Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program

Lead with Data.
Solve What Matters.

A rigorous, cohort-based 12-week online program that gives you the DMAIC methodology, statistical tools, and real project experience to drive measurable improvement in any organization.

12
Weeks of Live Training
20
Max Cohort Size
MBB
Led by Master Black Belts
📋 Program at a Glance
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Format
Online · Live + Async
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Duration
12 Weeks
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Commitment
8–10 hrs / week
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Live Sessions
Weekly 2-hr sessions
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Cohort Size
Max 20 participants
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Project
Real workplace project required
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Credential
LSSGB Certificate + Digital Badge
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Duration
12 Weeks
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Format
Online Cohort
Weekly Time
8–10 Hours
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Max Cohort
20 participants
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Credential
LSSGB Certificate
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Software
Data Analysis Toolkit
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Aligned To
ASQ & IASSC BOK

Program Objectives

Every objective is built backward from what you need to do in the real world — not just what you need to know in a classroom.

01
Master DMAICApply the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control framework with discipline and structure to real business problems.
02
Deploy Lean ThinkingIdentify and systematically eliminate the 8 wastes in any process using proven Lean tools and value stream thinking.
03
Collect & Analyze DataBuild data collection plans, measure process capability, and draw conclusions from real process data using appropriate methods.
04
Identify Root CausesValidate root causes with data — not assumptions — using statistical and graphical analysis tools.
05
Design Sustainable SolutionsSelect, pilot, and implement solutions that generate measurable, lasting improvement and financial impact.
06
Apply Statistics ConfidentlyUse hypothesis testing, regression, ANOVA, and SPC charts to make data-backed decisions at a Green Belt level.
07
Lead Improvement TeamsFacilitate cross-functional teams through a structured improvement process using change management and influence skills.
08
Build & Present a Business CaseDevelop, document, and present a complete DMAIC project storyboard with financial and operational impact to leadership.
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Complete a Real ProjectDeliver a documented Green Belt-level project with baseline, improvement, and control plan — in your own organization.

Who Should Join

This program is built for professionals who are done guessing and ready to lead with data. No prior Lean Six Sigma experience is required.

✅ Great Fit

You're ready if you are…

  • A process owner, team lead, or department manager with persistent operational problems to solve
  • A project manager or business analyst wanting structured problem-solving credentials
  • A quality, operations, or supply chain professional seeking formal LSS training
  • A consultant or change agent who wants a proven methodology to underpin your work
  • An aspiring Black Belt building foundational Green Belt competency
  • Someone with access to a real workplace problem to use as your project
Manufacturing Healthcare Finance Logistics Tech Retail Government Education
❌ Not a Fit

This program is not for you if…

  • You want a passive, self-paced "click-through" certification with no real accountability
  • You cannot commit 8–10 hours per week for 12 consecutive weeks
  • You have no access to a real workplace problem to use as your improvement project
  • You want theory without hands-on application
  • You're looking for the easiest path to a certificate — not the most valuable one
No statistics background required. If you can calculate an average, you have enough to start. We build statistical thinking from the ground up.

Learning Outcomes

Outcomes span four dimensions — knowledge, skills, behavior, and documented project results.

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Knowledge Outcomes

  • Comprehensive DMAIC understanding
  • Lean principles and the 8 wastes
  • Statistical concepts: variation, distributions, confidence intervals
  • Measurement system analysis concepts
  • Process capability metrics: Cp, Cpk, Sigma Level
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Skill Outcomes

  • Process mapping: SIPOC, VSM, swimlanes
  • Root cause analysis: fishbone, 5 Whys, C&E matrix
  • Statistical testing: hypothesis tests, ANOVA, regression
  • SPC control charts and interpretation
  • Minitab and Excel-based data analysis
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Behavioral Outcomes

  • Confidence to challenge the status quo with data
  • Ability to influence without authority
  • Structured thinking applied to ambiguous problems
  • Habit of measuring before improving
  • Cross-functional facilitation skills
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Project Outcomes

  • Completed or near-complete DMAIC project
  • Documented baseline vs. improved performance
  • Full control plan and monitoring framework
  • Financial or operational impact statement
  • Leadership-ready project storyboard

Program Curriculum

Five DMAIC phases plus foundation and integration weeks. Every module builds toward one goal: a completed project with measurable impact.

