What is Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training?

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training equips professionals with the skills to lead moderate-level process improvement projects. It focuses on applying the DMAIC methodology, data analysis, and Lean tools to reduce defects and improve efficiency.

How long is Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training?

The duration typically ranges from 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the training format (self-paced, live online, or in-person). Some programs also include project work and assessments for certification.

Is Lean Six Sigma Green Belt worth it?

Yes, it’s highly valuable for professionals looking to advance in operations, quality management, or project leadership. It enhances problem-solving skills and boosts career opportunities across industries.

Is Six Sigma Green Belt exam difficult?

The exam can be moderately challenging, requiring a solid understanding of DMAIC, statistics, and Lean concepts. With proper training and practice, most learners pass successfully.

How much does Six Sigma cost?

Costs vary based on the provider and format. Green Belt certification typically ranges from $500 to $2,000. Some programs include the exam fee, while others charge it separately.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training

This course is part of Lean Management and Six Sigma Green Belt Program Specialization

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

14 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Lead end-to-end Six Sigma projects using the DMAIC framework.
Analyze and improve processes with statistical and Lean tools.
Apply DOE, SCAMPER, and prioritization techniques to optimize solutions.
Sustain improvements using SPC, 5S, and structured control plans.

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This comprehensive Six Sigma DMAIC course equips you with the skills to drive data-backed process improvements and sustain quality excellence. Begin by mastering the Define and Measure phases—learn to build project charters, capture customer requirements (VoC), and analyze processes through mapping and capability studies. Progress to the Analyze phase with tools like hypothesis testing, regression, and exploratory data analysis to uncover root causes. In the Improve phase, implement solutions using Design of Experiments (DOE), Lean techniques, and decision tools like SCAMPER and Pugh Matrix. Conclude with the Control phase, applying SPC, control plans, and Lean methods like 5S and TPM for long-term impact.

You should have a background in operations, project management, or quality control, along with a basic understanding of business processes and statistical concepts. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Apply DMAIC: Lead Six Sigma projects from problem identification to solution control - Use Statistical Tools: Conduct root cause analysis with testing, regression, and capability studies - Optimize Processes: Apply DOE, Lean tools, and solution selection methods for effective improvements - Sustain Improvements: Use SPC, 5S, and control plans to maintain long-term results Ideal for quality professionals, process owners, and team leads.

Module details

Master the Define Phase of Six Sigma with a focus on project identification, voice of the customer (VoC), and team dynamics. Learn to build project charters, define CTQs, apply SIPOC and HOQ models, and use planning tools like affinity diagrams and matrix charts. Understand process metrics, risk analysis, and team roles to launch high-impact, customer-focused improvement projects.

What's included

55 videos1 reading7 assignments

55 videosTotal 157 minutes

Introduction1 minute
Benchmarking: Types and Best Practices5 minutes
Process elements2 minutes
SIPOC Process5 minutes
Owners and stakeholders2 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction1 minute
Customer Identification3 minutes
Tips for Effective VoC Questions4 minutes
VoC and Data Collection5 minutes
Proactive Data Sources5 minutes
Proactive Data Sources - Focus Group2 minutes
Proactive Data Sources - Interview2 minutes
VoC Proactive Data Collection Methods2 minutes
Customer Requirements2 minutes
Critical to Quality Factor4 minutes
CTQ Example3 minutes
Quality Function Deployment4 minutes
Sections of House of Quality (HOQ)5 minutes
Post HOQ Matrix1 minute
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction1 minute
The Project Charter3 minutes
Problem Statement and Project Objectives3 minutes
Project Scope and Its Interpretation4 minutes
Project Scope and Its Interpretation: SIPOC and Process Maps2 minutes
Project Metrics and Its Types4 minutes
Project Planning and Documentation3 minutes
Project Plan5 minutes
Project Plan Schedule3 minutes
Project Plan Risks3 minutes
Benefits of Risk Analysis and Project Closure2 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction1 minute
Affinity Diagram and Interrelationship Diagram4 minutes
Tree Diagram and Matrix Diagram4 minutes
Prioritization Matrices, Activity Network Diagrams and Process Decision Program Chart3 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction1 minute
Process Performance1 minute
Defects per Unit (DPU)2 minutes
Throughput Yield (TPY) and Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY)4 minutes
Defects per Million Opportunities (DPMO) and Sigma Level3 minutes
Cost of Quality (COQ) and Process Capability5 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction1 minute
Team Dynamics3 minutes
Negative Team Dynamics1 minute
Team Stages4 minutes
Types of Challenges3 minutes
Team Roles and Responsibilities2 minutes
Team Communication3 minutes
Team Tools5 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Case Study13 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Course Syllabus10 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes

Quiz on Project Identification15 minutes
Quiz on Voice of Customer15 minutes
Quiz on Project Management Basics15 minutes
Quiz on Management and Planning Tools15 minutes
Quiz on Business Results for Projects15 minutes
Quiz on Team Dynamics and Performance15 minutes
Assessment for Define Phase40 minutes

Gain in-depth skills in the Measure Phase of Six Sigma by mastering process analysis, statistical tools, and data collection methods. Learn to map processes, apply probability and statistical concepts, and summarize data using Excel. Explore measurement system analysis, Gage R&R, and process capability studies to assess performance and ensure data-driven decision-making.

