Different Levels of Six Sigma Training

The field of business is highly competitive and requires professionals and organizations to stay abreast with the emerging industry trends and stay prepared for challenges. Many companies, large and small, offer various training to their employees to help them gain skills and knowledge required to mitigate hurdles. The Lean Six Sigma White Belt training program is a famous entry-level Lean and Six Sigma methodology. Often the company itself awards the certification to their employees after completing this course.

This training is designed to teach individuals who have never heard of either Lean or Six Sigma and are unaware of how to use these methodologies in their job functions.

Here are different levels of Six Sigma training:

Lean Six Sigma White Belt

The global business process management (BPM) market is projected to grow from $11.84 billion in 2021 to $26.18 billion in 2028.

This entry-level introductory course is designed to give an overview of the concepts and disciplines of Lean Six Sigma. The student will be taught how to identify waste in processes, develop value stream maps and process improvement strategies using the DMAIC methodology.

They are also shown to use statistical tools such as process control charts, process capability studies, and the DPMO metric.

The Lean Six Sigma White Belt training typically takes about one to three days, depending on the format of the course. Classroom training is more extended than online or self-paced e-learning offerings.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

The Lean Six Sigma Green belt is introduced to the learner after exposure to Lean and Six Sigma in their job. Typically, students will take this class after completing the White Belt training.

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is designed for individuals who would like to implement the DMAIC methodology in their organization. The student will learn to lead a Lean Six Sigma team to improve business processes using the DMAIC framework.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

The Lean Six Sigma Black belt course is for an individual well-versed in applying Lean and Six Sigma tools and strategies to improve a business process. They would typically coach or mentor managers, supervisors, and front-line employees to help drive business improvements using DFSS methodologies.

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training typically takes about four weeks, depending on the format of the course.

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Lean Six Sigma Master Black belt is for a seasoned executive with years of hands-on experience applying Lean and Six Sigma tools and strategies to improve business processes across an organization.

They would typically take on the role of an executive coach to help drive business improvements using DFSS methodologies.

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt training takes about four weeks, depending on the format of the course.

Lean Six Sigma Champion

The Lean Six Sigma Champion course is for an individual who is well versed in applying Lean and Six Sigma strategies to improve a business process. They would typically take on the role of an internal consultant to help drive business improvements using DFSS methodologies.

The Lean Six Sigma Champion training typically takes about two weeks, depending on the format of the course. Classroom training is more extended than online or self-paced e-learning offerings.

Lean Six Sigma Executive

The Lean Six Sigma Executive is for an executive who has successfully used DFSS methodologies to improve business processes over the years. They are experienced in leading across diverse functions and making improvements within their department or function.

The Lean Six Sigma Executive training can take about two weeks, as per the format of the course. Classroom training is more extended than online or self-paced e-learning offerings.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

The Sigma Yellow belt training is for an individual who would like to be introduced to some of the concepts and disciplines of Lean and Six Sigma to improve their job function, such as increasing efficiency or reducing waste. They would typically take on the role of a front-line leader such as a supervisor or manager to lead Lean and Six Sigma projects within their department.

The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training typically takes about one day, depending on the format of the course.

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