Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt
Lean Six Sigma is a structured and systematic method for organizational improvement. Its focus is to increase performance and decrease defects and redundancies - anything that does not lead to customer satisfaction and organizational sustainability. This foundation course (yellow belt) will provide a basic understanding of methodologies with the goal of improved project management skills, problem solving, and more effective cross functional teams. The course will also provide an understanding of the more advanced levels of Six Sigma knowledge and skills.
The course is offered over a period of four weeks. Each class session is three hours with application assignments between each class. Full participation in classes and assignments is expected to receive the certificate of completion.
Professional Development Hours: 20
Lean Six Sigma: Green Belt
The Washburn University Lean Six Sigma: Green Belt course delves into the DMAIC process through in-depth information, analysis, and application of Six Sigma and Lean concepts that can be immediately applied to projects and for leading and managing process improvement teams. The course is designed to certify participants as competent in the fundamentals of the Lean Six Sigma: Green Belt body of knowledge as defined by Washburn University. Prior participation in the Washburn University Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt course or similar program is strongly encouraged.
The intense course schedule consists of eight sessions clustered in four, two-day increments every other week. Day one of the two-day class session runs from 8:00 in the morning to 8:00 in the evening; the second day runs from 8:00 in the morning to 3:00 in the afternoon – total class time of 64 hours. In addition, individual consultation with the program instructors is required during and after the course for project completion. A Washburn University Certificate of Completion: Green Belt will be awarded upon successful completion of all requirements which includes participation in all class sessions, homework and reading assignments of approximately 16 hours, successful completion of competency examinations, and successful completion of a project.
Course materials provided include a workbook developed by Crimson Corporation, a course text, and the book “Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook.” Meals and refreshments are provided all days of the class. Participants must have a laptop with the Minitab 15 Statistical Software and be familiar with basic use and applications. If the software needs to be purchased, the University Bookstore can order it at the discounted price of $995.00 for all orders received at least two weeks prior to the program, or participants can purchase directly from Minitab, Inc for $1,195. To purchase the software from Washburn, contact Rhonda Wedel at 670-1931. Prepayment of the software is required.
Professional Development Hours: 82
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