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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt + Project Management Fundamentals Certification [F2F]

Be #significantlybetter with our Combined Internationally Accredited and Recognized Online Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Project Management Fundamentals Workshop and Certification Program! ?

Makati Run: May 27 – 28, 2023 | 8 AM to 5 PM at St. Giles Makati

Batangas Run: June 24 – 25, 2023 | 8 AM to 5PM at Microtel, FPIP Sto.Tomas Batangas

About the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Program [Day 1]

Yellow Belt is the entry-level to the Lean Six Sigma practice. Basic diagnostic and quality tools and techniques are taught in this program. The role of a Yellow Belt is highly focused on delivering localized improvements keeping in mind that such Lean Six Sigma projects must be operationally scaled in scope and depth to fit within their work area.

Program Rationale
Participants will learn the fundamental principles and thought processes of Lean Six Sigma leading to identifying and defining the right problem / opportunity, measuring the current process performance using the right data, validating the right root causes using data, improving using the right solutions and sustaining the gains using the right control measures.

Target Participants
All levels of employees from staff to executives who want to learn the Lean Six Sigma way of solving problems and improving processes.

Certification Requirements
✔ Completion of e-learning module + exercises + quizzes
✔ Participation to the live – online discussion
✔ Pass the 50 item multiple choice, online proctored Internationally Accredited Certification Examination with at least 70% mark
✔ Demonstration of proficiency through the simulated case study using the Lean Six Sigma tools & techniques and Minitab

Program Outline
The program is crafted by leading Lean Six Sigma practitioners in the Philippines aligned with the Council for Six Sigma Certifications (CSSC) and American Society for Quality (ASQ) Body of Knowledge (BOK).

I. Introduction of ALPHA & the Internationally Accredited Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Program
a. Company and Program Introduction
b. Program Objectives, Outline, and Key Result Areas
c. How to Use this e-learning Module

II. Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
a. What is Lean Six Sigma?
b. Pillars of Lean
c. DOWNTIME – The Eight Wastes of Lean
d. Y = f(x) of Six Sigma Thinking
e. Lean Six Sigma Roles and Responsibilities
f. The Benefits of Applying Lean Six Sigma
g. DMAIC Roadmap
h. Companies Using Lean Six Sigma

III. Introduction to Digital Project – FeVer Beverages

IV. Define Phase
a. Define Phase Goals and Deliverables
b. Problem Solving vs Improvement
c. Choosing the Right Problem
d. Project Charter and Its Elements
e. How to Write an Effective Problem and Goal Statement
f. SIPOC Diagram for Project Scoping
g. Best Practices in Completing the Define Phase Deliverables

V. Measure Phase
a. Measurement Phase Goals and Deliverables
b. Process Mapping
c. Data in Lean Six Sigma
d. Data Types
e. Measurement Scales
f. Data Collection Plan
g. Statistics for Lean Six Sigma
h. Accuracy vs Precision
i. Introduction to Minitab
j. Basic Statistics Using Minitab
k. Measurement Systems Analysis – Is Your Data Source Reliable?
l. Best Practices in Completing the Measure Phase Deliverables

VI. Analyze Phase
a. Analyze Phase Goals and Deliverables
b. Brainstorming
c. Why – Why Analysis
d. Fish Bone Analysis
e. Graphical Analysis Tools
f. Tools for Data Distribution
g. Histogram
h. Boxplot
i. Pareto Chart
j. Tools for Tracking Data Over Time
k. Time Series Analysis
l. Tools for Checking Relationship Between Variables
m. Scatterplot
n. Think Outside the Box…plot!
o. Validation Table
p. Best Practices in Completing the Analyze Phase Deliverables

VII. Improve Phase
a. Improve Phase Goals and Deliverables
b. Commonly Used Lean Six Sigma Tools to Improve Processes
c. 5S for Workplace Productivity
d. Cross Training to Help Reduce Bottleneck Processes
e. Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) aka Pit Stop Concept
f. Visual Management
g. Standard Work
h. Mistake Proofing
i. PICK Matrix
j. Implementation Plan
k. Tools for Evaluation of Results
l. Best Practices in Completing the Improve Phase Deliverables

VIII. Control Phase
a. Control Phase Goals and Deliverables
b. Process Control Plan
c. Control Charts
d. Test for Special Causes of Variation
e. How to Select the Right Control Chart
f. Best Practices in Completing the Control Phase Deliverables

