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Lean Process and Six Sigma Online Certificate Course
The Lean Process and Six Sigma Online Certificate Course provides an introduction to the two of the most popular business process methodologies being employed by corporations across the globe. Our Six Sigma Online courses introduce the different concepts and philosophies that has helped eliminate defects and waste in business processes.
Our six sigma course introduces you to the body of knowledge required to improve and control business processes through lean principles.
There are many types of lean six sigma online certifications like lean six sigma white belt, lean six sigma yellow belt, lean six sigma green belt, lean six sigma black belt, lean six sigma master black belt, and lean six sigma champion.
The black belts levels are multi-fold namely black belt and master black belt.
Because of different levels there are different certifications too namely, six sigma white belt certification, lean six sigma yellow belt certification, lean six sigma green belt certification, lean six sigma black belt certification, lean six sigma master black belt certification, and lean six sigma champion certification.
Lean Process and Six Sigma Online – Requirements
The Lean Process and Six Sigma Online Certificate Course is delivered 100 percent online 24/7 and only takes 6 to 8 hours of study to complete.
To complete this course, a student must:
● Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
● Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
● Be a self-directed learner
● Possess sound language and literacy skills
How Our Online Six Sigma Course Certificate Can Help You?
While getting the six sigma certification online you can opt for any of the trainings like lean six sigma white belt training, lean six sigma yellow belt training, lean six sigma green belt training, lean six sigma black belt training, lean six sigma master black belt training, and lean six sigma champion training.
In turn you will be given lean six sigma white belt certificate, lean six sigma yellow belt certificate, lean six sigma green belt certificate, lean six sigma black belt certificate, lean six sigma master black belt certificate, or lean six sigma champion certificate.
In our lean six sigma training you will learn sigma tools, six sigma principles, root cause analysis, quality improvement, process management, process analysis and how to bring about process improvements, operations management to achieve operational excellence, six sigma methodology, and work with six sigma professionals on six sigma projects for practical experience.
Quick Course Facts
Course content is structured for easy comprehension
Approximately 6 to 8 hours of study is needed to complete the course
Registered students gain unrestricted lifetime access to the Lean Process and Six Sigma Online Certificate Course
All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
Study online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion
Lean Process and Six Sigma Online Course – Outline
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Understanding Lean
In this part of the Lean Process and Six Sigma Online Certificate course, we discuss two of the most popular business processes today.
About Six Sigma
Six Sigma is a structured, data-driven process of solving critical issues from a business perspective. It uses the Sigma capability or Z for measurement. This measurement can be used to measure business processes in terms of its capability to stay within the quality limits established for that process.
About Lean
“Lean” means continuously improving towards the ideal and achieving the shortest possible cycle time through the tireless reduction of waste.
History Behind Lean
The term “lean manufacturing” was coined in the 1980’s and has its roots in the Toyota Production System. Most of the goals in the lean system are based on common sense.
Toyota Production Systems
This is a management system that embraces continuous improvement. It is based on the approach created by the founders of Toyota.
The Toyota Precepts
● Challenge
● Kaizen
● Genchi Genbutsu
● Respect
● Teamwork
Module Three - Liker's Toyota Way
This module looks into Toyota’s philosophies which have become a pinnacle of modern manufacturing.
Principles and Philosophy
● Principle 1: Base your management decisions on a long-term philosophy, even at the expense of short-term financial goals.
● Process
● Principle 2: Most Business Processes are 90% Waste and 10% Value-Added Work.
● Principle 3: Use a pull system to avoid overproduction.
● Principle 4: Level out the workload (Heijunka).
● Principle 5: Build a culture of stopping to fix problems, to get quality right the first time.
● Principle 6: Standardized tasks and processes are the foundation for continuous improvement and employee empowerment.
● Principle 7: Use visual control so no problems are hidden.
● Principle 8: Use only reliable, thoroughly tested technology that serves your people and processes.
● People and Partners
● Principle 9: Grow leaders who thoroughly understand the work, live the philosophy, and teach it to others.
● Principle 10: Develop exceptional people and teams who follow your company’s philosophy.
● Principle 11: Respect your extended network of partners and suppliers by challenging them and helping them improve.
● Principle 12: You need to go and see for yourself to thoroughly understand the situation (Genchi Genbutsu).
