Lean Six Sigma Green Belt ISO 18404 Classroom Course in Edinburgh

Is the Green Belt qualification right for me? 

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate training course in Edinburgh is ideal for individuals looking to improve quality and processes within an organisation, as well as those who currently undertake project management job roles.  

Prerequisites 

The focus of this course is the application of Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methods to real-life improvement projects, within the delegate's organisation. There are two anticipated entry points to this course:

Previous Yellow Belt training – the Green Belt course covers all the material taught on the Yellow Belt course, serving as a refresher and then building on the Yellow Belt knowledge. 

No previous training - this course also fully caters for those wishing to go straight to Green Belt level. All the course materials taught at the Yellow Belt level are included in this Green Belt training course.

Why choose to study with e-Careers 

•    e-Careers is an award-winning organisation, embodying professionalism and innovation. 
•    Gain the only Lean Six Sigma Certification meeting a global ISO 18404:2015 standard.
•    Courseware accredited by CEPAS (a Bureau Veritas company). 
•    Become a Certified professional, published on the CEPAS public register. 
•    Our course materials are heavily weighted towards Leans modern-day requirements and not the dated statistical analysis, allowing a practical approach to implementing methodologies. 
•    Updated course content, covering working environments across varied industries. 
•    Multiple learning methods: Virtual Classroom, eLearning, or On-site. 
•    Discounts available for corporate clients with high volume requirements.
•    We can develop bespoke training, meeting your business requirements. 
•    ISO 18404:2015 made simple and affordable. 
•    We offer a price match guarantee, and interest-free payment plans are available. 
•    Mock exams, exams and your certificate are all included in the price. 
•    Courses are delivered by industry experts, with training experience.

Career Opportunities with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Once you have passed your Green Belt exam you can start to apply for a range of jobs within different sectors.

Typical jobs at this level include: 

•    Lean/Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing) - £30k 
•    Quality & CI Engineer - £35k
•    Product Manager - £42k
•    Quality Manager - £43k 

*Source: Payscale 

There is the opportunity for you to continue studying by enrolling onto the Black Belt course. With a Black Belt qualification, you will be able to undertake senior job roles, with a higher salary.

About ISO 18404:2015 

Since its inception in 2015, ISO 18404:2015 has provided an internationally recognised benchmark for Lean Six Sigma methodologies. 

ISO 18404:2015 defines the approaches organisations are required to have employed to meet the required standards, and very few training organisations around the world are independently accredited to deliver Lean Six Sigma Certifications aligned to ISO18404:2015. 

e-Careers is the official training provider nominated by CEPAS, A Bureau Veritas Company to deliver ISO18404:2015 Lean Six Sigma Certifications to individuals across the globe. 

Why is there a need for an ISO standard for Lean Six Sigma? 

With no universal standard for Lean Six Sigma, training results varied widely between delegates, making it hard for employers to see the true value of an individual and their experience. As many training courses were either uncertified, or not certified to a high enough standard, ISO 18404:2015 was introduced, to become a strict Lean Six Sigma standard.

What does an ISO 18404:2015 certification mean for me?

Being trained to the strict ISO 18404:2015 standard enables you to confidently explain to others that you meet the single standard of Lean Six Sigma, making you a valuable, highly trained Lean Six Sigma team member. ISO 18404:2015 certification holders are highly sought after, and your certificates will showcase your knowledge and skills to future employers. ISO 18404:2015 certificates are internationally recognised, and your credentials will be published on an online public register, accessible by employers and clients. 

Originally, ISO 18404:2015 was a complex and hard standard to achieve. CEPAS, Bureau Veritas and e-Careers has made it both simple and affordable now. 

By meeting the ISO 18404:2015 competencies help to make you valuable and employable throughout a wide range of managerial roles in this industry. 

About CEPAS, a Bureau Veritas company 

Bureau Veritas has been an international leader in testing, inspection, and certification services for almost 200 years! 

•    They generate over €5 billion in revenue a year
•    In 2016, Bureau Veritas acquired CEPAS to be able to focus on the people certification market
•    As an organisation, Bureau Veritas has over 74,000 employees, in 1,400 offices and laboratories
•    They are recognised in over 140 countries

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Syllabus 

This 5-day course in Edinburgh includes 2-days for Yellow Belt. If you have already completed your Yellow Belt training and passed your exam within the past 3-years, you have the option to attend just the last 3-days of this course. 

