Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt

Course code LERN 1770

Credit 0.0

Length 16.0 hours

Course outline View

Six Sigma methods have been successfully deployed in many industries and organizations. This challenging Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt course teaches critical skills required for Six Sigma practitioners. This first course in the certification program explains the basic terms and proven Six Sigma problem-solving methods, team building tools, and descriptive statistics that are the basis for the statistical tools that contribute to the success of improvement projects and to the overall success of your organization. The instructor uses the “flipped” classroom technique and expects participants to go beyond the classroom and use the internet and other resources to learn the material.

Prerequisites

Missing prerequisites?

Learn more about VCC's academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

What you will learn

  • Unit 1
    Six Sigma Goals
    Value of Six Sigma
    Origins of Six Sigma
    Organizational Drivers
    Goals and Projects
    Lean Principles
    Lean Concepts and Tools
    Non-Value-Added Activities
    Theory of Constraints
    Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
    DFSS Road Maps
  • Unit 2
    FMEA
    Define - Teams & Customers
    Process Management for Projects
    Process Elements
    Owners and Stakeholders
    Identify Customers
    Collect Customer Data
    Analyze Customer Data
    Translate Customer Requirements
    Team Dynamics and Performance
    Team Stages and Dynamics
    Six Sigma and Other Team Roles
    Team Tools
    Communications
  • Unit 3
    Define - Projects, Tools & Results
    Project Management Basics
    Project Charter
    Project Scope
    Project Metrics
    Project Planning Tools
    Project Documentation
    Project Risk Analysis
    Project Closure
    Management and Planning Tools
    Business Results for Projects
    Process Performance
  • Unit 4
    Descriptive Statistics

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
22571 April 6, 2026
to May 1, 2026
Online See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
22572 June 1, 2026
to June 26, 2026
Online See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.