● Principle 13: Make decisions slowly by consensus, thoroughly considering all options; implement decisions rapidly (Nemawashi). Principle 14: Become a learning organization through relentless reflection (Hansei) and continuous improvement (Kaizen).
Module Four - The TPS House
We discuss the Toyota Production System, the blueprint for a Lean Enterprise and one of the most recognizable symbols of modern manufacturing.
The Goals of TPS
● Overburden or stress in the system (Muri)
● Inconsistency (Mura)
● Waste (Muda)
The First Pillar: Just In Time (JIT)
JIT refers to making what the customer needs, when it is needed, in the right amount. Ideally, this means nothing is produced unless a customer is identified, and the product is ordered.
The Second Pillar: Jidoka (Error-Free Production)
This refers to a process which starts from the time an operator detects an error on an assembly line until the problem is resolved.
Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
This is a Japanese term that translates to continuous improvement. The continuous cycle has seven phases, these are:
● Identify an opportunity
● Analyze the process
● Develop an optimal solution
● Implement the solution
● Study the results
● Standardize the solution
● Plan for the future
The Foundation of the House
Also called Heijunka and means “leveling”. It refers to a method of reducing waste by producing goods at a steady rate. The Foundation of the House aims to make production more predictable and prevent sudden spikes in production.
Module Five - The Five Principles of Lean Business
In this section of the Lean Process and Six Sigma Online Certificate course, we take a close look into five great principles also known as Womack’s principles.
● Value – the voice of the customer or the value of a product or service as understood from the customer’s point of view
● Value Stream – mapping the process and following the actual path taken by the part in the plant
● Flow – process of obtaining raw materials until the completed order flows to the customer
● Pull – in this philosophy, operations benefit from reduced recycle time, reductions in inventory to improved customer service levels
● Seek Perfection – this is the result of identifying value from the customer perspective, eliminating waste, using Pull production, and continuous improvement in these 3 areas
Module Six - The First Improvement Concept (Value)
The Kano model is product development and customer satisfaction theory.
Basic Characteristics
● Must-be attributes
● Performance attributes
● Surprise and delight factors
Satisfiers
● Competitive Analysis
● Interviews, Surveys
● Search Logs
● Usability Testing
● Customer Forums
Delighters
● Field Research
● Marketing/Branding Vision
● Industrial Design
● Packaging
● Call Center Data
● Site Logs
Applying the Kano Model
● Identify the Voice of the Customer
● Analyze and rank the voice of the customer. Then rank into categories called Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQs):
● Dissatisfied – Must be – Cost of Entry
● Satisfier – More is better – Competitive
● Delighter – Latent Need – Differentiator
● Evaluate Current Performance
Module Seven - The Second Improvement Concept (Waste)
Muda refers to the waste and work that does not add value to the product. This module discusses Muda and how to eliminate waste.
Muda
● Unnecessary Motions
● Waiting for work and materials
● Transportations
● Overproduction
● Processing
● Inventories
● Corrective Operation (rework and scrap)
Mura
Variations in the operation process
Muri
Placing excessive demand on equipment, facilities, and people caused by Mura and Muda
The New Wastes
● Waste of untapped human potential.
● Waste of inappropriate systems
● Wasted energy and water
● Wasted materials
● Waste of customer time
● Waste of defecting customers
● Waste of unused creativity
Module Eight - The Third Improvement Concept (Variation)
In this module, we discuss variations, understanding how the system works, and how it will continue to work in the future.
Common Cause
This refers to variations produced by the system itself
Special Cause
Variations brought about by unusual, special situations
Tampering
Variations caused by changes to a process when it does not need adjustment
Structural
These variations are cause by regular, systematic changes in output. These might not be noticed in the short-term but continuous variations can affect long-term processes.
Module Nine - The Fourth Improvement Concept (Complexity)
This part of the course explain how complex product or service tends to be more expensive and add more work.
What Causes Complexity?
● Complexity is the result of developing a variety of offerings, features, and attributes.
● Complexity escalates under sheer volume of back-operational work.
How to Simplify?
● Standardization
● Optimization
Module Ten - The Fifth Improvement Concept (Continuous Improvement)
This module discusses how we could continuously improve by following three basic principles.
