Our Most Comprehensive Green Belt Program

🎓 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
The Complete Program

The combined program — integrating Lean waste elimination and flow with Six Sigma's data-driven analytical methods. One comprehensive course covering end-to-end process improvement, with AI-assisted exercises in selected modules.

📅4.5 Days — Intensive Program
🏢In-Person or Online
🏆ASQ CSSGB Exam Preparation
🎓No Prior Knowledge Required
🤖AI-Enhanced Learning

Lean + Six Sigma — Stronger Together

Lean eliminates waste and improves flow. Six Sigma reduces variation and improves quality. Together, they address the two root causes of poor process performance. This integrated program gives you both toolkits in one intensive, practical course.

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Lean Thinking

Identify and eliminate the 8 wastes. Map value streams. Design for flow. Implement 5S, Kanban, and standard work. Make improvement visible.

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Six Sigma Rigor

Use data to define problems, measure baselines, identify root causes, and control improvements. DMAIC, SPC, capability analysis, and FMEA.

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AI Enhancement

AI-assisted exercises and case studies accelerate analysis so participants spend more time on decisions, while still checking every result.

Who Should Attend

This is the most comprehensive of our three Green Belt programs — ideal for those who want the full Lean Six Sigma toolkit in one course.

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Corporate Teams & Professionals

  • Improvement practitioners who want the complete Lean Six Sigma toolkit
  • Operations, quality, and engineering professionals leading improvement projects
  • Managers responsible for end-to-end process performance and business results
  • Organizations implementing a Lean Six Sigma deployment program
  • Professionals preparing for the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) examination
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Leaders & Improvement Practitioners

  • Leaders strengthening their ability to guide cross-functional improvement work
  • Practitioners expanding from a single-method focus to an integrated approach
  • Project leaders responsible for measurable operational results
  • Operations, quality, engineering, healthcare, and supply-chain professionals
  • Organizations developing an internal continuous-improvement program

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will be equipped to lead end-to-end improvement projects using the combined power of Lean and Six Sigma.

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Apply the DMAIC framework to structure, execute, and sustain improvement projects from Define through Control

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Identify and eliminate the 8 wastes while simultaneously reducing process variation and improving capability

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Map current and future state value streams and design process flows that deliver customer value efficiently

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Use statistical tools — control charts, capability analysis, and root cause techniques — to make data-driven decisions

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Conduct FMEA to proactively identify and mitigate process risks before they reach the customer

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Plan improvement projects aimed at measurable business results and continue preparing for the ASQ CSSGB examination

What the Program Covers

8 integrated modules delivered over 4.5 days — seamlessly weaving Lean tools with Six Sigma methodology throughout.

Module 1

Integrated Foundations

  • What is Lean? What is Six Sigma?
  • Lean Six Sigma methodology
  • Roles and leadership expectations
  • Core principles and formula for success
Module 2

DMAIC & Project Structure

  • DMAIC roadmap in detail
  • Sources of improvement
  • Project charter and scoping
  • Implementation strategy
Module 3

Data-Based Decision Making

  • Variation concepts
  • Descriptive statistics
  • Histograms and data distributions
  • Stable process concepts
  • Introductory analytical thinking
Module 4

Control Charts & Process Capability

  • Control chart types and selection
  • Control limits and interpretation
  • Western Electric rules
  • Process capability — Cp, Cpk, DPMO
  • Sigma levels
Module 5

Risk & Quality Planning

  • FMEA — failure modes, RPN, action planning
  • Voice of the Customer
  • Kano model
  • Dimensions of quality
  • House of Quality
Module 6

Lean Mapping & Waste Reduction

  • Lean tools overview
  • Process maps, SIPOC, swim lanes
  • Spaghetti diagrams
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
  • The 8 wastes — identification and elimination
Module 7

Future-State Design & Flow

  • Future-state VSM design
  • Takt time and line balance
  • Throughput time and flow strategies
  • Visual management and 5S
  • Standard work and SMED
Module 8

Pull Systems & Continuous Improvement

  • Push vs pull systems
  • Kanban and continuous flow
  • Poka-Yoke and Kaizen
  • Metrics, monitoring, and process review
  • Application exercises and case studies

What's Included

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Course Workbook

Comprehensive participant workbook with all notes, formulas, exercises, and reference material

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Exercises & Case Studies

Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies applying both Lean and Six Sigma tools

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AI-Assisted Learning

AI tools integrated into exercises to accelerate calculations, visualization, and interpretation

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ASQ CSSGB Exam Preparation

This comprehensive program covers a broad range of Lean and Six Sigma topics relevant to Green Belt development and supports preparation for the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) examination. The ASQ examination and certification are arranged separately through ASQ and are not included in the course fee. Visit asq.org for current examination details and eligibility requirements.

🤖 AI Enhanced

How AI Supports Your Learning

This program incorporates AI-assisted analytics during selected exercises and case studies to accelerate calculations, data visualization, and interpretation. Participants spend more time on root-cause thinking, improvement decisions, and practical application while checking every result and applying professional judgment. This is Lean Six Sigma thinking supported by AI.

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Available for corporate teams (on-site or online) and individual enrollment. Contact us to discuss scheduling, group pricing, and delivery options.