Green Belts are Six Sigma practitioners performing project work and supporting Black Belts on larger projects. Green Belts are trained during a five-day workshop that covers the fundamental Six Sigma tools which are used on nearly all projects.

This program is designed to provide candidates with both a technical and practical foundation for improving processes.

Upon completion of the training Green Belt candidates will:

• Understanding Six Sigma tools by application to specific company projects
• Achieving measurable business results quickly

Some of the topics covered during the program include:

• Six Sigma Philosophy
• Project Management
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Basic Data Acquisition Techniques
• Basic Analysis Tools
• Process Mapping
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Measurement System Assessment
• Statistical Process Control for Process Investigation
• Introduction to Design of Experiments

This training, similar to the Black Belt training, makes extensive use of hands-on exercises, usually utilizing the projects brought to class. Some projects will be advanced significantly during the training week as teams will be applying the newly learned techniques on the projects. Each candidate will leave the training week with a concise action plan.