Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification

Update: We are proud to announce that our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training and certification program has received international recognition! The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) has granted us accreditation, making us the only CSSC accredited provider in Finland.

The nine-day training will prepare you for the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification and certification. Effective and inspiring "Lean" training:

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training
  • Learn by doing and experience the improvement project already in the training with other participants.
  • You will have access to user-friendly training material in a digital learning environment.
  • The training includes personal project coaching.
  • You will be trained and coached by a certified Master Black Belt.
  • You can obtain an accredited Green Belt Certificate.
  • You can choose between face-to-face, distance or hybrid training.
  • Good customer feedback from previous training participants.

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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification
remote: 2.950,-; hybrid 3.250,-; classroom: 3.500,-.
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DURATION

9 days + coaching

OPTIONS

Espoo / hybrid / remote

START

7 times a year

TRAINING FORMAT:

LEVEL

Project leader

CERTIFICATE

Yes

PRICE:

PRICE, € (excluding VAT)

remote: 2.950,-; hybrid 3.250,-; classroom: 3.500,-.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification

What will you learn in Green Belt Training?

After the training:

  • You will master the key Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools to successfully lead improvement projects.
  • You have completed your first project or are able to complete the project within a foreseeable timeframe.
  • You will have the opportunity to have your project work validated and receive an internationally recognised, CSSC accredited Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate.
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Who is Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training suitable for?

Our CSSC accredited Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification is suitable for professionals who want to improve business processes and learn new methods to achieve significant improvements (50-90%) in a few months.

After the training, you can easily continue to Black Belt level with 4 days of additional training or participate directly in Black Belt Training.

Content of the Training

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training focuses on the most effective Lean 6 Sigma activities, tools and techniques that are commonly used in organisations to improve processes. In addition to Lean Six Sigma, the training includes about 30% of change management methods, so-called "soft skills".

Our training and certifications meet/exceed the quality and content requirements set by CSSC. We also comply with the contents of international standards IASSC and ASQ BoK ("Body of Knowledge"), with the exception of the rarest methods and tools.

You can read more about the content requirements of the standards at the link: Green Belt certificates and requirements.

The training covers topics such as:

Introduction

  • When, why and how to use Lean Six Sigma: An introduction to the effective use of Lean and Six Sigma in different types of projects and organisations.  
  • Project management: 12 step DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).

Define

In the Define phase, the Improvement Project is selected and scoped using various tools:

  • Voice of the Customer
  • "Voice of the Customer" -VOC
  • "Critical to Quality" - CTQ
  • Proactive determination of customer preferences
  • CTQ tree
  • Project Contract
  • Risk Mtrix
  •  

Measure

In the Measure phase, the project objective is operationalized and the reliability of the measurements is tested using the following methods, among others:

  • Process Mapping ("SIPOC")
  • Defining the operational measurement unit
  • Analysis of the measurement system

Analyze

In the Analyze phase, process performance is measured:

  • Various graphical analysis methods
  • Process capability analyses
  • Process control cards
  • Normality test
  • Forms of process waste
  • Root cause analysis to improve the process through value stream mapping and hypothesis testing
  •    

Improve

The Improve phase develops and tests the optimal solution for root cause elimination:

  • Hypothesis tests for different situations
  • Lean methods: e.g. Push/Pull processes, 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen
  • Different methods for prioritizing solutions
  • Solution validation
  •      

Control

In the control phase, solutions are implemented in a way that ensures permanent results while also fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

We use the following methods, among others:

  • Standardized work
  • Critical performance indicators
  • Visual Management
  • Activity monitoring
  • "Out of Control Action Plan" (OCAP)
  • Lean daily management and data-driven leadership
  • The cycle of continuous improvement culture
  •      

Change Management

Change Management is an integral part of all DMAIC phases of our trainings:

  • Identifying and preventing project risks using the Lean 6 Sigma management model
  • The role of the Green Belt in the different stages of group formation
  • The different roles of team members and their effective use
  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Use of different levels of communication
  • Managing resistance through different ways of influencing
  • Providing constructive feedback
  • Facilitation in the DMAIC project

The training is divided into four parts over a period of several months. To get the most out of the training, we recommend that you have your own improvement project during the course. In your project, you can immediately apply what you have learned in your own working environment. You can also choose your project after learning the lessons of the first part of the training. You can read our blog for tips on choosing a project: tips on choosing a project.

Green Belt Certificate

Accredited Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

After the training, you can become certified by having your project work approved. After passing the requirements, you will receive the prestigious Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate accredited by the Council for Lean Six Sigma Certification . Certification and personal coaching for certification are included in the price of the training.

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Learning experience

An inspiring and varied way of training

In Green Belt training, we focus especially on its interactivity, variety and different teaching methods to ensure that the learning experience is effective, pleasant and takes into account different learning methods in both face-to-face and remote training.

A few examples of the strengths of our education:

1. Experience a Lean Six Sigma project already in training

We utilise modern teaching methods, the latest digital technologies and unique game simulation. We have developed an effective way to learn in Green Belt Training by replacing commonly used manual simulations with a digital simulation game that better reflects reality.

