Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich) via edX Professional Certificate

Overview

Learn how to drive quality and productivity projects by mastering the methods, tools and principles of Lean Six Sigma.

Lean Six Sigma enable organizations to identify weaknesses of their business processes, to measure, analyze and improve their performance, and thus to sustainably increase customer satisfaction and decrease costs.

In this program, you will first earn the TUM Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification by mastering the fundamentals of the Lean Six Sigma methodology, plus the Green Belt Certification by applying your knowledge in practice with a predefined project.

The Body of Knowledge of the first three courses in the series (QPLS1-3x) reflects the standard of the American Society for Quality for their Certified Six Sigma Green Belt. In these courses, you will learn the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) process improvement cycle and examine how the principles of Lean Production improve quality and productivity and enable organizational transformation. Both descriptive and inferential statistics will be applied, and all concepts are exercised using online problems and interactive exercises and case studies.

After receiving our Yellow Belt Certification, learners apply their knowledge in practice to earn the TUM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (QPLS4x), according the recommendation of the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals, by implementing our predefined project on environmental littering: Improve the cleanliness of areas around selected places in your hometown and control the sustainability of your measures.

We will guide you using software with all relevant tools, specific tasks, a project storybook template to document your results, graded reviews of your documentation after each DMAIC phase, and weekly live online sessions for your questions. The Green Belt Certification will be awarded after completion of the course and final review of your completed project storybook and your collected data.

This TUM Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt certifications allow you to demonstrate your personal operational excellence with your project story book to actively reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction in any organizational environment. Your new skills can facilitate your career entry or advance your career.

NOTE: In order to achieve the TUM Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, it is MANDATORY to complete the 3 courses: QPLS1x, QPLS2x and QPLS3x pursuing all 3 Verified Certificates, for which you will earn the Yellow Belt Certificate. Only then you may start your Green Belt Certification project with QPLS4x. There is no deadline for completing the courses and project.

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Six Sigma: Define and Measure

An introduction to the Six Sigma methodology and the DMAIC cycle for process improvement with a focus on the Define and Measure phases, including basic statistics for understanding sampling plans and calculating process capability.

Course 2: Six Sigma: Analyze, Improve, Control

Learn how to statistically analyze process data to determine the root cause and propose solutions for process problems, to implement quality management tools, such as 8D and the 5 Whys, and to understand the concept of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).

Course 3: Lean Production

Learn how to apply key elements of Lean Production, from minimizing inventory and reducing setup times, to using 5S and Kaizen, in order to improve quality and productivity in your workplace.

Course 4: Lean Six Sigma: Green Belt Certification Project

Implement a Lean Six Sigma improvement project along the DMAIC phases, from its identification to the evaluation of its result, to earn the TUM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

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- The current course run ends on June 30, 2021. If you think you won't have enough time to finish, you can enroll in the run starting on May 01, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2022 *
Learn about Lean Management, a customer-centric methodology that improves processes by eliminating waste and focusing on value-added tasks.

This course will introduce the main tenets of the Toyota Production System, which includes Just-in-Time manufacturing, quality management tools, and the critical concept of Kaizen, the Japanese practice of continuous improvement. You will also learn about the key organization and managerial approaches that are used in Lean.

You will learn how to analyze process flows in order to establish process capacity and identify the process bottleneck. You will then calculate resource utilization and cycle time to evaluate the impact of set up times, batching, defects and reworks on key process performance measures, including inventory, flow rate and flow time.

We will also discuss the impact of key concepts of Lean, including Heijunka, Kanban, Jidoka, Andon, Poka Yoke, and 5S, which help achieve increased productivity and quality.

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will earn the TUM Lean and Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, confirming mastery of Lean Six Sigma fundamentals to a Green Belt level. The material is based on the American Society for Quality (www.asq.org) Body of Knowledge up to a Green Belt Level. The Professional Certificate is designed as preparation for a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt exam.
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*The current course run ends on June 30, 2021. If you think you won't have enough time to finish, you can enroll in the run starting on May 01, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2022 *

Understand the background and meaning of Six Sigma and the five steps of the DMAIC process improvement flow: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control. Discuss what "Quality" means and how to identify the Voice of the Customer.

You will learn how to set an improvement project goal, calculate process yield, and identify Critical-to-Quality parameters.

