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Lean Six Sigma
Green & Black Belt

  • For aspiring and practising business improvement and process optimisation professionals
  • Enhance your confidence and skills to become a methodical, analytical process improvement professional
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    Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt

    Lean Six Sigma can be compared to a marathon runner: a professional athlete may analyse their performance to identify and remove any unnecessary actions or inefficiencies with the goal of improving their performance in both time and success. The Lean Six Sigma methodology is a globally recognised management approach to business performance improvement that has blended the individual specialisms of Lean and Six Sigma: the focus of Lean is on speed, efficiency, and removing waste from the process, while Six Sigma centres on effectiveness and the removal of errors.

    The Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt package offers the greatest insight into developing your skills as a manager in process improvement that seeks to resolve inefficiencies or solve problems in a way that maximises results and minimises waste. You can oversee, manage, and coordinate large-scale improvement projects with these certifications.

    Why study with us?

    • Stay motivated and manage your time effectively through regular one-to-one follow-ups with your certified Tutor and Study Coach
    • You have 24/7 access to your online courses, so you can study at your own pace and save on travel costs (plus an exclusive AI Tutor Bot for round-the-clock questions)
    • Your official certification means that your experience is validated through industry-recognised material and highly valued in the UK (and the world!)
    • Your Exam Simulator will prepare you for your official exam by providing all the conditions for sitting and passing your exam successfully, as well as your end-module quizzes
    • A Simulated Project Assignment gives you the opportunity to virtually shadow a Project Manager and gain real-world, practical experience
    • Your Student Community Forums give you the opportunity to share questions, ideas, and knowledge with other professionals studying this certification
    • Your CV and LinkedIn profile will receive complete makeovers from your Recruitment Advisor to make sure you maximise your chances of securing rewarding opportunities
    • Career and recruitment support gives you advice on how to secure and succeed in job interviews, including mock interviews and exclusive interview preparation tailored toward your prospective company and role
    • Your expert Career Consultant will help you choose the right certification, and combine it with strategic guidance to make sure you achieve success in your professional journey

    Avoid the negative effects of making the wrong decision about your development journey, have an open Q&A with an expert. 

    What’s included?

    • Consultation with a Career Consultant to corroborate your course choice
    • Unlimited, 3-month access to the Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt Courses
    • Official Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt Exams
    • Certified Tutor to provide assistance with course queries
    • Access to a full Support Team for assistance with examination, notes, and study queries
    • A professional CV rewrite
    • A LinkedIn profile overhaul to maximise your new networking opportunities

    Certification: Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belt
    Vendor: APMG International
    Course prerequisite: There are no formal prerequisites to study this qualification
    Study time: 60 – 80 hours
    Key learning objective: Once you have completed the Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belts you will be able to implement this methodology as an individual and as part of a team to increase customer satisfaction, reduce errors, improve efficiencies, and work more effectively with teams to solve problems.

    Certification details

    Accrediting body
    The Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belt certifications are accredited by the APM Group, otherwise known as APMG International: a leading accreditation and exam institute. These qualificatiosn has also been accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS), the only National Accreditation Body in the UK responsible for assessing the standard and quality of organisations offering accredited qualifications.

    Certification expiry
    To obtain the Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belts, you must pass the Green & Black Belt theory examinations and complete the Practical Assessments within 3 years of passing the theory exams. The Practical Assessment for the Green & Black Belt certifications do not have an expiration date and will remain valid indefinitely.

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    Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belt

    What You Will Learn

    The Lean Six Sigma methodology is a globally recognised management approach to business performance improvement that has blended the individual specialisms of Lean and Six Sigma. The Green and Black Belts serve as senior-level qualifications for this methodology.

      World Class Performance

      You will gain an understanding of the principles and benefits of world-class performance, including the concept of the “voice of the customer” and the importance of data-driven decision-making.

      Process Improvement Deployment

      You will learn how to deploy process improvement tools, including process flow diagrams, process maps, and value stream maps.

      Project Management

      You will gain an understanding of the basics of project management, including project scope, time, cost, quality, and risk management.

      Level I – Creating a Solid Foundation

      You will learn the basic concepts and tools of Lean Six Sigma, including process mapping, data collection, and statistical analysis.

      Level II – Creating a Continuous Improvement Culture

      You will gain an understanding of how to create a culture of continuous improvement within an organisation, including the importance of leadership, employee engagement, and the use of process improvement teams.

