Hard Times University

Six Sigma Green Belt 

Six Sigma is an improvement strategy utilized by companies involving the hierarchy of Master Black Belts, Black Belts and Green Belts.

·                     Master Black Belts are responsible for strategic implementation and integrity of Six Sigma. They oversee, train and mentor Black Belts.

·                     Black Belts are Six Sigma team leaders responsible for implementing process improvement projects. They are trained and mentored by Master Black Belts, while training and mentoring Green Belts.

·                     Green Belts are trained employees that lead process/quality improvement teams as part of their regular job. They assist Black Belts with data collection and analysis.

Industry certification of the various Belts involves demonstrating a proficiency in and comprehension of Six Sigma principles and practices via a comprehensive exam. This occurs after gaining classroom and practical application of the Six Sigma Body of Knowledge, completion of one or more successful projects and having several years of experience with your company.

To achieve the Status of an ASQ Certified Green Belt one must meet the following criteria:

Attend a rigorous two week ASQ Body of Knowledge Course.

Complete a successful Six Sigma Project.

Successfully pass the ASQ Exam.

Have three years work related experience.
One of the common approaches to Green Belt and Black Belt Six Sigma Certification is in-house training. Literally thousands of companies in the United States have Certified Black Belts and Master Black Belts that conduct training, mentoring, and consulting of employees. They follow the same stringent criteria of ASQ, IQF and other certifying organizations. These programs, which teach the same Body of Knowledge, operate like an apprenticeship, allowing the individual to apply what they have learned in the classroom to a real job situation. The benefit is on the job training. They are still required to pass the Certification Exam after completion of two successful projects. Typical costs for this ASQ 2 week training is anywhere form $2,000 – $4,000.

The goal of our program is to provide students with the same Body of Knowledge taught by the American Society of Quality (ASQ). The information contained in their two-week course is completed with us in just two full days.

During the 2 day program proficiency exams are given for each module. These assess the student’s comprehension of the course material. Upon completion of this course, they will have knowledge and skills required to function as a Six Sigma Green Belt. Students will receive a certificate of accomplishment as a “Certified Six Sigma Trained Green Belt”, (endorsed by the International Quality Federation) since they have not completed an active project. Once the students have completed and reviewed their project with the instructor they will be Certified Green Belts. Along with this students will have their name listed on the HTU program graduate roster page on the Hard Times University website.

Note PMPs: This course counts for 16 professional development units.

Students are asked to bring in their own laptop in order to run statistical packages (MiniTab etc.)
Each student will receive a licensed copy of the training materials.

Course Outline