● Challenge
● Kaizen
● Genchi Genbutsu
The PDSA Cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Act)
● Plan the change
● Do implement the change on a small scale
● Study the results
● Act on what was learned
The DMAIC Method
● Define
● Measure
● Analyze
● Improve
● Control
Module Eleven - The Improvement Toolkit
This module provides some basic methods and organization advice to improve work and personal life.
Gemba
This refers to the “actual place” or where you create value for your customers. This principle states that engineers must go to the source to understand the full impact of the problem.
Genchi Genbutsu
Genchi Genbutsu means “go and see for yourself.” This contrasts with Western thinking where decisions are usually made behind a desk.
Kaizen
A problem-solving technique to determine the root cause of a problem and involves criticizing every aspect of what one does.
A Roadmap for Implementation
A Six Sigma initiative begins with a deployment program from the top down. Individuals must go through the required training to become certified belts, and projects have to be identified.
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Recognition & Accreditation
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This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
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Units of Study
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Understanding Lean
- About six sigma
- About lean
- History behind lean
- Toyota production systems
- The toyota precepts
Module Three - Liker's Toyota Way
- Philosophy
- Process
- People and partners
- Problem solving
Module Four - The TPS House
- The goals of TPS
- The first pillar - Just in time (JIT)
- The second pillar - Jidoka (Error-free production)
- Kaizen (Continuous improvement)
- The foundation of the house
Module Five - The Five Principles of Lean Business
- Value
- Value Stream
- Flow
- Pull
- Seek perfection
Module Six - The First Improvement Concept (Value)
- Basic characteristics
- Satisfiers
- Delighters
- Applying the Kano model
Module Seven - The Second Improvement Concept (Waste)
- Muda
- Mura
- Muri
- The new wasters
Module Eight - The Third Improvement Concept (Variation)
- Common cause
- Special cause
- Tampering
- Structural
Module Nine - The Fourth Improvement Concept (Complexity)
- What is complexity?
- What causes complexity?
- How to simplify?
Module Ten - The Fifth Improvement Concept (Continuous Improvement)
- The PDSA cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Act)
- The DMAIC method
Module Eleven - The Improvement Toolkit
- Gemba
- Genchi Genbutsu
- Womack's Principle
- Kaizen
- A roadmap for implementation
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Requirements
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Students will also need access the following applications:
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Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
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About This Course
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Lean Process and Six Sigma Online Certificate Course
The Lean Process and Six Sigma Online Certificate Course provides an introduction to the two of the most popular business process methodologies being employed by corporations across the globe. Our Six Sigma Online courses introduce the different concepts and philosophies that has helped eliminate defects and waste in business processes.
Our six sigma course introduces you to the body of knowledge required to improve and control business processes through lean principles.
There are many types of lean six sigma online certifications like lean six sigma white belt, lean six sigma yellow belt, lean six sigma green belt, lean six sigma black belt, lean six sigma master black belt, and lean six sigma champion.
The black belts levels are multi-fold namely black belt and master black belt.
Because of different levels there are different certifications too namely, six sigma white belt certification, lean six sigma yellow belt certification, lean six sigma green belt certification, lean six sigma black belt certification, lean six sigma master black belt certification, and lean six sigma champion certification.
Lean Process and Six Sigma Online – Requirements
The Lean Process and Six Sigma Online Certificate Course is delivered 100 percent online 24/7 and only takes 6 to 8 hours of study to complete.
To complete this course, a student must:
● Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
● Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
● Be a self-directed learner
● Possess sound language and literacy skills
How Our Online Six Sigma Course Certificate Can Help You?
While getting the six sigma certification online you can opt for any of the trainings like lean six sigma white belt training, lean six sigma yellow belt training, lean six sigma green belt training, lean six sigma black belt training, lean six sigma master black belt training, and lean six sigma champion training.
In turn you will be given lean six sigma white belt certificate, lean six sigma yellow belt certificate, lean six sigma green belt certificate, lean six sigma black belt certificate, lean six sigma master black belt certificate, or lean six sigma champion certificate.
In our lean six sigma training you will learn sigma tools, six sigma principles, root cause analysis, quality improvement, process management, process analysis and how to bring about process improvements, operations management to achieve operational excellence, six sigma methodology, and work with six sigma professionals on six sigma projects for practical experience.
