IEOM Certifications

IEOM Society International provides professional certifications in several areas, including Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB), GD&T, FMEA, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Energy, and Reliability, based on testing and evaluation.

Certification workshops can be arranged at the IEOM headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, USA, or conducted virtually with a minimum participation of 10 people. University partnership options are available for institutions teaching certification-related courses.

For details, please contact Dr. Mizanur Rahman at info@ieomsociety.org.

IEOM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) Certification

(Exam + Lean Six Sigma Project)

The IEOM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) Certification is designed for students, faculty members, engineers, researchers, and industry professionals seeking practical knowledge and applied experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Certification Requirements

Participants must:

Pass the IEOM LSSGB Examination
Complete and submit a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) project report. The Six Sigma project must solve real-world problems and showcase the impacts of the project.

After successfully passing the examination, participants will receive a Conditional Green Belt Certificate.

To obtain the Full IEOM LSSGB Certification, participants must submit an LSS project report limited to 12 pages following the IEOM paper format. The project must be reviewed and approved by the IEOM Certification Committee.

Project Areas

Projects may include, but are not limited to:

Process improvement
Quality enhancement
Waste reduction
Productivity improvement
Healthcare quality improvement
Supply chain optimization
Manufacturing process improvement
Service operations improvement
Safety and ergonomic improvement
Lean implementation
DMAIC-based case studies
Simulation and data analysis projects

Examination

The examination will be conducted through Canvas.
Partner universities may organize and conduct the IEOM LSSGB examination.
Local faculty members or professors may serve as proctors.

Venue

IEOM Headquarters in Michigan, USA
Online through university computer laboratories or approved testing centers

Registration Fees

Students: $150
Professionals: $300
Group Discount or University Discount Available

Certification Renewal

To maintain an active certification status, renewal is required with evidence of continuing Lean Six Sigma activities or projects.

Students: $100
Professionals: $200

University Partnership Opportunities

Universities interested in becoming IEOM certification partners may organize workshops, proctor examinations, and offer certification-related courses in collaboration with IEOM Society International.

To become a partner university, please contact: info@ieomsociety.org.

Benefits of Certification

Internationally recognized IEOM certification
Hands-on Lean Six Sigma project experience
Opportunity to publish project work in IEOM conferences
Industry-oriented problem-solving experience
Professional development for engineering and operations management careers
Enhancement of continuous improvement and analytical skills

Upon receiving the IEOM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, you should be able to:

Understand and describe the six sigma processes
Explain and apply six sigma problem-solving tools
Establish six sigma metrics and perform process improvement
Understand and conduct gauge R&R and process capability analysis
Use Minitab or any similar software for Six Sigma statistical analysis
Use Six Sigma methods and statistical tools for continuous improvement of your organization.
Integrate lean, theory of constraint, simulation, and other problem-solving tools
Plan and execute a Six Sigma project.

Testimonial: “It was very productive to take the LSSGB Certification Exam. It is very helpful at my workplace and I insist all my junior students to take this course to excel in their careers. I look forward that our juniors will have an opportunity to take this exam and do well in their careers.”

Guidelines

Recommended Texts

Topics

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TOPICS – IEOM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) Certification Exam

SIX SIGMA TOPICS

Six Sigma Fundamentals

Define

Project Charter
Process Maps, SIPOC, Matrix Diagrams, Critical to Quality (CTQ) Metrics, and DPMO
Work Breakdown Structure
Pareto Diagrams
Project Management and Planning
Teamwork

Measure

Process analysis
Probability, Statistics and Distribution
Data collection and analysis
Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R)
Process capability
X-Bar Charts, Run Charts, Moving Average Charts, EWMA Charts, Attribute Charts, Takt Time, Standardization, Spaghetti Diagrams, and Setup Reductions

Analyze

Exploratory data analysis
Hypothesis testing
Goodness of fit test
Regression Analysis
Cause & Effect Diagrams
Scatter Diagrams
Interpreting the ANOVA Table
Confidence & Prediction Limits
Hypothesis Testing

