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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification confirms your ability to manage continuous improvement projects independently. As a Green Belt, you have a thorough command of Lean Six Sigma tools and methods, enabling you to identify and eliminate waste, optimize processes and improve quality. This certification positions you as a key player in the transformation of your organization.

Day 1: Introduction to Continuous Improvement

  • Definition and issues: What is continuous improvement? Exploring the associated benefits.
  • Problem solving: General methodology and introduction to the 5 Whys method.
  • Challenges to be met: Analysis of challenges linked to competitiveness, sustainability and resistance to change.
  • Choosing an improvement strategy: Selection criteria and concrete examples.
  • Continuous improvement methodologies: Comparison and complementarity of approaches (Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, etc.).

Day 2: Introduction to Lean Management

  • Origins of Lean: History of the Toyota production system.
  • Case studies: Study of successes and failures in implementing Lean.
  • Organizational and cultural dimensions :
  • Identifying critical customer needs.
  • Define an efficient process.
  • Manage performance and set clear objectives.
  • Organize company structure.
  • Adopt a Lean team approach.
  • Lean fundamentals: Value, waste, continuous flow and the quest for perfection.
  • Sources of waste (MUDA): Practical exercises to identify waste in a process.

Day 3: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

  • Introduction to Lean Six Sigma: What is this method?
  • Origins of Lean and Six Sigma: History of the Toyota and Motorola production systems.
  • Pillars of Lean Six Sigma :
  • Understanding and satisfying customer needs.
  • Optimize processes to eliminate waste.
  • Involve and train employees.
  • Develop strong relationships with suppliers.
  • Measure and continuously improve performance.
  • Link between Lean and Six Sigma.

Day 4: In-depth understanding of DMAIC methodology

  • Identify critical customer needs.
  • Description of a problem and definition of SMART objectives.
  • Assess project benefits and build project team.
  • SIPOC construction and project milestone planning.
  • Development of project charter and phase review (Tollgate).
  • Measuring phase:
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs): definition, selection, monitoring.
  • Data collection tools (questionnaires, observations).
  • Basic statistical tools (histograms, Pareto charts).
  • Analysis phase:
  • Causal analysis tools (Ishikawa diagrams, 5 Whys).
  • Advanced statistical tools (hypothesis testing, ANOVA).

Day 5: Improvement and Control

  • Improvement phase :
  • Brainstorming techniques and Design of Experiments (DOE).
  • Selection and implementation of solutions.
  • Control phase :
  • Statistical process control (SPC) plans.
  • Performance monitoring indicators.
  • Process standardization.

Day 6: Using Specific Tools and Managing a Lean Six Sigma Project

  • Agile project management linked to Lean Six Sigma.
  • Tracking tools (kanban, dashboard).
  • Effective communication in a Lean Six Sigma project.
  • Lean Six Sigma project management:
  • Setting up the project team and choosing a real project.
  • Application of the DMAIC methodology to a real project.
  • Preparation for the Six Sigma Green Belt exam:
  • Presentation of the different Lean Six Sigma certifications and associated criteria.
  • Review of key points covered during training.
  • Exam details (structure, format) and tips for success.

This course is aimed at the following audiences:

  • all employees who wish to become involved in the continuous improvement of their company and acquire the tools to participate in process optimization projects;
  • operational managers who wish to improve their efficiency, make informed decisions and steer improvement projects;
  • anyone interested in continuous improvement methods and wishing to develop their skills in optimizing processes and results.

This course does not require any specific experience or skills.
However, basic knowledge of continuous improvement (concepts of quality, productivity, product lifecycle, etc.) can help you understand the concepts covered.

At the end of this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training course, you will be able to achieve the following objectives:

  • Acquire in-depth knowledge of the concepts involved in continuous improvement, lean management and the Six Sigma method.
  • Master the five steps of the DMAIC methodology and know how to apply them to concrete projects.
  • Make effective use of fundamental statistical and project management tools to ensure the success of your improvement initiatives.
  • Identify the various forms of waste (MUDA) and implement actions to eliminate them.
  • Contribute to improving product or service quality, reducing costs and increasing productivity.
  • Integrate a culture of continuous improvement into your daily management practices.
  • Pass the CSSC Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam to obtain your certification.

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