IX. Digital Project Submission
X. Certification Examination
XI. Conferment of Certification

Program Feedback and Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“In just a short period of time, I have learned so many things about lean six sigma that can be helpful in managing and handling different projects and situations that can be solved in different ways. Furthermore, on how to present and implement various solutions to team members. Lastly, I would like to extend my gratitude to Sir Lex and his team for their passion in sharing their knowledge in Lean Six Sigma.” – Nell J. Penamante, Project Manager at Fibercom Telecom Philippines

“I have gained a deeper knowledge and understanding of what LSS really is since we do not have this particular course subject way back college. Especially the LSS tools in which I can apply in my workplace for process improvement. Also the knowledge and application of the course in MiniTab gives me an advantage for data analysis and later on to associate in my future business presentations!” – Charmaine C. Fortifaes, Project Coordinator at ALEC Dubai

“The program gave me a wider scope and more detailed elaboration of the DMAIC technique. I have already taken a LSSYB workshop and I think is better and more helpful. Also, I could relate all of the IE subjects and even my internship experience along the way!” – Thrizha-Anne D. Caampued, Wave 1 Valedictorian

“I like the content of this program considering it is online. It equipped me with a lot of knowledge as if in an actual class. It refresh my ideas on lean six sigma and how it is practiced.” – Justine Roy Balinado, Service Advisor at Toyota Dasmariñas, Cavite

“I was able to gain more knowledge about the Lean Six Sigma that was initially taught during college. It gives me the ability to improve the current process we have at work and also to sustain quality improvement. I also realized that this program will serve as a career advancement for me which I can apply across different industries.” – Faye Caryl R. Chico, Associate at Shell Business Operations

“I learned how to properly use the DMAIC methodology in process improvement. The video lectures are great. Short but very informative.” – Adrian L. Rey, Project Manager at Island Light and Water Energy Development Corp.

About the Project Management Fundamentals Certification [Day 2]

This online course is designed to help you adopt a strategic mindset and grow confidence in making project decisions in an increasingly volatile and uncertain world. It covers addressing uncertainty and ambiguity when defining and planning projects, assessing and managing risks, and fixing project problems. We’ll apply a proven systematic approach to the project management process to facilitate effective and efficient achievement of business objectives.

We will discuss tips, techniques, and strategies to assist this process, including the establishment of a project plan, a risk management strategy, and a stakeholder management strategy for a project.

Program Objectives
By the end of this online training course, you will be able to:

✅ Apply the project management approaches to structure and solve business problems
✅ Develop achievable and realistic objectives for projects; understand and manage project priorities and trade-offs strategically
✅ Effectively utilize key project management concepts in stakeholder communications
✅ Apply the key PM tools e.g. scope, work breakdown structure, Gantt chart, project budget, resource histogram, linear responsibility chart, project controls in changing environment
✅ Identify and analyze project risk
✅ Apply effective strategies to address typical project issues
✅ Develop effective strategies to measure and maximize project benefits

Target Participants
This online training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

✅ Professionals who make or support project decisions and would like to be able to develop and justify effective solutions
✅ Project management professionals and supporting personnel
✅ Internal auditors and management accountants

Certificate Requirements

✅ Attend the online live class
✅ Pass the 20 item multiple choice, knowledge check

Program Outline
Amongst a wide range of valuable topics, the following will be prioritized:

✅ Fundamentals of project management and decision analysis
✅ Project initiation and definition; determining project objectives and scope, priorities, and constraints under uncertainty
✅ Problem-solving and decision making during project planning, estimating, and scheduling
✅ Using analytical tools to help make effective decisions under certainty, risk, and uncertainty;
✅ Contemporary concepts in project risk management
✅ Project monitoring and control; Earned Value Analysis
✅ Project leadership
✅ Decision making to address project creeps and time delays
✅ Project Evaluation and Benefit Realization

Learning Investment (VATEX)
Your learning investment includes two (2) day face-to-face live online classes with meals [Day 1 – LSSYB, Day 2 – PMFC + Exams, Presentations & Graduation], physical certificates and IDs, examination and certification fees + FREEBIES.

~~Regular Rate: P15,000~~
Discounted Rate: P7,500 until April 30, P10,000 afterwards
Join as a group of 5 and pay for 4 pax only

Payment Terms
You need to pay 50% of the applicable rate to reserve your seat and send a copy of your proof of payment and 2 x 2 ID picture in white background to info@asklexph.com using the subject ALPHA_YB+PMFC – Surname.

Best Practices in Writing Effective Technical Papers Masterclass 2022

Be #significantlybetter this 2022 with our Best Practices in Writing Effective Technical Papers Masterclass!

