Six Sigma Green Belt

• Educational Background: There are no specific educational requirements for this course but a basic background in business and statistics will be beneficial for learners 

• Language Proficiency: Learners should have a good command of English, as all course materials, assessments, and discussions are conducted in English.  

• Interest in Six Sigma Principles: This course is ideal for individuals with a keen interest in learning Six Sigma Principles. 

• Process Improvement Expertise: Learn to identify inefficiencies, analyse root causes, and implement effective solutions for streamlined business processes. 

• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Gain skills to collect, analyse, and utilise data effectively to make informed decisions that drive operational excellence. 

• Leadership in Quality Management: Develop the ability to lead improvement initiatives and inspire teams towards achieving organisational goals and quality standards. 

• Sustainable Organisational Growth: Apply Six Sigma principles to deliver consistent, measurable improvements, ensuring long-term growth and enhanced business performance. 

This course is designed for professionals aiming to enhance process efficiency, improve quality, and lead impactful organisational improvement initiatives.

• Quality Managers
• Process Improvement Specialists
• Operations Managers
• Project Managers
• Business Analysts
• Team Leaders
• Supply Chain Professionals 

Module 1: Introduction to Six Sigma

• What is Six Sigma?
• Six Sigma Belts
• Processes
• Customers, Value, and Waste
• Key Metrics

Module 2: Reviewing Process and Qualities

• What is DMAIC?
• Define
• Measure
• Analyse
• Improve
• Control

Module 3: Yellow Belt Tools and Techniques

• Triad
• Voice of the Customer (and CTQ’s)
• SIPOC
• Value Stream Analysis
• Heijunka
• Variation and SPC
• Defects and Process Capability
• Identifying the Root Cause(s)
• Solving Problems
• Introduction to Kaizen

Module 4: Improvement Methodologies

• DMAIC
• 3Cs
• 8Ds
• Plan Do Check Act
• Kaizen
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)

Module 5: SPC Basics

• Terminology
• Data Types
• Normal Distribution and Standard Deviation
• Process Capability

Module 6: Risk Management

• Green Belt Risk Management
• FMEA: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Module 7: DMAIC for Green Belts

• Define Phase
• Measure Phase

Module 8: SPC Tools and Techniques

• Frequency Distribution Tables
• Bar Charts and Histograms
• Pareto Charts
• Box and Whisker Plots
• Normal Distribution and Control Charts
• Calculating Process Efficiency
• Scatter Diagrams and Regression

Module 9: Analyse Phase

• Analyse
• Process Maps
• Process Map Levels
• On the Ground Instructions (OTGIs)
• Value Stream Maps
• What is a Value Stream?
• Creating the “As Is” VSM
• Investigating and Understanding the Process
• Headache Tablets: Value Stream Mapping
• Creating a VSM: Process Borders Definition
• Using Swim Lane Diagrams to Identify Logical Process Blocks
• Process Boxes
• VSM Metrics
• Square Wave
• Kaizen Burst
• Creating an Improved Process
• Layout Diagrams and Headache Tablets

Module 10: Improve Phase

• Heijunka
• Solutions Identified, Selected, Planned, and Implemented
• Standardisation and Documentation
• Communications and Training

Module 11: Control Phase

• Embed the Change
• Measure the Gain
• Close the Project