Lean Six Sigma Certification

Master the Tools to
Lead Your Organization
Through Continued Challenges

In a post COVID-19 world, our organizations must be flexible, streamlined, and cost-efficient, all the while meeting customers’ needs.   Leaders that understand and can use process improvement techniques are essential to organizations who need to adapt quickly and provide value to their customers and constituents.  Our virtual Lean Six Sigma certification programs help you start or continue your journey to mastering the tools necessary to lead your organization through times of continued change and challenge.

Our vision is to offer organizations the opportunity of building in-house capabilities where results are achieved quickly, and the resources are sustained to promote continual improvement. We don’t just give you the tools for improvement, we equip you with a mindset that will serve you and your organization.

YELLOW BELT CERTIFICATION

Our Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Process Improvement Specialist) certification helps you start your journey to discovering the tools necessary to lead your organization through times of change and challenge.

Earn a certification as a Yellow Belt (Process Improvement Specialist) by completing the following Certification Requirements:

• Attend 8 hours of Lean Six Sigma introductory topics and simulation
• Attend three (3) of the following 2-hour webinars:
  • Leading Virtual Teams
  • Data Types and Data Integrity – Understand and Trust Your Data
  • Measure Tools and Graphs
  • Root Cause with Teams
  • Hypothesis Testing – Using Data to Prove Relationships
  • Generating Solutions
  • Testing Improvements with Data – How to Set Up and Run Pilots
  • Creating Feedback Loops for Control
• Submit evidence of practical application of at least three (3) tools and concepts learned
• Pass certification exam

By completing this certification, participants have the skills to:

• Evaluate processes for value creation using Lean principles
• Manage process performance using good metrics
• Utilize data to drive evidence-based decision-making and policymaking
• Empower teams to effectively problem-solve and improve their work areas
• Plus advanced skills with feedback in the three areas you chose to focus on above
• 1.6 CEU’s

Dates: LSS Intro on Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 9, and Oct 10, 2024;
And, choose 3 sessions from Oct 16, Oct 23, Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, Dec 4, Dec 11 (2024); with an exam completion date by January 10, 2025. 

Venue: Virtual Event

Tuition Price: $1,200

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GREEN BELT CERTIFICATION

Our Green Belt certification is the next step beyond Yellow Belt when you are ready to really dive into improving a key process in your organization.  A Yellow Belt certification is not required for registration in this course.  If you have been through our Yellow Belt though, we let you “stack” this certification so that you don’t have to repeat the modules you have already completed in Yellow Belt. 

Earn a Green Belt certification by completing the following Certification Requirements:

• 34 hours of remote live interactive classroom experiences where you learn through exercises, case studies, and group discussions.
• 40 hours of a self-paced online component through Moresteam.com, a leading online international Lean Six Sigma content provider with numerous supporting resources such as simulations, toolsets, videos, interactive practice exercises, and quizzes.
• 4 hours of one-on-one coaching with Master Black Belt instructors who possess 20+ years of industry expertise to assist you in applying the course content to a project you select in your organization.
• Successfully pass a Green Belt test to demonstrate mastery of theory
• Submit your completed Green Belt project for a rigorous review of practical application expertise.

One of the distinguishing features of this program is the practical learning that comes with completing a process improvement project within their sponsoring organization.  Participants will not only know the theory but will have the proof that they have mastered the skills necessary to lead successful Green Belt projects that provide real impact in their organizations.

Upon completion, participants can expect the following benefits

• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt) from an accredited academic institution
• Close-knit network of peers from organizations
• Handbook of tools and exercises
• Project to add to portfolio of work
• 7.4 CEU’s

Dates: TBD – dates will be announced shortly.

Venue: Virtual Event

Tuition Price: $4,250
(Moresteam license included in the tuition price)

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BLACK BELT CERTIFICATION

Our Black Belt certification is the final step in our Lean Six Sigma program.  Join us for Black Belt certification when you are ready to learn advanced tools for both data and organizational improvement.  Black Belts complete complex projects and also design new processes to help their organizations embrace a culture of Continuous Improvement.   A Green Belt certification is required for registration in this course.  If you have earned your Green Belt through a different certification program or it’s been longer than 2 years since you earned your Green Belt, you are still welcome to join us!  We simply ask you to take our quick assessment so that we can recommend any prep or refresher work that will get you ready to join the course fully prepared. 