Technical writing courses introduce you to some of the most important aspects of writing in the worlds of science, technology, and business—in other words, the kind of writing that scientists, nurses, doctors, computer specialists, government officials, engineers, and other such people do as a part of their regular work. The skills learned in technical writing courses can be useful in other fields as well, including education and social sciences.

To learn how to write effectively for the professional world, you will study common types of reports, special format items such as lists and headings, simple techniques for creating and using graphics in reports, and some techniques for producing professional-looking final copy.

Technical writing courses build on what you have learned in other writing courses. But there is plenty new to learn! If you currently have a job in which you do some writing, you will discover that you can put what you learn in your technical writing course to immediate use.

In this two (2) hour masterclass, our mentor will share best practices on how to write a technical paper that addresses the objectives of creating such.

Program will run April 27, 2022 | 1:30 AM to 3:30 NN Philippine Standard Time (GMT+8).

This program is open for undergraduate students, graduate students, engineers, analysts and professionals that is currently writing technical papers or will write a technical paper in the long run.

Learning Investment | Discounted Rates (VATEX)

✅ Regular Rate: P500
✅ Introductory Rate for the 1st 100 pax: P250

Your learning investment includes:

✅ E – Certificate
✅ Lifetime Access to our eLMS
✅ Live Online Class
✅ Access to Q & A with our mentor

About the Mentor

Dr. Philip Ermita is a Professional Industrial Engineer and ASEAN Engineer Register and currently working as Associate Professor, Chief for Technology, Business and Incubation Center in Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Sta Mesa, Manila. In concurrent, Dr. Ermita also serves as the program chair for the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE) in the Graduate School of PUP.

From 2015 to 2021 this year, Dr. Ermita worked as the Dean of the College of Engineering of University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Calamba, Campus.

From 2010 to 2015, Dr Ermita served as Assistant Professor and Associate Dean, in the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology of De La Salle University Dasmarinas, Cavite.

From 2005-2010, He worked in different manufacturing industries such as ceramics and electronics manufacturing companies.

While working in the academe, Dr. Ermita also serves as a consultant and trainer in several manufacturing and service industries and government agencies in the Philippines. He had earned his Doctorate degree in Engineering Management and Masters of Engineering Major in Industrial Engineering in Nueva Ecija University Science and Technology and Adamson University respectively. He also obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Diploma in Business Administration from De La Salle University – Dasmarinas, Cavite.

Hurry and fill this form up because we have LIMITED slots only!

Analytics Manager Qualification

Be #significantlybetter this 2022 with our pioneering Analytics Manager Qualification (AMQ) program!

Program dates are May 28 & 29, 2022 | 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN Philippine Standard Time (GMT+8).

Data analytics managers lead data science teams on a grander scale than a variety of other big data careers. Roles in data analytics management for qualified candidates can be thought of as a luxury positions, as not all businesses and organizations have a large enough data team to require a specific managerial position outside the confines of the other data science jobs. For larger organizations that have a substantial team of data professionals, though, a data analytics manager can be key to designing well run systems and structures as well as teams and outcomes.

At the end of the program, Analytics Manager Qualification candidates are expected to:

✅ understand data analytics and its importance for managers
✅ gather the right information
✅ analyze the data
✅ communicate the findings

What you’ll learn?

Section 1: Getting Started

Keep Up with Your Quants
A Simple Exercise to Help You Think Like a Data Scientist

Section 2: Gather the Right Information

Do You Need All That Data?
How to Ask Your Data Scientists for Data & Analytics
How to Design a Business Experiment
Know the Difference Between Your Data and Your Metrics
The Fundamentals of A/B Testing
Can Your Data Be Trusted?

Section 3: Analyze the Data
A Predictive Analytics Primer
Understanding Regression Analysis
When to Act on a Correlation, and When Not To
Can Machine Learning Solve Your Business Problem?
A Refresher on Statistical Significance
Linear Thinking in a Non-Linear World
Pitfalls of Data – Driven Decisions
Don’t Let Your Analytics Cheat the Truth

Section 4: Communicate Your Findings

Data Is Worthless If You Don’t Communicate It
When Data Visualization Works – and When It Doesn’t
How to Make Charts That Pop and Persuade
Why It’s So Hard for Us to Communicate Uncertainty
Responding to Someone Who Challenges Your Data
Decision Don’t Start With Data

