Should You Get a Lean Certification in 2024?

The video from Chad Burroughs (Learn Kaizen) below discusses the relevance of Lean Six Sigma certification in 2023, which are expected to continue into 2024 and beyond.   

Background:  A subscriber raises concerns about the two-year-old video on Six Sigma belt earnings and questions the current relevance of Lean Six Sigma.  The subscriber notes a lack of client interest in Lean Six Sigma work and considers marketing strategies.

Shift Towards Lean Methodologies

• • Chad acknowledges changes in the industry, indicating a shift towards Lean methodologies.
  • Shares findings from a research study conducted across the U.S., revealing a demand for problem-solving and process improvement skills.
  • Highlights that companies seek individuals proficient in Lean and theory of constraints, capable of delivering rapid improvements through Kaizen.

Degree Requirements and Experience

• Chad analyzed job postings, finding that only 53% require a bachelor's degree, while 37% prefer equivalent experience without specifying a degree.
• He emphasizes the importance of experience in addition to or in lieu of a degree in the industry.

Salary Potential

• Reveals that companies are willing to pay over $100,000 for individuals with five or more years of experience in Lean and continuous improvement.
• Stresses the importance of articulating value on resumes and delivering results in the workplace.

Becoming a Lean Six Sigma Trainer

• Responds to a subscriber who is a speaker and trainer considering becoming a Lean Sigma trainer.
• Highlights the need to understand Lean, theory of constraints, and root cause analysis to help businesses and increase salary.

Certification and Job Market

• Addresses a subscriber's concern about job prospects with a Green Belt certification.
• Asserts that the industry is not heavily demanding Black Belt or Master Black Belt certifications, focusing more on the value demonstrated by individuals.
• Expresses a personal opinion that the future lies more in Lean methodologies than Six Sigma.
• Encourages individuals to concentrate on Lean principles for better career prospects.

Course Forward:

• Maybe you're familiar with one methodology (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, WCM, TOC) but the company you're interviewing for could be following a different one (or a combination of them)
• Would you like to learn some critical knowledge needed before your interview? 
• Learn more about taking a FREE 14-day trial of our CI Leader coaching program, and find any lesson that you think could be a gap.  Here's the link:  https://www.beltcourse.com/ci-and-pillar-leader-curricula-sp

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