Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course
Are you ready to become a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt?
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is an essential member of every Lean Six Sigma project team. Whether you're tasked with leading your own projects or supporting a Black Belt-level project, as a Green Belt you are responsible for knowing and applying the DMAIC methodology and Lean methods.
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Course Overview +
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By completing this course of study, you will gain a solid general knowledge of the theory, composition and implementation of a Six Sigma initiative.
You will also become proficient in all of the basic analytical tools necessary to Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control Lean Six Sigma improvement projects, with the exception of design and analysis of experiments. You will learn team leadership and project management skills.
In short, as a Green Belt you will master the skills necessary to lead a complex process improvement project that produces bottom-line results.
This instructor-supported course is 80 hours long, and you have access to the materials for 365 days. When you enroll in the standard course, you receive a free copy of EngineRoom®, MoreSteam's Microsoft® Excel®-based data analysis tool.
You also have other industry and software options to choose form (see Course Options section below).
Learning Objectives
The objective of this course is to develop a comprehensive set of skills that will let you to function effectively as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
You will learn the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt body of knowledge, practice techniques for both quantitative and non quantitative analysis, and gain the team leadership skills necessary to get projects across the goal line.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Communicate using Lean Six Sigma concepts.
- Think about your organization as a collection of processes, with inputs that determine the output.
- Relate Lean Six Sigma concepts to the overall business mission and objectives.
- Use the concept of a Sigma Level to evaluate the capability of a process or organization.
- Understand and apply the five step DMAIC model as a framework to organize process improvement activity.
- Employ a wide range of process improvement techniques within the DMAIC model.
- Recognize the organizational factors that are necessary groundwork for a successful Lean Six Sigma effort.
- Employ your Six Sigma skills to lead a successful process improvement project delivering meaningful results to the organization.
To successfully complete this course, you must review all of the lessons and complete all of the quiz modules. MoreSteam will provide you with a Certificate of Training Completion. By completing this course, you will earn CEUs or PDUs of credit.
Course Structure
This course consists of multiple sessions, each of which is a collection of related lessons.
Individual lessons also include simulations, toolsets and interactive practice exercises. Each session ends with an interactive quiz to test your knowledge.
The course is presented in a logical sequence to follow the Six Sigma DMAIC improvement process. We believe that you will learn most efficiently by following the sequence presented.
In particular, the first session presents an overview of Six Sigma, which will be helpful to put the remaining sessions in proper context.
On every page, you have access to a variety of helpful learning tools, from an online encyclopedia to a notes tab to support links. You can use the course navigation map to move through the course in a linear fashion or you can skip around and explore topics as you see fit.
Want to see the what the course looks like? Then take our brief course tour.
Efficient, Informative and Accessible
- All course content is presented online, in an on-demand format. To begin, you simply log onto the MoreSteam University learning portal.
- You will learn the DMAIC methodology through numerous case studies and examples drawn from Service, Business Process, and Manufacturing applications.
- Coursework includes Lean enterprise topics such as value stream mapping, continuous flow, line balancing, and others.
- With a heavy practice orientation, as much as 1/2 of your time will be spent working through interactive practice exercises and online assessments.
- You have 365 days to complete this course.
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Is This Right For You? +
The Green Belt is an essential member of any Lean Six Sigma team. As a Green Belt, you can assist or lead a team in executing process improvement projects. You will be competent in all of the basic analytical tools necessary to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control Green Belt improvement projects.
Green Belt training represents about half the time and material required for Black Belt training, so many professionals choose to start their process improvement career at this level. It's a quicker entry into the industry and a way to explore your comfort in the role before making a larger commitment.
If your personal and career goal is to master the basic Lean Six Sigma skill set and improve your value as an employee and organizational leader, then now is the time to earn your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Benefits +
- Flexible: This course is presented in a logical, DMAIC format, but the sessions are modular, so you can explore the material as, how, and when you like.
- Accessible: Online training is available to you wherever you have an Internet connection and a browser.
- Responsive: The quizzes provide immediate feedback. The practice-based interactive exercise will engage your interest and help you to remember the material.
- Affordable: e-Learning has a far lower cost than classroom training. You have no travel expenses and don't miss valuable days at work.
- Meaningful: As proof of your expertise, you will receive a certificate of completion and CEUs or PDUs of credit.
Online training through MoreSteam is:
What the Alumni Say +
- Selected recent quotes from our alums:
- "The material I learned in this course made me question why I hadn't learned this earlier. I'm even applying the some of the concepts to my everyday life! thanks."
- - Carol S., Ministry of Government Services
- "The MoreSteam Green Belt course was structured and detailed in such a way that even the non engineer or non-technical person could understand and apply the concepts presented."
