RSS 18404 Six Sigma Green Belt Development Programme

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DURATION

8 days

CPD

Equivalent to 58 hours

CERTIFICATES

All delegates will receive a certificate on completion.

DELIVERY OPTIONS

Course Approval

Royal Statistical Society certified training centre

In-company training

Gain the Six Sigma knowledge and practical experience at Green Belt level to improve business processes in your organisation by attending this RSS certified Six Sigma Green Belt Development Programme.

Overview

The course incorporates:

our 5-day Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training course, covering key topics such as the organisational benefits of Lean Six Sigma, DMAICT methodology, stakeholder management, Lean principles, risk management and practical problem-solving
2 further days of practical experience in applying Lean Six Sigma Green Belt competencies within a case study, including justifying business process improvement, identifying root causes, and presenting projects
1 day preparation for Green Belt certification against ISO 18404 through the RSS 18404 Sector Scheme
1-1 coaching with a Master Black Belt to support delegates who wish to make their own RSS application

Who should attend?

The course has been designed for delegates seeking ISO 18404 certification with the Royal Statistical Society under the RSS 18404 Sector Scheme.

It is also recommended for those:

wishing to gain practical experience applying Lean Six Sigma Green Belt competencies
undertaking improvement activities as part of their role
responsible for implementing improvements in a project or more widely
working within organisations which have achieved, or are seeking to achieve, ISO 18404 certification

As this course incorporates our certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training course, no prior knowledge is required.

Students who have already completed the Six Sigma Green Belt training course need only attend the final 3 days of this course. Contact our training team to book.

Please note that the course incorporates mathematical and statistical elements. Delegates are required to use Excel, or similar, during the course within the exercises.

Key topics

ISO 18404:2015 overview and certification requirements
Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) roles
process thinking and the LSS toolkit
DMAIC(T) project management
stakeholder management
lean principles
change management
risk management
sustainability and control
statistics, data and problem solving
- data acquisition for analysis
- statistical concepts (sampling, frequency distributions, hypothesis testing)
- practical problem solving (root cause analysis and localisation)
Six Sigma tools
- regression and correlation
- designed experiments
- analysis of variance
- statistical process control (SPC)
statistical software use
practical application of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt competencies
- defining the project
- justifying business process improvement
- identifying benefits and project risks
- identifying process issues and root causes
- identifying and proving solutions
- documenting and presenting projects
preparing for Green Belt certification through the RSS 18404 Sector Scheme
- review of ISO 18404 competency requirements
- building a portfolio of competencies
- progress review
- mock assessment centre

Course agenda

While variation is possible according to method of delivery, the course is likely to follow this structure, and also includes delegate coaching:

Day 1
- WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
- ISO 18404:2015 & Certification Requirements
- Introduction to Lean, Six Sigma & Lean Six Sigma Roles
- Lean Six Sigma & the Relationship to Quality, Efficiency and Productivity
- Process Thinking and the (Lean) Six Sigma Toolkit
- Exercise: Claims Authorisation Process
- CLOSE
Day 2
- DMAIC(T) Project Management & Decision Making
- Exercise: Formulate a Project Charter & Stakeholder Analysis for a LSS Project
- Interpersonal & Team Leadership Skills Stakeholder Management
- Exercise: Major Activities – Inputs and Outputs
- Creativity Tools & Defining the Project Mission
- Exercise: Enlightenment Process
- Exercise: Applying the Problem Definition Sheet and 5W2H Method
- Exercise: 5 Why’s
- Principle & Practice of Lean Value Stream Analysis
- Exercise: Value Added
- Exercise: Construct a Value Stream Map
- CLOSE
Day 3
- Change Management
- Exercise: Syndicate Exercise: Successfully Managing Change for Lean Six Sigma
- Leadership and Motivation
- Exercise: Development and Independence Level Analysis form
- Exercise: Belbin questionnaire & Conflict Questionnaire
- Customer Focus
- Exercise: House of Quality
- Risk Management
- Exercise: Identify & Evaluate Risks Associated with a Green Belt Project Proposal
- Sustainability & Control
- Presentation & Reporting Skills
- CLOSE
Day 4
- Numeracy
- Data Acquisition for Analysis
- Exercise: Appropriate Data
- Statistical Concepts
- Exercise: Tutor Led Exercises on Microsoft Excel
- Practical Problem Solving
- CLOSE