W1
Foundation

Week 1 — Program Launch & Lean Six Sigma Foundation

"Building the Mindset Before the Toolkit"
Topics Covered
  • What is Lean Six Sigma? History & evolution
  • Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and business impact
  • The 8 Wastes (TIMWOODS) — value vs. non-value-add
  • DMAIC overview and how it differs from Agile, PDCA
  • Green Belt role in the improvement ecosystem
  • What makes a great Green Belt project?
Activities & Tools
  • Cohort introductions — "My Problem Statement Challenge"
  • 8 Wastes Scavenger Hunt in your workplace
  • Project charter template walkthrough
  • DMAIC roadmap orientation
📝 Deliverable: Draft Problem Area Identified
D
Define Phase — Weeks 2–3

Define — Clarify the Problem Before You Solve It

"Define the problem before you jump to solutions"
Topics Covered
  • Voice of the Customer (VOC): capture, translate, prioritize
  • Kano model and CTQ tree development
  • SIPOC diagram — defining process boundaries
  • Project Charter: problem, goal, scope, team, timeline
  • Business case development and stakeholder mapping
  • Swimlane process mapping fundamentals
  • Change management basics: ADKAR model
Tools & Activities
  • Live VOC interview simulation and debrief
  • SIPOC workshop using your own project
  • Project Charter peer review and critique session
  • CTQ tree development exercise
  • Stakeholder mapping canvas
📝 Tollgate: Project Charter · SIPOC · CTQ Tree
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Measure Phase — Weeks 4–5

Measure — Establish Baseline with Data

"If you can't measure it, you can't improve it"
Topics Covered
  • Deep-dive process mapping: VSM and swimlane detail
  • Data types: continuous vs. discrete
  • Operational definitions — measuring what you mean
  • MSA: Gauge R&R concepts and data trustworthiness
  • Sampling strategy and data collection planning
  • Understanding variation: common vs. special cause
  • Statistics fundamentals: mean, SD, distributions
  • Process capability: Cp, Cpk, DPMO, Sigma Level
Tools & Activities
  • Value Stream Map (VSM) simulation exercise
  • Data collection plan workshop for your project
  • Sigma level calculation using real datasets
  • Histogram and Box Plot analysis lab
  • Run Chart interpretation practice
📝 Tollgate: Detailed Process Map · Data Collection Plan · Baseline Capability
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Analyze Phase — Weeks 6–7

Analyze — Seek Root Causes, Not Symptoms

"Seek root causes, not symptoms"
Topics Covered
  • Thinking traps: why we jump to solutions and how to stop
  • Graphical analysis: Pareto, scatter plots, stratification
  • Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram and 5 Whys
  • Cause & Effect (C&E) matrix
  • Hypothesis testing logic: null/alternative, p-values
  • t-tests (1-sample, 2-sample, paired), ANOVA
  • Chi-square test, correlation, simple linear regression
  • Connecting statistical results to practical significance
Tools & Activities
  • Fishbone and 5 Whys live facilitation practice
  • Hypothesis testing lab with guided datasets
  • Root cause validation using cohort project data
  • Pareto chart construction and interpretation
  • C&E matrix prioritization exercise
📝 Tollgate: Validated Root Causes · Statistical Analysis · C&E Matrix
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Improve Phase — Weeks 8–9

Improve — Design Solutions That Actually Work

"Design solutions that actually work"
Topics Covered
  • Solution generation: SCAMPER, reverse brainstorming, benchmarking
  • Solution selection: impact/effort matrix, weighted criteria
  • Piloting: how to design and run a valid pilot
  • DOE (Design of Experiments): concepts and fractional factorial basics
  • Mistake-proofing (Poka Yoke): preventing errors by design
  • 5S and visual management implementation
  • Financial impact: hard vs. soft savings, ROI calculation
  • Change management: resistance, adoption, communication
Tools & Activities
  • Solution generation workshop for your project
  • Pilot plan design exercise
  • Financial impact modeling workshop
  • 5S implementation simulation
  • Poka Yoke design challenge
📝 Tollgate: Solution Selected · Pilot Plan · Financial Impact Estimate
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Control Phase — Weeks 10–11

Control — Lock In the Gains. Forever.

"Lock in the gains — forever"
Topics Covered
  • The rebound effect — why improvements fail and how to prevent it
  • SPC theory and when to use control charts
  • X-bar & R, I-MR, P-chart, C-chart selection and use
  • Western Electric Rules: interpreting out-of-control signals
  • Control plan development — the full package
  • SOPs and work instructions: writing for usability
  • Visual management and control systems
  • Final sigma level, financial summary, lessons learned
Tools & Activities
  • Control chart interpretation lab — signals and patterns
  • Control plan drafting for your project
  • Process owner handoff simulation
  • Project storyboard development (first draft)
  • Final sigma level vs. baseline comparison
📝 Tollgate: Control Plan · SPC Monitoring Plan · Project Storyboard Draft
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Integration — Week 12

Week 12 — Presentations, Exam & Graduation

"Prove it. Present it. Celebrate it."
Week 12 Activities
  • Final project storyboard refinement and polish
  • Cohort presentations to faculty panel
  • Peer and faculty structured feedback
  • Proctored online certification exam (100 questions)
  • Path to Black Belt: what's next?
  • Graduation celebration and credential issuance
Final Deliverables
  • Completed DMAIC project storyboard
  • Control plan and supporting documentation
  • Certification exam passed (≥70% score)
  • Financial / operational impact statement
  • Program evaluation and personal reflection
🏆 Certification: LSSGB Certificate + LinkedIn Digital Badge

Your Weekly Learning Rhythm

A predictable, well-paced structure so you can plan your work and your learning without conflict.

