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Every few weeks I see an RP question about LSS certification and its value. I am an Army Certified Black Belt. My certification required completion of a 4-week (64 class hours) training course and completion of one Black Belt project. What LSS certification do you have? How did you earn it? Has it helped your military or civilian career? (Picture is shooting "statapult." in LSS class)
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Earned BB through TRADOC then MBB through Army National Guard. Also Lean Manufacturing through Central CT State University and experience through life. Reality, the more you leverage process mapping, root cause analysis through DMAIC or PDCA the more valuable you become to military and future employer. This is a great tool set.
I find many come from quality, technical or engineering background. Of course this is not required, but having some experience with mapping, analysis, measurement, implementing, projects and sustainment plans helps.
Planning free online Lean 101 course. Message me if your interested.
I find many come from quality, technical or engineering background. Of course this is not required, but having some experience with mapping, analysis, measurement, implementing, projects and sustainment plans helps.
Planning free online Lean 101 course. Message me if your interested.
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Through IMCOM-Europe I went through 80 hours with testing which grants a course completion certificate. Please note that a course completion certificate is not a certification as a Green Belt or Black Belt.
Then I completed an approved Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification project which is stored in PowerSteering if anyone wants to take a look. I am retired so I do not have access to CAC sites. After a detailed evaluation of the project it was approved. That is what granted me the certification and the skill identifier 1X
Through the end of my Army years and in civilian life I've encounter occasions where LSS tools help improve a process or at least a different way to solve a problem. In Project Management and PMP certification there similarities with LSS and some of the knowledge areas.
Then I completed an approved Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification project which is stored in PowerSteering if anyone wants to take a look. I am retired so I do not have access to CAC sites. After a detailed evaluation of the project it was approved. That is what granted me the certification and the skill identifier 1X
Through the end of my Army years and in civilian life I've encounter occasions where LSS tools help improve a process or at least a different way to solve a problem. In Project Management and PMP certification there similarities with LSS and some of the knowledge areas.
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MAJ Raúl Rovira
This is what the regulation stated that has to be accomplish to be awarded the Skill Identifier. Course + Project.
Code: 1X
Title: Green Belt (GB) in Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
Proponent: Office of the Secretary of the Army, Office of Business Transformation (OSA-OBT)
a. Description of positions. There are no positions identified for ASI 1X.
b. Qualifications. Must successfully complete a prescribed Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Course conducted under the auspices of the Office of the Secretary of the Army, Office of Business Transformation. Soldiers classified in LSS Green Belt, ASI 1X, must continue to demonstrate professional excellence and good judgment and exhibit outstanding ability in support of a LSS project and under the supervision of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. The Soldier must be able to analyze and solve quality problems and must be involved in quality improvement projects. A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is someone with at least three (3) years of work experience who demonstrates his or her knowledge of traditional Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodology and tools augmented with critical enablers such as team leadership, project management and software tools. The Green Belt Soldier supports Black Belt LSS projects and/or leads projects part-time in their mission area of responsibility.
c. Certification requirements.
(1) Demonstrate comprehension of Green Belt tools and techniques.
(2) Successfully:
(a) Lead a GB Level DMAIC Project to completion or;
(b) Complete three (3) Rapid Improvement Events or;
(c) Lead five (5) sub tasks (one (1) in each DMAIC phase) of a BB level DMAIC project, which is taken to completion.
(3) Complete either of the US Army training courses:
(a) GB-1 Course or;
(b) GB-EQUIVALENCY Course
d. Request for certification. Request for certification will be forwarded to: Department of the Army, Office of the Secretary of the Army, Office of Business Transportation, LSS PMO, 2521 S. Clark St, suite 1010, 10th floor, Arlington, VA 22202.e. Restrictions. For identification of personnel only. Used with any officer AOC.
Code: 1X
Title: Green Belt (GB) in Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
Proponent: Office of the Secretary of the Army, Office of Business Transformation (OSA-OBT)
a. Description of positions. There are no positions identified for ASI 1X.
b. Qualifications. Must successfully complete a prescribed Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Course conducted under the auspices of the Office of the Secretary of the Army, Office of Business Transformation. Soldiers classified in LSS Green Belt, ASI 1X, must continue to demonstrate professional excellence and good judgment and exhibit outstanding ability in support of a LSS project and under the supervision of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. The Soldier must be able to analyze and solve quality problems and must be involved in quality improvement projects. A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is someone with at least three (3) years of work experience who demonstrates his or her knowledge of traditional Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodology and tools augmented with critical enablers such as team leadership, project management and software tools. The Green Belt Soldier supports Black Belt LSS projects and/or leads projects part-time in their mission area of responsibility.
c. Certification requirements.
(1) Demonstrate comprehension of Green Belt tools and techniques.
(2) Successfully:
(a) Lead a GB Level DMAIC Project to completion or;
(b) Complete three (3) Rapid Improvement Events or;
(c) Lead five (5) sub tasks (one (1) in each DMAIC phase) of a BB level DMAIC project, which is taken to completion.
(3) Complete either of the US Army training courses:
(a) GB-1 Course or;
(b) GB-EQUIVALENCY Course
d. Request for certification. Request for certification will be forwarded to: Department of the Army, Office of the Secretary of the Army, Office of Business Transportation, LSS PMO, 2521 S. Clark St, suite 1010, 10th floor, Arlington, VA 22202.e. Restrictions. For identification of personnel only. Used with any officer AOC.
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I self taught through books and the ACCP Skillport courses. I took the online Green Belt 6 sigma certification. It did not require a project, but did give me 10 promotion points for technical certification. I have applied what I've learned to my current position and unit to improve our efficiency in teaching and testing students.
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Lt Col Jim Coe - The courses are only for self study. You still have to go outside the system to test for certification.
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I did the six sigma through https://www.sixsigma-institute.org/ got my certs added it to my SRB and am now being told that the Army does not recognize them and I wasted my time and money so now i wonder what site do/can i go through to get them added to my tech cert on my SRB that the Army will recognize? (I seen the one on http://www.cool.army.mi but that's an extra $395.00 for Black Belt I dont want to spend right now)
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To get the Army LSS Certification - you are required to attend the GB 2 week course an if you want BB its an additional 2 weeks . Once training is completed - you are a trained GB or BB. In order to get 'Certification' you must complete a LSS GB or BB project which is coached and mentored by an Army Certificated Master BB (MBB). Once validated with Army savings (thru certification process), your Certification is completed and if military receive an ASI. Whether military or GS civilian - the 'official' record of training AND certification is ATRRS and PowerSteering. You can find more about it on AKO - Quick Links, Army Business Transformation (OBT) web page.
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I went through a 80hrs course during my WOAC, I received my green belt certification.
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MAJ Raúl Rovira - We was not required to do one, I think would be good if they actually ask for one, that would be the best way to put in effect what we just learn
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Great course! Attended Green Belt LSS through our Black Belts at the Medical region. Best kept secret!
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Company had a trainer/coach that presented the material and help the class work through a project which was submitted to a committee for review.
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I earned a LSS Green Belt through working for the Navy in civilian life back in Nov 2005. Problem with that is the paperwork has been lost to flooding and i have no way to look up the certification. I also received Black Belt training through the Navy completing in 2006. I worked as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt for the Navy after that for a year but did not pass the certification test unfortunately. I wish i had success with it though.
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