Certificate in Lean and Six Sigma

Overview

Purpose:

The purpose of the CLSS course is to provide fundamental knowledge about Lean and Six Sigma - the leading process improvement tools - and their applications to business processes, including supply chain management.

Scope:

The CLSS contains practical knowledge about the two main process improvement tools that are time-tested and proven to deliver results. Lean improves cash flow by reducing waste and eliminating non-value-added activities, whereas Six Sigma improves quality. Used in tandem, these tools have the potential to turn around businesses struggling with waste, complexity and inefficiency.

Benefits

Upon completion of the CLSS training, students will be able to:

• Understand the steps involved in the purchasing process
• Identify strategies in supply management and commodities procurement
• Understand the typical purchasing organisation.
• Describe supplier evaluation
• Understand the considerations in supplier selection.
• Define supplier quality performance
• Understand the basics of supplier development
• Describe the basics of vendor relationship management
• Identify the steps involved in strategic cost management
• Define global sourcing
• Understand the process of negotiating
• Identify the key considerations in conflict management
• Understand the role of information technology in purchasing
• Define the process of services purchasing
• Describe the basics of capital item purchasing
• Understand the impact of purchasing on the Income Statement and Balance Sheet
• Identify the application of Lean principles in purchasing
• Describe continuous improvement in purchasing

Features

Below are some of the main features of this course:

• Online delivery
• Flexible schedule
• Affordable cost
• Relevant content

Target Audience

The CLSS course is intended for professionals in all areas of business who want to improve results and take their performance to the next level. The skill set is also very helpful to support continuous improvement initiatives launched within the organisation.

Course Content

The Certificate in Lean and Six Sigma course has been developed following the ADDIE methodology of curriculum development. BRASI’s Programme Advisory Group (BRASI PAG) is responsible for the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of BRASI’s training programmes, following the guidelines contained in the standard ASTM E-2659.

The CLSS course provides fundamental knowledge in the key areas of process improvement, including the following:

• Differentiating between Lean and Six Sigma
• Understanding how Lean and Six Sigma complement each other
• Describing the importance of continuous Improvement
• Understanding the importance of data in process improvement initiatives
• Describing the different types of charts used in process mapping
• Describing the principles of Lean
• Defining the role of lead time in supply chain management
• Describing the types of waste
• Understanding the use of tools used in Lean methodology
• Describing the principles of Six Sigma
• Defining the nature of variation in a process
• Understanding the basics of normal distribution
• Understanding the impact of variance on the performance of supply chains
• Describing the use of process improvement tools used in Six Sigma methodology
• Understanding the prerequisites of a successful transformation
• Describing sustainable versus unsteady results
• Understanding the basics of benchmarking
• Describing the Key Performance Indicators for process improvement

Schedule

Certificate in Lean and Six Sigma is a self-paced online training course and can be started at any time.

Delivery Mode

Students would gain 24/7 online access to self-paced learning modules and tests through the BRASI Learning Management System.

Learning Resources:

• Online interactive training modules
• Downloadable content
• Print-ready handbooks
• Examples, exercise files and a quiz for each module

Note: Live Q&A sessions are held to answer any specific questions and explain key concepts as needed. Participation in the Q&A sessions is optional and is not taken into account for the passing score.

Additional Info

Assessment

Students would be required to take a final assessment after completing the course review.

Certification

In order to receive the certificate for this course students must obtain a minimum score of 70% in the final assessment. Certificates for all of the BRASI courses are issued centrally by BRASI and are downloadable.

Each BRASI certificate carries a unique ID for verification, and is valid for life.

Note: A CLSS certificate holder has a basic understanding of the core concepts, tools and methodologies used in Lean and Six Sigma.

Registration

Step 1: Students are required to create a free user account on the BRASI web site (no payment information is needed to create the account).

Step 2: Select the course(s) you would like to sign up for from the courses page (you can get more details about each course from this page)

Step 3: Proceed to checkout and be sure to enter the CTS College discount code BRASI-CTS to get 10% off (acceptable modes of payment include major credit cards and PayPal)

Note: The course is designed to be completed within three months. However, extensions are allowed upon request.

Fees & Payment

The course fee is posted on the BRASI website and is subject to change without notice. Cancellation is allowed within three days from the date of access to the course. Full refund is made within one week of cancellation.

Registration for BRASI courses can be done directly on the BRASI website. Training is conducted utilising BRASI online learning management system, and the certificate is issued by BRASI.

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Student Support

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