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Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma, Los Angeles
Join an exciting frontier and receive a Lean Six Sigma certification in Los Angeles, gaining skills to lead operational excellence in transformational projects. Our IASSC-accredited Lean Six Sigma training in Los Angeles is the fast track towards an exciting new career.
Next Cohort starts 30 Jan, 2023
Program Duration 6 months
Learning Format Online Bootcamp
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Lean Six Sigma Certification Overview
Accelerate your business improvement with our Lean Six Sigma certification in Los Angeles, which addresses two of the most important management methods, lean practices, and Six Sigma. Sign up for our lean six sigma course in Los Angeles to gain the expertise needed to improve your own business operations with Six Sigma and lean practices.
Joint Post Graduate Program Certification And Alumni Membership from Isenberg, UMass Amherst
Masterclasses by Senior Consultants from KPMG
Real-world capstone projects and mentoring by KPMG experts
Comprehensive coverage of IASSC® Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt certification
8x more live interaction with lean six sigma experts
Live classes entirely delivered by Simplilearn's expert instructors
Capstone projects from 6 domains, 3 Harvard case studies, 17 hands-on projects and 18 simulation exams
Lean Six Sigma Certification Advantage
Become uniquely qualified with lean management, agile, and six sigma skills - master tools such as Jira, Excel, and Minitab. Earn well-recognized credentials from UMass Amherst & 94 PDUs from PMI with this lean six sigma course.
UMass Amherst
Partnering with UMass Amherst:
Receive a joint UMass Amherst - KPMG in India - Simplilearn certificate of completion
Become a member of the UMass Amherst Alumni Association with access to Alumni Networks
Upon completion of the program, you will receive a 3-credit elective transfer for UMass Amherst Isenberg Online MBA
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Real-world case studies authored by HBS professors and other top business school educators
Analyze business situations and different aspect of managerial decision making
Discover new ways to approach and solve business problems
Lean Six Sigma Certification Details
With this lean six sigma certification, master industry-relevant lean six sigma skills. Learn core quality management skills like lean management, agile, lean six sigma with Harvard Business case studies, and group capstone projects powered by KPMG in India.
Induction Session for UMass PGP Lean Six Sigma Program
Get started with the Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma in partnership with the Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst and get an overview of this Lean Six Sigma certification program. Kickstart your journey with our preparatory courses.
PG LSS - Lean Management
Gain a deep understanding of the concepts and principles of lean management with this lean six sigma certification. Learn how to streamline your processes and drive the best value for your business and develop skills on data-driven approaches and methodologies to eliminate waste.
PG LSS - Minitab®
Learn the practical applications of the latest version of the Minitab 17 statistical tool and excel at the tools used by both Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt professionals. This Lean Six Sigma course covers nine case studies in the fields of healthcare, IT and IT services, and manufacturing. You will diagnose a problem and create its solution using Minitab 17.
PG LSS - Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)
Develop enterprise projects with the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course. Aligned to the IASSC exam, this course integrates the DMAIC and Lean methodologies with case studies to help you acquire the skills required to play a critical role in organizational growth.
PG LSS - Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB)
Master the concepts and principles of lean management in this Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course, where you'll learn how to streamline your processes and drive the best value for your business. Effectively manage team dynamics and understand how to work with multiple levels of leadership to remove barriers and achieve project success.
PG LSS - Lean Six Sigma Capstone
This Lean Six Sigma capstone will allow you to test your lean six sigma skills during this program. Supported by dedicated mentoring sessions offered with this lean six sigma certification program, you'll learn to solve a real, industry-aligned problem. The capstone project will enable you to showcase your Lean Six Sigma expertise to future employers.
Electives:
PG LSS - Digital Transformation
Leverage digital technologies to transform your business strategies and objectives. Learn to build a solid action plan using this lean six sigma certification, fostering customer-focused innovation, and driving a digital culture in your organization.
Lean Six Sigma in Healthcare
Understand the application of Lean Six Sigma concepts in healthcare through relevant case studies and examples.
Lean Six Sigma Application in Information Technology
Understand the application of Lean Six Sigma concepts in information technology through relevant case studies and examples.
Lean Six Sigma Industry Masterclass - KPMG in India
Attend online interactive masterclasses from KPMG in India and get insights about real-world lean and six sigma practices.
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PROGRAM SYLLABUS
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Case Studies and Projects
Best Buy Merging Lean Sigma with Innovation
Step into the shoes of Mike Fisher, Sr. Director of Lean and Six Sigma at Best Buy, to understand entrepreneurial leadership and how to merge lean sigma with innovation.
Implementing LEAN Operations at Caesars Casinos
Successfully implement Lean Operating principles in service environment, as Caesars Entertainment's General Manager and Senior Vice President to improve customer service.
