About Course
The (SCTP) Programme for the Lean Six Sigma Champion and Operational Excellence Manager is a career transition programme strategically structured around the principles of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Improving business operations not only benefits the bottom line but also leads to improvements in quality, reliability, service excellence, and safety for both employees and customers. Every organisation stands to gain from a Lean expert and operations excellence manager.
The pivotal role of a Lean Six Sigma executive, leader, or manager addresses a diverse range of challenges through specialised skills, adaptability, and strategic insights. This involves managing resistance to change and driving cultural transformation. It also includes excelling in data analysis, prioritising strategic projects, and fostering effective cross-functional collaboration. Additionally, it involves balancing standardisation and flexibility, ensuring knowledge transfer, and adapting to dynamic environments.
Lean Six Sigma experts blend technical prowess with leadership, communication and a deep understanding of their organisation's dynamics to navigate organisational challenges effectively while upholding the core principles of Lean Six Sigma for sustained impact.
At its core, this programme furnishes comprehensive insights into Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, including:
- Value stream mapping (VSM)
- A3 structured problem solving
- Pull system
- Continuous flow
- Performance metrics
- Hoshin Kanri
- Lean startup
- DMAIC (Design, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) methodology for structured process enhancement
These proficiencies find application not only industrial production but are relevant across diverse domains such as healthcare and services.
In this programme, you will hone your managerial acumen across various domains and competencies including:
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Leveraging performance metrics to steer organisational advancement
- Executing strategic planning seamlessly
- Adeptly coaching and mentoring team members
- Making informed business decisions utilising financial tools
- Nurturing innovation within specific organisational segments
Showcase your capabilities through a results-driven Capstone Project, and be awarded with the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification.
This comprehensive Lean Expert Toolkit empowers you to advance in your career, excel as a skilled manager, and become influential catalysts for change within your chosen domain. It equips you with the necessary skills and a valuable industry-recognised credential to elevate your role and drive impactful transformation in your domain.
Additional benefit for all learners: One hour of project coaching support is included within six months of completing the learning programme.
Skills you’ll gain
Lean and Six Sigma
Business Management
Who Should Attend
Executives, specialists, leaders and managers engaged in the following capacities will gain significant benefits from this programme:
Continuous and process improvement
Business process improvement
Process and operational excellence
Quality improvement
Operations management and workflow
Process transformation
Prerequisites
- Applicants should possess a formal education in any discipline
- Applicants may be invited for an interview prior to admission to the programme
Learning Outcomes
| LEAN Skills and Competencies | Generic Skills and Competencies |
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Teaching Team
Yoong Fook Loy
Associate Faculty, Engineering
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Thomas Chew
Senior Consultant, Centre for Performance Transformation
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Course Details
Schedule
| Dates | Time | Topics and Delivery |
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| 12 Aug | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | In-person classroom facilitated sessions |
| 16, 23, 30 Aug 6, 13, 27 Sep 11, 18, 25 Oct 8, 22, 29 Nov | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | |
| 4, 11, 25 Sep 16 & 30 Oct 20 Nov | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Synchronous e-Learning |
| 22 & 29 Nov | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | In-person (Assessment) |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the course
- Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course
Participants who complete the project deliverables within six months of finishing the programme will receive a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$10,900.00.
| Funding Category | Eligible Funding | Course Fees Payable After Funding |
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| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | 70% | S$3,270.00 |
| Singapore Citizen (Above 40) Funded under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) | 90% | S$1,270.00 |
| Singapore Citizen who meets the additional course fee funding support criteria* | 95% | S$770.00 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | 70% | S$3,270.00 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | Not Eligible | S$10,900.00 |
Note:
- All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
- This is a Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) supported course.
Additional Course Fee Funding Support Criteria
To be eligible for 95% additional course fee funding support, applicants must be a Singapore Citizen and meet one of the following criteria:
- Long-term unemployed individual (unemployed for six months or more); or
- Person with disabilities; or
- Individual in need of financial assistance – ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipient or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipient. Additionally, they should not have received any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed for the programme
SkillsFuture Credit
Learners may also use their SkillsFuture Credit and Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) to further offset out-of-pocket course fees.
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance
Singapore Citizens, aged 40 and above, are eligible for Training Allowance amount of 50% of your average income over the latest available 12-month period, capped at $3,000 per month. Use the calculator to tabulate your Training Allowance.
