Description

The aim of the programme is to produce graduates who possess the pre-requisite knowledge of theory and practice of Lean Six Sigma to enable them to participate in process improvement efforts in their organisations. This includes successfully leading a Green Belt Team and contributing in a practical and value-added manner to a Black Belt Team Project.

Course Outcomes:

● Have a good understanding of a variety of graphical and team based problem solving tools and the way these are combined in the process of solving well defined and narrowly scoped business problems
● Have a good understanding of basic statistical concepts while recognising limits of current knowledge Be able to apply well established technical and creative tools to solve well defined and narrowly scoped process problems
● Be able to participate in the planning and management of well-defined and narrowly scoped process engineering projects
● Be able to employ an investigative and data driven approach to establish the source of well-defined process engineering problems
● Be able to identify, and plan for effective implementation of, solutions to a variety of well-defined process engineering problems
● Be able to work effectively as a leader of a cross functional problem solving team, taking responsibility for the work of team members
● Have a good appreciation of the importance of effective communication in managing organisational change
● Demonstrate, through successful completion of a narrowly scoped process engineering project, that the learner understands the discipline of the DMAIC approach and can deliver meaningful financial (target €30k p.a.) and/or customer benefit for the learner’s employer