Lean Six Sigma is a combination of two popular Continuous Improvement methods—Lean and Six Sigma—that lead to operational excellence in an organization. These time-tested approaches thus provide organizations with a clear way to achieving their goals in an agile and efficient manner.

The KLSGB ™ (Kinverg Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt™) is a professional who can design and run small to medium scaled lean six sigma projects under the supervision of black belt/master black belt or may be independent. The KLSGB™ is also expected to have practical experience of designing and managing the improvement initiative as “project”. KLSGB™ is someone who is able to align six sigma project’s goals with overall business goals. KLSGB™ is also expected to clearly define the soft and hard savings from the project in coordination with project sponsor and senior leadership.

Green belt Participants will be able to Learn advanced business statistics, Learn Six Sigma DMAIC methodology for improving business processes and get to understand Lean advanced Lean Six Sigma tools for contributing six sigma green belt level project. This training program is aligned with Kinverg Green Belt Body of Knowledge ™

  • Voice of Customer
  • Project Scoping
  • Project Planning Tools
  • Project Risk Analysis
  • Project Communication
  • Voice of Customer (VOC)
  • Critical Customer Requirements (CCRs)
  • Critical to Quality (CTQs)
  • Project Charter
  • Team Strategies and Dynamics
  • Team Roles and Responsibilities
  • Team Tools
  • Team Communication
  • Process Mapping
  • SIPOC
  • Top Down Chart
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
  • CTQ Tree
  • Develop Operational Definition
  • Develop Measurement Plan
  • Types of Data
  • Collect Data
  • Display and Evaluate Data
  • Sampling
  • Central Limit Theorem
  • Histogram
  • Standard Deviation
  • Yield and Normal Curve
  • Run Chart
  • Box Chart
  • Variation in Measurement Systems
  • BIAS and Precision
  • Calibration
  • DPMO
  • Sigma Levels
  • Little’s Law
  • Process Performance Vs. Process Specifications
  • Process capability studies
  • Short-term vs Long-Term Capability
  • Sigma Shifts
  • Pareto Charts
  • Cause and Effect Diagram
  • Cause and Effect Matrix
  • 5- Whys
  • Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
  • Hypothesis Testing
  • Confidence Intervals
  • Correlation
  • Variability, Stability and Capability
  • Cp & CpK
  • Evaluate Variation
  • Regression Analysis
  • Correlation Vs. Causation
  • Affinity Diagram
  • Design of Experiments
  • Force Field Analysis
  • Concept of Waste (MUDA) in Lean
  • Continuous Flow
  • Lead Time
  • Cycle Time
  • Takt Time
  • 5 S
  • Mistake-Proofing (Poka Yoke)
  • Kaizen Event
  • Control Plan
  • Procedures and Standards
  • Benchmarking
  • Control Limits
  • Specifications Limit
  • Visual Control Tools
  • Andon Display
  • Takt Board
  • Kanban Cards
Define
  • Voice of Customer
  • Project Scoping
  • Project Planning Tools
  • Project Risk Analysis
  • Project Communication
  • Voice of Customer (VOC)
  • Critical Customer Requirements (CCRs)
  • Critical to Quality (CTQs)
  • Project Charter
  • Team Strategies and Dynamics
  • Team Roles and Responsibilities
  • Team Tools
  • Team Communication
  • Process Mapping
  • SIPOC
  • Top Down Chart
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Measure
  • CTQ Tree
  • Develop Operational Definition
  • Develop Measurement Plan
  • Types of Data
  • Collect Data
  • Display and Evaluate Data
  • Sampling
  • Central Limit Theorem
  • Histogram
  • Standard Deviation
  • Yield and Normal Curve
  • Run Chart
  • Box Chart
  • Variation in Measurement Systems
  • BIAS and Precision
  • Calibration
  • DPMO
  • Sigma Levels
  • Little’s Law
  • Process Performance Vs. Process Specifications
  • Process capability studies
  • Short-term vs Long-Term Capability
  • Sigma Shifts
Analyze
  • Pareto Charts
  • Cause and Effect Diagram
  • Cause and Effect Matrix
  • 5- Whys
  • Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
  • Hypothesis Testing
  • Confidence Intervals
  • Correlation
  • Variability, Stability and Capability
  • Cp & CpK
  • Evaluate Variation
  • Regression Analysis
  • Correlation Vs. Causation
Improve
  • Affinity Diagram
  • Design of Experiments
  • Force Field Analysis
  • Concept of Waste (MUDA) in Lean
  • Continuous Flow
  • Lead Time
  • Cycle Time
  • Takt Time
  • 5 S
  • Mistake-Proofing (Poka Yoke)
  • Kaizen Event
Control
  • Control Plan
  • Procedures and Standards
  • Benchmarking
  • Control Limits
  • Specifications Limit
  • Visual Control Tools
  • Andon Display
  • Takt Board
  • Kanban Cards