In the simulation, the participants have a company whose process needs to be improved together. During the training, the simulation proceeds simultaneously with the theory, the learned methods are immediately practiced in practice. The simulation also produces data in real time. You will learn to analyse data and act in typical process improvement situations where there is not enough or even too much data.

The game simulation is played on almost every training day. It also serves as a fun team exercise that lightens the training atmosphere. At the end of the training, the game simulation project is completed, providing you with a firsthand and documented project example for future reference. You can read more about the method here: Interactive simulation as a teaching aid .

2. Accredited training and certification, Master Black Belt as a trainer

We are the only CSSC approved Green Belt Training and certification provider operating in Finland.

Our trainer in Finland is certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, DI Marja Jaatinen-van der Harst. Marja has more than 20 years of experience in applying Lean Six Sigma from international companies to Finnish SMEs in industry, various service sectors and the public sector.

3. User-friendly training material

As a participant, you will receive training materials in a digital learning environment. The material is structured according to the 12-step DMAIC project structure. Theory, models, videos, templates, tasks, discussions, etc. are integrated into this DMAIC framework within the learning environment.

The diverse content of the learning platform supports contact teaching, enables varied learning and frees up time for additional practice and advanced learning during training days. The learning platform also makes it easier to prepare for and review training after training. Read more about our learning platform: New technology to support contact teaching.

During the training, we will use the Minitab computer program. After the training, the program will continue to be an essential tool for Lean Six Sigma projects. For the training, you will need a laptop with Minitab installed. You can purchase a single Minitab license or start with a free 14-day trial license. To purchase a license, go to Minitab.com. If you would like to purchase a license for a few months for training purposes only, please contact us for low-cost options. We can also advise you on any other questions you may have about purchasing and using the software.

Customer testimonials

Experiences of previous participants:

You can read more about the experiences of the participants in the training below and our more extensive references at the link: Customer testimonials

It is also worth taking a look at the projects carried out by Green Belts who have participated in our trainings in different sectors: Examples of Lean Six Sigma projects

Duration, time and place

Duration, time and training location

The training lasts a total of 9 days and is divided into four training sessions spread over approximately three months. Additionally, we provide four hours of personal coaching for project work and certification.

You can choose the type of training that suits you best. We organise training in three different formats: face-to-face, distance and hybrid training, where part of the contact teaching days are in a face-to-face format (Espoo) and part in a distance format.

If you choose a training group with short days, we recommend that you attend the short days in order to learn. In the event of an obstacle, you can also attend the face-to-face days remotely.

You can also choose an English-language group.

Open Green Belt training courses in Finnish, autumn 2024

Group II, in Finnish, hybrid training, Espoo, Leppävaara 4 days + remotely 5 days:

  • Part 1: 03 - 04 October 2024, face-to-face*
  • Part 2: 23 - 24 October 2024, distance learning
  • Part 3: November 25 - 27, 2024, remote training
  • Part 4: 11 - 12 December 2024, classroom training*

Group III, in Finnish, remote training :

  • Part 1: 17-18 October 2024, distance learning
  • Part 2: 23 - 24 October 2024, distance learning
  • Part 3: November 25 - 27, 2024, remote training
  • Part 4: 19 - 20 December 2024, distance learning

* You can participate in classroom days remotely if needed.

Open Green Belt training in English

‍GroupIV, distance learning:

  • Part 1: 09 - 10 January 2025, distance learning
  • Part 2: 23 - 24 January 2025, distance learning
  • Part 3: 11-13 February 2025, distance learning
  • Part 4: 05 - 06 March 2025, distance learning

We also organise in-house training in Finnish and English.

More information about the place of training

The training places for classroom teaching days are close to good transport connections, whether you arrive by car, train, bus or plane. In Espoo training, the price includes car parking in the parking garage in connection with the training place. Further information on training places and accommodation: Open education, training places.

Price

The price of training

Offer: When one person from the same organization participates in the training at full price, subsequent participants receive a 20% discount on the regular prices. When registering, please add "Group offer" to the additional information field.

  • Classroom training (Group I): 3.500,- € + VAT / participant
  • Hybrid training (group II): 3.250,- € + VAT. /participant
  • Distance learning (Group III and IV) 2.950,- € + VAT / participant

The price includes catering (face-to-face days), training materials (excluding Minitab licence), four hours of project coaching, project review for Green Belt certification and certification for those who pass the requirements.

If you are interested in our other training courses, please see our offerings Lean Six Sigma training and Lean Six Sigma training for management.

Practical learning with a top expert.

Our trainings offer you more than a traditional course:

Clarity

The learnings have been structured into clear steps so that you know exactly how to proceed.

Practicality

The teachings of the training are immediately applied to the participants' own work environment, strengthening learning and its practical usefulness.

Efficiency

By focusing on the essentials and offering plenty of practical exercises, we can offer effective and concise training at an affordable price.