Learning Investment | Discounted Rates

✅ Regular Rate: US $400 | P20,000
✅ Discounted Rate for PH Participants: US $200 | P10,000
✅ Discounted Rate for International Participants: US $300 | P15,000
✅ Introductory Rate for the 1st 100 pax is P7,500
✅ Super Early Wolf Rate until March 31, 2022: P5,000
✅ Special Rate for LSS Yellow Belt Alumni – P6,000, Green Belt – P5,000 and Black Belt – P2,500

Your learning investment includes:

✅ Lifetime Access to our eLMS
✅ Live Online Classes + learning packages + workbooks
✅ FREE Data Science Fundamentals Certification (DSFC)
✅ Certification Review & Examination
✅ Electronic and physical certificate + ID
✅ Analytics Manager Qualification (AMQ)

Hurry and fill this form up because we have LIMITED slots only!

Data Viz Using Tableau

Be #significantlybetter this 2022 with our Data Visualization (Data Viz) Using Tableau!

Program will run October 22, 2022 | 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN Philippine Standard Time (GMT+8).

Data visualization is the graphical representation of information and data. By using visual elements like charts, graphs, and maps, data visualization tools provide an accessible way to see and understand trends, outliers, and patterns in data.

In the world of Big Data, data visualization tools and technologies are essential to analyze massive amounts of information and make data-driven decisions.

At the end of the program, successful candidates are expected to:

✅ understand data visualization
✅ use Tableau for visualization
✅ choose the correct charts
✅ interpret insights from visualization

What you’ll learn?

✅ What is Data Visualization
✅ Introduction to Tableau Interface
✅ Creating Charts in Tableau
✅ Using Correct Charts

Learning Investment | Discounted Rates (VATEX)

✅ Regular Rate: P1,500
✅ Introductory Rate for the 1st 100 pax: P500
✅ Special Rate for ALPHA Alumni: P400
✅ Join as a group of 5, pay for only 4 pax

Your learning investment includes:

✅ E – Certificate
✅ Lifetime Access to our eLMS
✅ Live Online Class
✅ Lots of Practice Exercises
✅ DataViz Cheat Sheets
✅ Free DataViz E-Books worth P10,000

✅ Tableau will be provided via email once registration is completed.

Hurry and fill this form up because we have LIMITED slots only!

Certified Agile Scrum Foundations (CASF)

Be #significantlybetter with our Internationally Accredited and Recognized Online Certified Agile Scrum Foundations (CASF) Professional Training and Certification Program! ?

Join our next run on March 18 & 19, 2023 | 10 AM to 3 PM (Saturday and Sunday).

About the Program
Agile scrum methodology is a sprint-based project management system with the goal of delivering the highest value to stakeholders. Agile scrum methodology is used by companies of all sizes for its ability to provide high-end collaboration and efficiency for project-based work. Agile and scrum are two different methods and can be used separately; however, their combined benefits make the agile scrum methodology the most popular use of agile. Here’s the complete guide to agile scrum methodology.

Program Rationale
Participants will learn the fundamental principles and best practices on how to apply Agile Scrum tools and methodologies to deliver value adding and complex projects to their organizations.

Course Objectives
✅ Build a foundation in Agile Scrum
✅ Align understanding between Project Management, Agile and Scrum Framework
✅ Differentiate between Scrum Roles and their key responsibilities
✅ Understand deliverables required for each Scrum events

Target Participants
✅ Project contributors
✅ Project managers
✅ Professionals working (or beginning to work) / interested in IT and/or Agile environments
✅ Software developers, IT Service Management Professionals

Certification Requirements
✅ 100% Attendance to Live session
✅ Passing Score of 90% in the certification examination (review class will be provided)

Program Outline
The program is crafted based on an internationally published reference from Global Skills Development Council (GSDC) – which is the partner organization for the individual certification.

I. Introduction to Agile Scrum
a. Project Management
b. Origin of Scrum
c. Scrum Framework
d. Why Srcum
e. Companies/Industries practicing Scrum
f. Agile Manifesto
g. Scrum Theory: Empirical Process
h. Scrum Framework
i. Five Core Scrum Values

II. Agile Methodologies
a. Crystal
b. Feature-driven Development
c. Extreme Programming
d. Agile Unified Process
e. Dynamic Systems Development Method

III. The Scrum Roles
a. Product Owner (PO)
b. Scrum Master (SM)
c. Development Team (DT / Team)

IV. Scrum Events
a. Sprint
b. Sprint Planning
c. Daily Scrum
d. Sprint Review
e. Sprint Retrospective

V. Scrum Artifacts
a. Product Backlog > Product Goal
b. Sprint Backlog > Sprint Goal
c. Increment > Definition of Done (DoD)

