Become a certified Lean Green Belt practitioner
If you’re looking to drive real-world change and fast-track your career, Green Belt certification might be your roadmap for success.
Lean is a proven customer-focused management system based on continuous improvement and respect for individuals. This program develops an in-depth understanding of Lean concepts and techniques for driving measurable improvements and stronger teamwork in your organization. It includes expert coaching on applied project work that may lead to Lean Green Belt certification.
Next steps: See our Lean Black Belt program for the next stage of your Lean journey.
UBC Sauder Executive Education: Lean Green Belt
Who is this for?
Managers and staff who wish to develop the skills to effectively carry out projects which improve performance across a value stream by utilizing enablers in the Lean Body of Knowledge.
“I have participated in a number of Lean training programs and this is by far the best. I will definitely be sending some of my key people to future sessions.”
Benefits for you
- Learn the tactical deployment and applications of Lean concepts and methodologies within a work group or across a value stream
- Implement Lean processes to eliminate waste, optimize operational efficiencies and drive measurable performance improvements
- Leverage Lean as a cultural enabler for leadership, teamwork and human empowerment
- Become better able to train other team members in Lean concepts and methods
- Get applied practice in conducting a small improvement project
"This program illustrated the road map for resolving the majority of operational/industrial issues in a very relatable approach."
Program content
- Lean Culture
- Managing Flow
- Identifying and Eliminating Waste
- Problem Solving Tools
- Product and Process Design
- Sustaining a Lean Culture
- Transforming Lean into Operational Results
- Lean Measurements
Special features
- Simulation Exercise - you will engage in a simulated project, and present it to the group for feedback
- Exam - a multiple choice exam at the end of the program will ensure you have sufficiently understood the course material
- Certification Project - within three months of the program, you will submit an applied project chosen from your own workplace
- Coaching - two hours of certification project coaching with an expert coach
At the successful completion of the exam and certification project, you will receive a Certificate in Lean Green Belt.
Program leaders
Dr. Keith Kee
Magdelene Rebecca Kee
Upcoming sessions
For financial assistance opportunities, please refer to Financial Assistance, Scholarships and Team Rates .
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604.822.8400 or 1.800.618.3932
exec.ed@sauder.ubc.caVisit our contact page for more information.
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