QQI Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Level 6
Public Courses » Lean Six Sigma Courses » QQI Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Level 6- This lean six sigma green belt course is for anyone who wants to become a confident, capable, and certified lean six sigma green belt practitioner.
- Learn how to use lean and six sigma approaches to make savings and improvements in your work.
- Successful participants on this programme achieve a QQI Level 6 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt award.
- This green belt training is very interactive, with plenty of discussions, group activities, and practical exercises.
- The versatile lean six sigma skills you learn during this green belt course can be applied within any industry.
- Our trainers are subject matter experts, with a wealth of hands-on experience leading lean six sigma projects.
- There are no hidden costs. Your training, assessment, and certification costs are included in one inclusive price.
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training
- Certification: QQI Level 6
Specific Purpose Certificate - Award Type: Special Purpose Award
- Award Code: 6S22147
- Training Duration: 5 Days
- Style: Live, online class (trainer-led)
- Suitable for: All levels, all industries
This Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course is ideal for anyone seeking to learn best-practice approaches to process improvement using lean six sigma methods. Participants will achieve a QQI Level 6 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate.
What is the focus of this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training?
During this course, you will gain an understanding of Lean and Six Sigma tools. You will learn how to apply them to reduce waste and implement sustainable savings within your environment.
Next Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Dates (2025)
| Online | July 16, 17, 18, 24, 25 2 Places |
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| Online | September 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 | Live Virtual | Hold Your Place |
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In addition to our regularly scheduled public courses, we also offer this course for in-company delivery. It is is ideal for any business seeking to introduce process improvement measures.
With in-company training, we deliver a customised programme exclusively to participants from your organisation on dates you choose.
You can learn more about how we deliver our in-company green belt training by downloading a brochure or requesting a quote below.
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Programme Objectives
This programme aims to equip participants with proven lean six sigma methodologies and tools to reduce waste, increase productivity and drive continuous improvements.
Upon completing the programme, participants will be able to:
- Examine the underpinning principles of the DMAIC process improvement framework to effectively select and deliver a lean six sigma green belt project (within their sphere of control and influence) while demonstrating an ability to story board their project throughout its life cycle.
- Initiate and lead a green belt process improvement project using a clearly scoped opportunity statement while managing a project team and gaining support for the project using effective stakeholder communication and customer centric practices and techniques.
- Formulate a fact-based understanding of the current state process using a number of measurement techniques including value stream mapping and data collection plans.
- Examine and analyse the underlying reasons for process waste and variation using a suite of lean and six sigma techniques including FMEA, process maps, root cause analysis, graphical displays including run & control charts, histograms & pareto charts as well as team-based brainstorming and decision-making tools.
- Identify and implement a process improvement action plan based on objective criteria which will deliver measurable process improvements while ensuring buy-in from stakeholders. This will involve applying a suite of lean six sigma tools and group activities including 5S, Kanban events, visual management, and error proofing.
- Validate that solutions are effective and ongoing improvements are embedded in the organisation using process control planning, training and standardised work, retrospectives, and lessons learned.
5 Important Benefits of this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course
1. Understand Lean Six Sigma
If you’re new to process improvement, the many different terms and techniques can seem overwhelming at first.
This course gives you a solid foundation in understanding the different elements of lean six sigma.
2. Gain Confidence to Implement
It is one thing to attend training and come away with a theoretical knowledge of a subject, and another to feel ready to put your new skills into practice.
Our goal is to blend theoretical and practical learning so that when the course is completed, you will feel confident using lean six sigma within your working environment.
3. Learn from Lean Six Sigma Experts
Our trainers have extensive experience, not only of delivering green belt certification programmes, but also of leading transformational lean six sigma projects in the real world.
They will share their knowledge and insights with you throughout the course.
4. Learn how to Generate Sustainable Savings
During this course, you will acquire the tools and knowledge required to implement sustainable top and bottom line improvements within your organisation.
5. Achieve Respected Green Belt Certification
There is no denying that certification is important. New and potential employers need proof that you can do what you say you can. Existing employers want assurance that your training has met certain criteria.
Successfully completing this course and its assessment work leads to a respected, QQI Level 6 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Specific Purpose Certificate.
Delivery Style
Our public Lean Six Sigma Green Belt dates run throughout the year and are available for anyone to attend.
We deliver training in a “live virtual classroom format”. This means you can connect to live, trainer-led sessions online from wherever you are located.
You can read more about this style of delivery by downloading our PDF brochure.
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You can provisionally hold your place on an upcoming Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course by using the "Reserve My Place" button below.
If you would prefer to speak with our team, you can call us at Freephone 1800 910 810 or ask a question online.
What is Covered on this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course?
We have listed a high level outline of what we cover during this programme below.
You can get more details about how we run this course and about getting certified by downloading our PDF Brochure.
Module 1: DMAIC Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Framework
This module is an introduction to the DMAIC process improvement framework and associated theories, tools, and techniques to include story-boarding the green belt project.