Earn a Black Belt certification by completing the following Certification Requirements:

• 40 hours of remote live interactive classroom experiences where you learn through exercises, case studies, and group discussions. Sessions are split into five 8-hour webinars as follows:
  • Selecting and Defining Improvement Projects: This 8-hour webinar will cover tools and techniques for understanding customer and market needs and aligning this to organizational strategy.  We will discuss how to prioritize the projects and ideas that will make the biggest impact in your organization and then use multiple approaches to practice scoping these into achievable goals for the resources that are available.  Tools you can use from this session include Voice of the Customer, Project Priority, Scoping, and Project Charter plans and templates.
    • April 16 & 17 - 8 am - 12 pm Eastern
       
  • Understanding the Current State:  This 8-hour webinar covers tools and techniques for understanding what is really happening today and using data to create baseline metrics that matter.  We will discuss multiple Gemba and process mapping strategies to help uncover the real processes that are being used in your organization.  Then we will dive into more detail about how to measure these processes with defined metrics and statistical techniques to determine not only if there is a problem but to define the type of problem that is occurring.  Tools you can use from this session include Process Map, Data and KPI identification, Basic Statistics, and SPC tools and templates.  Minitab, Engine Room, or Excel can be used for these tools.
    • May 14 & 15 - 8 am - 12 pm Eastern
       
  • Getting to the Root Cause with Data:  This 8-hour webinar covers tools and techniques for facilitating teams to identify root causes of issues and the use of proper statistical tools to test those theories of root causes before spending time and money fixing the wrong thing.  We will discover multiple tools for organizing and prioritizing suspected root causes.  We will also refresh your skills on hypothesis tests and practice selecting the correct tool and running the correct test to give us confidence that we have found the true root cause of our issues.  Tools you can use from this session include team Root Cause organization, Regression, and Hypothesis testing tools and templates.   Minitab, Engine Room, or Excel can be used for these tools.
    • June 10 & 11 - 8 am - 12 pm Eastern
       
  • Selecting and Testing Solutions: This 8-hour webinar covers tools and techniques for finding, gaining support, and testing the best solutions.  We will refresh techniques for identifying solutions including Lean process designs and selecting the best solutions.  Then we will discuss multiple ways to test these solutions using data to prove they work and to learn more about their strengths and weaknesses.  Tools you can use from this session include Lean Process Design, Solution Selection, Experimental Design, Pilot Plan, and Simulation tools and templates.
    • July 22 & 23 - 8 am - 12 pm Eastern
       
  • Implementing Lasting Change: This 8-hour webinar covers tools and techniques for implementing process changes and making sure that the changes become part of the culture.  We will introduce process control theory and topics that link with Lean Transformation and Change Management then will discuss and practice tools for Lean Leaders and metrics to support these.  Tools you can use from this session include Control Plans, Standard Work, Gemba Walks, Coaching tools and templates.
    • August 19 & 20 - 8 am - 12 pm Eastern
       
• 9 hours of a self-paced online component through MoreSteam.com, a leading online international Lean Six Sigma content provider with numerous supporting resources such as simulations, toolsets, videos, interactive practice exercises, and quizzes.
• 25 hours of a competitive but fun Capstone game that requires you to test your knowledge of process improvement through a virtual case study.
• 3 hours of one-on-one coaching with Master Black Belt instructors who possess 20+ years of industry expertise to assist you in applying the course content to a project you select in your organization.
• Successfully pass a Black Belt test to demonstrate mastery of theory.
• Submit your completed Black Belt project for a rigorous review of practical application expertise.
   

One of the distinguishing features of this program is the practical learning that comes with completing a process improvement project within their sponsoring organization.  Participants will not only know the theory but will have the proof that they have mastered the skills necessary to lead successful Black Belt projects that provide real impact in their organizations.

Upon completion, participants can expect the following benefits:

• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt) from an accredited academic institution
• Mastery of advanced Process Improvement skills
• Confidence to bring a culture of Continuous Improvement to your organization
• Project to add to portfolio of work
• 7.6 CEUs

Dates: 

• Selecting and Defining Improvement Projects: April 16 & 17
• Understanding the Current State: May 14 & 15
• Getting to the Root Cause with Data: June 10 & 11
• Selecting and Testing Solutions: July 22 & 23
• Implementing Lasting Change: August 19 & 20

Venue: Virtual Event

Tuition Price: $5,500
(Moresteam license included in the tuition price)

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Advanced Lean Six Sigma Tools

Are you ready to level up your Lean Six Sigma skills to make a bigger impact in your organization? If you’re not able to pursue your Black Belt certification, we have a dynamic option for you to learn advanced problem-solving skills not covered in our Green Belt program. Boost your skills and competency in selecting and defining improvement projects, understanding the current state, getting to the root cause with data, selecting and testing solutions, and implementing lasting change. These skills are rarely needed daily, but absolutely essential when the moment strikes. 

