Become Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified: An Event Hosted by the University of Nevada, Reno Extended Studies

This event is a great way to gain hands-on experience and earn a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

Earn Your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Lean Six Sigma is both a certification and a tool that can deliver various benefits to any organization, such as manufacturing and management. The three-day event at the University of Nevada, Reno Redfield Campus promotes a sense of learning with its structured program. Upon competition of the program, participants can expect a better understanding of operational excellence and a better understanding of how to achieve missions and values within organizations. Instructor Rishi Malhotra will expand participants' knowledge and provide a hands-on experience for competition of the certification.

What to Expect

5 Session(s): Monday - Friday, June 24 - 28

Day 1:

  • Introduction to Lean
  • Introduction to Six Sigma
  • DMAIC
  • Change Management
  • VOC (Voice of Customer)
  • Value-Added (VA) v/s Non-Value Added (NVA)

Day 2:

  • 5S
  • 8 Wastes
  • Charter Creation
  • Process Mapping
  • SIPOC
  • Visual Workplace
  • + more!

Day 3:

  • JIT (Just In Time)
  • One-piece flow
  • Kanbans
  • Takt Time
  • Cycle Time / Lead Time
  • Standard Work
  • + more!

Day 4:

  • Kaizen Simulation

Day 5:

  • Principles of the Toyota Production System
  • Policy Deployment (Honshin Kanri)
  • Conducting a Lean Assessment
  • Qualities of a Lean Leader
  • Certification Exam

Detailed information about day-to-day activities and registration can be viewed here.

Additional Information

Registration Closes on Sunday, June 23, 2024 @ 12:00AM.

Register by June 10, 2024 and receive an early discounted registration fee!

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