This in person accredited course will review the fundamentals of Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management, and sustaining process changes in an organization. Major tools will focus within the DMAIC framework, with provided templates and customized takeaways for every type of company. Participants will enjoy the session in a cohort style of learning, with other Hawaii business leaders, 30 maximum seats available.

Intended Audiences: HR, operational, and people leaders within an organization who want to champion continuous learning within the organization and coach their teams with Lean Six Sigma methods to make business operations better.

A pre-certification call will be set up one week prior to the July 2 start date.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday, July 8, 2025:  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday, July 17, 2025: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday, July 23, 2025: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday, August 1, 2025: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Participants are required to attend all 5 sessions (40 hours) and complete a final exam to be fully certified.  

FAQs

Why is the certification 40 hours?
The course is accredited through the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), which requires the full 40 hours and a passing exam score for accreditation.

Why is there an exam?
For the same reason above, the CSSC requires a proctored exam with a passing score to achieve certification.

When is the exam and what is the passing score?
The exam will happen on Day 5 of the course, August 1, 2025. A passing score is 80 and above. The exam covers all content and curriculum of the 40-hour course.

Is there a virtual option?
No, not currently. All classes are in person only.

Do I have to attend all 5 sessions?
Yes, in-person attendance is required for 5 days. If an unexpected event occurs, we will work with the situation as best as possible.

What do I need to attend the certification?
Participants will need to have the time approved by their manager. All participants should bring their laptop, with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint preferred. All other materials will be provided.

Please email questions to jbolton@hecouncil.org

About the Speaker:

Joe joined HEC in 2024 with over 20 years of experience within Hawaii in Learning and Development, Lean Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement. Joe has experience in retail, hospitality, and, most recently, the airline industry. In his roles, Joe partnered with executive and senior leadership to identify and implement strategy while working with leadership and employees to implement change in both departmental and company-wide initiatives. Joe was responsible for training and certifying leaders in Lean Six Sigma and led Learning and Development and Continuous Improvement teams at the director level in hospitality and aviation. Joe holds a Master of Education in Learning Technology and Instructional Design, a Master Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma, and a Change Management Specialist certification.  

At HEC, Joe will deliver Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma training and certification while providing strategic solutions for organizations' process improvement and change management. 

Green Belt Graduates:

   
Green Belt Generation 1                                            Green Belt Generation 2

Member Success Stories:

• Joe did a FANTASTIC job facilitating this course. It was A LOT of knowledge to be thrown at us in a "short" amount of time, and he executed that PERFECTLY. His real-world experiences and wisdom were enough to keep us interested, keep the content-relation fresh, and relevant.
• Joe is great! Turns what could be boring content into a really fun learning experience. He does a fantastic job at using his real world experience to bring life to the course. He also creates a safe environment for folks to feel like they can speak up and discuss the material openly.
• Joe was very helpful and most importantly engaging with participants. He made everyone feel comfortable and valued. Truly an asset to HEC.
• Joe was a great instructor who is passionate about what he does and he was very open, honest, welcomed continuous feedback and questions at all times.
• Thank you so much, Joe! This was a great learning experience. Your way of teaching made everything easy to understand. I really liked the stories you shared, they helped me see how to use the tools in real life. Thanks again!
• Joe had great and relevant stories to share with the class and was generous in his time and sharing of examples and templates. I appreciated the "extra" content that was included (emotional intelligence, social styles, change management and 5S). The change management was a little confusing sharing multiple models and overlaying information on top of that at the end (though it did result in good visuals). Some change management templates would have been helpful. I would recommend this course to others - at least the Waste and 5S courses for those new to continuous improvement. 
• Mahalo to Joe for his knowledge and expertise in this field can't wait for more of our team members get to experience so we can grow and help each other grow to become the employer of choice.
• Joe was very knowledgeable about the subject matter and was able to convey information in an informative yet approachable manner. He had many good examples and used those to great effect.

Details:

5 Part Series
In person at the Hawaii Employers Council: Kahili Room
Free parking is available.  Carpooling is encouraged based on limited space.
Light morning breakfast snack, coffee, tea & water will be provided.  Lunch will be provided.

Apply for ETF: 

Important Notice: ETF Subsidy Application Deadline Has Passed

Thank you for your interest in Introduction to "Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - 5 Part Series." Please note that the deadline to apply for the State of Hawaii Employment & Training Fund (ETF) subsidy has passed as of June 17, 2025. While ETF funds are no longer available for this series, you are still welcome to register and attend at the regular rate.

We encourage you to complete your registration and take advantage of this valuable training opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact our team at registrars@hecouncil.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!

For more information on the ETF application process, please visit our ETF page.
HEC Members: $1,250.00 ($625 with ETF)
Non-Members: $2,500.00 ($1,500 with ETF)

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel up to seven (7) days before the course start date, you will receive the 50% amount already paid will be reimbursed in the original form of payment.

If you cancel within seven (7) days of the course date, you will receive a credit for the 50% amount already paid. This credit can be applied to any future HEC training/course within the same calendar year.

Please register online below. To pay by invoice, contact: registrars@hecouncil.org.