Quick Course Facts
Course content is structured for easy comprehension
Approximately 6 to 8 hours of study is needed to complete the course
Registered students gain unrestricted lifetime access to the Lean Process and Six Sigma Online Certificate Course
All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
Study online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion
Lean Process and Six Sigma Online Course – Outline
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Understanding Lean
In this part of the Lean Process and Six Sigma Online Certificate course, we discuss two of the most popular business processes today.
About Six Sigma
Six Sigma is a structured, data-driven process of solving critical issues from a business perspective. It uses the Sigma capability or Z for measurement. This measurement can be used to measure business processes in terms of its capability to stay within the quality limits established for that process.
About Lean
“Lean” means continuously improving towards the ideal and achieving the shortest possible cycle time through the tireless reduction of waste.
History Behind Lean
The term “lean manufacturing” was coined in the 1980’s and has its roots in the Toyota Production System. Most of the goals in the lean system are based on common sense.
Toyota Production Systems
This is a management system that embraces continuous improvement. It is based on the approach created by the founders of Toyota.
The Toyota Precepts
● Challenge
● Kaizen
● Genchi Genbutsu
● Respect
● Teamwork
Module Three - Liker's Toyota Way
This module looks into Toyota’s philosophies which have become a pinnacle of modern manufacturing.
Principles and Philosophy
● Principle 1: Base your management decisions on a long-term philosophy, even at the expense of short-term financial goals.
● Process
● Principle 2: Most Business Processes are 90% Waste and 10% Value-Added Work.
● Principle 3: Use a pull system to avoid overproduction.
● Principle 4: Level out the workload (Heijunka).
● Principle 5: Build a culture of stopping to fix problems, to get quality right the first time.
● Principle 6: Standardized tasks and processes are the foundation for continuous improvement and employee empowerment.
● Principle 7: Use visual control so no problems are hidden.
● Principle 8: Use only reliable, thoroughly tested technology that serves your people and processes.
● People and Partners
● Principle 9: Grow leaders who thoroughly understand the work, live the philosophy, and teach it to others.
● Principle 10: Develop exceptional people and teams who follow your company’s philosophy.
● Principle 11: Respect your extended network of partners and suppliers by challenging them and helping them improve.
● Principle 12: You need to go and see for yourself to thoroughly understand the situation (Genchi Genbutsu).
● Principle 13: Make decisions slowly by consensus, thoroughly considering all options; implement decisions rapidly (Nemawashi). Principle 14: Become a learning organization through relentless reflection (Hansei) and continuous improvement (Kaizen).
Module Four - The TPS House
We discuss the Toyota Production System, the blueprint for a Lean Enterprise and one of the most recognizable symbols of modern manufacturing.
The Goals of TPS
● Overburden or stress in the system (Muri)
● Inconsistency (Mura)
● Waste (Muda)
The First Pillar: Just In Time (JIT)
JIT refers to making what the customer needs, when it is needed, in the right amount. Ideally, this means nothing is produced unless a customer is identified, and the product is ordered.
The Second Pillar: Jidoka (Error-Free Production)
This refers to a process which starts from the time an operator detects an error on an assembly line until the problem is resolved.
Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
This is a Japanese term that translates to continuous improvement. The continuous cycle has seven phases, these are:
● Identify an opportunity
● Analyze the process
● Develop an optimal solution
● Implement the solution
● Study the results
● Standardize the solution
● Plan for the future
The Foundation of the House
Also called Heijunka and means “leveling”. It refers to a method of reducing waste by producing goods at a steady rate. The Foundation of the House aims to make production more predictable and prevent sudden spikes in production.
Module Five - The Five Principles of Lean Business
In this section of the Lean Process and Six Sigma Online Certificate course, we take a close look into five great principles also known as Womack’s principles.
● Value – the voice of the customer or the value of a product or service as understood from the customer’s point of view
● Value Stream – mapping the process and following the actual path taken by the part in the plant
● Flow – process of obtaining raw materials until the completed order flows to the customer
● Pull – in this philosophy, operations benefit from reduced recycle time, reductions in inventory to improved customer service levels
● Seek Perfection – this is the result of identifying value from the customer perspective, eliminating waste, using Pull production, and continuous improvement in these 3 areas
Module Six - The First Improvement Concept (Value)
The Kano model is product development and customer satisfaction theory.
