Skills Bootcamp Lean Six Sigma

Course details

Course provider: Staff Power

Eligibility: You must be aged 19+ and live in West Yorkshire

Start dates: September - December 

Duration: 2 weeks

Venue: 90% face to face learning & 10% online

Overview/summary of training

Our Lean Six Sigma course offers an in-depth exploration of methodologies and tools to improve business processes. Designed for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this programme covers core concepts such as DMAIC, waste reduction, root cause analysis, and process mapping. Through interactive lessons, real-world case studies, and hands-on projects, you will learn how to identify inefficiencies, implement sustainable solutions, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to lead process improvement initiatives and deliver significant organisational value. 

Unlock the power of Lean Six Sigma to drive efficiency and quality in any organisation. Enrol on our comprehensive course designed for professionals seeking to reduce waste, optimise processes, and achieve measurable results. Gain practical skills, industry specific knowledge, and a competitive edge. The core components of the course include: 

• Understand the principles of Continuous Improvement (CI), Lean, and Six Sigma, and how they contribute to operational excellence.
• Be able to apply DMAIC methodology to each phase appropriately within a real or simulated process.
• Understand and adhere to compliance responsibilities, including Health & Safety, environmental, and customer requirements.
• Form and participate in improvement teams, understanding roles, responsibilities, and effective communication within teams.
• Identify and scope improvement projects, using selection tools such as scoring matrices and scoping trees.
• Develop clear and effective project charters, including objectives, boundaries, timelines, and expected outcomes.
• Capture the Voice of the Customer (VoC) and translate it into Critical to Quality (CTQ) requirements.
• Map processes using SIPOC, process maps, and value stream maps (VSM) to visualise flow, inputs, outputs, and wastes.
• Plan and conduct data collection activities, defining operational definitions and ensuring data quality and reliability.
• Apply basic statistical tools to interpret variation and performance, including charts and measurement system analysis (MSA).
• Use structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools, such as Fishbone diagrams and 5 Whys, to identify the true source of problems.
• Generate, prioritise, and evaluate potential solutions, using PDCA cycles, impact/effort analysis, and experimentation.
• Understand and apply change management principles, including stakeholder analysis, communication planning, and managing resistance.
• Develop implementation plans, incorporating timelines, risk assessments, and control elements.
• Build control and reaction plans, including sustainability techniques like 5S, visual management, and error proofing.
• Present improvement projects effectively, using data, visuals, and professional communication techniques.
• Reflect on personal and team development, identifying strengths, areas for growth, and next steps in improvement practice

What next?

This training will provide you with the skills, knowledge, behaviours and a guaranteed interview with one of or employer partners, which can lead to you progressing into high demand careers such as: 

• Process Improvement Technician 

• Production Supervisor 

• Quality Assurance Specialist 

• Lean Manufacturing Engineer 

• Operations Coordinator 

• Warehouse Process Analyst 

• Logistics Improvement Manager 

• Inventory Control Analyst