Lean Six Sigma Training

What is Lean Six Sigma?

It's a problem-solving methodology that helps teams to work more efficiently and effectively while better meeting the needs of their customers. It is heavily focused on learning and improving culture in the workplace too!

Here at the City of Lake Stevens, we offer Lean Six Sigma Training at the Green Belt and Black Belt levels through our Lean Center of Excellence. Our training is focused on Lean in Government, however, the tools and concepts can be used in any industry or profession.

When is the next training?

There are two (2) Lean Six Sigma Certification courses coming up in 2026 (Spring and Fall sessions).

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training (Spring) will run on Wednesdays from February 25th - May 20th 2026 from 8:30am - 12:30pm. No classes on 3/18, 4/8, 4/29, 5/13. Registration is open now, click https://secure.rec1.com/WA/lake-stevens-wa/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM4MTgyNjg= to register. This course has eight (8) classes and a graduation. Cost is $790. Group discount is available.

Course Price:

This course is $790 (including tax and fees). A group discount of $300 total ($100 total x 3 participants) is available when you have 3 or more participants register from your organization. If you have questions, please reach out to Lori Erickson at lerickson@lakestevenswa.gov. Make-up classes will be required for certification if more than one (1) class is missed at $300 per make-up class.

What is Green Belt About?

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is a basic/beginner-level course designed specifically for government employees. It is a great place to deepen your problem-solving and facilitation skills. The class is highly interactive and offers participants a chance to network and learn from others. Participants will need to work on a project to apply what they learn in class. Projects will be approved by the instructor to help ensure a "good fit" for the class and likely success for the participant (and their team). Projects can be worked on in pairs or trios with instructor approval.

Learning objectives for this course include:

- Be able to accurately describe the Lean and Six Sigma frameworks (PDCA and DMAIC) and associated philosophies

- Be capable of facilitating teams through process improvement using interactive and engaging techniques and tools

- Be able to describe how to use A3 Thinking

- Be able to identify multiple points of "waste" and "value-added" in a process

- Be capable of making a process visual

- Understand best practices for collecting and analyzing data

- Be capable of conducting root cause analysis

- Understand common Lean Six Sigma countermeasures and their applicability to government processes

- Understand and be capable of applying best practices for change management and making changes "stick" long-term

Requirements for certification include the participant meeting the minimum requirements for working on their project and attending classes regularly. Participants are allowed to miss one (1) class without a make-up class. Make-up classes are offered at an additional $300 each.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training (Fall) will run on Tuesdays from September 15th - November 3, 2026, from 8:30am - 12:00pm. No classes on 9/29, 10/20. Graduation will be on 1/12/2027. Registration is open now, click Catalog - City of Lake Stevens to register. This course has six (6) classes and a graduation. Cost is $1,025. Group discount is available.

If you have questions or need more information, please email Lori Erickson at lerickson@lakestevenswa.gov.

Location:

All Lean Six Sigma Classes will be held in-person at the Mill on Lake Stevens in the Sawyers Room. There is no virtual attendance available at this time. The Mill is located at 1808 Main St, Lake Stevens, WA 98258.

Lean Six Sigma Training

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