Lean Six Sigma at Berkeley

LSS

Lean Six Sigma at Berkeley: Empowering Campus Excellence

At the Business Process Management Office (BPMO), we are committed to driving operational excellence. We have partnered with The Lean Six Sigma Company to provide a world-class, internationally recognized certification, equipping individuals with the tools needed to improve processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste. Through this training, we foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring Berkeley remains at the forefront of innovation and service excellence.

Why Lean Six Sigma Matters at UC Berkeley

Lean Six Sigma empowers individuals to take a proactive approach to problem-solving, allowing them to identify inefficiencies and deliver measurable improvements in their day-to-day work. By embedding Lean Six Sigma principles into our operations, Berkeley can continuously evolve, meet the needs of our students, faculty, and staff, and operate with high levels of efficiency.

Available Trainings

Lean Six Sigma YELLOW BELT Training

Our Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt program is designed for anyone at UC Berkeley (CalNet ID required) who wants to actively contribute to improving how the university functions. This program provides the foundation you need to apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes and solve problems in your area.

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What You'll Learn

  • Core Lean Six Sigma Principles: Understand the fundamentals of Lean (waste elimination) and Six Sigma (reducing variation) to enhance efficiency and process quality.
     
  • Hands-On Process Improvement: Gain practical skills for mapping workflows, identifying process bottlenecks, and improving service delivery.
     
  • Problem-Solving Tools: Learn to use essential Lean Six Sigma tools such as the 5 Whys, Cause-and-Effect diagrams, and Process Mapping to drive improvements in your department.
     
  • Continuous Improvement Culture: Discover how Lean Six Sigma can help you create a culture of continuous improvement, where small, incremental changes lead to significant, lasting impact.
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Who Should Attend

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow Belt training is open to all individuals at UC Berkeley who are interested in or involved in process improvements. Regardless of what department you're part of, this program provides the skills you need to optimize workflows and create efficiencies within your unit.

External audiences interested can contact us at bpmo@berkeley.edu to discuss training options.
 

How to Register

Join us in transforming UC Berkeley into an institution that leads not only in education but also in operational innovation and service delivery.

Register here. 

External audiences interested can contact us at bpmo@berkeley.edu to discuss training options.

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