The Lean Six Sigma Introduction Training Course is designed to provide you with the solid foundation to understand and implement process improvement methodologies that combine reduction of waste (Lean) and defects (Six Sigma) to increase productivity and lower costs.

The Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Introduction course covers the following topics: working knowledge of process management and Lean Six Sigma, LSS terminology, Process Mapping and characterization, control mechanisms and process monitoring methods, and other process improvement activities needed for a solid LSS foundation.

This comprehensive training course is available across the U.S., including Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Jackson, Los Angeles, Manhattan, Miami, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Antonio and Seattle.

Your Learning Outcomes

Obtain a working understanding of Process Management, Six Sigma and Lean

• Know and apply the basic concepts
• Demonstrate use of the terminology

Comprehend daily work as a process-oriented activity

• Understand process inputs and outputs
• Understand process flow and know what determines value add vs. non-value add
• Understand how the processes you are a part of fit into the larger set of processes needed in delivering value to the customer

Perform Process Mapping and characterization

• Create a detailed Process Map of a process you are personally involved in.
• Prioritize significant outputs from the process and quantify their level of performance to requirements.
• Identify inputs and their relationship to the significant outputs.

Perform process improvement activities

• Improve a process you are personally involved in using Process Management, Six Sigma methods and Lean Principles to improve its performance.
• Continue to improve other processes.

Establish control mechanisms and monitoring processes to sustain an existing process and/or any improvements you make.