CERTIFICATION COURSE

Green Belt Certification

This course will introduce students to the foundational concepts and theories of both Lean and Six Sigma as well as how to facilitate a project to completion through the use of the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) framework. The DMAIC framework is best suited for projects where the cause of the problem and the solution is unknown.

What do you get from this course?

The Six Sigma Green Belt course covers:

Foundational concepts and theories of Six Sigma and Lean

An understanding of terms and methods for a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools and roadmaps for each phase within the Six Sigma problem-solving method (DMAIC)

An understanding of the analytical, graphical and statistical tools employed in the Six Sigma approach

At the end of this course, learners will:

Understand and recognize fundamentals of Six Sigma principles, organization roles, and their value to the organization

Understand team dynamics, project stakeholders and customers and how they impact a project
Be able to apply a core set of analytical tools and metrics to aid in decision-making and project execution
Have an understanding of all the Lean Six Sigma concepts at a Green Belt level of comprehension

Be able to facilitate improvement projects following the DMAIC project framework

Intended Audience

This course is best suited for employees who are currently or will be asked to facilitate organizational improvement projects, such as managers, directors, supervisors, technicians, engineers, etc.

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. Six Sigma and organizational goals
  • 2. Lean principles in the organization
  • 3. Design for Six Sigma methodologies
  • 4. Project identificaiton
  • 5. Voice of the customer
  • 6. Project management basics
  • 7. Management and planning tools
  • 8. Business results for projects
  • 9. Team dynamics and performance
  • 9. Team dynamics and performance
  • 10. Process analysis and distribution
  • 11. Probability and statistics
  • 12. Statistical distributions
  • 13. Collecting and summarizing data
  • 14. Statistical process control
  • 15. Measurement systems analysis
  • 16. Process and performance capability
  • 17. Analyzing for root causes
  • 18. Exploratory data analysis
  • 19. Hypothesis testing
  • 20. Design of experiements
  • 21. Selecting and implementing solutions
  • 22. Tools for improving the process
  • 23. Tools for process control

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

Ready to get started?

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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.