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Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a process-improvement strategy that combines techniques and tools to identify and eliminate waste with data analysis to help reduce process variation.

The following LSS certification options are available at Wake Tech:

  • Yellow Belt
    Get an overview of LSS and an introduction to the core concepts of the LSS process-improvement methodology. Discuss the cost of poor quality, the voice of the customer, review core LSS project tools, process mapping, data collection and error-proofing.
  • Green Belt
    Work on detailed value-stream maps and identify areas of waste with an in-depth look at the sources of defects and the associated quality issues. Apply LSS tools, including statistical analysis, to reduce sources of waste and verify the effectiveness of their solutions.
  • Black Belt
    Get intensive training and hands-on exercises that will teach you how to deploy and lead process-improvement strategies effectively within your enterprise. The training will conclude with two coached projects where you must demonstrate the ability to lead and implement process improvement using LSS tools and integrated strategies.

Industry-recognized credential: Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Methodologies

Complete in: One to three months

Industry Recognized Credential

Lean Six Sigma Courses

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

  • Course ID: SEF-3001OQ2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Learn basic process improvement procedures, using the DMAIC methodology, that can be put to use immediately. This training gives students the tools to become valued employees, with an understanding of process improvement via process management. Students who successfully meet course requirements will receive a certificate of completion.

Course Objectives

Identify Six Sigma and Lean foundations and principles

Understand DMAIC Methodology

Use quality tools for successful application


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma, LSS History, Principles and Strategy, LSS Typical Benefits, Yellow Belt Roles and Responsibilities, Eight Wastes, 5S, Standard Work, Process Flow, Pull vs. Push, Visual Controls and Management, Theory of Constraints (ToC)

DMAIC Framework, Organizational Functions vs. Process, Understanding Variation, Project Charters, SIPOC Diagrams, Voice of the Customer, Value Stream Mapping, Cause and Effects Analysis, 5 Whys, Mistake Proofing, Point of Use, Control Plans


Contact Hours

8

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

What is Lean Six Sigma

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

For leaders and emerging leaders in the workforce.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for SEF-3001OQ2-Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt .

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

  • Course ID: MFG-3000A2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Build the skills that successful leaders need to define and execute complex projects, meet organizational objectives, and fulfill their mission. This resume-enhancing, cost-saving course includes lectures and team exercises in challenging Lean, ToC, and Six Sigma simulations, with in-depth analysis of concepts that can be applied directly to project management. This course is designed for those who have led projects or plan to in the future. It does not include the project required for the exam; it is coursework only and provides a certificate of completion.

Course Objectives

Communicate Lean Six Sigma concepts

Use Lean Six Sigma concepts to create an alignment between processes and business mission and objectives

Understand and apply the DMAIC model as a framework to organize process-improvement activity

Implement process improvement techniques, including design of experiments, Kaizen event and 5S within the DMAIC model

Develop a Lean Six Sigma project using the DMAIC model


Outline of Instruction

Supply Chain Management, Paradigms and Group Think, Systems Management, Definition of Lean, ToC, Six Sigma, Stages of a Rapid Improvement Event (RIE), Team Building, LSS Roles and Responsibilities, Introduction to SigmaXL, Takt, Cycle, Lead Time, Preview of Statistical Errors

Steps for Statistical Tests, Capability Analysis Preview, Cost of Poor Quality, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Project Charter, Goal Statement, Scope Statement, Understanding Customer's CTQs, SIPOC Diagrams

Communication Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Plan, Tollgate Reviews, Risk Analysis, Project Documentation, Introduction to Statistics, Central Limit Theorem, Applied Statistics, Introduction to Probability

Introduction to Probability, Data Collection, Process Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, Measurement Systems Analysis, Green Belt Improvement Tools, Lean to Remove Waste, Brainstorming, Spaghetti Diagram, 5S

Batch Size Reduction, Functional Layout, Cellular Flow, Point-of-Use Storage, Flexible Operators, Quality at the Source, Mistake Proofing, TPM, Quick Changeover, Standard Work

Theory of Constraints (ToC), Lean Principles, Push vs. Pull, Line Balancing, Kanbans, Check Sheets, Run Chart, Histogram, Dot Plot, Pareto Chart, Scatter Plots, Correlation, SPC Control Charts

Capability Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Box Plots, Hypothesis Testing, F-Tests for Variance, Analysis of Variance, Regression Analysis, Sources of solutions, Piloting the Solution

Introduction to DoE, Improvement Newspaper, Target Progress Report, Control Plans, Final Exam


Contact Hours

64

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Yellow Belt Course Completion Certificate

Learning Supplies Needed

Laptop computer equipped with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, SigmaXL Statistical Software (not provided), pen or pencil

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

85% attendance
Satisfactory completion of final exam

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Leaders and emerging leaders in workforce

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Project Management

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for MFG-3000A2-Lean Six Sigma Green Belt .

