Lean For Six Sigma

Value-Train

Process Improvement Training and Consulting

Six Sigma, Lean and TOC

What is Lean for Six Sigma?

Lean is a methodology for getting waste out of all kinds of business operations. There is hardly a business process that cannot benefit from the application of Lean Thinking. Six Sigma is a methodology for getting harmful variation out of repetitive business processes. The two work together in harmony to make a powerful process improvement hit team.

This course will teach you the fundamentals of Lean thinking, terminology, and practical methods for applying it to any business process. We have developed practical, experienced based course material and class exercises to aid your learning.

This course is short (3 days) but covers the basic principles and will be enough to launch you on your Lean Journey. Lean is a simple discipline to learn but is often misinterpreted so takes some careful introduction. More advanced techniques can easily be added later once you firmly understand the basics.

This course is designed to complement Value-Train's Six Sigma Green Belt course. Students who graduate from both courses will receive a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate.

Some of our Lean courses have an industry focus. Lean principles do not change by industry but terminology and application examples do. If you see an industry focus on a Lean course, examples and terminology from that industry will be used.

Lean for Six Sigma Program Details

Pre-requisites:

	A professional background and degree in any discipline.
	An sincere interest in process improvement.

Who Should Attend:

This introductory course is designed for professionals in transition, consultants, employees who purchase their own training, and others who want to learn about the Lean methods and become better prepared for current or future jobs or situations that need those skills. Corporate funded students are welcome to attend as well but please note that we do not accept purchase orders.

What is Covered:

	Introduction to Lean Concepts and Terminology
	5 S Method
	Lean Mapping
	Mistake-Proofing
	Transparent Workplace
	Standardized Work
	Lean Control Techniques
	How to integrate Lean with Six Sigma

Course logistics:

Classroom delivered

	Three days, 8:30 AM - 5 PM each day
	Classes held in a professional training setting
	Atlanta area classes held in Roswell/Alpharetta/Sandy Springs area
	Optional examination necessary to receive the Value-Train Lean Concepts Certificate.

Web delivered

	6, 3 hr live instructor-led webinars
	Must use high speed internet connection
	Student responsible for long distance phone charges
	Optional examination necessary to receive the Value-Train Lean Concepts Certificate.
	Please read the WEBINAR class information if attending a web class.

Other:

Attendance certificates provided if needed for professional re-certification needs.