Frequently Asked Questions
SCTP at SITLEARN
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Who is eligible for SCTP?
The SCTP is open to all Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, particularly mid-career individuals looking to transition to new sectors or job roles. Both employed and unemployed individuals are eligible.
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What is the duration of a SCTP at SITLEARN?
The duration of a SCTP at SITLEARN typically ranges from four to six months, depending on the specific programme and its requirements.
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Will the programme lead to job placements for me?
While our SCTP provides career advisory and employment facilitation services to help you in your job search, it does not guarantee job placements. You are encouraged to be proactive and open to job opportunities available.
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Will I need to have certain minimum academic qualifications to sign up for the SCTP?
Minimum academic qualifications may be required for some SCTPs. You will be assessed by our SITLEARN admission and review committee on your suitability for our programme prior to enrolment.
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Can I take up another course under the SCTP if I have not managed to find a job after completing a course?
Yes, you can take up another SCTP if you have not managed to find a job after completing a course. However, your suitability for the new course will be assessed by SITLEARN admission and review committee.
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Do I need to pay the full amount of course fees first then receive SkillsFuture Funding after?
No, you do not need to pay the full amount of course fees upfront. Different tier of SkillsFuture Funding is applied directly to the course fees, reducing the amount you need to pay out-of-pocket.
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Can I use my SkillsFuture Credit and additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) to offset the out-of-pocket course fees payable?
Yes, you can use your SkillsFuture Credit and additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) to offset the out-of-pocket course fees payable for SCTP.
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Can I attend 2 SCTP programmes concurrently?
No. You cannot enrol in two SCTP programmes at the same time, whether full-time or part-time, if they overlap. You must complete one SCTP before starting another.
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Can I re-attend the same SCTP programme that I have completed previously?
No. You cannot re-attend the same SCTP programme you have completed previously.
SkillsFuture Course Funding Support
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How do I know if I qualify for SkillsFuture Course Fees Funding Support?
Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ holders are eligible for SkillsFuture Course Fees Funding Support on SkillsFuture supported courses.
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If I fail the programme or drop out, what will happen to the funding I’ve received?
If you fail the programme or drop out without a valid reason, you may be required to refund the course fee subsidy you received. Trainees are encouraged to complete all modules and pass the assessments to fully benefit from the programme and retain the funding support.
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What if I turn 40 years old in the middle of the programme?
If you turn 40 years old during the programme, you will become eligible for the Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy from the month you turn 40. This subsidy can cover up to 90% of programme fees.
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance (TA)
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Who is eligible for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance?
Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance when they enrol into full-time TA Eligible SCTPs.
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When do I apply for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance?
You can submit your Training Allowance application up to three (3) months before the programme start date.
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Can I be employed and still be eligible for the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance when enrolling into a full-time SCTP?
You can be employed and still apply for the Training Allowance for an eligible full-time training programme. Individuals must meet the full-time training intensity and programme requirements each month in order to receive the monthly payout.
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How do I know how many months of SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance payout I will receive for the application?
The maximum eligible period in the application refers to the maximum number of months you can receive for the Training Allowance. The actual number of months you will receive for the Training Allowance depends on the actual course duration and fulfilment of the training requirements each month.
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How is my monthly TA computed?
It is computed based on the latest available 12 months of income data from Government records (E.g CPF Board, IRAS) as of course start date.
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What if my course has been deferred or cancelled?
Your TA application will be cancelled, and you will need to re-submit a TA application where your SCTP enrolment will be treated as a new SCTP enrolment.
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What are the programme requirements I need to fulfil in order to receive the monthly training allowances?
You will need to fulfil a minimum of 75% attendance of trainer led sessions for each of the training month of the programme.
Speak to Our Career Coach
Meet Joe Leong: Your Career Coach
Joe Leong is a dedicated and experienced career coach specialising in helping mid-career professionals navigate their career transitions and up-level their skills. With a strong background in career development and a passion for empowering individuals, Joe has successfully guided numerous professionals towards achieving their career goals.
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About SITLEARN
SITLEARN is the lifelong learning division of the Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore's first University of Applied Learning. SITLEARN is dedicated to providing high-quality, industry-relevant training and education to professionals and mid-career individuals. Through its innovative Applied Learning approach, SITLEARN equips learners with practical skills and knowledge that are directly applicable in the workplace, helping them stay competitive in the evolving job market.
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