IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Live Online Part-time Class, 12 evenings (IASSC exam included)

Key Points

• Live online class spread over 12 evenings
• Evening classes are spread over 4 weeks from Tue-Thur
• 3 hour evening classes from 6:30pm-9:30pm (35 hours in total)
• Taught by a Six Sigma Master Black Belt with 15 years experience in the Automotive and Electrical Manufacturing industries
• Course can be attended any where in the world
• Notes and material provided
• Mock test paper to prepare you for the IASSC exam
• Small class. Less than 10 students per class
• Ability to jump into future classes if you miss a lesson
• No projects, assignments, or sponsorship required to get certified. Just pass the exam
• IASSC Six Sigma Green Belt exam fee included
• IASSC official exam can be sat at home or in the office any where in the world
• Upon successful completion of the final exam, you will receive a certification from the IASSC confirming you are fully Six Sigma Green Belt certified
• Course created for Minitab

About this course

This certification course incorporates reality-based examples to explain concepts. It provides in-depth knowledge of all aspects within the phases of D-M-A-I-C (Define Measure Analyze Improve Control), Six Sigma tools and standard principles of Lean Management.

About the certification

Upon successful passing of the official IASSC exam, you will receive a Certificate, suitable for framing, issued by the International Association for Six Sigma Certification. You will also receive the IASSC Marks/Logos and IASSC Marks/Logos Usage Policy which may be used on public profiles such as LinkedIn. You may use the designation ICGB (International Association for Six Sigma Certification Certified Six Sigma Green Belt), and IASSC Certified Green Belt or any approved variation of the designation after your name in accordance with the IASSC Marks Usage Policy.

At the end of this Six Sigma Green Belt certification course, you will be able to:

• Become a key stakeholder in leading, and implementing lean six sigma projects in your organization
• Understand Six Sigma and DMAIC Methodology
• Describe how to identify an improvement project in the Define phase
• Explain how to measure process and product in the Measure phase
• Perform data analysis and hypothesis testing in the Analyze phase
• Identify the possible improvement actions for the performance of variations in the Improve phase
• Define efficient operating levels for inputs and outputs in the Control phase
• Identify the voice of customers, their requirement & needs
• Understand their role in the success deployment
• Understand how to develop a strategy for Six Sigma approach
• Apply the DMAIC process to business issues

About the teacher

Mike Hobbs is a UK born and resident Six Sigma Master Black Belt and leading practitioner. He holds two Masters degrees in Manufacturing Engineering and Strategy from Cambridge University. He has 15 years experience in the Automotive and Electrical Manufacturing industries where he has applied and coached others in the Six Sigma methodology and practices.

He has global cross-functional Black Belt and Master Belt experience at Cummins – a Fortune 500 company. His achievements include:

• Trained and coached over 150 belts through over 200 projects, delivering over £10M in business savings.
• Lead multiple cross-functional Six Sigma projects in operations, finance, order management and with a community partner, resulting in over $1m of increased annualised profit and major KPI improvements.
• Manager of two large-scale lean-transformation projects, with sustained 30% plus improvements in productivity, WIP reduction and on-time delivery.
• Two years heading up the worldwide continuous improvement programme at the line-of-business level.

What to expect after you have enrolled

As soon as you have made payment through our website, you will receive an email confirming your course booking. Following this, you will receive a second email with instructions on what to do next. We will also ask you for a time and date we can call you to explain how the online classroom works and ensure you are ready to begin your learning. Although the classroom environment is very simple to use, we prefer to give our customers a call beforehand just to put their mind at rest about any uncertainties. We want to ensure you are confident and ready to begin.

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What does this course cover?