You will learn how to map a process and to use the necessary statistical techniques to establish the baseline performance of a process and to calculate the process capability.

To complement the lectures, we provide interactive exercises, which allow learners to see the statistics "in action." Learners then master the statistical concepts by completing practice problems. These are then reinforced using interactive case studies, which illustrate the application of the statistics in quality improvement situations.

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will earn the TUM Lean and Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, confirming mastery of Lean Six Sigma fundamentals to a Green Belt level. The material is based on the American Society for Quality (www.asq.org) Body of Knowledge up to a Green Belt Level. The Professional Certificate is designed as preparation for a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt exam.
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8 weeks long, 3-4 hours a week
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- The current course run ends on June 30, 2021. If you think you won't have enough time to finish, you can enroll in the run starting on May 01, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2022 *
Learn how to statistically analyze data with the Six Sigma methodology using inferential statistical techniques to determine confidence intervals and to test hypotheses based on sample data. You will also review cause and effect techniques for root cause analysis.

You will learn how to perform correlation and regression analyses in order to confirm the root cause and understand how to improve your process and plan designed experiments.

You will learn how to implement statistical process control using control charts and quality management tools, including the 8 Disciplines and the 5 Whys to reduce risk and manage process deviations.

To complement the lectures, learners are provided with interactive exercises, which allow learners to see the statistics "in action." Learners then master statistical concepts by completing practice problems. These are then reinforced using interactive case studies, which illustrate the application of the statistics in quality improvement situations.

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will earn the TUM Lean and Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, confirming mastery of Lean Six Sigma fundamentals to a Green Belt level. The material is based on the American Society for Quality (www.asq.org) Body of Knowledge up to a Green Belt Level. The Professional Certificate is designed as preparation for a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt exam.
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Every employee is involved in business processes to create products or services. The causes of decreasing customer satisfaction and increasing quality costs are often unknown, so derived solutions often only address symptoms. Six Sigma methods and tools enable a systematic solution of typical process problems and lead to sustainable operational excellence.

Go from Yellow to Green Belt in this project-based Lean Six Sigma course. With the TUM Yellow Belt, you have mastered the body of knowledge of our Green Belt (according to the American Society for Quality standards). Our Green Belt certification requires the implementation of a Six Sigma project (as recommended by the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals), just as driving experience is necessary to obtain a driver’s license.

To earn the TUM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, you will implement a predefined standard project on environmental littering. The goal: “Improve the cleanliness of areas around selected places in your hometown and control the sustainability of your measures.” To reach this goal you will drive along the DMAIC, accompanied by a Master Black Belt as co-pilot. The route is determined by our navigation software (sigmaGuide). We will stop at every important sigma tool, which you will then apply in practice and document in a project storybook. This storybook will demonstrate the operational excellence of and in your work. (Please note: The implementation of company specific, individually supported business projects for certification are not included in this edX/TUM course)

We will guide you through your improvement project. Each DMAIC phase concludes with a project review by a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. With the feedback on your achieved project results, we keep you on track before you start the next DMAIC phase. You will also participate in weekly live sessions online, where we will discuss the tools and logic of Six Sigma in depth and answer any questions. The e-book for the course, Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Project, is included in the course price.

Green Belt Certification: Learners will be awarded the TUM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification after completing this course and all of its requirements, including:
- Previous acquisition of the TUM Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate,
- Application of the sigma tools (sigmaGuide),
- Documentation of the results in a project storybook,
- Five graded reviews of the project storybook along the DMAIC phases,
- Participation in at least 10 open-online-sessions,
- Delivery of the completed project storybook and the collected data.

Taught by

Dr. Reiner Hutwelker, Martin Grunow and Holly Ott

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Moritz

The Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt courses offered by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are the perfect opportunity to reach high quality trainings from a reputable organization - especially in this exceptional time of physical distancing....

The Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt courses offered by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are the perfect opportunity to reach high quality trainings from a reputable organization - especially in this exceptional time of physical distancing.

I started with the Yellow Belt Course where I got a lot of high-level theoretical knowledge about Lean as well as Six Sigma. The course is a nice mixture of theoretical input and practical tasks. The self-paced structure of the course enabled me to choose my personal learning speed. Special thanks to Prof. Dr. Holly Claudia Ott for the effort she put in the various lectures in the Yellow Belt course and her very understandable way of explaining difficult topics.