You will receive comprehensive training materials, exams, certificate and we will register you onto the CEPAS public register of Lean Six Sigma certified professionals. 

Throughout our CEPAS Green Belt qualification, you’ll cover a wide range of topics over 5-days. 

Day 1 

•    Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals
•    What is Lean Six Sigma?
•    Process Flow and Value Stream Mapping
•    Muda, Mura and Muri – The three diseases of Processes
•    The Seven Wastes
•    Voice of the Customer (VoC) and CTQs
•    Cost of Poor Quality
•    Fundamentals Quiz

Day 2

•    Define Phase
•    Problem Definition
•    Project Selection
•    Business Case
•    Project Charter
•    Measure Phase
•    Project Discovery
•    Six Sigma Statistics
•    Measurement System Analysis
•    Process Capability

Day 3 

•    Analyse Phase
•    Inferential Statistics
•    Correlation and Regression Analysis
•    Analyse Phase Quiz

Day 4 

•    Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
•    Improve Phase
•    Lean Tools for Improvement
•    Implementation Strategies for Improvements
•    Control Phase
•    Statistical Process Control (SPC)
•    Control Charts
•    Improve and Control Phases Quiz
•    Mock exams

Day 5 

•    DoE (Design of Experiments)
•    Revision and Rework of Mock Exam Questions
•    Exam

On completion of the course, you will be able to: 

•    Understand problem-solving and process improvement methods
•    Plan and manage a real Lean Six Sigma DMAIC project
•    Identify the elements of Cost of Poor quality and waste in a process
•    Structure a measurement system and identify the appropriate metrics to support quantitative process improvement efforts
•    Understand root cause analysis and value analysis methods Understand Process Improvement strategies
•    Communicate with key stakeholders and drive change in the organisation
•    Use many of the common process improvement tools. 
•    Begin to develop the competencies required by ISO 18404:2015 through knowledge and practice of a series of technical tools

 What is Pareto Analysis and how is it used in Lean Six Sigma? 

Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt Exams 

Your knowledge of Yellow and Green Belt skills, knowledge and competencies will be test and verified through these exams, as defined by the ISO 18404:2015. 

Yellow Belt Exam format 

•    Online, Proctored exam
•    Multiple-choice
•    32 questions
•    Closed book
•    A mixture of knowledge and insight questions and Lean Six Sigma statements
•    30-minute duration
•    75% pass mark 

Green Belt Exam format 

•    Online, Proctored exam
•    Multiple-choice
•    40 questions
•    Closed book
•    A mixture of knowledge and insight questions and Lean Six Sigma statements
•    40-minute duration
•    75% pass mark

1 Free Examination Resit is included in the price. 

Provisional exam results are provided immediately, and official exam results are provided within 5 working days. 

Requirements 

•    Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence)
•    Laptop or PC with internet connection, Webcam and Microphone
•    You must be alone and not have any study materials around you (This will be checked by the examiner, before your exam starts)
•    Exams can be taken 24/7, depending on available time slots. 

Scheduling for your exam can be booked up to 3-days after registering with ProctorU. Full instructions will be provided upon redeeming your exam voucher. 

We recommend taking the CEPAS Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Exam within the first 6 weeks after your course completion date. Please note: the exam voucher fee is included in the classroom course fee.

Exam Pass Guarantee

We have found virtual classroom training has provided higher pass rates, which has made us confident to offer an ‘Exam Pass Guarantee’, so you know we’ll support you until you are certified.

With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass the exam after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the same training again for free.

All we ask is that you:

•    Attend all class days and complete all assignments
•    Take the exam within 30 days of completing your Virtual Classroom Training
•    Request your course re-enrolment within 30 days of the failed exam attempt

Please Note:

Students retaking the course are required to use the materials and books distributed to them in their original course session. Failure to provide these materials will result in the student being charged for replacement materials.

Exam Pass Guarantee does not include the resit exam, this would need to be purchased at an additional cost.

Please note there is a Green Belt Annual Maintenance and Recertification cost. For those in the UK, the Annual Maintenance cost is £36, and the Recertification cost is £89, paid every 5 years. Fees vary by country.