You are invited to register for Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification on Jan. 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT).  This certification is offered to all UCOP staff at no charge, and will be held in person in Oakland.  This dynamic, interactive program is designed specifically for UCOP staff and includes tailored examples relevant to  staff experience. Through a hands-on group simulation, you’ll explore essential process-improvement concepts and methodologies that can be directly applied to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in your daily work.

Course highlights

• Complete an immersive learning experience using the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) model.
• Learn the practical application of value stream mapping, Lean 5S and data analysis tools
• Practice real-time implementation of Lean Six Sigma concepts

Key takeaways

• Understand Lean Six Sigma common language
• Gain proficiency in applying process improvement tools across various UC settings
• Develop skills to identify and eliminate “Non-Value Added” activities and “Waste” in university processes
• Understand the impact of imprecise information on process improvement initiatives
• Learn to measure and analyze data to uncover opportunities for enhancing UC operations
• Incorporate “Voice of Customer” principles into improvement projects
• Acquire hands-on experience with tools like run charts, histograms, voice of the customer, value stream mapping and future state planning

Certification included

Upon successful course completion, you will be certified as a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt practitioner and equipped to apply your new skills and tools to drive efficiencies within your team.

Register today

To reserve your place, register here for Yellow Belt Certification.

Please note that this interactive training includes some physical movement. If you have questions, please contact the Learning and Development team.

For additional course questions, contact Helena Weiss-Duman.

More upcoming process improvement events

Process Management Essentials: Best Practices For Process Mapping and Management at UCOP
Jan. 29, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. (PT) 

Get hands-on experience with Nintex Process Manager — an enterprise-licensed tool available to all UCOP employees to streamline and improve workflows through process documentation.

Register for Process Management Essentials through the UC Learning Center to learn the basics of Nintex, explore its AI features and practice documenting a process from start to finish. Through a group simulation, you’ll explore essential process-improvement concepts and methodologies that you can apply directly to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in your daily work. You can expect:

• Interactive learning: Come prepared with a process you’d like to map — or use one of our class samples.
• Live coaching & mapping: Receive expert guidance as you create your process map in real time.
• Practical takeaways: Leave the session with a draft process map, new skills and confidence to apply best practices.
• Community connection: Join a growing network of UCOP staff committed to operational excellence.

If possible, please bring a simple process you’d like to map.

For questions about either of these events, contact Helena Weiss-Duman. You can also join the OE CoP email list and visit the department website. 

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