In addition to covering the DMIAC methodology for preparation of the IASSC exam, this course also:

• Explains the reasoning and basis behind Six Sigma and Lean
• Will train you in the use of the Six Sigma tools and techniques
• Will provide you with exercises and worked examples
• Will apply the tools and techniques to real-world projects
• Will provide you with hints and tips on running a successful project

The course curriculum covers:

1.0 DEFINE PHASE
1.1 The Basics of Six Sigma

• 1.1.0 Overview of Six Sigma
• 1.1.1 Meanings of Six Sigma
• 1.1.2 General History of Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement
• 1.1.3 Deliverables of a Lean Six Sigma Project
• 1.1.4 The Problem Solving Strategy Y = f(x)
• 1.1.5 Voice of the Customer, Business and Employee
• 1.1.6 Six Sigma Roles & Responsibilities

1.2 The Fundamentals of Six Sigma

• 1.2.1 Defining a Process
• 1.2.2 Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQ’s)
• 1.2.3 Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• 1.2.4 Pareto Analysis (80:20 rule)
• 1.2.5 Basic Six Sigma Metrics

1.3 Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects

• 1.3.1 Building a Business Case & Project Charter
• 1.3.2 Developing Project Metrics
• 1.3.3 Financial Evaluation & Benefits Capture

1.4 The Lean Enterprise

• 1.4.1 Understanding Lean
• 1.4.2 The History of Lean
• 1.4.3 Lean & Six Sigma
• 1.4.4 The Seven Elements of Waste
• 1.4.5 5S

2.0 MEASURE PHASE
2.1 Process Definition

• 2.1.1 Cause & Effect / Fishbone Diagrams
• 2.1.2a Process Mapping
• 2.1.2b SIPOC
• 2.1.2c Value Stream Map
• 2.1.3 X-Y Diagram
• 2.1.4 Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)

2.2 Six Sigma Statistics

• 2.2.1 Basic Statistics
• 2.2.2 Descriptive Statistics
• 2.2.3 Normal Distributions & Normality
• 2.2.4 Graphical Analysis

2.3 Measurement System Analysis

• 2.3.1 Precision & Accuracy
• 2.3.2 Bias, Linearity & Stability
• 2.3.3 Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility
• 2.3.4 Variable & Attribute MSA

2.4 Process Capability

• 2.4.1 Capability Analysis
• 2.4.2 Concept of Stability
• 2.4.3 Attribute & Discrete Capability
• 2.4.4 Monitoring Techniques

3.0 ANALYSE PHASE
3.1 Patterns of Variation

• 3.1.1 Multi-Vari Analysis
• 3.1.2 Classes of Distributions

3.2 Inferential Statistics

• 3.2.1 Understanding Inference
• 3.2.2 Sampling Techniques & Uses
• 3.2.3 Central Limit Theorem

3.3 Hypothesis Testing

• 3.3.1 General Concepts & Goals of Hypothesis Testing
• 3.3.2 Significance; Practical vs. Statistical
• 3.3.3 Risk; Alpha & Beta
• 3.3.4 Types of Hypothesis Test

3.4 Hypothesis Testing with Normal Data

• 3.4.1 1 & 2 Sample T-tests
• 3.4.2 1 Sample Variance
• 3.4.3 One Way ANOVA

3.5 Hypothesis Testing with Non-Normal Data

• 3.5.1 Mann-Whitney
• 3.5.2 Kruskal-Wallis
• 3.5.3 Mood’s Median
• 3.5.4 Friedman
• 3.5.5 1-Sample Sign
• 3.5.6 1 Sample Wilcoxon
• 3.5.7a One Sample Proportion
• 3.5.7b Two Sample Proportion
• 3.5.8 Chi-Squared (Contingency Tables)

4.0 IMPROVE PHASE
4.1 Simple Linear Regression

• 4.1.1 Correlation
• 4.1.2 Regression Equations
• 4.1.3 Residuals Analysis

4.2 Multiple Regression Analysis

• 4.2.1 Non- Linear Regression
• 4.2.2 Multiple Linear Regression
• 4.2.3 Confidence & Prediction Intervals
• 4.2.4 Residuals Analysis
• 4.2.5 Data Transformation, Box Cox

5.0 CONTROL PHASE
5.1 Lean Controls

• 5.1.1 Control Methods for 5S
• 5.1.2 Kanban
• 5.1.3 Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)

5.2 Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• 5.2.1 Data Collection for SPC
• 5.2.2 I-MR Chart
• 5.2.3 Xbar-R Chart
• 5.2.4 U Chart
• 5.2.5 P Chart
• 5.2.6 NP Chart
• 5.2.7 Xbar-S Chart
• 5.2.8 CumSum Chart
• 5.2.9 EWMA Chart
• 5.2.10 Control Chart Anatomy

5.3 Six Sigma Control Plans

• 5.3.1 Cost Benefit Analysis
• 5.3.2 Elements of the Control Plan
• 5.3.3 Elements of the Response Plan

When are the next classes?

