Lean Sigma Quality

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ULearning Skillnet
Duration 1 Year
Comment Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Certification to Green Belt is organised through an Irish based training company and Quality America Inc.Quality America Inc, is one of the premier providers of Six Sigma Training and consultancy in the US and internationally with over 3,000 students trained and certified to date. More than 50 organizations, colleges and universities use their Six Sigma instructor materials.The Green Belt programme is based on the ‘Six Sigma Demystified’ text by Paul A. Keller, Vice President Quality America.

The Green Belt fee of €200 covers a 1 day workshop for Green Belt exam revision along with the cost of the exam.
It includes:
■Set of notes to cover the Green Belt exam material
■Sample Set of Exam Questions
■Access to On Line Study Guide
■Access to On Line Examination
■Green Belt Certification based on successful completion of the examination.

Note that this exam is in addition to the normal HETAC accredited end of semester exams which are held by IT Sligo. The modules are also accredited by HETAC with successful candidates receiving a Certificate in Lean Sigma Quality (15 credits at Level 7).

Course Fee €1,800, OR €650 per 5 credit module (Plus €200 external Green Belt exam and workshop)
Subjects Taught The programme comprises of three modules:
■Six Sigma I Introduction and Quality Tools
■Six Sigma II Applied Statistical Control
■Six Sigma III – Project
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 2 Year course enrolment in September
Financial Support This course has been approved by ULearning Skillnet for a fees subsidy of up to 25% for students whose company is a member of the ULearning Skillnet network.

There are also a limited number of free places available for unemployed students who meet the required criteria by ULearning Skillnet.

Please note there are only a limited number of subsidies available for both emloyed and unemployed students.

Course Content About Six Sigma Green Belt
Six Sigma Green Belt provides participants with enhanced problem-solving skills, using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control) model. This certification is in great demand by companies across all sectors in either manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare or service sectors. It is suitable for all levels within the organisation from supervisor and technician through to engineering and management level.

Certification to Green Belt is organised through an Irish based training company and Quality America Inc. Quality America Inc, is one of the premier providers of Six Sigma Training and consultancy in the US and internationally with over 3,000 students trained and certified to date. More than 50 organisations, colleges and universities use their Six Sigma instructor materials. The Green Belt programme is based on the ‘Six Sigma Demystified’ text by Paul A. Keller, Vice President Quality America.

Entry Requirements There is no prerequisite to study this programme. It is recommended that applicants have a Leaving Certificate or equivalent due to the Statistics covered in the course syllabus. Applicants must also be in a position to carry out a Six Sigma green belt project with an employer.
Further Enquiries ULearning Skillnet:
Phone: 086 0214825
Email: info@ulearning.ie
Learning Outcomes There will be a progression path for those students who pass the modules and wish to continue on with a degree in Quality or Manufacturing Management at IT Sligo. Students who meet the eligibility criteria to enter the full degree programme can therefore upgrade skills in specific areas while still earning credits towards a final degree award. On successful completion of the three Six Sigma modules, the student will receive a Level 7 HETAC Certificate in Lean Sigma Quality (15 credits).
Trainer IT Sligo
Location of Course IT Sligo
Course Web Page: 
http://odl.itsligo.ie/engineering/six-sigma-green-belt-15-credits/
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes