Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training programme and certification is an internationally recognised qualification. It is designed for those seeking to become a certified, successful project manager and to lead highly effective Lean Six Sigma project teams.

The programme will provide you with a comprehensive working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles for application in the workplace, equipping you with a range of tools and techniques for process improvement.

COURSE CONTENT

Lean Six Sigma Green Certification: Lead Process Improvement with Confidence

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training Programme equips professionals with the tools and knowledge to lead improvement projects that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and minimise variation.

As a Green Belt, you’ll be trained to apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and project and change management principles to solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable results. Positioned between Yellow and Black Belt certifications, this level balances practical expertise and leadership capability.

Ideal for professionals ready to take on process improvement leadership roles, this programme enables you to make a tangible impact on organisational performance and customer satisfaction.

Personal and Company benefits.

Attaining a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt offers learners more than an internationally recognised qualification. It provides a deeper understanding of customer satisfaction, quality management, corporate culture, and leadership—skills immediately transferable across industries.

Whether in manufacturing, aerospace, banking, healthcare, HR, or IT, a Green Belt qualification sets you apart when pursuing career progression or leadership roles.

For the Company

Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies deliver tangible business benefits:

Increased Revenue: Reduce defects and cut costs associated with waste, rework, and errors.
Improved Processes: Optimise value streams, minimise variation, and eliminate inefficiencies that frustrate customers.
Higher Productivity: Use data-driven analysis to identify and remove bottlenecks, improving flow and efficiency.
Cultural Impact: Green Belts lead by example, promoting best practices and demonstrating the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) methodology in action.

Delivering Immediate ROI
To earn their Green Belt, learners must complete an organisational improvement project. This ensures immediate value by delivering measurable improvements and a clear return on investment.

Support and Certification
Learners receive full coaching and support throughout the course and during their project. Upon successfully completing and submitting their project, they are awarded Green Belt certification, equipping them and their organisation with the tools to sustain improvements and deliver long-term success.

Who should attend the course?

This programme is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their skills in improving quality, streamlining processes, and reducing inefficiencies in manufacturing or service-based organisations.

Ideal candidates include:

Aspiring project managers aiming to optimise business processes by reducing variation and eliminating defects.
Professionals looking for a structured, systematic approach to solving business challenges and driving improvement initiatives.
Continuous Improvement (CI) specialists seeking an industry-accredited qualification to support their career progression and professional development.

Prerequisites:
Participants must have previously attained an approved Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification. Evidence of certification must be provided at the time of booking.

This course offers valuable expertise for individuals dedicated to advancing their careers while delivering impactful results for their organisations.

Demonstrable ROI from student projects.

Healthcare Packaging Company: Completed a project which reduced labelling errors by 50%, improving both quality and product traceability.
Industrial Automation Company: Delivered an engineering project which realigned equipment that was inadvertently causing damage to products, reducing monthly rework costs by 38%
Plastics Extruding Company: Implemented a cost reduction project that removed ‘over-processing’ waste, saving £7,800 on initial pilot project, and plans now to roll it out across all products.

What Clients Say

"These projects will become the main part of my day to day, looking forward to sharing the process with colleagues at all levels"

Paul Gibson, Marshalls

How is the course structured?

This course covers all the requirements for the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification and industry certification from The Manufacturers Network, providing a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of Lean Six Sigma.

Six full days of training, delivered two days per week for three weeks, are delivered in an engaging, practical, and interactive format. Completing the training will give you everything you need to start making significant improvements when you return to the workplace.

Week 1: 2 consecutive days introducing the programme and the DMAIC methodology, starting with the ‘Define’ phase, how to identify and scope the opportunity or problem.
Week 2: 2 consecutive days of ‘Measure’ (collecting data to establish a baseline for improvements) and ‘Analyse’ (root cause analysis) phases of DMAIC
Week 3: 2 consecutive days of ‘Improve’ (Developing, testing, and implementing solutions) and ‘Control’ (sustaining the improvement) phases of DMAIC

Course content overview.

Introduction - Key principles of Lean and Six Sigma:

Lean principles
Concept of variation
Roles and responsibilities
Introduction to DMAIC (the Lean Six Sigma methodology of Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control)
Defining the problem

Define Phase - Clearly Define and Scope the Problem / Project:

Voice of the Customer
Developing CTQs (Critical to Quality)
Charter development
Process Mapping
Project Management

Measure Phase - Measure the Process Performance in its Current State in Order to Understand the Problem:

Understand variation
Data planning and collection
Value definition
Flow
Value Stream Mapping
Process mapping
Process yield
Process capability.

Analyse Phase - Analyse Data to Find and Validate the Root Causes of Business Problems:

Waste identification
Root cause analysis
7 Quality tools
DPMO calculation (defects per million opportunities)
Hypothesis testing
Simple Linear Regression.

Improve Phase - Develop Solutions, with Focus on Eliminating the Root Causes and Implementing the Improvements:

Creative thinking and innovation
Benchmarking
Prioritising
5S (workplace organisation)
SMED (quick changeovers)
Mistake proofing
Load balancing
Theory of Constraints
Managing risk

Control Phase - Implement Process and Behavioural Changes, Write Standards, Procedures, Measurement and Monitoring Systems:

Control plans
Visual management
Leader Standard Work
Standardisation
Project briefing (selecting, scoping and planning your project.)

Course Content

Upcoming Courses.

Winter Cohort:

25th, 26th February 2025
18th, 19th March 2025
8th, 9th April 2025

The public Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is delivered at our Head Office in Trafford Park, Manchester M32 0TP, one day per week on nice weeks.

Looking for something more bespoke?

All our education programmes can be tailored to meet your exact requirements. We’ll work with your organisation to find an educational solution that works for you.

Education shouldn’t just be for fighting fire. It should future-proof your business so you’re resilient to whatever changes and challenges come your way.

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£2000 +VAT per delegate.
Discounts are available when registering three or more delegates.
To register, please complete the form below, and a member of our team will contact you at the earliest opportunity.