STARTER COURSE

Lean Six Sigma Foundations

This course will introduce students to the foundational concepts and theories of both Lean and Six Sigma.  Content includes the history of both philosophies, key concepts and practical applications, and how to recognize waste and variability in a process and how it impacts an organization’s ability to meet customer needs.  This course provides foundational process improvement concepts.

What do you get from this course?

Students will gain a knowledge of lean and six sigma theory and tools they can apply to their daily work

Students will be prepared to be highly functioning process improvement team members

    Intended Audience

    Employees who will benefit from seeing their work through a new lens, giving them an ability to improve the quality of their work and eliminate barriers to better efficiency.

    The course is delivered through synchronous and asynchronous work, with self-paced modules, instructor-led group sessions, and 1-on-1 project coaching. All synchronous sessions are conducted virtually, so no travel is required. Lifetime access to video walkthroughs and a downloadable e-book is included.

    The course will begin October 17th and last approximately 6 - 8 months, each learner will finish when their certification requirements have been met. Specific dates for synchronous sessions will be provided upon registration.

    About Improve Constantly

    Hello! I'm Chris Spranger, founder of Spranger Business Solutions. I'm an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt (#72) with 20+ years of Lean Six Sigma experience. I've led successful improvement programs in various industries, saving millions of dollars, improving quality, and boosting customer satisfaction. Additionally, I've trained hundreds of people in Lean Six Sigma and created MBA-level certification courses at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. I'm committed to helping businesses and individuals succeed.

    Curriculum

    • Course curriculum
    • 1. Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
    • 2. The define phase
    • 3. The measure phase
    • 4. The analyze phase
    • 5. The improve phase
    • 6. The control phase
    • 7. DMAIC summary
    • 8. Tools, links, and other resources

    Everything is available immediately after purchase – so you can binge all of the content, or pace yourself – its up to you!

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    If you have any questions that aren't answered here, please contact us!

    When will I receive access to the course?

    Once payment is processed, you will receive an email with all the information to get you immediate access.

    On what type of schedule is the content provided?

    The content is provided all at once.  You will have immediate access to all the content so you can work through it at your own pace.

    How long will I have access to the course and materials?

    If you buy the lifetime course options, you own the courses forever. If you purchase the membership, you will not keep the starter courses if you unsubscribe. However, any certification courses you purchase, even with the membership, are yours forever.