Era of Quality at the Akshaya Patra Foundation
Step into the shoes of Muralidhar, the head of quality at TAPF to reduce cooking-to-consumption time as the number of children increases.
Telenor Revolutionizing Retail Banking in Serbia
Analyze how Telenor had created a successful business by enhancing traditional strategy frameworks with innovative digital approaches in new, under-developed markets.
Reducing Waiting Time at Container Terminal
Use Six Sigma methodology to reduce defects in the server(gate area) and improve customer satisfaction by decreasing the turn-around time of the trucks in the supply chain.
Reducing Payment Application Time
Reduce the delay in payment application against invoice using DMAIC Methodology for a major pharma company.
Reducing TAT for Health CheckUps
Improve patient satisfaction for an international hospital group by improving TAT for the health check-up process.
Reducing Double Payment to Vendors
Use DMAIC methodology to reduce the number of duplicate invoices in the system, leading to double payment to suppliers and employee Travel and Expenditure.
Air Preheater APH Performance Improvement
Use DMAIC methodology to reduce the Average APH Outlet Temperature as close as possible to Design Value to increase the unit's operational efficiency.
Capstone 1 High Customer DSAT Scores
Identify factors influencing Customer dissatisfaction to improve the performance level of service delivery centers for GotoMeeting, the world's leading web conference.
Capstone 2 Account Opening Time in Retail Banking
Initiate a Six Sigma project in the retail banking sector to reduce defects and achieve target account opening time.
Capstone 3 High Employee Attrition
Step into the shoes of the leadership of Penguin Inc., an ITeS company, to find a long term solution to the high employee attrition rate.
Capstone 4 Slow Patient Transportation in a Hospital
As a commitment to maintaining the highest possible care, adopt the lean six sigma approach to improve the health care delivery process as a part of Memorial Hospital's team.
Capstone 5 High Yarn Wastage in Weaving Unit
Step into the shoes of the lean six sigma team of USP Textiles to reduce Yarn wastage to reduce the cost operations and increase the profitability of the organization.
Capstone 6 Not on Time
Step into the shoes of the leadership of Precision Delivery Inc., to solve the problem of delayed deliveries and pickup using Lean Six Sigma.
Disclaimer - The projects have been built leveraging real publicly available data-sets of the mentioned organizations.
Program Advisors
John D. Wells
Senior Vice Provost for Lifelong Learning
John received his B.B.A. degree in Management from University of Oklahoma and M.S. and Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University.
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Batch Profile
This program caters to working professionals from a variety of industries and backgrounds; the diversity of our students adds richness to class discussions and interactions.
The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
Information Technology - 16%Manufacturing - 21%BFSI - 9%Consulting - 10%Healthcare - 31%Others - 13%
Learner Reviews
The application process consists of three simple steps. An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and accepted by the candidates by paying the admission fee.
Tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to do this program
An admission panel will shortlist candidates based on their application
Selected candidates can begin the program within 1-2 weeks
For admission to this Program, candidates must possess one of the first two criteria:
At least 5 years of experience
A bachelor's degree in any discipline
Programming or non-programming background
Admission Fee & Financing
The admission fee for this program is $ 2,499. This also includes the applicable program charges, including UMass Amherst Alumni Association membership.
We are dedicated to making our programs accessible. We are committed to helping you find a way to budget for this program and offer a variety of financing options to make it more economical.
You can pay monthly installments for Post Graduate Programs using Splitit, Affirm or ClimbCredit payment option with low APR and no hidden fees.
Other Financing Options
We provide the following options for one-time payment
Total Admission Fees
Complete this program while you work
Rigorous curriculum designed by industry experts
Membership in the UMass Amherst Alumni Association
Credits transfer to the online MBA program at UMass Amherst
Active recruiters include Amazon, VMware, IBM and more
Program Cohorts
Next Cohort
PG LSS MAR 2023 Cohort 1
Batch Type
Program Induction
11 Mar, 2023 - 2 Aug, 2023
08:00 - 12:00 CST
Weekend (Sat - Sun)
Other Cohorts
PG LSS MAY 2023 Cohort 1
08:30 CDT
6 May, 2023 - 31 Aug, 2023
08:30 - 12:30 CDT
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Lean Six Sigma Certification FAQs
What are the eligibility criteria for this Lean Six Sigma Certification in Los Angeles?
For admission to this Lean Six Sigma Certification in Los Angeles, candidates must possess at least one of the first two criteria:
What is the admission process for this Lean Six Sigma Certification in Los Angeles?
The admission process for this Lean Six Sigma Certification in Los Angeles consists of three easy steps:
Interested candidates will need to apply by submitting the application form online
Candidates will be shortlisted by an admission panel based on the application submitted
Selected candidates will be awarded an offer of admission which is accepted by the candidate by payment of the program fee
Will financial aid be provided for the Lean Six Sigma Training in Los Angeles?