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course builds on the theoretical topics with a practical project. The project is about the littering situation in your hometown – it’s a nice idea to have a positive impact on our planet while doing this certification project. You learn how to apply the learned Six Sigma methods as well as some key elements about project management. If you need help you get really good support in the internal course forum from your peers as well as from the professors. Furthermore, there is a weekly online session in the Green Belt course where you can ask your personal questions as well as learn about best practice examples.

I enjoyed the challenging project and learned a lot about Six Sigma and its implementation. Special thanks to Dr. Reiner Hutwelker for all the effort and passion he puts in the TUM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COURSE!
Anonymous

I first heard about Six Sigma and Lean from a coworker, and it picked my interest. I had been working with mining and mineral processing and then moved into a leadership role in the R&D department focused on product development and technical service....

I first heard about Six Sigma and Lean from a coworker, and it picked my interest. I had been working with mining and mineral processing and then moved into a leadership role in the R&D department focused on product development and technical service.

I loved the challenges, but despite my academic credentials and professional experience, I felt I didnt have the necessary skills to advance with my team. I thought the Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt courses offered by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) sounded interesting. I then started the yellow belt certification and as I dove deeper into the content, I realized it was exactly what I was looking for.

Evertyhing I learned in both courses gave me the tools and background thar I didn't even realize I was missing. The practical approach of the Green Belt certification was a great way to fill the gap between my initial learnings from the previous course, and gave me the confidence to tackle new challenges at work.

The flexibility (self-paced) fit really well into my schedule. I was privileged to be part of a global community of learners who cared deeply about the course, and that also helped me to make a few connections as well. I have recently advised other 6 other members of my team to pursue the same courses and they are now having a great learning experience themselves. If you are consdering these courses, don't overthink this and just start them. You will not regret.
Iman Soltani

I believe, the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification offered by TUM is one of the most comprehensive programs of its type. As someone, who has been conducting research for a decade in top universities of North America, and with about 9 years of experience...

I believe, the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification offered by TUM is one of the most comprehensive programs of its type. As someone, who has been conducting research for a decade in top universities of North America, and with about 9 years of experience in quality, throughout this program, I noticed, why German industries are indeed the quality engineering masters. Indeed, they care about the quality of teaching and performance more than we do in North America.

The quality of the courses and the project supervised by Dr. Hutwelker was well above the level of typical certificates, I had seen before. I highly recommend this certification to anyone, who really is intended to learn deeply about the Lean and Six Sigma concept through both thorough studying of theoretical materials and then doing a real hands-on certification project, coach by master-black belt Dr. Hutwelker..
Anonymous

I have done a couple of edX MicroMasters and Professional Certificates, and I can honestly say that the offered Green-Belt is by far the best program I participated. It starts with its well-structured approach, a great mix of readings, exercises, tools, videos, online lectures and highly passionate and motivating teachers. While the Yellow Belt prepares the base, the Green Belt Project really helps to get the meat on the bone and ensure a full understanding of the process. The gained knowledge is like a Swiss Army Knife for continuously improvements - I’m sure being able to leverage it at many occasions to become more efficient/effective, increase the customer satisfaction and finally save costs.
Tianyu Lu

I am very appreciative that TUM offers this nice project for me. Six Sigma is a powerful methodology in reducing process variation and it's beneficial to many industries. As a student, I don't have any related Six Sigma working experience with a company. In other words, I don't know how to implement the statistical tools to solve the problems in the reality. With the help of Dr. Reiner, I went through the complete DMAIC phases by using tools like C&E Matrix, Process Control, Hypothesis Testing, FMEA, etc. They helped me to reinforce my Six Sigma knowledge and also developed my problem-solving abilities.
Anonymous

The Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt courses provide knowledge in both theory and practice. You will learn about fundamental “ingredients” of Lean Six Sigma methodology in the Yellow Belt courses with many nice examples and illustrations. And you will “cook your dish” by applying your knowledge in practical project in the Green Belt course with support from Dr. Reiner - Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Weekly live online session in Green Belt course is very helpful and it is one of difference than other MOOCs. I appreciate very much Dr. Reiner who supported me and other learners during the course.

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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Overview

Syllabus

Courses

Lean Production

Six Sigma: Define and Measure

Six Sigma: Analyze, Improve, Control