We’ve distilled the content into 8-hour focused sessions, packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. You can join us for one, all, or any number in between. And we’ve added an optional coaching package if you want a little more help applying the principles that you learned. 

Each course you complete comes with a certificate of completion from George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership and .8 CEU’s.

Our sessions are designed for impact, delivered as two four-hour virtual sessions on consecutive mornings—fast, focused, and finished! Bring a project or topic you’re working on to practice in real-time and receive expert feedback or lean on our wealth of examples. Don’t miss your chance to reignite your skills and tackle bigger challenges with confidence. Join us today! 

The optional coaching package, explained further below, is a great addition if you are working on a project currently that you could use just a bit more help with.

Selecting and Defining Improvement Projects

Selecting and Defining Improvement Projects: This 8-hour webinar will cover tools and techniques for understanding customer and market needs and aligning this to organizational strategy.  We will discuss how to prioritize the projects and ideas that will make the biggest impact in your organization and then use multiple approaches to practice scoping these into achievable goals for the resources that are available.  Tools you can use from this session include Voice of the Customer, Project Priority, Scoping, and Project Charter plans and templates.

Date: April 16 & 17, 8am-12pm Eastern Time

Cost: $1000

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Understanding the Current State

Understanding the Current State: This 8-hour webinar covers tools and techniques for understanding what is really happening today and using data to create baseline metrics that matter.  We will discuss multiple Gemba and process mapping strategies to help uncover the real processes that are being used in your organization.  Then we will dive into more detail about how to measure these processes with defined metrics and statistical techniques to determine not only if there is a problem but to define the type of problem that is occurring.  Tools you can use from this session include Process Map, Data and KPI identification, Basic Statistics, and SPC tools and templates.  Minitab, Engine Room, or Excel can be used for these tools.

Date: May 14 & 15, 8am-12pm Eastern Time

Cost: $1000

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Getting to the Root Cause with Data

Getting to the Root Cause with Data:  This 8-hour webinar covers tools and techniques for facilitating teams to identify root causes of issues and the use of proper statistical tools to test those theories of root causes before spending time and money fixing the wrong thing.  We will discover multiple tools for organizing and prioritizing suspected root causes.  We will also refresh your skills on hypothesis tests and practice selecting the correct tool and running the correct test to give us confidence that we have found the true root cause of our issues.  Tools you can use from this session include team Root Cause organization, Regression, and Hypothesis testing tools and templates.   Minitab, Engine Room, or Excel can be used for these tools.

Date: June 10 & 11, 8am-12pm Eastern Time

Cost: $1000

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Selecting and Testing Solutions

Selecting and Testing Solutions: This 8-hour webinar covers tools and techniques for finding, gaining support, and testing the best solutions.  We will refresh techniques for identifying solutions including Lean process designs and selecting the best solutions.  Then we will discuss multiple ways to test these solutions using data to prove they work and to learn more about their strengths and weaknesses.  Tools you can use from this session include Lean Process Design, Solution Selection, Experimental Design, Pilot Plan, and Simulation tools and templates.

Date: July 22 & 23, 8am-12pm Eastern Time

Cost: $1000

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Implementing Lasting Change

Implementing Lasting Change: This 8-hour webinar covers tools and techniques for implementing process changes and making sure that the changes become part of the culture.  We will introduce process control theory and topics that link with Lean Transformation and Change Management then will discuss and practice tools for Lean Leaders and metrics to support these.  Tools you can use from this session include Control Plans, Standard Work, Gemba Walks, Coaching tools and templates.

Date: August 19 & 20, 8am-12pm Eastern Time

Cost: $1000

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Optional Add-On: Coaching Package

This coaching package includes virtual meetings and email support for one month after your webinar to assist with your application of the tools.  Your Master Black Belt coach will ensure you are selecting an appropriate project or topic for application, provide guidance on planning your work, and assist with any technical or team challenges that may arise.  You will have the option to extend beyond the first month of coaching if needed.

Cost: $500

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