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Why should we certify?
Once you have attended a Lean Six Sigma or six sigma training course. Assuming you have attended the whole course you can call yourself a TRAINED LEAN SIX SIGMA or SIX SIGMA green belt. However employers today are looking to find CERTIFIED green or black belts. The reason is that this proves that you have actually applied the learning. It also shows that you have run projects and obtained savings or benefits. It shows that you have the ability to apply the learning and have the methodology and thought processes associated with Lean Six Sigma. Certification is therefore essential in today’s environment without it you will not be recognised as a true Lean Six Sigma professional by your own and future employers.
Is there a standard certification process?
The simple answer is NO. All major companies run their Green Belt and Black Belt training differently. They have different durations and cover different tools. They also apply their own thinking on how they want to run continuous improvement programs, report savings, and paperwork or procedures to use. They also use different criteria to certify their people. As a result they will not sign up to their being a worldwide standard. Some organisations are trying to do this but it is failing. As a result you should use the best practise process which we use as do companies such as GE, Motorola, Honeywell etc. See how to certify
What do you need to do to certify?
For Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt you must have attended the whole of a training course. Obtained an 80% pass mark at an end of the training exam and finally you must have demonstrated your learning and knowledge. You demonstrate your knowledge through presenting either 1 project if you are a green belt or 2 projects if you are a black belt and then being quizzed over your Lean Six Sigma understanding in a one to one interview. The interviews will last up to 1 hour for Green Belts and 2 hours for Black Belts.
What kinds of projects can I use to certify?
Your projects can be any kind of improvement as long as you have used the DMAIC approach to run your projects. A list of typical project are shown under XXXXXXXX
Can I use projects from my past to certify?
Yes. If you use an old project for your certification it must be put into a DMAIC format. You must be able to demonstrate the use of the tools and techniques associated with Lean Six Sigma. This will normally mean that you will have to go back and rework your project so that it has the look and feel of the Lean Six Sigma format.
What format should we use for our certification presentation?
We have a format which we have used in the past which you can download on page XXXXX. It doesn’t have to be in this format but this is used as an example. All we ask is that you have a good storyboard which is easy to follow and shows all the tools and steps in your process.
What savings do I have to demonstrate in my projects?
We have now required numbers you must achieve to certify. We are looking for your process and knowledge of Lean Six Sigma.
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