To ensure money is not a limiting factor in learning, we offer various financing options to help make this Lean Six Sigma Training in Los Angeles manageable financially. For more details, please refer to our "Admissions Fee and Financing" section.
How to get Lean Six Sigma Certification in Los Angeles?
To get a Lean Six Sigma Certification in Los Angeles, you will need to meet the stipulated experience requirements, successfully clear the certification exam and display proven hands-on competency in various areas of quality management. In order to pass the examination, you need to know the fundamentals and get a practical understanding of management methodologies, Lean practices, and Six Sigma concepts. This Lean Six Sigma Training in Los Angeles, in partnership with UMass Amherst, offers you all the requisite training for this and more to not just successfully clear the exam and also have the capability to start implementing what you've learned immediately on course completion.
Will Lean Six Sigma Certification in Los Angeles help in my career?
A Lean Six Sigma certification in Los Angeles opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities across businesses, industries including automotive, manufacturing, electronics, healthcare, and transportation. All top companies in the world adopt lean six sigma methodologies to optimize and enhance their operations. Professionals with the skills that a Lean Six Sigma certification attests can find very exciting job opportunities with them.
What certificate will I receive after completing this Lean Six Sigma Training in Los Angeles?
Upon successful completion of this Lean Six Sigma Training in Los Angeles, you will be awarded a Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma certification by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. You will also receive industry-recognized certificates from Simplilearn for the courses included in the learning path offered.
Is a Lean Six Sigma Certification in Los Angeles worth it?
In today's business world, where the pace of change and business growth is unprecedented, it has become highly critical for businesses to have professionals who are trained to maintain a high level of operational efficiency, minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. A Lean Six Sigma certification lets employers know that you have the capability to do just that. The demand for quality management professionals is expected to rise by 10% by 2025, and professionals today with the requisite quality management skillset earn an average annual salary of Rs1309K, with a potential to earn much more as they move the career ladder.
How long does it take to get Lean Six Sigma Training in Los Angeles?
This Lean Six Sigma Training in Los Angeles, in partnership with UMass Amherst, is a 6-month online boot camp offering a curriculum that is aligned with PMI-ACP & IASSC-LSSGB & LSSBB certifications - preparing you for the certification exams. In addition to the pre-requisite experience requirements that the Lean Six Sigma certifications demand, the training that you receive from this program should help you get Lean Six Sigma certified.
Who are the instructors for this Lean Six Sigma Training in Los Angeles, and how are they selected?
Our highly qualified instructors are industry experts with years of relevant industry experience. Each of them undergoes a rigorous selection process, including profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo evaluation before getting certified to train for us. In addition, we ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain part of our faculty.
Will any preparation material be provided to help me get started with the Lean Six Sigma Course in Los Angeles?
Once the first installment of the program fee is made, you will gain access to a preparatory course. You are expected to go through the assigned course before attending the first class. This Lean Six Sigma course in Los Angeles will have eight to ten hours of self-paced learning content in the form of videos.
What should I expect from the Lean Six Sigma Certification in Los Angeles?
As a part of this Lean Six Sigma Certification in Los Angeles, you will receive the following:
UMass Amherst Post Graduate Program certification
UMass Amherst Alumni Association membership
Lifetime access to all core e-learning content created by Simplilearn
Which are the other courses covered in this Lean Six Sigma Training in Los Angeles?
This Lean Six Sigma Training in Los Angeles, in partnership with UMass Amherst, is a comprehensive online bootcamp program that offers its learners an in-depth understanding of lean six sigma principles and offers job-ready quality management skills that are most in-demand in organizations today. The Lean Six Sigma courses covered as part of this PGP program include:
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB)
Lean Six Sigma Capstone
This Lean Six Sigma Training in Los Angeles, program also provides electives in:
Lean Six Sigma in Banking & Financial Services
What is Lean Six Sigma Certification?
A Lean Six Sigma certification is provided to an individual who possesses a thorough understanding of high-level problem-solving skills in accordance with the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) model. It attests to your expertise and the skills you possess to achieve operational excellence in projects of any scale and align yourself with the organization's strategic objectives.
What is the salary of a Quality Manager in Los Angeles?
The average salary package of a Quality Manager in Los Angeles is $82,034 per annum. As it is one of the highest paying and demanding jobs, the salary package may vary from company to company on the basis of experience, skills and expertise. So if you want to get such a high-paying job, you should go for lean six sigma certification in Los Angeles.
What are the major companies hiring for Quality Manager in Los Angeles?
Various well-reputed companies and startups in Los Angeles keep on hiring Quality Manager as the technologies bring immense benefits. Some of famous companies like Able Freight Service LLC, Satco, Inc. and others. A lean six sigma training in Los Angeles will help you to get dream jobs.