- 1.1: Introduction to the programme, assessment criteria for certification, certification process
- 1.2: Introduction to lean six sigma
- 1.3: Exploring the lean principles and eight waste types
- 1.4: Exploring six sigma principles, sigma level, and process variation
- 1.5: DMAIC process improvement cycle
- 1.6: Selecting lean six sigma process improvement projects (PIP)
- 1.7: Deliverables of a lean six sigma project
- 1.8: Story-boarding a lean six sigma green belt project
Module 2: Define the Process
In the second module, we provide participants with the knowledge and skills to be able to initiate a green belt project while managing stakeholders.
- 2.1: Project charter and problem statement
- 2.2: Metrics for improvements
- 2.3: The problem-solving strategy Y= f(x)
- 2.4: Identifying stakeholders and creating a stakeholder management plan
- 2.5: Creating a balanced and diverse team
- 2.6: Voice of the Customer (VOC) and Voice of the Business (VOB)
- 2.7: Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics
- 2.8: High level SIPOC process mapping
- 2.9: Creating a project schedule
Module 3: Measure the Process
Module 3 focuses on the knowledge, skills, and competencies and associated lean six sigma tools to measure the current state (baseline) process (defined in module 2).
- 3.1: Process mapping including value streams maps
- 3.2: Identifying value add, necessary non-value add, non-value add activities, and forms of waste
- 3.3: Measuring current baseline process metrics
- 3.4: Data collection planning
- 3.5: Six sigma statistical and graphical techniques
Module 4: Analyse the Process
In module 4, we cover associated lean six sigma tools required to effectively analyse the process which has been defined and measured in modules 2 and 3.
- 4.1: Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- 4.2: Analysing process maps to identify waste and obstacles to flow
- 4.3: Group brainstorming
- 4.4: X-Y Diagrams, cause-effect diagrams
- 4.5: Root cause analysis techniques and 5-Why questioning technique
- 4.6: Six sigma data analysis and graphical displays to show variation
- 4.7: Six sigma data analysis and graphical methods to display sources of variation using Pareto charts and histograms
- 4.8: Identify and prioritise improvement countermeasures using PICK charts
Module 5: Improve the Process
Module 5 is devoted to skills and techniques needed to improve a process.
- 5.1: Process improvement planning and decision making, PDCA and piloting
- 5.2: Running effective Kaizen events
- 5.3: 5S
- 5.4: SMED
- 5.5: Kanban visual management
- 5.6: Error proofing
- 5.6: Future state value stream mapping
- 5.7: Improvement metrics (time, quality, and financial metrics)
Module 6: Control the Process
In module 6, participants will discover methods for controlling a process once it has been defined, measured, analysed and improved.
- 6.1: Process control planning
- 6.2: Standardised work
- 6.3: Retrospectives and lessons learned
- 6.4: Maintaining and driving continuous improvement
Learn More & Get Started
Download a PDF brochure for complete details on this lean six sigma green belt course.
You can get in touch directly to ask any questions about the course content, delivery style, or certification. Call us at Freephone 1800 810 910 or ask a question online using the button below.
Who is the Ideal Participant for this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course?
This course is suited to anyone with a sincere interest in process improvement and getting green belt certified.
There are some eligibility criteria for attending (see “other factors to consider” below), but no previous experience with lean six sigma is necessary.
Eligibility Criteria
Background
We welcome participants from a wide variety of businesses and sectors.
As the skills you gain during this course are transferable throughout all sectors, this course is suited to participants within any industry.
This programme is suitable for learners who have 2 to 3 years of experience working in a process environment (manufacturing or service). Examples of this kind of environment could include:
- design and innovation
- mechanical, civil, electrical, electronic engineering
- construction
- quality, supply chain, & production
- warehousing, purchasing
- commercial services
- support services
- information and communication technology services
- financial services
- professional services
- sales & marketing
- food, beverage, & hospitality
- retail
- public sector services
Who Benefits?
- Anyone with experience in a service or manufacturing industry.
- Those working in a continuous improvement environment.
- Anyone wishing to learn ways to improve business processes that are both cost-saving and sustainable.
Other Factors to Consider…
- Participants will typically have reached Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications either through completion of Leaving Certificate, other equivalent formal qualifications, or through relevant life and work experience.
- Fluency in the English language is required. This will equate to C1 (Advanced) on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
- Competence in basic Microsoft Excel is required.
- Willingness to learn and self-direct to complete work for certification is important.
Get Advice About Your Suitability
If you’re interested in attending our green belt training, but are unsure if you fit the criteria above, we can offer advice.
Get in touch with our consultants, either by phone (Freephone 1800 910 810) or by asking a question below.
We can consult with you about your background and your goals for training, advising on the best option.
Achieving Your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Successfully completing this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course and its associated assessments leads to a respected QQI award.
- Award Title: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Awarding Body: Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
- Award Code: 6S22147
- Certification: QQI Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate
- Award Type: Special Purpose Award
National Framework of Qualifications
This is a Special Purpose Award at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). It is worth 15 credits towards a Major Award.
Learn more about QQI and the National Framework of Qualifications
Is certification important?
