How The Lean Six Sigma Certification Process Works at OE Partners
With increasing pressure to perform, the Lean Six Sigma Certification Process has known benefits in building real-world capabilities. Businesses with employees who possess the skills to simplify complexities generally perform better and are more competitive.
Lean Six Sigma Certification processWith increasing pressure to perform, The Lean Six Sigma Certification Process has known benefits in building real-world capabilities. Businesses with employees who possess the skills to simplify complexities generally perform better and are more competitive.
For employees, getting certified allows them to deliver measurable business impact and increase their career opportunities. In fact, studies show that (2) Lean Six Sigma Green Belts and Black Belts earn an additional 8.7% and 10.5% higher salary than their peers, respectively.
At OE Partners, our Lean Six Sigma Certification Process is designed to help you gain an internationally recognised certification while applying your skills directly to your workplace. Our programs are applicable for individuals at all levels, whether you’re just starting out in your career or advancing into strategic leadership.
If you’re considering enrolling on a Lean Six Sigma course in Australia, our team offers a simple and practical path, all while supporting you with the best resources and instructors. This guide walks you through every step of the certification journey, including selecting the right course to passing your final assessment.
Here’s how you can get certified, step-by-step:
Step 1: Choose Your Certification Level
Step 2: Enrol in the Appropriate Lean Six Sigma Course
Step 3: Complete Your Training Program
Step 4 Pass the Theory Certification Assessment Step
Step 5: Complete Your Real-World Project (Green and Black Belts)
Step 1: Choose Your Certification Level
To get started, you must first choose your Six Sigma certification levels. This depends on your experience in business process improvement and career goals.
Generally, there are three levels of certification, otherwise known as belts.
Yellow Belt Certification
The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification is a foundational course for beginners and frontline staff who want to support small process improvements. This 2-day course, done virtually or in person, has no prerequisites or past work experience needed to get certified. Participants will have to complete a multiple-choice exam to get a Yellow Belt certification.
Green Belt
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is an intermediate course for team leaders and mid-level professionals ready to lead improvement projects. This course is done within 4 days, and we recommend that participants have a minimum of 3 years of working experience and a good understanding of mathematics and basic statistics.
Black Belt
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is an advanced course for senior managers and change leaders driving strategic transformation. Black Belt certificates teach participants how to design and execute an organisation’s overall Operational Excellence Strategy, as well as mentor other Yellow and Green Belt team members. Participants should have a minimum of 5 years of working experience.
In addition to a theory examination, Green Belt and Black Belt courses can also be completed through a project-based certification. This project allows them to apply their learning to solve real-world scenarios in their companies, and they must demonstrate cost savings to get the certification.
OE Partners offers certifications at all levels that apply to any industry. If you’re not sure where to start, our experienced trainers will guide you through a quick consultation to help determine the best fit.
You can also refer to our in-depth belt comparison article: "Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt vs Green Belt vs Black Belt: Which Certification is Right for You?"
Step 2: Enrol in the Appropriate Lean Six Sigma Course
Lean Six Sigma Certification process
Once you’ve understood and chosen your certification level, enrolling is straightforward. Here’s how to enrol, depending on whether you’re a corporate client requiring in-house training, or a professional looking to attend one of our Lean Six Sigma courses around Australia. You can:
Lean Six Sigma Certification process
- Schedule a free consultation
- Book your slot on our training page
- Secure your spot through online payment
Our training programs are flexible and designed to suit your schedule and learning style:
- Virtual Live training: Live online sessions with expert trainers
- In-Person training: Interactive workshops delivered face-to-face, either in your organisation or in one of our existing workshops
All our courses are designed to fit around your business, with projects that centre around your workplace process improvements. Our Lean Six Sigma program is also internationally accredited by APMG International, a leading accreditation body running over 150,000 certification exams annually.
Step Step 3: Complete Your Training Program
Now that you’ve enrolled, it's time to complete your training program. OE Partner’s training modules will focus on building your knowledge and giving you practical tools you can immediately apply.
Each program will focus on the different levels of Lean Six Sigma concepts and applications, with practical case studies and training materials that cater to your industry. Participants will receive a hard copy textbook along with pre-course work that must be completed before training. This will be sent out 10 business days before the start of your workshop.
The pre-course work will take anywhere between 1 and 8 hours to complete, depending on your certification level. Participants will then undergo the actual workshop, and this duration varies by belt:
- Yellow Belt: 2 day workshop
- Green Belt: 4-day workshop
- Black Belt: 12-day workshop
Once participants have completed the workshop, they must complete an assessment to get certified. Yellow Belts can complete a Theory Certification or final examination, while Green and Black Belts have the option to choose between a Theory Certification or Project Certification route to get certified in Lean Six Sigma.
Step 4: Pass the Theory Certification Assessment
Participants can choose to undergo a theory examination to get certified. This is a 40-minute, multiple-choice examination done in your company or our various facilities around Australia. The assessment is done to validate your understanding and ensure your ability to apply Lean Six Sigma principles.
Once you pass, you’ll receive a nationally recognised certificate from OE Partners and APMG International.
Step 5: Complete Your Real-World Project (Green and Black Belts)
For Green and Black Belts, project work is another additional certification option to get Lean Six Sigma certified. The Project Certification route allows participants to turn learning into measurable outcomes and demonstrates their ability to apply Lean Six Sigma in real world conditions.
OE Partners tailors projects to the actual workplace, allowing participants to deliver actual business improvements in their company. Green Belt project certification requires participants to demonstrate business savings or cost avoidance of at least $30,000 annually for the company. This figure is increased to at least $75,000 per year for Black Belt projects.
Here are the types of projects participants will be asked to complete in their business:
- Reducing order processing time
- Eliminating waste in production lines
- Streamlining onboarding processes
- Improving customer complaint resolution
During the project, participants will receive various support in their journey. This includes ongoing mentoring from our Master Black Belt trainers, a project template, and constant feedback and evaluation before final submission.
To provide further value, the resulting solution and Intellectual Property for all projects will be owned by the participants, allowing them to use it in their business independently.
Certification Timeline: How Long Does It Take?
The time to get certified varies depending on the belt and your availability. However, you can expect to complete the course in the following timelines:
- Yellow Belt: Between 1–2 weeks
- Green Belt: Between 2–3 weeks (more if including project certification)
- Black Belt: Between 3–4 months (more if also including project certification)
Participants undergoing a project are provided the support to progress at their own pace, ensuring that the course is not disruptive to their workload.
Why OE Partners' Certification Process Sets You Up for Success
At OE Partners, our trainers have worked with global and local clients to implement Lean Six Sigma into their businesses. We understand the need for practical courses that deliver value, and design our courses so that they are convenient, easily understood, and logically applied to all industry types.
Here’s why we’re the preferred Lean Six Sigma trainers in Australia:
- Convenient virtual live or in-person training
- Internationally recognised certificates by APMG International
- Experienced trainers with decades of Lean Six Sigma experience in the field
- Tailored, hands-on programs that centre around your workplace process improvements
- Regular support from a Master Black Belt practitioner for all projects
- Trusted by leading companies such as Amazon, Mercedes-Benz, Dnata Catering, Hitachi Global Air Power, Visy, Orica, NAB, CBA, and the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Ready to Get Certified? Start Your Lean Six Sigma Certification Journey Today
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