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

  • Course ID: SEF-3001PB2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Build the skills leaders need to define and execute complex projects, meet organizational objectives and fulfill their mission. This resume-enhancing, cost-saving course includes lectures and team exercises in challenging Lean, ToC and Six Sigma simulations, with in-depth analysis of concepts that can be applied directly to project management. The course is designed for those who have led projects or plan to in the future.

Course Objectives

Communicate Lean Six Sigma concepts

Use Lean Six Sigma concepts to create an alignment between processes and business mission and objectives

Understand and apply the DMAIC model as a framework to organize process-improvement activity

Implement process improvement techniques, including design of experiments, Kaizen event and 5S within the DMAIC model

Develop a Lean Six Sigma project using the DMAIC model


Outline of Instruction

Supply Chain Management, Paradigms and Group Think, Systems Management, Definition of Lean, ToC, Six Sigma, Stages of a Rapid Improvement Event (RIE), Team Building, LSS Roles and Responsibilities, Introduction to SigmaXL, Takt, Cycle, Lead Time, Preview of Statistical Errors

Steps for Statistical Tests, Capability Analysis Preview, Cost of Poor Quality, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Project Charter, Goal Statement, Scope Statement, Understanding Customer's CTQs, SIPOC Diagrams

Communication Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Plan, Tollgate Reviews, Risk Analysis, Project Documentation, Introduction to Statistics, Central Limit Theorem, Applied Statistics, Introduction to Probability

Introduction to Probability, Data Collection, Process Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, Measurement Systems Analysis, Green Belt Improvement Tools, Lean to Remove Waste, Brainstorming, Spaghetti Diagram, 5S

Batch Size Reduction, Functional Layout, Cellular Flow, Point-of-Use Storage, Flexible Operators, Quality at the Source, Mistake Proofing, TPM, Quick Changeover, Standard Work

Theory of Constraints (ToC), Lean Principles, Push vs. Pull, Line Balancing, Kanbans, Check Sheets, Run Chart, Histogram, Dot Plot, Pareto Chart, Scatter Plots, Correlation, SPC Control Charts

Capability Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Box Plots, Hypothesis Testing, F-Tests for Variance, Analysis of Variance, Regression Analysis, Sources of Solutions, Piloting the Solution

Introduction to DoE, Improvement Newspaper, Target Progress Report, Control Plans, Final Exam


Contact Hours

64

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

International Association for Six Sigma Certification

Website

https://asq.org/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

The Lean Six Sigma training helps in validating professionals who are skilled in identifying risks, errors or defects in a business process and removing them.


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Yellow Belt Course Completion Certificate

Learning Supplies Needed

Laptop computer equipped with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint software, SigmaXL Statistical Software (not included in registration) and an appropriate writing utensil

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

85% attendance
Satisfactory completion of final exam

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Leaders and emerging leaders in workforce

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for SEF-3001PB2-Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification .

Six Sigma: Total Quality Fundamentals

  • Course ID: MLS-3230JE
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
In this course you will learn how to effectively apply the fundamentals of total quality. You will gain understanding of what quality is and learn about the history of the quality movement. You will discover the role of customers in quality and determine the major elements of a quality system. This course will show you how to master key concepts such as the cost of non-quality, variation, and total employee involvement (TEI). Increase your value to your company by learning about various motivational models, leadership, and teamwork. Determine how to effectively apply quality standards by creating and implementing internal and external auditing activities. Learn the ins and outs of ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. In this online course, you will learn how successful organizations apply quality to their everyday activities. You will find out how to use teamwork to make the most of your employees' abilities and potential. You will learn to manage the process of change, reduce customer complaints, and increase customer service. You will learn of a number of quality fallacies and how to lessen their impact.

Course Objectives

Learn the fundamentals, history, and key concepts of the total quality movement.

Study how to increase the value of your company through motivational models, leadership, teamwork, and quality standards.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Quality

Lesson 2 - Customers and Organization

Lesson 3 - Nonquality Costs and Variation

Lesson 4 - Assessment and Leadership

Lesson 5 - Motivation and Change

Lesson 6 - Team Building and Training

Lesson 7 - TEI and Measuring Performance

Lesson 8 - Standards and Auditing

Lesson 9 - External and Internal Auditing

Lesson 10 - ISO 9000

Lesson 11 - More Standards and Systems

Lesson 12 - Quality Culture and Fallacies


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning how to increase the value of your company through motivational models, leadership, teamwork, and quality standards, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
329517 06/17/26 - 08/07/26 Online 77.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for MLS-3230JE-Six Sigma: Total Quality Fundamentals .

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