Day 5
- Six Sigma Tools
- Statistical Software Use
- Summary
- CLOSE
Day 6
- Practical Application of LSS Green Belt Competencies
- Exercise: The Birthday Process
- Defining the Project, Justifying Business Process Improvement & Identifying Benefits & Project Risks (Competencies 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16 &17)
- Identifying Process Issues & Root Causes (Competencies 10, 13, 15 & 16)
- CLOSE
Day 7
- Identifying & Proving Solutions (Competencies 7, 10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 21 & 22)
- Documenting & Presenting Project and Solution (Competency 14)
- Winning Team Training (Competencies 3, 11, 20 & 23)
- Individuals & Teams to Describe Own Strengths and Plans (competency 18)
- CLOSE
Day 8
- Review of ISO 18404 Competency Requirements
- Building Your Portfolio of Competencies
- Progress Review
- Mock Assessment Centre
- CLOSE

Skills gained

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

define a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project, identifying the benefits and project risks
apply root cause analysis techniques to identify factors for process improvements
implement solutions and verify benefits delivered
work effectively with others to achieve objectives
identify and understand their own strengths and plan for self-development
plan, manage and contribute to Six Sigma improvement projects
train others to perform at the same level

Successful attendance on this course will contribute towards becoming certified under Sector Scheme RSS 18404. Delegates who achieve ISO 18404 certification will be eligible to join the RSS register, which is used by organisations to identify certified Lean and Six Sigma professionals.

All delegates will receive an RSS approved ISO 18404 Six Sigma Green Belt certificate following completion of the programme.

In-company training availability

Receive this course exclusively for your organisation, either in-person at your chosen venue or online in our user-friendly Virtual Classroom.

Enjoy cost-effective flexibility and personalised learning with tailored messaging designed to address your unique business challenges.

In-Person
Delegate numbers	Up to 12
Total fees	£13390 + VAT

Virtual Classroom
Delegate numbers	Up to 10
Total fees	£12490 + VAT

What's included

Delegate certificates of attendance.
Comprehensive course materials and handouts.
All tutor expenses and courier fees.
Free cancellation up to 13 working days before commencement.

For courses held outside the UK or requiring significant adjustments, we will clearly inform you of any additional fees before you book.

Next steps

Find out our availability and enquire about this course by completing the form and our training team will get in touch with you.

Alternatively contact us on 0333 123 9001 or email contact@bywater.co.uk to discuss your requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the Green Belt Development Programme differ from other Green Belt training?

Bywater offers training options at Green Belt level to acquire new skills with or without attaining certification.

Our 5-day Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training course provides full training with expert tutors. You will receive a certificate after the course demonstrating your new level of understanding and the fact that the course is approved by the Royal Statistical Society.

If you wish to achieve individual certification under the Royal Statistical Society’s 18404 Sector Scheme, then this 8-day Six Sigma Green Belt Development programme is right for you. The programme begins with our standard Green Belt training, before taking an additional 3 days to focus on the practical application of your Green Belt competencies, along with Assessment Centre practice and individual coaching to support an RSS 18404 application.

Why choose Bywater for Six Sigma certification training?

Bywater became a Royal Statistical Society (RSS) Approved Training Organisation in 2021. The RSS has approved all of our Six Sigma training courses, confirming that our training covers the competency requirements as defined in the ISO 18404 standard, and as interpreted in the RSS 18404 Sector Scheme, which sets out the requirements for certification against ISO 18404.

To meet RSS requirements, all our tutors have to be approved by the RSS. That means they must demonstrate experience in their subjects, in managing courses, and in facilitating skills. Our highly capable Six Sigma tutors include Master Black Belts who participated in the development of ISO 18404.

Do I need Six Sigma certification to work at Green Belt level?

No. Many of our delegates successfully gain the insights and practical expertise they need in their roles from our Green Belt training course, without attempting to achieve certification. If you attend the Green Belt training course you will receive a certificate stating your new skill level, which you can share around your organisation and on LinkedIn, for example.

Some delegates do wish to achieve certification from the RSS through its Sector Scheme and enjoy additional benefits. For example, those who become certified are eligible to join the RSS register, which is used by organisations to find Lean and Six Sigma professionals. This RSS certification does require applicants to attend training and undertake an assessment to provide substantial evidence of their practical experience at Green Belt level.

What is involved in assessment?

Assessment by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is typically conducted online. You will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence of practice and competency two weeks before your assessment takes place. Two RSS appointed assessors will then review the evidence and interview you. You will also need to undergo a test and make a presentation.

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