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.