Welcome to Lean Six Sigma Academy – where excellence meets flexibility! Our commitment to top-notch training empowers individuals and organizations for operational excellence. What sets us apart? Our innovative "Pay as You Go" model, offering high-quality modules at your own pace, eliminating rigid schedules and upfront fees. Embark on a journey of efficiency and excellence with our flexible approach, driving impactful change in your organization. Start your Lean Six Sigma journey today, shaping a streamlined and successful future with us.
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Pricing is inclusive of course materials, coaching, hosting fees, training modules and coaching where applicable. Statistical software is strongly recommended for Yellow, but required for Green, Black and Master Black. The preferred software is QiMacros.
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Timeframe to complete: up to 30 days
8 HRCI Credit hours awarded
This 8 hour equivalency is designed to assist emerging Lean Professionals with an introduction to the Lean Six Sigma Universe. Candidates will learn level appropriate tools using a case study that will provide a “real time” experience in using the templates and worksheets included in your toolbox. Candidates will need to contact program administrator for Certificate once all requirements are met.
Prerequisite: None
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Lean Yellow Belt
13.75 HRCI Credit hours awarded
Timeframe to complete: varies (standard timeframe is 60 days)
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This online 16 hour equivalency course (5 modules) is designed to provide a basic understanding of the Lean Six Sigma improvement methodology, concepts, and language, along with a starter toolbox of worksheets and templates to run Level One initiatives. Candidates will need to contact program administrator for Certificate once all requirements are met.
Pre-requisite: None
Pay as you go...
QiMacros Software (optional)
Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Principles
Module 1: LSSYB Define
Module 2: LSSYB Measure
Module 3: LSSYB Analyze
Module 4: LSSYB Improve and Control
Yellow Belt Exam
The optional software subscription is QiMacros. Candidates can perform in this excursion without it, but is strongly recommended.
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Lean Green Belt
Pay as you go...
QiMacros Software required
Module 1: LSSGB Define
Green Belt
Certification Exam
Module 2: LSSGB Measure
Module 3: LSSGB Analyze
Module 4: LSSGB Improve
Module 5: LSSGB Control/Monitor
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Lean Black Belt
Timeframe : varies (standard timeframe is up to 12 months)
Is there a Candidate Criteria?
•Active Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Completion of Lean Black Belt Application
•Portfolio submission of a minimum of 5-7 green belt level completed projects or 2-4 years experience of Project Mentoring (at least 5)
•Certification exam
•Complete a belt level project using tools
Pay as you go...
QiMacros Software required
Module 1: LSSBB Project Mobilization
Module 2: LSSBB Define
Module 3: LSSBB Measure
Module 4: LSSBB Analyze
Module 5: LSSBB Improve
Module 6: LSSBB Control and Closeout
Lean Black Belt Exam
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Timeframe: varies (stanard timeframe is up to 12 months)
Candidate Criteria:
•Active Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
•Portfolio of 7-10 black belt level completed projects or 3-5 years experience as an active Certified Black Belt
•Evidence of Project Mentoring (at least 5)
•Submission of completed MBB Application
•Complete a belt level project using tools
Statistical Software or QiMacros is required
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Module 1: LMBB Enterprise Wide Planning & Deployment
Module 2: LMBB Cross Functional Competencies
Module 3: LMBB Project Management
Module 4: LMBB Training Design & Delivery
Module 5: LMBB Mentoring Responsibilities
Module 6: LMBB Advanced Six Sigma & Statistics
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Estimated Timeframe: up to 60 days per module
13 HRCI Credit Hours awarded​
Is there a Candidate Criteria?
Must be in a leadership and/or in a process owner capacity in your organization
Includes Leadership Profile and hosting fee
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Lean Champion
AVAILABLE IN 2024
Module 1: -An Overview
-Your Organization Culture
-Managing the Business Renewal Process
Module 2:
-Building Your Strategy for Organization
Transformation
-Creating Your System
-Brainstorming Solutions
Module 3: -Your Organization Culture
-Deployment Strategies
-Monitoring Performance & Milestones
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Lean Business Leader & Entrepreneur
Estimated Timeframe: Up to 90 days per module
Is there a Candidate Criteria?
Candidates should be in business/organizations at least 5 years.
Pay as you go...
Module 1: -The Voice of the Customer/Business
Module 2: -Maturity and Capability Levels
Module 3: -Time & Resource Management
Module 4: -Supply & Demand Forecasting Models
Module 5: -Financial Measures
-Building a Balanced Scorecard
Module 6: -Negotiating Your Winning Message
-Bringing it all together
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Lean LockStep Program
Black Belt Certification
Timeframe: varies (standard timeframe is up to 1 year)
Is there a Candidate Criteria?
•No Criteria, but should have some experience in operating your own business.
*Segments must be done in sequence.
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Pay as you go...
QiMacros or Statistical Software required
White/ Yellow Belt Segment
Green Belt Segment
Black Belt Segment
Lean LockStep Program Option
Master Black Belt Certification
Pay as you go...
Timeframe: varies (standard timeframe is up to 15 months)
Is there a Candidate Criteria?
•Should have some knowledge of the Lean Six Sigma Universe. Additionally, sponsorship.
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QiMacros or Statistical Software required
White/Yellow
Green Belt
Black Belt
Master Belt
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Lean Project Management
Timeframe up to 6 months.
Criteria: None
Lean Project Management
(1 Day equivalency)
This 1 day course equivalency is designed to assist emerging Leaders with an introduction to essential tools and methodology for Project Management.
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6.75 HRCI SHRM Credit Hours Awarded
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Lean Project Management: The training will introduce all of the key elements of Project Management in accordance to the body of knowledge with emphasis on the core methods and analytical tools that are important to sustainable and successful project management (PM) with a “taste” of Lean Six Sigma.
Lean Project Management
(2 Day equivalency)
The duration for our course is 2 days or 16 hours for classroom sessions and up to 60 days for online excursions.
The training will introduce all of the key elements of Project Management in accordance to the body of knowledge with emphasis on the core methods and analytical tools that are important to sustainable and successful project management (PM) with a “taste” of Lean Six Sigma.
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Lean Kaizen Mini Excursions
We understand that even the "Pay As You Go" model can be overwhelming. So the Mini Kaizen courses will provide you with a smaller bite size of the Lean Universe. Click to get your Lean Excursion started.