Lean Six Sigma Champion (Leadership Course)
Are you leading or supporting improvement work in your organisation? Learn to select the right projects, remove barriers, and build a culture of continuous improvement.
Format: E-learning (~2 hours) incl. certification. Earns 2 PDUs (PMI).
Registration gives you full access to all courses and certifications from our partner GoLeanSixSigma for 1 year, at a total price of NOK 5,250. This includes Yellow, Green & Black Belt, Champion, and Lean.
Who is this for?
This course is for you if you:
- Are a project owner or improvement leader who needs a framework for better decisions.
- Are responsible for removing barriers for project teams, but aren't sure what's stopping them.
- Want to build a culture of continuous improvement, not just fix individual issues.
- Lead Yellow, Green, or Black Belt projects and need better tools to support your teams.
- Want to balance productivity with responsibility for people, safety, and sustainability.
"The course provides clear and practical insight into the Champion role. Well structured and highly valuable for anyone leading or supporting improvement projects."
Course participant, GLSS Champion
Includes certification
What will you get out of this?
- Lead and support improvement projects with clarity and confidence.
- Select projects that deliver the greatest strategic value for your organisation.
- Remove barriers that prevent project teams from succeeding.
- Lead change across the organisation using data and facts as your foundation.
- Balance productivity with responsibility for people and sustainability (Ethical Efficiency™).
- Champion certificate when you complete the course and pass the knowledge test (valid for 2 years).
Green Belt projects generate average savings of approximately NOK 2.5 million per project (source: GoLeanSixSigma). A Champion who removes barriers and maintains focus is often the deciding factor in reaching these results.
The course earns 2 PDUs (PMI) for project managers.
What organisations say about GLSS
"GLSS does a great job explaining Lean Six Sigma in an easy to follow format — and that's not an easy task." — Scott Lamon, Continuous Improvement Manager, London Drugs
"With GLSS, we were applying the tools to a real project which solidified learning much better." — Eunjoo Greenhouse, Deputy Director, King County
"What enabled us to reach our goals was the accessibility and user-friendly design of the GLSS platform — its remote learning model, self-guided structure, and overall affordability." — David Welsh, Vice President of Operations, Radial
GLSS is trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and over 3,000 universities worldwide.
How the course works
The course consists of 6 modules (~2 hours in total). You have access for 1 year.
- Module 1: Introduction - The Champion role and building a culture of improvement.
- Module 2: Ethical Efficiency™ - Improvement with responsibility for people and sustainability.
- Module 3: Project Prioritisation - Selecting and prioritising the right projects.
- Module 4: Monitoring Progress and Removing Barriers - Handling obstacles and resistance to change.
- Module 5: Leading Change - Connecting projects to strategic goals.
- Module 6: Managing a Project Portfolio - Prioritising and following up across departments.
About GLSS and Ethical Efficiency
GLSS was founded by Karlo Tanjuakio with one vision: Lean Six Sigma that builds culture, not just fixes processes.
He calls it "Ethical Efficiency" — the balance between productivity and responsibility for people.
As he writes in his Forbes article:
"Let's not just do things right; let's do the right things."
Key topics
Leading improvement work as a Champion
The course focuses on what actually matters for a leader in improvement work:
- How to identify and select improvement projects that align with strategic goals?
- How to prioritise and follow up on Yellow, Green, and Black Belt projects with clarity and confidence?
- How to remove barriers that prevent project teams from succeeding?
- How to handle resistance to change in a way that builds trust?
- What is Ethical Efficiency™, and how do you balance productivity with responsibility for people?
- How to connect Lean Six Sigma projects to overarching strategic goals?
- How to manage and prioritise multiple improvement projects across departments?
Modules
Module overview
Module 1: Introduction (15 min)
- The Champion role.
- Building a culture of continuous improvement.
- Identifying and selecting improvement projects.
Module 2: Ethical Efficiency™ (15 min)
- How Lean Six Sigma can be misused.
- Improving processes without compromising employees, safety, or sustainability.
- Balancing speed with responsibility and integrity.
Module 3: Project Prioritisation (15 min)
- Prioritising and following up on improvement projects.
- Communicating to inspire action.
- Ensuring results through the right prioritisation.
Module 4: Monitoring Progress and Removing Barriers (15 min)
- Identifying and removing common obstacles.
- Handling resistance to change.
- Leading decisions based on facts and data.
Module 5: Leading Change (15 min)
- Connecting projects to strategic goals.
- Using project results to build organisational support.
- Sustaining improvements over time.
Module 6: Managing a Project Portfolio (30 min)
- Prioritising across departments.
- Tracking and reviewing project performance.
- Adjusting effort based on capacity and strategic impact.
Certification
Certification
Certificate: You receive a Champion certificate when you have completed the course and passed the knowledge test.
Knowledge test: Multiple-choice questions completed online. Unlimited attempts.
Validity: The certificate is valid for 2 years. Recertification is done by retaking the course or completing a Lean Six Sigma project.
PDUs: The course earns 2 PDUs (PMI) for project managers.
Who is this course for?
The Champion course is designed for managers, team leaders, and project owners who lead or support improvement work in their organisation. It is also well suited for those who already have Yellow, Green, or Black Belt experience and want to better understand the leadership role in improvement work.
Do I need prior knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma?
No. The course starts with foundational concepts and builds knowledge step by step. If you already have Lean Six Sigma experience, you will recognise much of the content and progress more quickly.
What is Ethical Efficiency™?
Ethical Efficiency™ is GLSS's concept for driving improvement without compromising respect for employees, safety, or sustainability. It is about balancing productivity with responsibility for people and long-term values.
What is the difference between Champion and Yellow/Green/Black Belt?
Yellow, Green, and Black Belt teach you to solve problems and carry out improvement projects. Champion teaches you to prioritise the right projects, follow them up, remove barriers, and build a culture of continuous improvement. Champion is a leadership course, not a technical course.
How much time do I need to set aside?
The course takes approximately 2 hours in total and is completed at your own pace. You have access for 1 year.
What is included in the price?
Registration gives full access to all GLSS courses and certifications for 1 year. This includes Yellow, Green & Black Belt, Champion, and Lean.
How do I get certified?
You receive a Champion certificate when you have completed the course and passed the knowledge test. The test consists of multiple-choice questions with unlimited attempts. The certificate is valid for 2 years, and recertification is done by retaking the course or completing a Lean Six Sigma project.
Does the course earn PDUs?
Yes, the course earns 2 PDUs (PMI) for project managers.
Does this work for my industry?
Yes. Lean Six Sigma principles work regardless of industry because they are about processes, not products. GLSS has participants from manufacturing, healthcare, finance, the public sector, and more.
Assignments
Contact info
Lean Tech AS | Kristoffer Robins vei 13
0047 481 23 070
Oslo, Norway
Lean
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E – Enthusiastic
A – Analytical
N - Never give up