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Certificate / Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Level 7)

This programme runs over 2 academic years (September to April); students attain a Certificate after Year 1 or a Diploma after Year 2. The Certificate year (year 1 of the Diploma) includes a Lean SCM Green Belt modules. These modules are delivered in conjunction with the Leading Edge Group and accredited by the Institute of Industrial Engineers, Ireland (IIE).

Who Will Benefit from the Programme

The Diploma in SCM aims to support industry and career development in Supply Chain Management. The programme appeals to a variety of people working in wide range of industries, such as: pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food and drinks, electronics, utilities, distribution and services. Programme participants work in various functions including: procurement, logistics, production, planning, quality, accounts & finance.

University College Cork Certificate / Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Level 7) Course Overview

Duration

The programme runs over 2 academic years (September to April)

Course Certification

National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 7.

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Certificate in Advanced Lean Sigma Quality – Six Sigma Black Belt

Ireland’s largest and most affordable online Black Belt course consists of five modules taken over two semesters.
1. Statistics
2. Quality Management
3. Statistical Process
4. Experimental Design
5. Black Belt Project
The Six Sigma black belt project will be undertaken by the student and should address a substantive issue in the workplace. The project will test the student’s ability to define a real life problem of concern to the organisation, design a strategy for addressing the problem, gather data, formulate and evaluate options and make recommendations. https://www.itsligo.ie/courses/certificate-in-advanced-lean-sigma-quality-black-belt-online/

Duration

30 Weeks On Line

Course Certification

Certificate in Advanced Lean Sigma Quality (Black Belt) Accredited by HETAC/QQI - 30 Credits at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The course syllabus is also aligned with both the ASQ and Quality America Six Sigma body of knowledge.

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Certificate in BIM and Lean Construction Management (Online)

The Certificate in BIM and Lean Construction Management has been developed directly to meet the construction industry needs to deliver projects using BIM and Lean Construction methods. This 25 credit certificate program (Minor Award) will provide the participants with an appreciation, knowledge, tools and techniques for effective Project Management incorporating BIM and Lean Construction principles. This course will be delivered fully online part time, normally over 1 academic year.

This course provides the participants with a full overview and understanding of the processes that are required to develop and implement BIM and Lean Construction Management in a project environment. The course aims to provide the participant with the training, skills and practical experience to plan and deliver projects with BIM and Lean management principles. The participant will evolve a strong BIM and Lean Construction project management background from all stages of a project. It will foster the participant’s intellectual development, and ability to communicate effectively through various media. As the construction industry continues to adopt these approaches, this course is ideal for recently qualified graduates within the construction industry and experienced employees looking to up skill to meet the coming challenges. The course will provide excellent opportunities for career progression.

Program Structure

The Certificate in BIM and Lean Construction Management is a 25 credit program offered via online distance learning through live lectures (which are also recorded for revision etc) over a period of one year on a part-time basis. The program consists of five subject modules. The student can complete the course of 25 credits at their own pace over a number of years subject to availability of modules. Online lectures, programme materials, innovative learning, web-links and assessments will be uploaded to a Moodle course management system. Examinations can also be undertaken online, with no requirement to visit the campus.

Duration

1 year

Course Certification

25 credit certificate program (Minor Award)

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Certificate In Compost Facility Operation (Online)

The programme was developed in association with Cré (The Composting Association of Ireland) and FÁS and is accredited as a "Certificate in Compost Facility Operation" (Special Purpose Award Certificate, Level 6, 10 Credits). It is equivalent to a 10 Credit Module of a Higher Certificate in Science. Normally a Higher Certificate is taken over two years full-time in a third level institute and involves achieving a total of 120 Credits.

Composting Operator Training Programme Content

– Definitions and Biology of Composting
– Composting Process
– Composting Technologies
– Process Control
– Potential Environmental Impacts & Environmental -Management
– Compliance with Regulatory Fork
– Health and Safety
– Facility Maintenance
– Compost Uses and Marketing
– Community Relations

Delivery

The programme is delivered over 6 days, comprising three blocks of 2 days over a period of two months. The programme comprises lectures and site visits to a large green waste composting facility (windrow technology), a small green waste composting facility and food waste composting facility (In- vessel/Animal By- Product Facility). The students are required to complete reports of site visits and other assignments and to undertake an exam at the end of the programme. The programme is delivered off-campus at locations close to Dublin.

Duration

6 days over 2 months

Course Certification

Level 6 on NFQ

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Certificate in Lean Sigma Quality – Six Sigma Green Belt

The course consists of three online modules taken over two semesters.

1. Six Sigma 1 – Quality Tools
2. Six Sigma 2 – Statistical Control
3. Six Sigma 3 – Work Based Project

Enrol in Ireland’s largest, most popular and award-winning online Six Sigma green belt programme. The Six Sigma Green Belt provides participants with enhanced problem-solving skills, using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control) model. The course now includes instruction on Minitab statistical analysis software. https://www.itsligo.ie/courses/certificate-in-lean-sigma-quality-six-sigma-green-belt/

Duration

30 Weeks On Line

Course Certification

Certificate in Lean Sigma Quality (Green Belt) Accredited by HETAC/QQI - 15 Credits at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The course syllabus is also aligned with both the ASQ and Quality America Six Sigma body of knowledge.

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Certificate in Lean Sigma Quality – Six Sigma Yellow Belt

The Yellow Belt course consists of one online modules taken over one semester.

1. Six Sigma 1 – Quality Tools

The Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate course is primarily aimed at those within an organisation who wish to develop a foundation in the principles of Lean Six Sigma and the DMAIC problem solving approach. This course will demonstrate the potential of using Six Sigma tools and methodologies within an organisation. It is aimed at those who are new to six sigma including operators, technicians, supervisors and managers The course now includes instruction on Minitab statistical analysis software.
https://www.itsligo.ie/courses/six-sigma-yellow-belt-online/

Duration

15 Weeks On Line

Course Certification

Certificate in Lean Sigma Quality (Yellow Belt) Accredited by HETAC/QQI - 5 Credits at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The course syllabus is also aligned with both the ASQ and Quality America Six Sigma body of knowledge.

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Certificate in Lean Six Sigma

The Certificate in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is suitable for employees who spend some of their time on process improvement teams or in analyzing and solving quality problems. Typical participants include managers, internal consultants, change agents, project managers and team leaders and should be working under the supervision of a Six Sigma Black Belt.

Institute of Technology Blanchardstown Lean Six Sigma Course Outline

Duration

The programme is delivered over a period of 3.5 months involving 6.5 class contact days and 21 hours of online delivery

Course Certification

Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications for 15 credits.

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Certificate in Operations, Quality and Lean Management

The primary aim of this course is to produce competent workers in the field of Operations, Quality and Lean Management, with the appropriate multi-disciplinary skills to meet local, regional, and national needs at an introductory level.

This course will satisfy the minimum-skilled requirements for an individual wishing to commence work in an Operations, Quality and Lean Management environment.

Note: The programme may be delivered in regional locations (Tullamore, Mullingar, Longford depending on sufficient enrolments and at different times - details from the Department of Lifelong Learning.

Athlone Institute of Technology Certificate in Operations, Quality and Lean Management  Course Outline

Duration

1 year: 24 weeks Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Course Certification

Certificate - NFQ Level 6

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