Six Sigma Belts
Six Sigma Belt Colours in Africa
Six Sigma training has become a popular term throughout the business world, yet not many people know the difference between the Six Sigma Belts. Here is what each of the courses cover:
Yellow Belt Training
The most basic level, that covers the understanding of the Six Sigma
style.
Role
The employee will be part of a project team where he will review
process improvements that support the project
Green Belt Training
Within the course the delegate will learn the tips and
techniques that make for a good Six sigma execution, and receive
fundamental training in Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and
control.
Role
People with this
certification are often referred to as worker bees because they do
the majority of the work during projects. From Gathering the
necessary information, experiments and test throughout the project.
Black Belt Training
Focus on additional training in deeper analysis tools
(think stats) and perhaps even some instruction on change management
or stakeholder influencing.
Role
These are the people who are in charge of the Six Sigma Projects
within their respective companies. Most of the time, these are the
people who are asked to take on this task on a full time basis.
Along with heading the project, they also are expected to coach,
develop and advise other managers so the entire company can achieve
this goal. Leads problem-solving projects. Trains and coaches
project teams.
Master Black Belt Training
This is the highest of the Six Sigma belts one can
achieve. Focus on Change Management techniques.
Role
The master black belt will make sure everything continues running
smoothly and all the training the company learned stays in the
company. They are there to execute the practices throughout the
company, not just within the project. A Six Sigma master black belt
course is all the above, plus will have mentored or coached about 20
or more green belts and black belts, is even deeper on the
statistics and analysis, plus is well versed in change management
techniques. Trains and coaches Six Sigma Black Belts and Green
Belts. Functions more at the Six Sigma program level by developing
key metrics and the strategic direction. Acts as an organization's
Six Sigma technologist and internal consultant.
Six Sigma course advisors are trained to provide you updates of the latest course offerings, plus the method of teaching that would best suit you. Remember we now offer Virtual Training at all levels of six sigma, so please get in touch with us on our international number +27 21 426 5300.