- - Kevin D., Northwire Inc
- "I would highly recommend any individual or company to use MoreSteam University for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training, specifically the Online course. The content of the course is very thorough and definitely complies with the industry standards for Six Sigma. My interactions with MoreSteam University staff via email and telephone conveyed the perfect client experience -- friendly, prompt, very responsive, and sufficiently providing the right answers to my questions, etc."
- - Catherine B., BB&T
- "I have studied for, taken and passed the ASQ/CQT exam. I thought this would be very similar. Both courses follow much of the same basic material but the Moresteam.com course took the learning experience to a higher level and it was quite enjoyable."
- - Dan B., EaglePicher Technologies
- "This is the first time I take an online course and I have to say that the way the information is organized, the order of the topics and how the course starts from simple to complex is excellent!"
- - Veronica P., Hewlett Packard
Course Outline +
Session 1: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma • Introduction • Higher Standards for Higher Performance • Input Determines Output • Lean Six Sigma Defined • What's In a Name? • The 5 Lean Principles • The 8 Forms of Waste • Success Stories • The Sigma Level • The 99.9% Problem • DNA of a Champion • Lean Six Sigma Framework • DMAIC - The Lean Six Sigma Improvement Process • Lean and DMAIC • Thought Process Mapping - Toolset • Organizing for Success • Working Relationships • Introduction to EngineRoom® • Exercises and Quiz Session 2: Define I - Starting a Project and Leading Teams • Getting Started - Project Initiation • Project Selection Toolset • Project Charter Toolset • Project Tracking Toolset • Fueling The Improvement Engine • Leading Teams • Developing an Effective Team • Improving Team Development • Leading Change • Leading Change - Continued • Success Factors For Effective Change Management • Stakeholder Analysis - RACI Matrix • Exercises and Quiz Session 3: Define II - Voice of the Customer • Voice Of The Customer • Focus on The Customer • Understanding Customer Requirements • Where to Go For Customer Requirements • Conducting Surveys • Survey Considerations • Surveys - Sampling Frame • Structuring Survey Questions • The Degree of Uncertainty in Sampling • Guideline for Margin of Error • Affinity Diagram Toolset • CTQC Tree Diagram Toolset • Operational Definition Toolset • Voice Of The Customer As Specifications • Exercises and Quiz Session 4: Define III - Mapping the Process • Drawing a Process Picture • Process Thinking • The Source of Value • Value Stream Leverage • Process Mapping - Overview • Process Mapping (SIPOC) Toolset • Flow Charts • Value-Added Flow Charts • Spaghetti Charts • Takt Time • Value Stream Mapping Toolset • Define Tollgate - Progress Review • Exercises and Quiz Session 5: Measure I - Measurements and Basic Statistics • Measurements and Basic Statistics • Business Problem Solving • Basic Statistical Terms • Descriptive and Inferential Statistics • Measurements • Discrete vs. Continuous Measurements • Measurement Subjects • Graphical Summaries • Pareto Chart Toolset • Histogram Toolset • Understanding Variation • Measuring Central Tendency • Quantifying Process Variability • The Normal Distribution • Exercises and Quiz Session 6: Measure II - Measurement System Analysis • Measurement System Analysis - Introduction • Measurement As A Process • Cause & Effect Matrix Toolset • The Analysis of Measurement Systems • The Requirements of Measurement Systems • Variable MSA - Gauge R & R • MSA - Graphing • Attribute Measurement System Analysis • Calibration of Measurement Systems • Collecting Data • Developing a Sampling Plan • Baseline Performance • Derivative Performance Metrics - Throughput Yield • Derivative Performance Metrics - Rolled Throughput Yield • Calculating the Sigma Level - Toolset • Exercises and Quiz Session 7: Measure III - Charting Process Behavior • Introduction - Charting Process Behavior • Trend Chart Toolset • SPC - Introduction and Background • SPC - Introduction to Control Charts • SPC - Control Chart Limits • SPC - More On Control Limits • Implementing SPC • SPC Chart Selection • Rational Subgrouping Toolset • X and Moving Range Charts - Toolset • Attribute Control Chart Toolset • X-bar and R Chart Toolset • Process Capability Toolset • Measure Tollgate - Progress Review • Exercises and Quiz Session 8: Analyze I - Indentifying Potential Root Causes • ANALYZE I - Introduction • Finding The Root Cause • Cause & Effect Diagram Toolset • 5-Why, 1-How • A Combination of 5-Why, Pareto, and Trend Charts • Scatter Plot Toolset • Correlation and Regression Analysis • Multiple Regression Toolset • Factors In Determining Sample Size • Estimating Population Mean • Exercises and Quiz Session 9: Analyze II - Hypothesis Testing • ANALYZE II - Introduction • Introduction to Hypothesis Testing • The Process On Trial • The Hypothesis - Accept or Reject? • Types of Error • Hypothesis Testing • Confidence Intervals • Treatment Comparisons - Control Charts • Comparing Two Proportions Toolset • Comparing Two Means - t-Test Toolset • Comparing Multiple Means - ANOVA Toolset • Confidence Intervals - Least Significant Difference • Hypothesis Testing Learning Lab • Analyze Tollgate - Progress Review • Exercises and Quiz