This 5 day internationally recognised training program is designed for those people who require a working understanding of the techniques and principles of Lean 6 Sigma to a project management level.DurationTotal of 5 days with the first 2 days being Yellow Belt. 9.00-16.00 (including an exam on days 2 and 5)Who should attend?Lean Six Sigma is used across all sectors and all different sizes of business. Manufacturing Health Services Financial Services Retail Government Services Education Oil and Gas Services Logistics and Supply Chain Services Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt is for those who will ‘lead’ improvement projects. Typically, process problems may be present but the route cause unknown, therefore by using Lean AND Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) together with data driven decision making, cause can be established and permanent corrective action implemented.Course objectivesLean Six Sigma provides a comprehensive and proven approach for the positive transformation of any organization by using the principles, methods, tools, and techniques to improve the key processes that make up the organization. Lean Six Sigma specifically offers the following benefits: Improved Quality of products and services Lower amounts of defects, scrap, and rework Improved delivery times Reduced waiting times Reduced costs Improved customer satisfaction Improved employee morale Course content Using previously discussed lean tools together with Six Sigma methodologies the delegates will be able to investigate route cause of process issues. Define – Project scope, benefits of implementation Measure & Analyze – Current state (Value Stream Mapping, 7 Quality Tools) Improve – Identify and pilot improvement Control – Agreed improvement to ensure sustainability What are the benefitsIn order to demonstrate a good understanding of the topics discussed, there is an examination on Day 2 (YB) and Day 5 (GB) of this course. This is a multi-choice open book exam. On successful completion, delegates can call themselves certified Lean 6 Sigma Green Belts and have the knowledge to lead process improvement teams. Having several Green Belt within the organization will give ownership in applying continuous improvement to make their processes Safer, Easier, Better, Faster and Cheaper resulting in improved customer satisfaction and business stability.In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersThis course is delivered in partnership with Lean 6 Services. Our course leaders have extensive industrial experience. They are qualified and experienced Process / Operational Managers with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, local and national government. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries, through our work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the AmericasCertificationDelegates successfully completing the course will be awarded an ILSSI (International Lean Six Sigma Institute) Accredited training certificate.
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This highly interactive, intensive and challenging 5-day environmental management systems training course is designed for those people who require an in-depth understanding of auditing techniques and skills associated with the Lead Auditor role. This course is registered with both the Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (ISEP) and CQI and IRCA Certified training.Duration5 Days, 08.30 – 17.30 (days 1-3) 08.30 – 17.45 (day 4) 08.30 – 16.15 (day 5)Who should attend?This course satisfies the training requirement for those seeking to register with the CQI and IRCA Certified training auditing scheme. It is also essential for any serious environmental practitioner, particularly those who have the main responsibility for implementing and maintaining their environmental management system and manage an audit programme for internal audits. Essential also to those who are required to perform more demanding and extensive company audits (corporate auditing); or who are required to regularly assess the performance of other companies (supplier, contractor and/or certification auditors); and for those who are seeking to develop their auditing and environmental skills to a professional level.Course objectivesThose attending this course are expected to have prior knowledge of the following: Environmental Management principles and concepts: The Plan, Do Check, Act (PDCA) cycle Environmental issues, including an appreciation of environmental protection and pollution prevention and control Environmental management terms and definitions Appreciation of environmental compliance issues Environmental management terms and definitions Typical structures for environmental management systems including process-based systems Structure, content and requirements of ISO 14001:2026 This knowledge can be gained in several ways: Previous experience and existing knowledge Attending a CQI and IRCA Certified training ISO 14001 training course – or equivalent Reading or self-study If you would like to attend our CQI and IRCA Certified training ISO 14001 Foundation course at a discounted price to help you prepare for this Lead Auditor course please contact us.Course contentThe course is designed to help delegates deliver value-added audits to understand the principles of good Environmental Management and to develop their knowledge of the environmental management standard to enable you to lead an audit team. It will also develop delegates’ knowledge & understanding of different environmental audit types, and the practical skills required to plan, execute and report environmental management audits. On completion, delegates will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of an EMS based on the ISO 14001:2026 standard at a level acceptable to certification bodies.What are the benefitsDesigned not only to help people perform value-added audits this course is also designed to develop delegates’ wider understanding of environmental management systems development and implementation. Delegates will gain an understanding of the level of performance required for implementing a successfully certified EMS and how to assess against the ISO 14001:2026 standard. It will help delegates to develop essential conceptual skills including risk-based thinking, continual improvement, life-cycle thinking, and process-based approaches. This course satisfies the formal training requirements for those wishing to register with the ISEP Auditor Registration Scheme and/or with the CQI and IRCA Certified auditing scheme.In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersA combination of presentations and guided exercises and a highly interactive role-play exercise involving a simulated audit makes this course both beneficial and enjoyable for participants. Our course leaders have substantial experience in the field of environmental management systems design and implementation. They are qualified and experienced auditors with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, service and utilities, local and national government.CertificationThis course is dual-branded and with CQI and IRCA and with ISEP. Upon successful completion of the course and the achievement of the 50% pass mark in the CQI and IRCA controlled On-line Exam (which must be completed within 30 days after completion of the course), will satisfy the formal training requirements for those wishing to register as an auditor, lead auditor or principal auditor with the CQI and IRCA Certified training scheme. Successful completion of the coursework and the CQI and IRCA exam will meet the formal training requirements for registering with the ISEP auditing scheme. All learners who have successfully completed this ISEP Certified course will gain credit towards an Environmental Auditor application on ISEP’s Environmental Auditors register. Delegates completing the course, including examination, will be awarded both a CQI and IRCA Certified training certificate (2831) and an ISEP Certified training certificate.