Basic Characteristics
● Must-be attributes
● Performance attributes
● Surprise and delight factors
Satisfiers
● Competitive Analysis
● Interviews, Surveys
● Search Logs
● Usability Testing
● Customer Forums
Delighters
● Field Research
● Marketing/Branding Vision
● Industrial Design
● Packaging
● Call Center Data
● Site Logs
Applying the Kano Model
● Identify the Voice of the Customer
● Analyze and rank the voice of the customer. Then rank into categories called Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQs):
● Dissatisfied – Must be – Cost of Entry
● Satisfier – More is better – Competitive
● Delighter – Latent Need – Differentiator
● Evaluate Current Performance
Module Seven - The Second Improvement Concept (Waste)
Muda refers to the waste and work that does not add value to the product. This module discusses Muda and how to eliminate waste.
Muda
● Unnecessary Motions
● Waiting for work and materials
● Transportations
● Overproduction
● Processing
● Inventories
● Corrective Operation (rework and scrap)
Mura
Variations in the operation process
Muri
Placing excessive demand on equipment, facilities, and people caused by Mura and Muda
The New Wastes
● Waste of untapped human potential.
● Waste of inappropriate systems
● Wasted energy and water
● Wasted materials
● Waste of customer time
● Waste of defecting customers
● Waste of unused creativity
Module Eight - The Third Improvement Concept (Variation)
In this module, we discuss variations, understanding how the system works, and how it will continue to work in the future.
Common Cause
This refers to variations produced by the system itself
Special Cause
Variations brought about by unusual, special situations
Tampering
Variations caused by changes to a process when it does not need adjustment
Structural
These variations are cause by regular, systematic changes in output. These might not be noticed in the short-term but continuous variations can affect long-term processes.
Module Nine - The Fourth Improvement Concept (Complexity)
This part of the course explain how complex product or service tends to be more expensive and add more work.
What Causes Complexity?
● Complexity is the result of developing a variety of offerings, features, and attributes.
● Complexity escalates under sheer volume of back-operational work.
How to Simplify?
● Standardization
● Optimization
Module Ten - The Fifth Improvement Concept (Continuous Improvement)
This module discusses how we could continuously improve by following three basic principles.
● Challenge
● Kaizen
● Genchi Genbutsu
The PDSA Cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Act)
● Plan the change
● Do implement the change on a small scale
● Study the results
● Act on what was learned
The DMAIC Method
● Define
● Measure
● Analyze
● Improve
● Control
Module Eleven - The Improvement Toolkit
This module provides some basic methods and organization advice to improve work and personal life.
Gemba
This refers to the “actual place” or where you create value for your customers. This principle states that engineers must go to the source to understand the full impact of the problem.
Genchi Genbutsu
Genchi Genbutsu means “go and see for yourself.” This contrasts with Western thinking where decisions are usually made behind a desk.
Kaizen
A problem-solving technique to determine the root cause of a problem and involves criticizing every aspect of what one does.
A Roadmap for Implementation
A Six Sigma initiative begins with a deployment program from the top down. Individuals must go through the required training to become certified belts, and projects have to be identified.
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.
This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
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Units of Study
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Understanding Lean
- About six sigma
- About lean
- History behind lean
- Toyota production systems
- The toyota precepts
Module Three - Liker's Toyota Way
- Philosophy
- Process
- People and partners
- Problem solving
Module Four - The TPS House
- The goals of TPS
- The first pillar - Just in time (JIT)
- The second pillar - Jidoka (Error-free production)
- Kaizen (Continuous improvement)
- The foundation of the house
Module Five - The Five Principles of Lean Business
- Value
- Value Stream
- Flow
- Pull
- Seek perfection
Module Six - The First Improvement Concept (Value)
- Basic characteristics
- Satisfiers
- Delighters
- Applying the Kano model
Module Seven - The Second Improvement Concept (Waste)
- Muda
- Mura
- Muri
- The new wasters
Module Eight - The Third Improvement Concept (Variation)
- Common cause
- Special cause
- Tampering
- Structural
Module Nine - The Fourth Improvement Concept (Complexity)
- What is complexity?
- What causes complexity?
- How to simplify?
Module Ten - The Fifth Improvement Concept (Continuous Improvement)
- The PDSA cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Act)
- The DMAIC method
Module Eleven - The Improvement Toolkit
- Gemba
- Genchi Genbutsu
- Womack's Principle
- Kaizen
- A roadmap for implementation
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Requirements
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
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Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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