What is Lean Six Sigma?
Chapter 1: What is Lean Six Sigma?

Explore the roots and fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma. Learn how combining Lean’s efficiency with Six Sigma’s rigor can transform businesses from the inside out.

Dive into the DMAIC cycle and discover the key roles of White, Yellow, Green, and Black Belts in process improvement initiatives.

Defined business plan and team collaboration
Chapter 2: Define

Learn to pinpoint improvement opportunities, gather stakeholder voices, and define clear goals. This is where projects start with purpose and focus.

Well-crafted problem statements and project charters will set the stage for measurable results in later phases.

Business analytics dashboard on a computer screen
Chapter 3: Measure

Uncover ways to track current process performance. Learn about data collection, baseline metrics, and visualizing process flow for deeper understanding.

Establish reliable measurements so solutions can be objectively evaluated later on.

Team analyzing reports and business strategy charts
Chapter 4: Analyze

Explore root cause analysis: Find out why problems exist, not just where. Tools like cause-and-effect diagrams and Pareto charts come to life here.

Identify the actual sources of inefficiency and variation, paving the way for meaningful solutions.

Team brainstorming in a modern office with sticky notes
Chapter 5: Improve

Try, test, and refine practical changes. This is where teams brainstorm solutions, run pilots, and remove sources of waste, both big and small.

Celebrate breakthrough improvements and lock in the gains through smart action planning.

Quality control: professional reviewing results in an office
Chapter 6: Control

Sustain and scale success. Build control plans and leverage dashboards so your improvements stick long-term, and adapt to future needs.

From audits to insights, take a proactive stance to prevent backsliding and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

About This Course

This Lean Six Sigma course provides a clear, practical introduction to process improvement using the DMAIC framework. It is designed to help you identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and drive measurable results in real-world environments.

You’ll learn key concepts, tools, and techniques used by professionals to improve quality, streamline operations, and support data-driven decision making.

This course is currently offered free of charge. All content is created and owned by Eli Vergara, and may not be redistributed without permission.