, plan and debug your project
Practise, real-life examples, case study, team activity, quiz
Team presentations
Review Day 4

DAY 5

June 9, 2023

CONTROL PHASE

How to apply a control plan
Why standard work matters and how to make it stick
Are we winning or losing using visual controls?
How to close your project successfully and anchoring a culture of change
How to become Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified
Practise, real-life examples, case study, team activity, quiz
Review DMAIC
Final team presentations
Final exam

Certification requirements

The second cohort of Lean Six Sigma group standing on a spiral staircase holding their certificates

Certification of the second Lean Six Sigma group

A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification will be recognized by Concordia University under the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science following the passing of a final exam, perfect attendance, class participation and team project presentation.

Who should attend the training?

The first cohort of Lean Six Sigma group sitting on a set of stairs holding their certificates

Certification of the first Lean Six Sigma group

Business professionals and engineering students
Continuous Improvement leaders, project managers
Professionals interested in manufacturing, maintenance, quality assurance and quality control, logistics, procurement
Supervisors, managers and directors
Lean Six Sigma is not just applicable in manufacturing, but proven to be highly successful in the service industries such as airlines, healthcare, hospitals, government and shipping
Anyone that wishes to improve their problem-solving skills, learn about Continuous Improvement, deepen their knowledge with statistics using data analysis, project management, quality improvement and make a business contribution within organizations

Benefits of Concordia University classroom training

Enjoy state-of-the-art classroom training offered by Concordia University
Training is taught by a certified Master Black Belt instructor with real-world knowledge from world-class organizations
Access to Minitab statistical software licenses
Daily meals and refreshments are offered
Lean Six Sigma handout materials available

About the trainer

Danielle Nguyen, Eng., Master Black Belt

daniellenguyenda@gmail.com

Danielle Nguyen is a certified Master Black Belt and a General Manager who has gained best-in-class manufacturing plants experience at Pfizer Pharmaceutical, Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz and GSK. She has a deep passion for Lean Six Sigma and Servant Leadership as well as helping the development and growth of others. Danielle is an experienced and international trainer who has delivered Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt and Black Belt trainings across the globe.

Danielle is highly effective in changing an organization’s culture by empowering people and behaviours through servant leadership skills. She has an outstanding track record in turning plants around, achieving ambitious financial results and increasing efficiencies. She has deployed Lean Six Sigma programs across sites while ensuring a safe environment, quality products and engaging people.

Danielle is an industrial engineer from Concordia University who takes pride in her alma mater and is a long-time returning guest lecturer at the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science. She also obtained a certification in Leadership Excellence from Harvard.

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