Evening classes are run throughout each month and include shorter breaks throughout the lessons. The classes are spread over 4 weeks from Tue-Thur, and run from 6:30pm-9:30pm (35 hours in total). Please contact us for the latest class dates.

How does the live online class work?

Because the classes take place in real time, it is just like being in a real classroom environment, without physically being there. There is very little you cannot do through our live online classes that you would ordinarily be able to do in a physical class. For instance, you can:

• See and hear your teacher in real time… and interact with them face-to-face
• Interact with other students
• View on screen notes, diagrams, charts
• Get access to class material, such as notes and other hand-outs
• Perform tasks and other assessments during the class

Attending the class is very simple. We just provide you with a link and your own unique password to join the class online. The teacher will know when you are present. You can introduce yourself to the teacher and the other students or remain anonymous. Before the class begins, the teacher will give you a quick explanation of how to use the tools in the live online classroom.

There are also added benefits of the live online class. These include:

• Ability to attend the class any where in the world
• No need to worry about travelling to the class venue or organising overnight accommodation
• Watch and participate in the class on a mobile phone or tablet
• Attend future classes if you miss a lesson

About the exam

The IASSC Six Sigma Green Belt closed book exam is made up of 100 multiple choice and true/false questions. Your time allowance for the exam is 3 hours, although you may finish the exam sooner if you are able to.

In order to achieve the professional designation of IASSC Certified Green Belt (ICGB) from the IASSC, you must score a minimum of 385 points out of a total 500 points.

How will I take the exam?

The IASSC official exam can be conducted online in the comfort of your own home or office. You must have a webcam and internet connection.

Below is a description of what to expect during the online exam:

Once you have logged into the online exam portal, a proctor will personally meet you in a virtual online testing environment. Using your webcam you will provide identification and the proctor will authorize the execution of your exam session, staying with you throughout the testing and submission process.

The proctor will ensure the rules are followed and you have the support you need while you take the IASSC certification exam directly on your computer from the comfort of your home or office 24/7/365. Official results will typically be provided within 48 hours of the conclusion of your exam.

How do I book my exam?

You can sit your exam the following day after your course has finished. However we do not tell you when to take your exam, you tell us! We do this because some people may want an extra few days or weeks to revise the course notes. When you’re ready to sit your exam, email the Redbridge Support Team with your booking request. You can take your exam any time and day of the week providing your preferred time slot is available. Once we have received your request, we will issue you with a voucher code by email, along with instructions to complete your booking. Please note your exam voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of enrolment onto the course.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is most beneficial for organizations that encourage employees to take up Quality projects and ensure efficiency in all business/industry processes. This certification is most suited for:

• Quality and Process Managers, System Managers, Analysts, Auditors, Engineers and Executives who need to have a better understanding of Six Sigma and the application of Six Sigma in process/quality improvements.
• Production Managers, Production Supervisors, and Customer Service Managers
• Persons wanting an initial introduction to Six Sigma thinking and techniques
• Consultants who want to incorporate Six Sigma Green Belt into their service offerings
• Professionals working in the support functions like Finance, Purchase, Sales, Marketing, Training, Recruitment, Operations, IT-Support, Travel, etc.

You will need either a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone to attend the classes. To participate, you will need a mic if you wish to speak and webcam (built-in or external) if you wish to be seen. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can send your teacher questions during the class via the online chat facility. You must also have an internet connection, with a minimum bandwidth of 512Kbps. The average bandwidth for most internet users across the UK is actually 30 times greater than this. Therefore providing you have a broadband connection, you should have no problem attending and participating in the class.

• Lead Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Senior Project Manager
• Business Process Manager
• Supervisor or Team Leader
• Quality Assurance Manager
• Program or Project Manager
• Continuous Improvement Manager
• Manager, Senior Manager or General Manager