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Lean Six Sigma training beginning in February

Jan 26 2018

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New River Community College has two upcoming Lean Six Sigma training sessions that will help employees learn processes to create a more efficient way of accomplishing work goals.

NRCC, in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Center, is offering training in Six Sigma Green Belt beginning on February 8 and Yellow Belt on February 13.

Green Belt is a 12-week course that presents the ASQ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt body of knowledge that includes a project simulation taking participants through the define, measure, analyze, improve and control (DMAIC) process improvement methodology. Participants interested in Green Belt certification are required to have three years industry experience.

Each Green Belt participant will be required to have a job-related and sponsor-approved project which should be selected prior to the start of the class. The course agenda is intended to teach the Six Sigma body of knowledge while leading participants through completion of their individual projects. MTC instructors will provide weekly support to mentor and coach participants through the completion of projects.

The training will be held on Thursdays, beginning February 8, from 8 a.m. to noon in room 142 at NRCC’s New River Valley Mall site, Christiansburg (class ID #8916).

Yellow Belt is a 6-week course for entry-level employees seeking to improve their role in the company by using the concepts and methodologies of Six Sigma. The Train-and-Do process uses classroom activities, combining lecture and simulation exercises.

The training is held on Tuesdays, beginning February 13, from 8 a.m. to noon in room 142 at the college’s NRV Mall site in Christiansburg (class ID #8917).

Both course fees include the materials needed, cost of the ASQ certification exam and exam prep.

Financial assistance is available for qualified participants.

For online registration:  REGISTER FOR GREEN BELT             REGISTER FOR YELLOW BELT