Session 10: Improve • Improve • Design for Lean Six Sigma (DFSS) • Benchmarking • Brainstorming • Narrowing Down The List of Ideas • FMEA Toolset • Error-proofing • Continuous Flow Toolset • Balancing Capacity with Demand • Quick Changeover Toolset • Cellular Processing Toolset • Pull System Overview • Pull Scheduling • Pull Systems • Kaizen Toolset • Prioritizing and Selecting a Solution • Corrective Action Matrix • Piloting a Solution • System Dynamics Toolset • Improve Tollgate - Progress Review • Exercises and Quiz Session 11: Control • Control • Control Charts Revisited • The Process Control Plan • More On FMEA • Visual Control • 5-S Approach • Total Productive Maintenance • TPM Objectives & Benefits • TPM Metrics • Best Practices and Lessons Learned • Standardized Work - Documenting Process Changes • Ending the Project • Control Tollgate - Progress Review • Exercises and Quiz • Course Completion • The Lean Six Sigma Journey Course Options +
Industry Options
This course is available in several "industry flavors": Manufacturing (default), Healthcare, Financial Services, and Services.
Each version features customized case studies, examples and exercises. You can select your version when you purchase the course.
Software Options
This course is offered for different versions of statistical software: EngineRoom® and Minitab®. We have customized the data sets and instructions for each tool version.
When you enroll in the standard course (EngineRoom version), you receive a free copy of EngineRoom, MoreSteam's Microsoft Excel-based data analysis tool to use along with the course and tutorials.
If you select the Minitab version of the course, you will need to purchase and provide your own license of that software.
Language Options
We offer this course in multiple languages: English, Spanish (Latin American), Chinese, and German. More languages are under development.
Certification +
At MoreSteam, we adhere to a high standard, where certification requires you to complete this training course, a comprehensive exam, and an approved project.
Green Belt Certification is a separate process, and you must purchase certification separately from any online training course. For more information, visit the Green Belt certification page.
Pre-Requisites +
- This course has no pre-requisites. Unlike other online providers, we do not require you to take any prerequisite course for this level of training.
Materials +
Materials Provided by MoreSteam
- Microsoft® Excel® templates for problem solving and statistical analysis are available as downloads within the course material (dependant on version of course).
- The standard course version includes a copy of MoreSteam's EngineRoom data analysis software for Microsoft Excel.
Materials Provided by Student/Company
- You will need a statistics software package. Excel templates are provided by the course for statistical analysis. If you do not have a statistics package and do not choose to use EngineRoom, your options range from free internet downloads to higher-end packages like Minitab®, Statistica®, JMP® etc. You can download a 30-day evaluation copy of most statistics packages over the Web.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Office 2003 or higher is recommended. Office 97 and 2000 do not take advantage of all Excel template features. Non-English versions are not compatible with those templates using Macros.
Support +
When in your training course, you can use the on-screen Help features (e.g., glossary of terms and site search) for information. You can contact the Course Instructor by email during regular business hours to request assistance.
For general technical support, you can visit our MoreSteam University support section, where you can search through our online knowledgebase or send us a support request.
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System Requirements for Online Courses
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows® with Microsoft Office® (Word®, Excel®). MS Office® 2007 or higher recommended. MS Office 2003 will not take advantage of all Excel template features.
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- Internet Connection: high speed encouraged
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Common Questions
When can I begin the course?
With e-Learning, you can start at any time after purchase. You do not have to wait for other students to fill a class or have to attend an instructor-led "kickoff" event. All the materials and instructions are online, and you can complete the course at your own pace.
How long does Green Belt training take?
You have 365 days to complete the course, which represents about 80 hours of training materials, not including any external project work you may include.
Do I need a project to complete the training?
No, you do not necessarily need a Green Belt project, but we strongly suggest that you do accompany the coursework with a meaningful project.
A real-world project will significantly enhance the learning experience because you can use it to directly practice the concepts and tools as you complete the course. Successful project work is also required for any certification process.
Do you offer pricing discounts for groups of trainees and deployments?
Of course! Many of our larger customers send tens to hundreds of employees through Green Belt training. Please contact us directly to discuss your specific needs.