Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
(meets ASQ examination requirements)
WHAT IS SIX SIGMA
Six Sigma is a quality movement methodology which originated in Motorola in 1986. It became popular in the 1990’s when companies such as AlliedSignal and General Electric utilised Six Sigma to deliver their business plans.
Six Sigma is focused on eliminating process variation result in delivering customer expectations cost effectively. It applies the DMAIC methodology to systematically work through a project to deliver sustained results. Six sigma is suitable to projects when the solution is unknown. If the correct solution is known, then it is recommended to “just do it “as the six sigma approach will take time to determine correct solutions to implement. The six sigma approach also promotes fact based decisions through data analysis. The methodology also provides the methodologies to determine root causes of problems. One of the main benefits of the six sigma methodology is that there is a focus in phase 5, the Control phase, to ensure that systematic actions are implemented to ensure non reoccurrence of problems. This is the real benefit of a six sigma approach . .. sustainability.
PROGRAM AIM
The aim of this program is to provide the knowledge and skills to deliver sustained business improvements through the application of the six sigma methodology.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is aimed at personnel who are tasked to systematically improve business process performance through project execution.
PRE REQUISITES No previous experience required. The course will involve statistics, so a foundation in mathematics will be of benefit to candidates.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Execute process improvement projects using the defined six sigma DMAIC methodology.
- Analyse a problem to determine root cause, resulting in the elimination of root cause reoccurrence.
- Statistically analyse data thereby improving the quality of business decisions.
- Implement process controls to ensure that gains from project are sustained.
PROGRAM SYLLABUS
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Week 1: 2 days
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I. Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization
A. Six Sigma and organisational goals
B. Lean Principles in the organisation
C. Design for Six sigma(DFSS) in the organisation
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II. Six Sigma – Define Phase
A Process Management for Projects - collect and analyse customer data
B Project Management and the Project Charter
C Team Dynamics
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Week 2: 2 days
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III. Six Sigma – Measure
A. Process analysis and documentation
B. Probability and statistics
C. Collecting and summarizing data
D. Probability distributions
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III. Six Sigma – Measure Condt
E. Measurement system analysis
F. Process capability and performance
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Week 3: 2 days
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IV. Six Sigma – Analyze
A. Exploratory data analysis - linear correlation and regression
B. Hypothesis testing
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V. Six Sigma – Improve & Control
A. Design of experiments (DOE)
B. Statistical process control (SPC)
C. Implement and validate solutions
D. Control plan
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Week 4: 3 hour exam and ASQ exam preparation
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Week 5: 1 Day Project Mentoring
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ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION
All participants will go through the Crystal Business Solutions certification process which is outlined in option 1. The course also meets the requirement of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) six sigma greenbelt exam requirements for certification. Candidates can apply for ASQ certification on completion of this course as outlined in option 2.
Option 1: Certification by Crystal Business Solutions
Assessment is based on meeting the following criteria
(a) attendance of all 6 training days
(b) passing a 3 hour multiple choice exam
(b) successful execution of a six sigma greenbelt project
Award: Crystal Business Solutions Certificate of Completion
Option 2: Certification through ASQ
Assessment is based on meeting the following criteria
(a) three years of work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge
(b) Passing a four-hour, 100 multiple-choice question examination
The exam is administered twice a year in two locations in Ireland.
See hhttp://www.asq.org for further details
Award: ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
SOFTWARE
Minitab and SPC for Excel are two software packages available that complete the computation of a process capability analysis. This course offers training using Minitab version 15, with no prior experience required. In the event that you have a preference for SPC for Excel, please specify in your application form, and your needs will be addressed during training. Both laptops and licensed software are supplied by Crystal Business Solutions on day of training. If you prefer to supply your own laptop with licensed software you are welcome to do so. Further information on both packages can be found at the following websites:
Minitab www.minitab.com/global/default.aspx?country=IE
SPC for Excel www.spcforexcel.com
ABOUT THE TRAINER
The trainer for this course is Maria Ryan, who is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Level 6 FETAC certified trainer. Maria has 15 years industrial experience within the Aerospace, Chemical, Medical Device and Pharmaceutical environments. Within these industries, she has worked in varying roles including Design and Manufacturing Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, Continuous Improvement Manager, Quality Manager and Process Excellence Leader. On completion of training, trainees are motivated to apply learning on return to the workplace. This is achieved through practical application of tools coupled with Maria’s high energy and passion for superior performance.
INCLUDED IN COST
1. 6 days training, 1 day project mentoring, 1 day exam and ASQ exam preparation
2. Venue, Lunch and Refreshments
3. Supply of hard and soft copies of all training materials
4. Supply of procedures and templates for the practical application of tools on return to the workplace
5. Supply of laptops and licence statistical software on day of training
6. Six Sigma Greenbelt Certificate of Completion per assessment requirements
7. Supply of the following publications
(a) The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook (2008), Roderick A. Munro, Matthew J. Maio, Mohamed B. Nawaz, Govindarajan Ramu, and Daniel J. Zrymiak
(b) Six Sigma Greenbelt Primer, Quality Council of Indiana
CONTACT DETAILS
Contact Name: Maria Ryan, Training Course Manager
Mobile: +353 87 6226899
e-mail: maria.ryan@crystalbusinesssolutions.ie
Website: www.crystalbusinesssolutions.ie
Registration: Training Registration Form
Training Calendar Training Calendar
PROGRAM DURATION Eight days
PROGRAM COST €1,750.00 per person