Course Overview
Lean and Six Sigma are globally recognized methodologies for achieving efficiency and quality in business and project management. Lean focuses on eliminating waste and maximizing value, while Six Sigma emphasizes reducing variation and defects. Combined, they provide a powerful toolkit for improving processes, optimizing resources, and delivering successful projects.
This Six Sigma and Lean Project Management Training Course enables participants to apply practical Lean and Six Sigma tools within project contexts. Through case studies, simulations, and group exercises, participants will learn how to analyze processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement data-driven improvements that drive performance and customer satisfaction.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to integrate Lean and Six Sigma principles into their project management approach to achieve greater reliability, quality, and efficiency.
Course Benefits
Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to projects.
Reduce waste and inefficiencies in project processes.
Strengthen quality control and minimize errors.
Improve project outcomes with data-driven insights.
Enhance stakeholder satisfaction through reliable delivery.
Course Objectives
Define Lean and Six Sigma principles in project contexts.
Apply Lean tools to identify and eliminate waste.
Use Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) for process improvement.
Collect and analyze data for better project decisions.
Balance efficiency with quality in project execution.
Build continuous improvement into project workflows.
Develop strategies for sustaining Lean Six Sigma practices.
Training Methodology
The course combines lectures, Lean Six Sigma simulations, case studies, and practical exercises. Participants will apply Lean and Six Sigma tools directly to project scenarios for hands-on learning.
Target Audience
Project managers and team leaders.
Quality and process improvement professionals.
PMO staff and operations managers.
Executives seeking efficiency in project delivery.
Target Competencies
Lean Six Sigma application in projects.
Process improvement and efficiency.
Quality assurance and control.
Data-driven project decision-making.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma
Origins and principles of Lean and Six Sigma.
The synergy between Lean and Six Sigma.
Benefits and challenges in project environments.
Case studies of successful applications.
Unit 2: Lean Principles in Project Management
Value stream mapping and waste identification.
The 7 types of waste in projects.
Tools for continuous flow and pull systems.
Practical Lean applications in projects.
Unit 3: Six Sigma Methodology (DMAIC)
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control framework.
Statistical tools for Six Sigma analysis.
Identifying root causes of process variation.
Implementing improvements with control measures.
Unit 4: Tools and Techniques for Lean Six Sigma
Kaizen and continuous improvement workshops.
5S methodology for workplace efficiency.
Control charts and Pareto analysis.
Digital tools supporting Lean Six Sigma.
Unit 5: Data-Driven Decision Making in Projects
Importance of data collection in projects.
Designing metrics and KPIs for quality.
Using data for predictive project insights.
Ensuring accuracy and integrity of data.
Unit 6: Embedding Lean Six Sigma in Teams
Leadership’s role in Lean Six Sigma adoption.
Training and engaging project teams.
Overcoming resistance to change.
Creating a culture of efficiency and quality.
Unit 7: Sustaining Lean Six Sigma Practices
Lessons learned and knowledge transfer.
Continuous improvement roadmaps.
Scaling Lean Six Sigma across portfolios.
Building organizational maturity in process excellence.
Ready to combine quality and efficiency in your projects?
Join the Six Sigma and Lean Project Management Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and lead your projects with proven process improvement methods.
The Six Sigma and Lean Project Management Training Courses in Geneva provide professionals with an integrated framework for improving operational performance, eliminating waste, and delivering high-quality results across projects and processes. Designed for project managers, operations leaders, quality improvement specialists, and organizational development professionals, these programs focus on the methodologies and tools that drive efficiency and excellence within modern organizations.
Participants explore the core principles of Six Sigma, including DMAIC methodology, statistical analysis, root-cause identification, and performance measurement. They learn to interpret process data, reduce variability, and implement corrective actions that strengthen reliability and quality outcomes. The courses also emphasize Lean project management practices—such as value stream mapping, process flow optimization, and waste elimination—to enhance speed, reduce costs, and streamline workflows.
These Lean and Six Sigma training programs in Geneva blend theory with applied learning, offering practical exercises, case studies, and simulation activities that reinforce methodological competence. Participants gain hands-on experience using tools like Pareto charts, control charts, fishbone diagrams, and process mapping techniques. The curriculum highlights how combining Lean principles with Six Sigma discipline creates a powerful, structured approach to continuous improvement and project delivery.
Engaging in these training courses in Geneva offers an added advantage through the city’s strong focus on innovation, organizational excellence, and international collaboration. Participants benefit from exposure to best practices used across global industries and insights into how quality improvement principles are applied in diverse professional contexts. Discussions are enriched by Geneva’s dynamic business environment and its reputation for high standards in operational management.
Upon completing this specialization, professionals emerge equipped to lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives that improve efficiency, enhance customer value, and support organizational growth. They gain the skills necessary to manage data-driven improvement projects, reduce operational waste, and foster a culture of continuous excellence within their organizations.