Monday
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Weekly module content released — videos, readings & templates
Tuesday
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Self-paced study and tool application exercises
Wednesday
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Live 2-hour virtual session
Instruction + Workshop + Q&A
Thursday
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Project work time + optional peer co-working session
Friday
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Deliverable submission deadline
Saturday
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Reading ahead, reflection & data collection
Sunday
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Recharge. Prepare for Monday module release.
0–15min
Warm-up & Recap
Questions from the week, key concept reinforcement, quick wins shared
15–45min
Concept Instruction
MBB-led teaching with real-world examples and case illustrations
45–80min
Hands-On Workshop
Breakout rooms, tool application, and collaborative problem solving
80–105min
Debrief & Discussion
Common mistakes, best practices, facilitated cohort discussion
105–120min
Q&A & Week Ahead
Project spotlight, open questions, and preview of next week

Individual Project Coaching

Every participant receives three 45-minute 1:1 coaching sessions with an MBB faculty member — focused entirely on your project.

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Week 3 — Define / Measure

Project Setup Review

Is your project charter solid? Is your scope right-sized? Are you measuring what matters? We align before you build data.

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Week 7 — Analyze

Root Cause Validation

Are your root causes backed by data? Are you running the right statistical tests? We review your analysis before you design solutions.

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Week 10 — Control

Final Project Review

Is your control plan robust? Is your storyboard ready for leadership? We prepare you for your final presentation.

Assessment & Certification Requirements

To earn the Catalyst LSSGB Certificate, every requirement must be met — this credential reflects genuine competency, not just attendance.

30%
Weekly Tollgates
DMAIC phase deliverables submitted on time and meeting quality standards
20%
Final Project Presentation
DMAIC storyboard presented to faculty panel — assessed on rigor, clarity, and impact
20%
Project Coaching
Three mid-program coaching checkpoints demonstrating project progress
15%
Certification Exam
100-question online proctored exam — minimum passing score: 70%
15%
Participation
Live session attendance, discussion contributions, peer reviews, and engagement
📋 Attendance Policy
Minimum 80% attendance at live sessions is required for certification. Missed sessions must be made up via recording review + written reflection submitted within 5 business days.
📊 Project Policy
A real workplace project is required — not optional. Participants without an existing project may apply for a community impact partner project through Catalyst's network. Projects must have measurable baseline and target metrics.

What We Expect From You — And What We Promise

We Expect You To:

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Show Up

Attend live sessions, be present, be engaged. This is not a spectator sport.

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Do the Work

Submit deliverables on time and with genuine effort — not just checkbox compliance.

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Bring Your Project

Apply every single tool to a real problem in your organization. No hypothetical projects.

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Engage Your Peers

This cohort learns together. Give feedback, share insights, support each other.

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Ask for Help Early

Coaching exists for a reason. Don't wait until Week 11 to raise a Week 4 problem.

We Promise You:

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Practitioner-Led Instruction

Every session facilitated by an MBB with real-world project deployment experience.

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Psychological Safety

A learning environment where it's safe to be wrong, ask questions, and iterate.

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Honest, Specific Feedback

Not "good job" — but specific, actionable feedback that makes your project better.

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Respect for Your Time

Every hour of content earns its place. We don't pad the curriculum with filler.

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A Credential That Means Something

A certificate that reflects real competency — one you'll be proud to put on LinkedIn.

Pricing & What's Included

One program. Multiple pathways to enroll. All options include the same full program experience.

