Albert Schorsch III, Associate Dean, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
Program Overview
This 8-day Certificate Program is led by an outstanding team of Lean Six Sigma experts. The learning methodology for this Lean Six Sigma Certificate is a highly interactive process, which will include: instructor-led discussion, personal assessment of skills, group exercises, case studies, operational action plans, and Lean Six Sigma.
This program includes tools that can be applied immediately. Homework assignments will require implementation of the new skills using the Lean Six Sigma strategy and structure.
The course sessions will take place on Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dates of attendance include September 4, September 18, October 2, October 16, October 30, November 13, December 4, and December 18. You must attend all 8 sessions to complete the certification.
Cost: $650.00
Location: CUPPA Hall, Room 110 (see below for directions)
Registration: https://hrnet.uihr.uillinois.edu/dart-cf/sessions/index.cfm?act=ListClasses
Instructors include:
Mike Pop – Lean Tools
Francene Pelmon – Lean Leadership
Mike Pop – Lean Tools
Francene Pelmon – Lean Leadership
Participants will learn how to:
· Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques to performance improvement projects
· Develop effective leadership skills for cultivating a culture of continuous improvement
· Utilize problem solving tools to conduct root cause analysis
· Employ mistake proofing, visual management and 5s strategies to enhance safety
· Construct value stream maps to identify waste and reveal improvement opportunities
· Lead lean six sigma projects that will eliminate waste and improve conditions
Why this certificate program is unique?
· Our 29 years of experience implementing Continuous Improvement Systems and Lean Six Sigma in hundreds of organizations has taught us that it is impossible to successfully implement a truly Lean System that continues to sustain itself with meaningful and measurable results, unless there has been a complete culture change that starts at the top.
· The Lean Six Sigma philosophy is 80% Leadership and Teamwork, and 20% Lean Tools. This Certificate Program focuses additional attention on leading culture change.
· This Certificate Program will teach the Lean Six Sigma Management System tools as well as the leadership skills necessary to ensure a sustainable Lean Implementation. Participants will learn what steps to take to dramatically improve quality, cost, safety, morale, and service delivery by systematically identifying and eliminating waste.
· Sixty-four hours of hands-on classroom training for an enriched learning experience.
· Participants will receive job aids and sample forms that can be used back at the workplace.
· Our instructors receive outstanding reviews and 100% customer satisfaction results on feedback surveys.
· Our instructors have real world experience; they teach busy professionals how to connect the tools to solve actual problems.
Directions:
CUPPA Hall is 1/2 block directly north of the central Peoria St. exit to the Halsted/UIC Blue Line CTA stop. The nearest eastbound campus bus stop is at Peoria and Harrison. The nearest westbound campus bus stops is the Morgan and Harrison stop. The nearest campus parking Lot is Lot 9, which can be entered on Morgan just north of Harrison.
If driving eastbound on I-290, you exit at Racine, turn right (south) on Racine, immediately turn left (east) on Harrison for 1/4 mile, turn left (north) on Morgan, and turn right (east) into Lot 9 after about 1/2 block. Drive to the far northeast corner of the parking lot toward the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower, and park. Walk east toward the bridge across the expressway, turn left (north), cross the bridge, and CUPPA Hall is directly about 1/2 block on your left. Rm. 110 is up the stairs to the left.
To request disability accommodations, please contact Albert Schorsch, UIC CUPPA, 412 S. Peoria, Rm. 125, M/C 350, Chicago, IL 60607-7064, schorsch@uic.edu, 312-996-2177.
