Course Category: Lean Six Sigma, Standard LSS

Course Format: Online

Course Solution: Process

This course provides a detailed introduction to the principles of Lean Six
Sigma as well as thorough training on selecting and driving projects, aligned with the
organization’s strategic goals, from start to finish. This course includes our e-series on Change
Management.

Duration: 16 hours

Course Category:
Lean Six Sigma, Standard LSS

Course Format:
Online

Course Solution:
Process

Course Price:
$499

Course Modules

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

   Module Duration: 50 min

Appropriate for all levels of the organization, this introductory course provides a high-level overview of the fundamental concepts of Lean Six Sigma. It describes the Lean Six Sigma methodology, the role of a Lean Six Sigma Belt, and what it takes to create a successful Lean Six Sigma culture.

Introduction to Lean

   Module Duration: 41 min

This introductory course provides a high-level, interactive overview of the fundamental concepts of Lean, including the elimination of organizational waste and the identification of value add activities.

Design for Six Sigma

   Module Duration: 50 min

This course will explore Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), a powerful problem solving methodology for building new processes and products.

Basic Statistics

   Module Duration: 64 min

This comprehensive module discusses data types, introduces populations versus samples, and describes measures of central tendency and variation. This module also covers frequency distributions and discusses long-term versus short-term variation, DPMO, and DPU.

Six Sigma Metrics

   Module Duration: 72 min

This module describes the key concepts and metrics used when defining a Six Sigma project.

Project Identification

   Module Duration: 55 min

Project Identification is the first step in creating a plan for improving business through the application of business metrics.

Project Prioritization

   Module Duration: 87 min

This course introduces a powerful process for recognizing and prioritizing Lean Six Sigma projects using the C&E Matrix.

Project Scoping

   Module Duration: 82 min

In order to be successful, projects must be properly scoped to the right level of complexity before being handed over to a Lean Six Sigma team.

Project Definition

   Module Duration: 90 min

This course explains the metrics necessary to create well-defined projects, including primary and consequential metrics, baselines, entitlements, and targets.

DMAIC for Teams

   Module Duration: 76 min

This course examines team member responsibilities and project objectives in each phase of the Lean Six Sigma process. It is designed specifically for individuals who will be participating on a Lean Six Sigma project team.

The Five Principles of Lean

   Module Duration: 38 min

This module explores the five Principles of Lean: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull and Strive for Perfection.

Preparing to Manage Change

   Module Duration: 19 min

The human aspect of leading a project is often much more challenging than the technical aspect. This course discusses how to manage the human aspect of change, the role of the project leader in leading change, and how to identify and manage stakeholders.

Leading and Communicating Change

   Module Duration: 9 min

This module introduces change management tools that can aid project leaders in leading and communicating change. Some of the topics include the Change Process Model and how the Change Process relates to a project.

Creating Awareness

   Module Duration: 8 min

In this module you will learn how you can create awareness for the change you want to implement, the dynamics of change, and some typical change patterns.

Creating a Shared Need

   Module Duration: 14 min

Desire for change needs to be shared by the team and key stakeholders. This course teaches project leaders how to identify a need, utilize the threats and opportunity matrix, build a case for change, and overcome resistance.

Shaping a Vision / Mission

   Module Duration: 14 min

The course explores how to create a vision that inspires stakeholders to implement change and the tools and techniques that can help a project leader define their vision clearly.

Building Commitment

   Module Duration: 32 min

This course focuses on the “people” challenges project leaders face when implementing a change initiative. The course includes tools and techniques to address these challenges and explores the different types of resistance to change.

Keeping Change Momentum

   Module Duration: 9 min

In this module, project leaders learn how to keep change momentum going. Learners are introduced to the Force Field Analysis tool which helps to assess the introduced changes and helps the project leader to implement the correct processes to make sure your overall change is sustained.

Making Change Last

   Module Duration: 7 min

In this course project leaders learn the key to making change last is continuous measurement and review. This course also discusses stakeholder management and how it can help to reduce risk.

Building Teams

   Module Duration: 24 min

Focused on team building and managing teams, this module includes the following topics: stages of team development, using the appropriate tools to build a team, managing meetings effectively, and basic facilitation techniques.

Project Closure

   Module Duration: 38 min

Effectively driving projects to closure is critical to sustaining long-term Lean Six Sigma gains. This course details the key steps to successful project closure.