      Level III – Creating Stable and Efficient Processes

      You will learn how to create stable and efficient processes, including the use of statistical process control and process control charts.

      Level IV – Creating Capable Processes

      You will gain an understanding of how to create capable processes, including the use of statistical design of experiments and process capability analysis.

      Your Success is Assured

      Expert Career Consultants

      Our expert Career Consultants select qualifications that align perfectly with your aspirations by collaborating with you to identify your desired end-goal.

      Certified Tutors

      Our certified Tutors are there to assist you with course questions, exam queries, and revision so you have all the support you need to ace your exams.

      Study Coaches and Mentors

      Your Study Coach and Mentor is dedicated to guiding and supporting you throughout your journey by providing motivation, encouragement, and monitoring progress.

      Experienced Recruitment Advisors

      Your Recruitment Advisor will provide you with the tools you need to succeed, like an industry-oriented CV, LinkedIn profile overhaul, and exclusive resources.

      The Key to Your Success

      Your Expert Career Consultant has received extensive training in the solutions we offer, and they understand that making the wrong choice can have a negative impact on your career, and overall well-being. They’re here to: 

      • Get to know you, your goals, and your experience 
      • Help you through the best options for you
      • Make sure you choose the right path: financially, psychologically, and professionally. 

      Career and Progression Prospects

      Process Improvement is used in a plethora of sectors, but here are a few roles you’re qualified to explore with this certification:

      Business Improvement Manager

      Process Analyst

      Lean Process Manager

      Lean Six Sigma Trainer

      Projecting Your Salary

      We want to help you achieve the best outcome in your studies so that you can flourish in your selected development pathway.

      43.3K /

      per year

      Operations Manager

      48.1K /

      per year

      Quality Assurance Manager

      63.7K /

      per year

      Process Analyst

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      To drive your success forward to the finishing line of your goals, our team comprises of professionals available at the press of a button to provide clarity on questions you have regarding your exam booking and preparation, portal and logins, assignments, as well as quizzes. You can also access one-to-one Tutor and Mentor Support so that your queries can be resolved swiftly and comprehensively. Our Tutors are experienced and certified in their fields, too!

      Bolster Your Income Potential & Job Security

      Your certification will provide you with a significant competitive advantage by validating your skills and knowledge – with that, you can either contribute toward your current company or grow in another one.

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      Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt
      Frequently Asked Questions

      You have questions, and we have all the answers

      Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that combines the principles of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve business processes and reduce waste. It focuses on identifying and eliminating non-value added activities, reducing variation, and increasing process efficiency and effectiveness. The goal of Lean Six Sigma is to deliver high-quality products or services to customers while minimising costs and increasing profitability. It uses a data-driven approach to identify and solve problems, and it relies on statistical analysis and process control to achieve continuous improvement.

      Anyone who wants to become a specialist in Lean Six Sigma projects should take the Green Belt certification. Green Belts achieve improvements in performance and quality using statistical analysis and the Lean Six Sigma methodology. Green Belts can work alone or as Junior Project Managers in a team, or as team members in Black Belt project.

      In addition, anyone who wants to become an expert in implementing Lean Six Sigma projects should take the Black Belt certification. Black Belts manage complex projects and support improvement teams using Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques.

      The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is assessed and awarded by means of an examination. This exam comprises of 60 multiple choice questions (meaning you will have to select your answers from the options you are provided with). Your exam will be 3 hours long, and you will be required to score 63% (38 out of 60) or higher in order to pass. This is an open-book exam, and so you will be able to make use of a maximum of 2 books and statistical tables booklet (not exercise books) should you wish.

      The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is assessed and awarded by means of an examination. This exam comprises of 60 multiple choice questions (meaning you will have to select your answers from the options you are provided with). Your exam will be 3 hours long, and you will be required to score 63% (38 out of 60) or higher in order to pass. This is an open-book exam, and so you will be able to make use of a maximum of 2 books and statistical tables booklet (not exercise books) should you wish.

      These certifications will provide you with the skills you require in order to become an expert in the implementation of Lean Six Sigma projects. Even if you are not working within process improvement, the Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belts will enhance your analytical thinking, strategy, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

      Our Lean Six Sigma certifications are accredited by APMG International in partnership with the Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA) and so they do not expire. You can use this certification throughout your career!