Lean Management White Belt
Lean Six Sigma White Belt provides a foundational introduction to Lean Six Sigma principles, giving learners basic awareness of process improvement, waste reduction, and key terminology. It prepares individuals to support improvement initiatives by recognising opportunities for efficiency and understanding their role within the broader Lean Six Sigma structure.
Overview
Duration
1 Full Day
Classroom Based
Times: 9am-4.15pm
Prior Knowledge
No prior experience of Lean 6 Sigma is required.
Certification
Certificate of Completion
Cost
This course is partially funded for those currently in employment under the Skills To Advance initiative
This course is only available to those currently in employment and partially funded under the Skills to Advance initiative.
Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.
If you would like more information on this initiative, please email our Enterprise Engagement Team at skills@kwetb.ie and they would be delighted to help.
Expression of Interest
We currently don't have this course scheduled. If you are interested in undertaking this course or looking for more information, please complete the form below and a member of our Recruitment Team will be in contact:
Course Content
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Understand Continuous Improvement and the evolution of Lean Thinking
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Understand the principles of Lean and Six Sigma.
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Recognize the importance of process improvement.
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Identify the roles and responsibilities within a Lean Six Sigma framework.
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Describe basic tools and techniques for problem-solving and waste reduction.
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Understand the DMAIC project improvement methodology and how it is applied.
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Communicate the benefits of Lean Six Sigma to their teams or organisations.
Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
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History and evolution of Lean and Six Sigma.
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Overview of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology.
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Understanding waste (The 8 Wastes of Lean).
Lean Principles
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Key concepts: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, and Perfection.
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Identifying and reducing non-value-added activities.
Six Sigma Basics
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Introduction to variation and process capability.
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Understanding the role of data in decision-making.
Problem-Solving Tools
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Introduction to tools like SIPOC, Pareto Analysis, and Fishbone Diagrams.
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Using simple metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
Roles in Lean Six Sigma
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Overview of White Belt, Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, and Master Black Belt roles.
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Collaboration within Lean Six Sigma teams.
Benefits of Lean Six Sigma
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Financial, operational and cultural benefits
Suitability
Due to Skills to Advance (STA) funding, this course is only available to those in employment.
No prior knowledge of Lean is required.
Delivery
This course is delivered over 1 full day. These are all physical classes at CELTEC, Celbridge, Co. Kildare.
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