A: Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that relies on a collaborative team effort to improve performance by systematically removing waste and reducing variation; It combines lean manufacturing/lean enterprise and Six Sigma to eliminate the eight kinds of waste: defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilized talent, transportation, inventory, motion, extra-processing.
Six Sigma certification has multiple levels. All those levels have been titled ‘Belts’. Each belt entails us to carry different skills and responsibilities. 1. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt; 2. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt; 3. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; 4. Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
At iceqbs, the course curriculum is designed as per the IASSC Body of Knowledge
There are no pre requisites to do this course. Anyone who wants to gain knowledge in Lean Six Sigma and the DMAIC methodology can take up this course. 2+ years of work experience in any industry would be ideal
A: There are no pre requisites to do this course. Anyone who wants to gain knowledge in Lean Six Sigma and the DMAIC methodology can take up this course. 5+ years of work experience in any industry would be ideal.
A: Lean Six Sigma combines both the methodologies Lean and Six Sigma. Lean and Six Sigma both have different tools that could be utilized for process improvement. Lean focuses on reducing the waste and Six Sigma focuses on reducing the errors.
If the focus is to just reduce the variation in the process than Six Sigma can be utilized, but if the focus is to reduce waste in the process and also reduce the variation in the process than Lean Six Sigma can be utilized.
A: Iceqbs is certified an accredited training organization from IASSC. The courses are accredited by People cert- IASSC (International Association for Six Sigma Certification)
A: No. Certified Six Sigma practitioners can apply the concept in all sectors and industries because process improvement and quality control are an inevitable part of running a successful business in any domain.
A: It’s a common myth that Lean Six Sigma is applicable to manufacturing sector only. Service-oriented organizations like BPO, KPO etc., are implementing Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve their business process efficiency and effectiveness.
Yellow belt – This certification program will provide knowledge about the basics of the six sigma methodology. It does not add great value and one can always skip this certification as the basics are covered in a green belt too.
Green Belt – This course is much suitable for beginners and experienced participants as it covers the basics and the details about how to implement, the Lean Six Sigma tools and the techniques.
Black belt – This is an advanced course suitable for those who have a larger experience and require greater support to solve complex problems in the organization