Lean Six Sigma Training programs

IBIS UvA: institute for improvement and innovation

IBIS UvA offers an integrated program for professional development, existing of:
- Training at various levels;
- Books;
- Program for certification by the Universiteit van Amsterdam.

In-company workshops and training itinaries
In-company training programs are custom made and can differ in length of time, depending on the above-mentioned training times. Please send in the contactform for more information.

Cert*: These courses give access to the certificationprogramme of the Universiteit van Amsterdam.

Black Belt training
The Black Belt training is usually given in-company, but IBIS UvA strives to organize a public black belt training twice per year. The curriculum is divided into 4 or 5 modules. In-between the training modules the participants apply the methods and techniques learned to their own project.
Organisatons need well-trained and experienced professionals, who are an expert in the fields of process development, process improvement and process control. Black Belts learn how to solve problems, learn statistical techniques for data collection and analysis, project management, and effective communication and implementation of change. Project support and project reviews will help the participants to translate theory into practise.
The Black Belt training is challenging, and often means a serious step in someones professional career. For the organisation the training involves and investment in highly skilled professionals, who can play a leading role in the continuous improvement and innovation of the organisation.

IBIS UvA offers:

  • Support by designing and developing the Lean Six Sigma organisational structure
  • Training (14-16 days)
  • Training material (books, handouts, templates and standard models
  • Project support and project reviews

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Public BB training
Depening on the number of participants the venue for the training is Heemskerk. The following public Black Belt training is scheduled for:

  • Module 1: 3-4 September 2012;
  • Module 2: 26-28 September 2012; 
  • Module 3: 10-12 October 2011;
  • Module 4: 14-16 November 2011;
  • Module 5: 12-14 December 2012.

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Green Belt training
The Green Belt training is offered as an open training. The course follows an eight day curriculum, divided into 4 modules. Green Belts learn the basic Lean Six Sigma methods and techniques, which will enable them to manage most of the improvement projects. A group of Green Belts, supported by one or two Black Belts, forms an effective organisation to implement improvement projects. Venue for the training is Amsterdam. The next public Green Belt training will be scheduled in the fall of 2010.

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IBIS UvA offers:

  • Support by designing and developing the Lean Six Sigma organisational structure
  • Training (14-16 days)
  • Training material (books, handouts, templates and standard models
  • Project support and project reviews

Public GB training

The next public Green Belt training will be scheduled from February - June 2012. Dates are:

  • Module 1: 9 - 10 February 2012;
  • Module 2: 15 - 16 March 2012;
  • Module 3: 19 - 20 April 2012;
  • Module 4: 4 - 5 June 2012.

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Master Black Belt development program

Master black belts (MBB's) play a key role in an organisation's mastery of process development, improvement and control. It is their responsibility that the organisation maintains and expands its competency in these areas that leverage an organisation's performance. MBB's are highly developed professionals. IBIS UvA offers candidates a challenging program, consisting of advanced level training modules and field experience.

Requirements for MBB certification

  1. The candidate has completed the Black Belt (BB) program, including the BB certification. This means that the candidate has successfully executed two projects and has passed the BB exam.
  2. The candidate has submitted two additional projects, in which he/she has acted as BB. The projects should be of substantial weight. A project is of substantial weight if, for example, the savings are more than €250, if the project involves multiple sites, or if the project involves senior management steering.
  3. The candidate has provided project support and has acted as reviewer for at least four GB or BB projects.
  4. The candidate has submitted a paper to a periodical (such as the company's house organ), or has delivered a presentation at a seminar or symposium.
  5. The candidate has demonstrable teaching experience (at least three days active as principal teacher in a Six Sigma GB or BB training).
  6. The candidate has followed an eight days' MBB training. The training is composed of selected modules (or parts thereof) from the MBB training program.
  7. The candidate has passed the oral MBB exam.

Training modules

In this training the focus lies on the further development of Lean Six Sigma with regard to the following subjects:
- Train-The-Trainer review of BB material: prepare core sections of the BB training and present these sections to the group.
- Design for Lean Six Sigma (IDOV): process development for services and healthcare.
- Reliability, safety, and mistake proneness: designing products and processes in such a way that the rate of errors, mistakes and malfunctions during use is minimal.
- Advanced Lean: organize the three core function of the process management.
- Programme management, leadership and coaching: planning and implementing change.
- Advanced statistical techniques: high level and nonstandard tools.

The Master Black Belt programme consists of 6 days of training, divided into 3 modules.

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