Certification services

This training program by Kinverg is designed to prepare you for KLSGB ™ certification exam. The training program equips quality management professionals with fundamental tools of Lean Six Sigma. The program provides overview of world-renowned DMAIC Methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) methodology for improving your business processes. This program is equally beneficial for professionals working in services and manufacturing sector.

KLGSB™ Certification Exam

    • The KLGSB™ certification exam consists of 80 multiple-choice questions
    • The duration of KLGSB ™ certification exam is 5 hours
    • The minimum passing score for KLGSB™ certification exam is 65%

Certification Renewal

The KLSGB™ certification is valid for 3 years, also known as “Certification Cycle”. Certification cycle ensures that the certification holder still holds the level of knowledge required as KLSGB™. After completion of certification cycle in 3 years, you must renew your certification by either recertification exam or be filing PDUs.

  • Certification Renewal with recertification exam

This option is suitable for those candidates who were not able to practice the knowledge gained as KLSGB™. The recertification exam has 40 multiple-choice questions and duration of exam is 3 hours. The passing score for KLSGB™ recertification exam is 65%. The certification renewal exam has no fee.

  • Certification Renewal with filing Professional Development Units (PDUs)

You can file your Professional Development Units (PDUs) for recertification. One professional development unit is equal to one hour spent on Kinverg authorized activities for professional development units. You need to report minimum 50 PDUs during certification cycle for certification renewal of KLSGB™.

Following is the list of authorized activities :

    1. Delivering or receiving instructor lead, online training or informal learning on lean six sigma and related topics
    2. Design content, presentations or other verifiable materials on lean six sigma and related topics
    3. Active participation in organizational meetings focused on lean six sigma and related topics
    4. Reading books on lean six sigma and related topics
    5. Pro bono consulting, volunteer work related to lean six sigma and related topics
    6. Contributing or leading lean six sigma projects OR tasks involving the verifiable use of lean six sigma tools
    7. Coaching, mentoring or guiding others on lean six sigma and related topics

You can report your PDUs any time during the certification cycle, however, you are encouraged to report PDUs as soon as you obtain them. You must provide all available evidence in form of documents, pictures, links to video recording etc for supporting your PDUs claim. Kinverg has the right to either accept or reject the claimed PDUs, however, if you have supported your PDUs claim with sufficient evidence then they are highly likely to be accepted.

Suspension of Certification

After completion of certification cycle (3 years), your certification status will become In-Active. You must go through re-certification within 90 days from completion of your certification cycle. After this grace period of 90 days, your certification is suspended and you must reappear in KLSGB™ certification exam as a new candidate.

Transfer of Certification

If you are already Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified from any other accreditation company, you may apply for transfer of certification directly without the need for going through a certification exam. You must provide your existing certificate. Your certification cycle will start once Kinverg has issued you with certification and re-certification conditions apply similarly to you. You existing certification will also remain valid after the transfer.

Requirements for Certification

  • Education: A university degree in any discipline is require and KLGSB™ certification exam is cleared with minimum 65% score
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional experience is required and You must have contributed or lead at least 2 green belt level projects
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