What's included

45 videos7 assignments

45 videosTotal 186 minutes

Introduction1 minute
Process Maps6 minutes
Flowcharts4 minutes
Process Documentation5 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction1 minute
Roles of Probability and Statistics6 minutes
Addition Rules and Multiplication Rules7 minutes
Permutation and Combination4 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction1 minute
Data, Its types, and Selection3 minutes
Measurement Scales, Collection Methods, and Sampling7 minutes
Data Collection Plan and Data Coding4 minutes
Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion8 minutes
Microsoft Excel for Descriptive Statistics2 minutes
Frequency Distribution7 minutes
Stem and Leaf Plots and Box and Whisker Plots5 minutes
Scatter Diagrams3 minutes
Other Visualization Tools and Normal Probability Plots3 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction1 minute
Classes of Distribution and Key Terms2 minutes
Types of Statistical Distribution2 minutes
Binomial and Poisson Distribution8 minutes
Normal Distribution10 minutes
Chi-square, T, and F-Distribution4 minutes
Central Limit Theorem(CLT)6 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction2 minutes
Measurement System Analysis and Its Properties5 minutes
Measurement System Characteristics6 minutes
Measurement System Concepts3 minutes
Gage R&R Study9 minutes
Attribute Gage R&R6 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction1 minute
Process Stability and Normality9 minutes
Process Capability Analysis and Studies5 minutes
Process Capability Index and Example8 minutes
Process Performance Indices2 minutes
Process Mean Shift and Variation8 minutes
Process Capability for Attribute Data3 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Case Study4 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes

Quiz on Process Analysis and Documentation15 minutes
Quiz on Probability and Statistics15 minutes
Quiz on Collecting and Summarizing Data15 minutes
Quiz on Statistical Distribution15 minutes
Quiz on Measurement System Analysis15 minutes
Quiz on Process and Performance Capability15 minutes
Assessment for Measure Phase40 minutes

Master the Analyze Phase of Six Sigma by learning how to identify root causes using data-driven techniques. Gain expertise in hypothesis testing, ANOVA, and T-tests to validate assumptions. Explore correlation, regression, and residual analysis for deeper insights. Learn to apply statistical methods and exploratory data analysis to drive meaningful process improvements.

What's included

20 videos3 assignments

20 videosTotal 103 minutes

Introduction1 minute
Hypothesis Testing Basics5 minutes
Type 1 and Type 2 Errors6 minutes
Sample Size6 minutes
P-value and Test Statistics5 minutes
Tests for Means, Variance, and Proportions2 minutes
1-Sample Test10 minutes
2-Sample Test6 minutes
T-Test3 minutes
ANOVA and Chi-Square Distribution7 minutes
Hypothesis Testing with Nonnormal Data9 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction1 minute
Multi-Vari Analysis7 minutes
Correlation6 minutes
Regression Analysis8 minutes
Residual Analysis and Linear Regression5 minutes
Multiple Regression8 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Case Study4 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Quiz on Hypothesis Testing15 minutes
Quiz on Exploratory Data Analysis15 minutes
Assessment for Analyze Phase40 minutes

Advance through the Improve Phase of Six Sigma by learning how to implement effective solutions using root cause analysis and Lean tools. Explore Design of Experiments (DOE) for process optimization, apply Kaizen for cycle time reduction, and evaluate ideas with tools like Pugh Matrix and SCAMPER. Use cost-benefit analysis and piloting to select and implement impactful improvements.

What's included

17 videos5 assignments

17 videosTotal 66 minutes

Introduction1 minute
DOE Regression and Basic Terms6 minutes
DOE Error8 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction2 minutes
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)10 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction1 minute
Lean Tools and Techniques14 minutes
Cycle Time Reduction, Kaizen, and Kaizen Blitz5 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction1 minute
Pugh Analysis and Solution Prioritization Matrix5 minutes
SCAMPER Tool3 minutes
Brainstorming, Cost Benefit Analysis, Solution Screening, and Piloting4 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Case Study4 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 100 minutes

Quiz on Design of Experiments15 minutes
Quiz on Root Cause Analysis15 minutes
Quiz on Lean Tools15 minutes
Quiz of Selecting a Solution15 minutes
Assessment for Improve Phase40 minutes

Learn to sustain Six Sigma improvements in the Control Phase by applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) and control plans. Understand control charts like X̄, I-MR, p-chart, and c-chart, and use CUSUM and EWMA for advanced monitoring. Develop effective control plans, use Lean tools like 5S, TPM, and visual factory to maintain process stability and ensure long-term quality performance.