Uncover Hidden Potential
Measurable, Quantifiable Insights that Reinforce Organizational Efficiencies
A seven-month project-driven program with 88 training hours completed in-person/virtual in Hampton Roads, VA over 12 days and based on the ASQ Body of Knowledge. Class registrations include on-site plant tours, guest speakers, monthly tollgate reviews, TMG Master Black Belt and Operations Officer project coaching, lunch, refreshments, and tons of training materials, including a 12-month Minitab subscription (a $900 value).
Return on investment ~$100k based on the direction of candidate Leadership.
Join Us for the Next Green Belt Training Course
September 9, 2026 at the Newport News Marriott
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Doug Smith
Director, Performance Improvement Training
What You'll Learn
Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) Certification Program Course Syllabus
Our 2026 syllabus could include but is not limited to the following:
I. Executive Leadership Education and Planning (2 hours)
- Learning Objectives
- Program Objectives & Overview
- Expectations & Requirements
- Project Identification and Selection
- Candidate Selection
II. Orientation and Project Selection (8 Hours)
- Learning Objectives
- Program Objectives & Overview
- Expectations & Requirements
- Project Identification and Selection
- Charter Development
- Project Management
- Training Modules
- Orientation / Define Module 1 – Introduction
- Orientation / Define Module 2 – Project Selection
- Orientation / Define Module 3 – Planning Tools SIPOC
III. Define: Define the problem (16 Hours)
- Learning Objectives
- Define customers, requirements, and expectations
- Finalize problem statement, goals, and business benefits
- Define resources and assign process improvement team members
- Identify process inputs and outputs
- Establish baseline metrics
- Finalize the Charter
- Training Modules
- Define Module 4 – LSS Overview
- Define Module 5 – Problem Solving
- Define Module 6 – Management Tools
- Define Module 7 – Performance Metrics
- Define / Facilitation Module 8 – Team Facilitation and Project Management
IV. MEASURE: Quantify the problem (16 Hours)
- Learning Objectives
- Understand the current process
- Develop a detailed process map
- Validate the measurement system
- Collect data
- Determine current performance/process capability
- Training Modules
- Measure Module 9 – Data Collection
- Measure Module 10 – Quality Tools
- Measure Module11 – Minitab Introduction
- Measure Module 12 – Mapping
- Measure Module 13 – Probability Statistics
- Measure Module 14 – Capability
- Measure Module 15 – Measurement Systems Analysis
V. ANALYZE: Identify the cause(s) of the problem (16 Hours)
- Learning Objectives
- Confirm performance objectives
- Idea generation
- Graphical analyses
- Statistical analyses
- Identify sources of variation
- Training Modules
- Module 16 – Idea Generation
- Module 17 – Graphical Analysis
- Module 18 – Statistical Analysis
VI. Improve: Implement the solution (16 Hours)
- Learning Objectives
- Develop potential solutions
- Assess failure modes of potential solutions
- Validate potential improvement
- Correct / Re-evaluate potential solution
- Training Modules
- Module 19 – 5S and Visual Management
- Module 20 – Mistake Proofing
- Module 21 – Design of Experiments
- Module 22 – Fractional Factorial DOEs
- Module 23 – Validate and Implement Solutions
VII. Control: Maintain the solution (16 Hours)
- Learning Objectives
- Develop standards and procedures
- Define monitoring and control system
- Determine process capability
- Integrate solutions into daily work processes
- Finalize documentation
- Training Modules
- Module 24 – Statistical Process Control and Control Charting
- Module 25 – Standard Work
- Module 26 – Total Productive Maintenance
- Module 27 – Control Plans
- Module 28 – Project Closure
VIII. Exam and Preparation for Final Report (20 Hours)
- Final Exam for Candidates (4hrs – 100 Questions)
- One-on-one reviews of Project Presentations
IX. Final Reports and Graduation (8 Hours)
- Final Project Reports from each LSS Candidate
- Summary Report on Projects and Course
- Graduation – Presentation of Certificates