INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
This Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Training Course equips participants with a strong understanding of core Lean Six Sigma principles and practical techniques, enabling them to apply these methods to real workplace challenges and operational improvements.
Six Sigma has become one of the most widely adopted approaches for driving operational excellence and business performance improvement. Many organisations today are achieving significant gains in efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction through its implementation.
A Six Sigma initiative focuses on identifying, analysing, and eliminating the root causes of defects and errors within processes. It follows a globally recognised structured methodology supported by a range of tools, including statistical techniques, while also building an organisational culture that encourages participation from all employees in continuous improvement efforts.
Although Lean and Six Sigma both aim to improve processes, they focus on different aspects. Lean concentrates on eliminating waste, whereas Six Sigma targets reducing process variation. Lean Six Sigma combines these complementary approaches into a unified improvement methodology.
Organisations adopting Six Sigma typically encourage managers, supervisors, and team leaders to actively participate in continuous improvement activities. To support this, they are trained as Green Belts, equipping them with the necessary skills to contribute effectively.
Within the Six Sigma structure, Master Black Belts represent the highest level of expertise, followed by Black Belts who usually lead improvement projects full-time. Green Belts support these initiatives and play a key role depending on organisational size and improvement objectives.
A Green Belt is responsible for delivering measurable improvements and achieving defined project benefits within their organisation. These responsibilities are often aligned with their existing job roles and operational areas.
Green Belts:
- Collaborate with local management to identify and evaluate improvement opportunities within their work environment
- May operate under the guidance of a Black Belt or Master Black Belt
- May support and guide process operators (Yellow Belts) in improvement activities and methodologies
This Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Training Course aligns fully with ISO 18404:2015, the internationally recognised standard defining competencies for Lean and Six Sigma practitioners and organisational implementation.
This Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Training Course will highlight:
- DMAIC process improvement methodology (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control)
- Statistical measurement and analysis methods
- Application of Lean Six Sigma tools
- Root cause identification techniques
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt competencies
COURSE DETAILS
Objectives
Upon completing this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Define, structure, and execute DMAIC projects to address business challenges and progress them through each stage
- Apply Lean principles effectively
- Utilise data collection and statistical analysis to support better decision-making
- Identify inefficiencies, performance gaps, and underlying root causes
- Deliver tangible business benefits through structured process improvement projects supported by leadership
Training Methodology
This Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Training Course is highly interactive and designed with a strong practical focus. Delivery methods include engaging presentations, group discussions, real-life case studies, process simulations, and individual exercises.
All examples and activities are tailored to be relevant to participants’ work environments and are based on the instructor’s practical industry experience.
Organisational Impact
Organisations will benefit from employees attending this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Training Course through:
- Improved ability to identify and measure improvement opportunities within operational areas
- Development of internal capability to coach process operators (Yellow Belts) in improvement practices
- Strengthening of in-house expertise to lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives that deliver financial and operational benefits
- Enhanced capability to lead teams through structured change initiatives
- Better sharing of process improvement knowledge across departments and functions
- Sustained improvement in operational performance levels
Personal Impact
Participants attending this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Training Course will gain:
- Stronger analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Practical skills in statistical and data analysis techniques
- Enhanced project management capabilities
- An additional professional competence in process improvement
- Greater ability to handle diverse operational challenges
- Increased professional value and career growth opportunities within their organisation
Who should Attend?
This Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Training Course is designed for a wide range of professionals, particularly those involved in or interested in improving organisational performance, including:
- Managers, team leaders, and supervisors involved in business transformation and improvement initiatives
- Employees working within business change, quality, or operational improvement functions
- Senior managers seeking exposure to Lean Six Sigma tools to enhance decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Professionals across all departments and levels who are interested in improving processes and efficiency
DAILY AGENDA
Day 1: Introduction
- What is Six Sigma?
- 5 Principles of Lean
- Lean Six Sigma Methodology
- Lean Concepts
- The Use of Tools to Complete the Define Phase of DMAIC, including:
- Creative Thinking
- Affinity Diagram
- Inter-relationship Diagram
- Voice of the Customer
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Charter
Day 2: The Use of Tools to Complete the Measure Phase of DMAIC
- Measurement of Process Performance
- Price-Of-NonConformance (PONC)
- Control Charts
- Statistical Control
- Capability Analysis
- Defects per Million Opportunities (DPMO)
Day 3: The Use of Tools to Complete the Analyse Phase of DMAIC
- Pareto Analysis
- 7 Wastes
- Cause-and-Effect Analysis
- Flow Chart / Process Map
- Value Stream Map
- Root Cause Analysis
- 5 Whys
- 5S Housekeeping
Day 4: The Use of Tools to Complete the Improve Phase of DMAIC
- Mistake Proofing (Poka Yoke)
- Practical Problem Solving
- Brainstorming
- Ease vs. Impact Analysis
- PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act Deming cycle)
- Demonstrate New Process
Day 5: The Use of Tools to Complete the Control Phase of DMAIC
- Control Charts for Ongoing Process Control
- Specify Ongoing Process Measurements
- Prepare DMAIC Project Documentation in Word
- Finalise DMAIC Project Documentation
- Leadership
- Basic Statistics
- Green Belt Roles and Responsibilities
Certificate
- On successful completion of this training course, KC Academy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.