Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (Exam Cost Included)

Do you want to improve your business credentials or enter a new career as a quality specialist? The Six Sigma methodology is a data-driven approach to removing defects and improving processes in any business. Wherever you are on your career path, earning your Six Sigma Green Belt certification will allow you to stay a step ahead. This Six Sigma training course will teach you process improvement from start to finish and prepare you for the Six Sigma Green Belt certification offered through the American Society for Quality (ASQ).

Six Sigma Green Belts are employees who spend some of their time on process improvement teams. They analyze and solve quality problems, and are involved with quality improvement projects. Comprehensive Six Sigma courses are designed for individuals who want to deliver meaningful results and lasting impacts in the areas of quality, cost containment, revenue enhancement, and customer satisfaction.

This course teaches the framework of the ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge and how to apply key process improvement methods and concepts in various settings, including manufacturing, service, and not-for-profit organizations. It allows you to test and apply the framework through quizzes, engaging exercises, fun games, and case studies. This unique course design provides on-the-job readiness to analyze quality problems and be involved in continuous improvement projects in the real world. It's one of the best online courses for Six Sigma certification prep. The fee for the Certified Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam is included in the course.

I. Six sigma and organizational goals
A. Value of six sigma
B. Organizational goals and six sigma projects
C. Organizational drivers and metrics

II. Lean principles in the organization
A. Lean concepts
B. Value-streaming mapping

III. Design for six sigma (DFSS) methodologies
A. Road maps for DFSS
B. Basic failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
C. Design FMEA and process FMEA

IV. Voice of the customer (VOC), Project identification, Project management basics
A. Customer identification
B. Customer data
C. Customer requirements
D. Project selection
E. Process elements
F. Benchmarking
G. Process inputs and outputs
H. Owners and stakeholders
I. Project charter
K. Project scope
L. Project metrics
M. Project planning tools
N. Project documentation
O. Project risk analysis
P. Project closure

V. Management and planning tools, Business results for projects
A. Process performance
B. Communication

VI. Team dynamics and performance
A. Team stages and dynamics
B. Team roles and responsibilities
C. Team tools
D. Team Communication

VII. Process analysis and documentation, Probability and statistics
A. Basic probability concepts
B. Central limit theorem
C. Statistical distributions

VIII. Collecting and summarizing data
A. Types of data and measurement scales
B. Sampling and data collection methods
C. Descriptive statistics
D. Graphical methods

IX. Measurement system analysis (MSA)

X. Process and performance capability
A. Process performance vs. process specifications
B. Process capability studies
C. Process capability (Cp, Cpk) and process performance (Pp, Ppk) indices
D. Short-term vs. long-term capability and sigma shift

XI. Exploratory data analysis
A. Multi-vari studies
B. Correlation and linear regression

XII. Hypothesis testing
A. Basics
B. Tests for means, variances, and proportions

XIII. Design of experiments (DOE)
A. Basic terms
B. DOE graphs and plots

XIV. Root cause analysis, Lean Tools
A. Waste elimination
B. Cycle-time reduction
C. Kaizen and kaizen blitz

XV. Statistical process control (SPC)
A. SPC Basics
B. Rational subgrouping
C. Control charts

XVI. Control plan, Lean tools for process control
A. Total productive maintenance (TPM)
B. Visual factory

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows XP or later.
• Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Flash Player. Click here to download the Flash Player.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook
• An Introduction to Six Sigma and Process Improvement

Qualifications and Requirements for CSSGB Certification:

In order to sit for the CSSGB Certification Exam through ASQ, canditates must meet the minimum requirements listed below:

• Six Sigma Green Belts are employees who spend some of their time on process improvement teams.
• They analyze and solve quality problems, and are involved with Six Sigma, lean or other quality improvement projects.
• Candidates must have three years of on-the-job experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge.
• Candidates must have worked in a full-time, paid role.
• Paid intern, co-op or any other course work cannot be applied toward the work experience requirement.

For more information regarding the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge, click here

Education waivers are not granted.

Green Belt Certification students that successfully complete the ed2go Green Belt training and who meet the requirements to sit for the ASQ SSGB Certification can apply via ASQ/Ed2go PDF Certification application.

For additional information regarding the CSSGB Certification, please refer to the ASQ website.

Prerequisites:

Prior to taking this course, you must be knowledgeable in basic Algebra and Statistics.

1. Can I register for programs if I am an international student?
Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online registration.

2. How long does it take to complete a program?
All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the program.

3. What if I don't have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?
The time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don't worry too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee may be charged for an extension.

4. Do I have to buy additional materials?
No.

5. Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.

6. What happens when I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.

7. Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We don't provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

8. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

9. What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer. You don't have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is the best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

10. Can I use a Mac?
Yes

11. How can I get more information about this program?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button above). If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the "Contact Us" form to the right. You may also call us at 1-855-579-2647. We will answer your questions promptly.

12. When can I start the program?
Our programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.

Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.

13. Does this program prepare for a certification?
Yes. You'll receive essential information needed for the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt exam.