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WCC Professional Development Center Offering Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Program
WHITE PLAINS, NY (March 2021) – Professionals looking to unlock their career potential while adding immediate value to their organization can benefit from a nationally recognized training program now being offered by the Professional Development Center at Westchester Community College.
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is a combination of two popular Process Improvement methods—Lean and Six Sigma—that pave the way for operational excellence. These time-tested approaches provide organizations with a clear path to achieving their business objectives as fast and efficiently as possible.
The Lean Six Sigma program provides training on how to use the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) methodology to solve problems within your organization. Lecture topics include many proven Lean Six Sigma problem-solving methods and statistical tools, which are reinforced through hands-on learning exercises.The program is a six full-day course that is held over a three-month period with two full-day sessions per month.
The program is being offered virtually April 20, 21 / May 12, 13 / June 2, 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Participants must successfully complete the training program and a real-world project of their own selection. The goal of the projects completed in conjunction with a training course is for participants to demonstrate their ability to apply Lean Six Sigma tools/methods using the DMAIC approach to solve a real-world problem that results in some benefit for the organization (financial or otherwise) in which the project is conducted.
The facilitator for the program is Steve Wall, Public Sector Performance Improvement Practice Leader for Orion Development Group. Wall has more than 25 years of experience leading major improvement efforts. As a consultant, he has worked with dozens of states, counties, and private sector organizations in the United States and Mexico to develop strategic plans, implement change, improve customer focus, eliminate waste and save money.
“In Westchester County we have access to some of the best intellectual resources in the country.We’ve been very focused on bringing in top talent to serve our business community.I think we’re at a point now where we can compete with some of the best Ivy League schools and other private educational institutions,”said James Irvine, Director of Corporate and Continuing Professional Education at WCC and the Professional Development Center. “This program aligns very well with the County’s initiative focused on Advanced Manufacturing,” he added.
“As businesses in Westchester emerge from the pandemic shutdowns, Lean Six Sigma processes can play a significant role in their recovery.Improving processes using the Lean Six Sigma methodology can lead to cost reductions, market-share growth, productivity improvements, and customer relations improvements.We encourage all businesses to participate in this innovative and important new offering from WCC,” said Bridget Gibbons, Director of the Westchester County Office of Economic Development.
To learn more about the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification program and how to register, visit www.sunywcc.edu/lean-six
About Westchester Community College
Westchester Community College provides over24,000 full-time and part-time students with an education taught by award-winning faculty at one of the lowest tuition rates in New York State.The college offers over 60 degree and certificate programs, including innovative programs in such high-demand fields as cybersecurity, health information technology, respiratory therapy, and digital filmmaking.The college reflects the rich diversity of its region and was the first SUNY campus to be designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.
