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Originally developed by Motorola in 1986, Six Sigma is a business process management strategy that seeks to improve the quality of process outputs by identifying and removing the causes of defects and reducing process variability.
The strategy utilises a set of quality management, process improvement, and problem-solving methods, including statistical methods, and creates an infrastructure of people within the organisation (Black Belts and Green Belts) who are experts in these methods. Each Six Sigma project follows a defined sequence of steps and has quantified financial targets, such as reducing cost or increasing profit.
Lean Six Sigma is the Six Sigma business management strategy combined with Lean – a methodology based on two principles: continuous improvement and respect for people. To work effectively within an environment that utilises Lean Six Sigma, you’ll benefit from building your skills through Lean Six Sigma training.
At Firebrand, we specialise in accelerated courses that get you certified at twice the speed. Every Lean Six Sigma classroom course is residential and all-inclusive. At the end of the course, you will receive an exam voucher to sit the exam in the comfort of your own home or office with the PeopleCert online proctoring service.
As of January 2023, Firebrand Training now offer IASSC® accredited courses as an ATO of PeopleCert. Holders of all Lean Six Sigma - IASSC® Certified Belts are required to be re-certified within 3 years from their original certification.
There are four belt levels of Six Sigma Training:
Let's take a look at each one.
Yellow Beltsare trained in the basics of Lean Six Sigma, and can typically carry out performance improvements within their teams.
Green Belt professionals are trained and certified at a more advanced level, in the tools and approach of Six Sigma. They tackle change within their business in addition to their other responsibilities.
A Black Belt is fluent in the use of the Six Sigma approach, tools and often delivers major performance or efficiency transformation for a business. Typically, they are Change Leaders within the business.
A Master Black Belt connects senior leadership teams with the change team. They are responsible for rolling out strategic change programmes using Six Sigma across the organisation. Typically, they are managers with the skills and knowledge to support, coach and mentor Green and Black Belts.