Improve

Lean Tools to reduce NVA: 5S, Kaizen, Seven Zeros, TPS Principles, FMEA, and Simulation
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
Solutions Validation

Control

Control Plan
SPC
Batch Control Charts
Tracking
DFSS

LEAN TOPICS

5S
5Y
7 Types Of Waste
Cellular Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
First time quality / integrated quality
JIT / Smooth flow
Lean Approaches
Lean Business Management
Lean Business Principles
Lean Manufacturing
Lean Principles
Lean Transformation
Process Map / VSM
Push/Pull Production
Standardization
Toyota Production System
Value Added / Non Value Added Activities
Value Stream Map

Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Professional Certification

Certified IEOM Professional / Practitioner Certification

The IEOM Society International Certified IEOM Professional / Practitioner Certification is designed to develop comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management areas through examinations, problem-based learning (PBL), and project-based learning activities.

To earn the Certified IEOM Professional designation, participants must successfully complete the following modules/badges. Each module includes a separate examination with a required passing score of 80%.

Certification Modules / Badges

Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
Quality Control and Management
Reliability and Maintenance
Production Planning and Management
Systems Modeling and Simulation
Operations Research and Management
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Project Management, Engineering Management, and Leadership
Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Industry 4.0
Product Development, Automation, Sustainability, including CAD, CAM, and Additive Manufacturing

Learning Approach

The certification program emphasizes practical and applied learning through:

Tests and assessments
Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Project-Based Learning
Real-world industrial case studies
Industry-oriented projects and applications

Short Courses

Short courses and training workshops will be arranged for each module to help participants prepare for examinations and gain hands-on experience.

Benefits

Internationally recognized professional certification
Industry-oriented training and applications
Enhancement of technical and managerial skills
Preparation for real-world engineering and operations challenges
Career development for students, engineers, faculty, and professionals

The IEOM Society will arrange workshops / short courses for certification exam preparation and for certified IEOM professionals.

Workshops are arranged at the IEOM Headquarters, Southfield, Michigan, location at 21411 Civic Center Dr., Suite 205, MI 48076, USA, conference venues, or virtually.

IEOM FMEA/DFMEA Certification

The IEOM FMEA certification will provide a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the FMEA processes which is used in product, process, and system. It will also cover the different aspects of FMEA including product design, manufacturing processes, and during use. Historical background, case studies and software will be used as part of the course exercises. Essentials of a successful FMEA project will be addressed. Valued engineering matrix will be used for alternative design and manufacturing. Interactive FMEA will be developed.

IEOM GD&T Certification

The IEOM GD&T certification will provide a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) which is used on engineering drawings and solid models for describing nominal geometry and its allowable tolerances in product design, manufacturing, assemblies and inspections. It will also cover various terminologies, symbols, rules, and tolerance stack-up in the product development processes for industry standards including ASME Y14.5-2009 standard.

IEOM Reliability Certification

The IEOM Reliability Certification will provide a through understanding of reliability tools and techniques for continuous improvement of reliability in industry and design.

IEOM Supply Chain Management Certification

By the receiving of the IEOM Supply Chain Management Certification, you should be able to:

Understand supply chain management in global context
Develop supply chain design and planning
Execute supply chain
Improve supply chain
Optimize supply chain and logistics network
Understand supply chain sustainability

IEOM Certified Energy Manager (ICEM)

By receiving the IEOM Certified Energy Manager, you should be able to:

Accomplish energy saving by endorsing efficient technologies and measures
Comply with legislative and policy obligations that governments enact
Tackle excessive fuel and operational costs
Meet the organization’s aspirations for getting certifications and recognition, such as ISO and IEC certification

IEOM Society International
21411 Civic Center Drive, Suite 205
Southfield, Michigan 48076, USA
Phone / WhatsApp: +1-734-530-7520
Email: info@ieomsociety.org
Website: http://ieomsociety.org/

Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society International