Individual
EGP 9,999
Full program access for one professional. Everything included.
  • 12 weeks of live MBB instruction
  • All course materials & templates (yours to keep)
  • Data Analysis Toolkit
  • 3 × individual 45-min coaching sessions
  • Proctored certification exam (1 attempt)
  • Digital badge + printed certificate
  • Alumni network access (6 months post-grad)
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Team (3–5 Seats)
EGP 8,888 / person
More than 10% discount for teams of 3–5. Same full program package per participant.
  • All individual program inclusions per seat
  • 10% savings per participant
  • Team cohort grouping available
  • Single corporate invoice option
  • Progress reporting to L&D sponsor
  • Team project alignment session
  • Alumni network access (6 months post-grad)
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Enterprise (6+ Seats)
Custom
Pricing
Volume discount + optional custom project integration + dedicated cohort option for your organization.
  • Volume pricing — significant discount
  • Dedicated private cohort option
  • Custom project integration support
  • Executive sponsor briefings
  • Deployment strategy consultation
  • Custom reporting and ROI tracking
  • Priority scheduling for custom dates
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12 Weeks Live InstructionEvery session led by a certified Master Black Belt practitioner
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All Templates & MaterialsComplete toolkit of DMAIC tools, guides, and templates — yours to keep forever
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Data Analysis ToolkitReady-to-use templates, pre-built dashboards, analysis sheets, and guided support
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3 Coaching Sessions (1:1)Individual 45-min project coaching with an MBB at critical DMAIC milestones
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Certification ExamProctored 100-question exam — one attempt included. Retake: $150
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Digital Badge + CertificateLinkedIn-shareable, blockchain-verified badge plus printed certificate
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Alumni NetworkPost-graduation community access + future cohort audit privilege (1 module)
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All Platform ToolsMiro, Zoom, Slack workspace, and Catalyst LMS access fully provided
💼 Employer-Sponsored? We provide a manager justification letter template, an ROI calculator, and corporate invoicing. Many participants have their organizations cover this investment as a training & development expense. Contact us to discuss →

Your Return on Investment

The business case for Green Belt certification is not theoretical. The numbers are consistent, documented, and industry-wide.

$50K–$150K
Average documented financial impact per Green Belt project (ASQ benchmarks)
10–15%
Average salary premium commanded by certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belts
3–6 Months
Average time for Catalyst graduates to recoup their program investment through project savings

Choose Your Cohort

Cohort size is capped at 20 participants. Early application is strongly recommended — cohorts fill quickly.

Cohort Start Date Application Deadline End Date Status Action
2026-GB01 March 2, 2026 February 13, 2026 May 22, 2026 🔴 Closed Apply Now
2026-GB02 July 5, 2026 June 19, 2026 September 25, 2026 🟡 Filling Fast Apply Now
2026-GB03 October 4, 2026 September 18, 2026 December 25, 2026 🟢 Open Apply Now
⚠️ Maximum 20 participants per cohort. This is intentional — small cohorts ensure quality coaching, meaningful peer relationships, and direct faculty access. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Your Application Journey

A straightforward 5-step process. We review applications holistically — we're selecting participants, not just processing payments.

1
Complete Application
~15 minutes online. Share your background, problem area, and learning goals.
2
Application Review
Catalyst admissions reviews your application within 2–3 business days.
3
Discovery Call
Optional 20-min call with a Catalyst advisor. We assess fit — you ask questions.
4
Confirm Enrollment
Enrollment confirmation and payment. Select individual or payment plan option.
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Onboarding Package
Released 2 weeks before start — pre-reading, platform access & project scoping worksheet.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The sooner you apply, the sooner you secure your seat.

📋 Apply Now — Start Your Application 📞 Schedule Discovery Call

Or email us directly at lnfo@catalystexeced.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Path Forward

Graduation is not the end — it's the beginning of a longer professional journey.

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Digital Badge

LinkedIn-shareable, blockchain-verified Green Belt credential — proudly display your achievement where it matters most to your professional brand.

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Alumni Network

Join a growing community of Lean Six Sigma practitioners across industries. Access exclusive events, job boards, and peer mentorship long after graduation.

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Audit Privilege

Return to audit one module in any future cohort, completely free of charge. Stay sharp, revisit concepts, and engage with new cohort energy.

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Black Belt Track

Your Green Belt is the foundation. Advance to our Black Belt program with a $500 alumni credit — deepening statistical rigor, deployment strategy, and leadership impact.

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Facilitation Add-On

Optional post-program workshop for Green Belts who want to coach and facilitate improvement teams — turning your expertise into leadership influence.

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Project Portfolio

You leave with a fully documented DMAIC project — a real, tangible portfolio piece that demonstrates results to current and future employers.

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The Green Belt program is where transformation begins. Not because of what you learn on a slide — but because of what happens when you take a tool, apply it to a real problem in your organization, and watch the data tell a story that changes how a decision gets made. That's the moment. That's what we're building toward — 12 weeks at a time.
MBB
Master Black Belt Program Director, Catalyst ExecEd
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Ready to Lead With Data?

Cohort sizes are capped at 20 participants to ensure quality coaching and peer interaction.
Seats fill fast — secure yours today.

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14-Day Money-Back Guarantee Attend the first two sessions. Complete Week 1. If it's not right for you — full refund. No questions asked.