As in any other professional subject area, certification in lean six sigma is very important.
Attending a certification programme ensures that you are covering the right range of best-practice approaches and techniques for improving processes.
Achieving certification of a widely-recognised high calibre, such as a QQI award, underlines your knowledge, capability, and credibility.
How to Achieve Your Certification
This award is achieved through a combination of face-to-face learning (training), self-directed learning, and assessment work.
Here are the 4 steps spanning this process:
Step 1: Attend Training
Complete our 5-day, virtual face-to-face training.
Step 2: Self-Directed Learning
This begins during training and continues in the weeks following the last date of the course.
Self-directed learning includes further reading, study, and research. It may also encompass practical application of your new skills and preparation for assessment work.
Step 3: Assessment Work
You will have 8 weeks from the last date of training to complete your assessment work. This will be a process improvement project following the application of the DMAIC framework.
You can read more about selecting your process improvement project by downloading our PDF brochure.
Step 4: Grading & Certification Process
Once you have completed your assessment work, it will be forwarded to a subject-matter expert assessor for grading.
Your work will go through a series of quality-assurance processes to ensure that it is graded fairly before being officially submitted to QQI for certification.
Learner Supports Available
We are committed to providing a supportive learning environment for our students at all stages.
From information provision and feedback to assessment support and guidance, we endeavour to meet your needs throughout the learning and certification process.
You will find more details about these processes in our course brochure.
Any Other Questions?
If we have missed any of your questions on this programme or certification, we would love to hear from you.
Please get in touch, either by calling us at Freephone 1800 910 810 or by using the buttons below.
Next Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Dates (2025)
| Online | July 16, 17, 18, 24, 25 2 Places |
Live Virtual | Hold Your Place |
| Online | September 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 | Live Virtual | Hold Your Place |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lean six sigma green belt training is the process of providing students with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to perform the role of a green belt effectively.
In this programme, we cover each step in the DMAIC Cycle used to implement process improvement, giving you a working understanding of how you can utilise lean six sigma with success.
This is a practical, intensive course for those who want to gain a confident understanding of how to use lean six sigma at a green belt level.
Our shorter, 2-day Yellow Belt Course is a great alternative for those who are seeking a shorter introduction to lean six Sigma.
Although no previous experience with lean six sigma is needed, there are some basic eligibility requirements. You can read about these in the “Who Should Attend?” tab above.
In order to achieve your green belt certification, you will need to complete assessment work in the 8 weeks following training. We provide plenty of guidance and support for your assessment work.
You don’t need any previous lean six sigma experience for this course.
We do set out some basic eligibility requirements, just to ensure that participants are well equipped for the programme.
You can read a detailed outline of these requirements in our course brochure or the “Who Should Attend?” tab above.
Those who complete the training and assessment work successfully will achieve a QQI Level 6, “Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Specific Purpose Certificate”.
This Special Purpose Award 6S22147 is placed at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Learn more about certification in the “About This Award” tab above, or by downloading a copy of the course brochure.
To achieve this certification, you must attend our 5-day Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course and successfully complete the self-directed learning and assessment work that follows the course.
You have 8 weeks from the last date of training to complete your assessment work.
During the course, your trainer will give you full details on and plenty of guidance for your assessment submission.
We provide plenty of support for participants on this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course.
Each student receives a detailed assessment brief, outlining the requirements for assessment work.
During the course, your trainer will take you through this brief in detail, offering insights and guidelines on how best to approach the work.
If there is anything that may impact your attendance or assessment work, we encourage you to let us know in advance of training. This may include dyslexia, shyness or anxiety, visual or auditory impairment, or anything else you would like us to be aware of.
Our reasonable accommodation policy sets out our intention to support your learning experience at every stage.
We deliver this course in a live virtual classroom style. This means connecting online to real-time training delivered by our tutors.
This style mirrors an in-person classroom experience, allowing you to interact with the trainer and your fellow trainees.
Our in-company programmes are available both as live virtual training or in person, where we come to your location.
Our trainers are experienced, qualified Lean Six Sigma professionals who have led many business excellence projects.
Over the years they have delivered breakthrough process improvements and cost savings across a range of business areas.
Lean six sigma green belt training is the process of providing students with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to perform the role of a green belt effectively.
In this programme, we cover each step in the DMAIC Cycle used to implement process improvement, giving you a working understanding of how you can utilise lean six sigma with success.
Here is the approximate timeline for gaining a Green Belt certification with our approach:
- Training (5 Days): Attend our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course.
- Assessment Work (8 Weeks): You have 8 weeks from the last day of training to complete and submit your assessment work.
- Grading & Certification (1 - 3 Months): Once you have submitted your work, it must go through the correct grading and verification channels. Depending on when you submit, you will receive a notification of your results approximately 4 - 6 weeks from your submission date. Your official certificate is usually sent to you within 3 months.
The price for our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course includes everything you need to gain versatile skills and become certified.
- 5 days of classroom or virtual training
- Course materials
- Assessment and certification costs
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