What are the major industries in Los Angeles?
Various major industries in Los Angeles play a crucial role in boosting the GDP growth of entertainment, manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, defence, hospitality and tourism. Web development is an integral part of all these industries which are looking out for professionals who possess relevant skills. You can gain expertise by undergoing lean six sigma training in Los Angeles. Various lean six sigma courses in Los Angeles are available online.
You offer money back guarantee, how does it work?
Our Lean Six Sigma training course comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Simplilearn believes in our highly effective blended learning methodology and its ability to provide learners with the knowledge and confidence to pass the official Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam (IASSC) in the first attempt. If you do not pass the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam (IASSC) on the first attempt, Simplilearn will provide a full refund to you where the term "full refund" mentioned anywhere in this document shall mean the program fee paid by you minus USD 200 or equivalent toward administrative and miscellaneous charges.
To improve the odds of your success in the exam, we strongly recommend that you take the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam (IASSC) within 45 days from the day you complete Simplilearn's official Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training course.
Within 45 days of course completion
Did Not Pass
Refund Process: If you do not pass the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam (IASSC) on the first attempt, Simplilearn will provide a full refund to you where the term "full refund" mentioned anywhere in this document shall mean the program fee paid by you minus USD 200 or equivalent toward administrative and miscellaneous charges.
To receive a refund, you must request the Help and Support Forum.
You must submit a copy of your scorecard along with the date you completed your online classroom training.
Simplilearn will refund the program fee within 30 days of receiving all required documentation.
We will process the refund using the same method you used to pay for the program.
After the refund is issued, you will receive a confirmation via email, and you will lose access to the Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma, and you will lose your program progress.
This money-back guarantee applies only to Simplilearn's Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma.
The guarantee is valid only for those who have paid the full program fee as advertised on Simplilearn's website.
Request for a partial refund of any part of the program fee paid by participants will not be accepted.
Simplilearn reserves the right to modify, update the terms and conditions or revoke the money-back guarantee without prior notice.
Simplilearn will be the final authority to resolve any dispute arising out of or connected with this guarantee.
Participants do not take the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam (IASSC) within 45 days of unlocking the certificate.
Participants do not maintain 100% attendance in Simplilearn's official Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training as part of the Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma.
Participants fail to score at least 80% in any three available online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt simulation practice tests on Simplilearn Learning Management System.
Participants do not follow the trainer's instructions and do not complete the class exercises.
Participants do not submit the required documents (scorecard, course completion certificate, proof of LSSGB exam date) to Simplilearn.
Participants fail to request a refund within 15 days of receiving their results.
What are the Lean Six Sigma Certification levels?
There are 5 levels of Lean Six Sigma Certification that are commonly accepted by businesses across the world. They (starting from the lowest to the highest)
Our teaching assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts here to help you get certified on your first attempt. They proactively engage students to ensure they're following the course path and to help students enrich their learning experience, from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance.
I am not able to access the online program. Who can help me?
Contact us using the form on the right side of any page on the Simplilearn website, select the Live Chat link, or contact Help & Support.
We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What's more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after the completion of your course.
If I want to cancel my enrollment, can I get a refund?
Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the program price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, please read our Refund Policy.
All programs are offered on a non-credit basis and are not transferable to a degree.
Is the Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma a degree?
The Postgraduate Program in Lean Six Sigma is not deemed a degree or diploma and cannot be compared with a full university degree. However, this program offers a pathway to the online MBA program at the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst.
How to use the transferrable credits for the online MBA program at the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst?
This program transfers to the Isenberg Online MBA as a 9 credit concentration. The learner needs to complete only 11 MBA core courses (34 credits), plus 2 credits of foundation courses (if applicable), instead of 43-45 total credits to earn the Isenberg Online MBA.
Can I get a sealed transcript for World Education Services (WES) at the end of the program?
Post Graduate Program are certification programs and do not include any transcripts for WES, this is reserved only for degree programs. We do not offer sealed transcripts and hence, our PG programs are not applicable for WES or similar services.
Situated in Southern California, Los Angeles has an overall population of 14 million. It is the second-most densely populated area. The city is popularly known as L.A. and is commonly titled the 'Entertainment Capital of the World' as the city has the strong presence of Hollywood. Having a per capita GDP of about $6,800, the overall GDP of Los Angeles is $1 trillion. Not only this but it is ranked third in terms of GDP in the world. In terms of climate, the city always enjoys a pleasant climate due to the presence of mountains, beaches and deserts.
Los Angeles is a globally famous tourist destination. The city has various sightseeing spots which are adored by tourists. Los Angeles captures the attention of the tourists during the new year because of its party life. Some of the famous tourist attractions of Los Angeles are:
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Hollywood Sign
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