Summary
This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing and managing a Six Sigma project based on ISO 13053:2011. Participants will also gain a thorough understanding of best practices used to implement DMAIC methodology based on requirements of ISO 13053. The Six Sigma training is consistent with the project management practices established in ISO 10006 (Quality Management Systems - Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects). This training is fully compatible with ISO 13053-2 (Quantitative methods in process improvement – Six Sigma – Part 2: Tools and techniques).

Day 1: Introduction to ISO 13053 and initiation of a Six Sigma project

    Introduction to Six Sigma and the process approach
    Normative frameworks and methodologies related to Six Sigma
    Fundamental principles of Six Sigma
    Quantitative Methods in Process Improvement (QMPI)
    Understanding the recommendations of ISO 13053 clause by clause
Day 2: Define and Measure phase of Six Sigma projects
    Six Sigma infrastructure within an organization
    Six Sigma personnel, their roles, and training requirements
    Six Sigma process mapping and tracking
    Creation of data collection plan
    Implementation of data collection plan
Day 3: Analysis and Improvement according to Six Sigma
    Data analysis in a Six Sigma project
    Process analysis in a Six Sigma project
    Cause and effect analysis
    Six Sigma project prioritization and selection
    Generating, selection, and implementing solutions
Day 4: Six Sigma control, continuous improvement and audit
    Controlling and monitoring a Six Sigma project
    ISO 13053 Internal Audit
    Tools and techniques used for Six Sigma according to 13053-2
    Preparing for an ISO 13053 audit
Day 5: Certification Exam
Prerequisites
ISO 13053 Foundation Certification or a basic knowledge of ISO 13053 or Six Sigma is recommended
Educational approach
    This training is based on both theory and practice
        Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
        Practical exercises based on a full case study including  role playing and oral presentations
        Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
        Practice test similar to the certification exam
    Benefit from the practical exercises, the number of training participants is limited
Examination and Certification
    The “PECB Certified ISO 13053 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:
        Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Six Sigma
        Domain 2: Six Sigma best practice based on ISO 13053
        Domain 3: Six Sigma define phase based on ISO 13053
        Domain 4: Six Sigma measure phase based on ISO 13053
        Domain 5: Six Sigma analyze phase based on ISO 13053
        Domain 6: Six Sigma process improvements based on ISO 13053
        Domain 7: Six Sigma process control based on ISO 13053
        Domain8: Preparing for a Six Sigma audit
    The “PECB Certified ISO 13053 Lead Implementer” exam is available in different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the examination application form)
    Duration: 3 hours

    After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of PECB Certified ISO 13053 Provisional Implementer, PECB Certified ISO 13053 Implementer or PECB Certified ISO 13053 Lead Implementer, depending on their level of experience
    A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully passed the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential
    For more information about ISO 13053 certifications and PECB certification process, refer to PECB section on ISO 13053 Lead Implementer Certification
General Information
    Exam and certification fees are included in the training price
    A student manual containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed to participants
    A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants
    In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake the exam for free under certain conditions

Taken from PECB <https://pecb.com

    Project managers or consultants wanting to prepare and to support an organization in the implementation of a Six Sigma project

    Quality executives and/or quality engineers
    ISO 13053 auditors who wish to fully understand the Six Sigma methodology
    Persons responsible for the quality or conformity in an organization
    Members of a quality team
    Expert advisors in quantitative methods in process improvements
    Technical experts (Quality technicians, plant managers, managers of customer service, operations managers, CEOs, CFOs etc.) who want to prepare for a quality function or for a management of process improvements based on quantitative methods.

    To understand the implementation and management of Six Sigma in accordance with ISO 13053
    To gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques required for the effective management of a Six Sigma project
    To understand the relationship between the components of a Six Sigma quantitative methods in process improvement and the compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of an organization
    To acquire necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing, managing and maintaining a Six Sigma project as specified in ISO 13053-1 and ISO 13053-2
    To acquire necessary expertise to manage a team implementing ISO 13053
    To develop knowledge and skills required to advise organizations on best practices in the management of quantitative methods in process improvement – Six Sigma.
    To improve the capacity for analysis and decision making in the context of process improvement management
    To prepare an organization for an ISO 13053 audit