VI. Scrum Best Practices
a. Refactoring
b. Pair Programming
c. Continuous Integration
d. Configuration Management
e. Quality in Agile > Scrum Quality Home Truths
f. Test-Driven Development (TDD)
g. Definition of Done

VII. Scrum Planning
a. Principles behind Agile Planning
b. Iterations
c. Release Planning
d. Velocity > Velocity driven Sprint Planning

VIII. Scrum Estimation
a. Principle behind Scrum Estimation
b. Estimation Techniques
c. Measures of Size
d. Story Points
e. Planning Poker
f. Affinity Estimation

IX. Monitoring Scrum Projects
a. Definition of Metrics
b. Scrum Charts
i. Burn-down chart: Iteration, Project Level
ii. Burn-up Chart
iii. Cumulative Flow Diagram
iv. Velocity Chart
v. Progress Chart
vi. Niko Niko Calendar
vii. Information Radiators > Big Visible chart

X. Advanced Scrum Concepts
a. On Large Projects
b. Scrum of Scrum
c. On Maintenance Projects
d. Distributed Scrum Teams
e. Scrum Contracting
f. Transitioning a Team or a Project to Scrum

XI. Examination Review

XII. Certification Examination and Graduation

Learning Investment
Your learning investment includes access to our e-learning modules at ALPHA Digital, examination fee, certification fee, e – certificate, access to our Alumni Network and access to FREE learning sessions.

Schedule of Rates (VATEX)
Regular Rate: P15,000
International Participant: US $200
Professional : P7,500
Students: P3,750
Join as a group of 5, pay for only 4 pax

Payment Terms
You will only need to pay 50% of the applicable rate to reserve your seat and balance is payable until a week before the end of the program. Send a copy of your proof of payment and 2 x 2 ID picture in white background to info@asklexph.com using the subject ALPHA_CASF – Surname.

Register Here

Certified Workplace Leader

Be #significantlybetter with our Internationally Accredited and Recognized Online Certified Workplace Leader Program!

Join our next run on August 3 to November 3, 2021 (Tuesdays, 7 PM to 9 PM plus asynchronous learning elements).

What is the 90 Day Leadership Challenge Journey?

During this 12 week journey of leadership self – discovery and mastery, we will help you get clear on three (3) major areas that will develop your leadership potential, ability and execution. Starting with understanding the DNA of leadership, you will be discovering what makes up the MINDSET, HEARSET and SKILLSET of great leaders. The next month will be the application of leadership in action within the lens of your own organizational context. The final month will spell out the big difference in your leadership journey as you transition from leading yourself into leading others effectively.

Program Outline

Phase 1: Understanding the DNA of Leadership
Module 1 – Discovering the G.R.O.W. MINDSET of an effective workplace leader
Module 2 – Understanding the HEARTSET of an effective workplace leader
Module 3 – Cultivating the SKILLSET of an effective workplace leader
Module 4 – Leadership Development Goal Design & Development

Phase 2: Leadership in Action
Module 1: The 5E Leadership Behaviors
Module 2: Strategy Planning & Visioning
Module 3: Coaching & Mentoring Essentials
Module 4: Talent & Succession Planning

Phase 3: Leading Others
Module 1: Deep dive on T.E.A.M.S++ Framework.
Module 2: Cultivating Psychological Safety within Teams
Module 3: Effective Team Leadership Communications
Module 4: Motivating and managing the generational differences in the workplace

Certification Requirements
✅ Capstone Project and 360 Leadership Behavior Feedback Improvement

Learning Investment
Your learning investment includes access to our e-learning module, examination fee, certification fee, e – certificate + physical certificate, access to our Alumni Network and access to FREE learning sessions.

Schedule of Rates
Regular Rate: P30,000
Introductory Rate: P15,000

Payment Terms
You will only need to pay 50% of the applicable rate to reserve your seat and balance is payable on the event date. Send a copy of your proof of payment and 2 x 2 ID picture in white background to info@asklexph.com using the subject ALPHA_CWL – Surname.

Certified Design Sprint Professional

Be #significantlybetter with our Internationally Accredited and Recognized Online Certified Design Sprint Certification Program! ?

Join our next run on January 2, 3, 23 & 24, 2022 (self paced e-learning + Saturday and Sunday classes, 8 AM to 12 NN).

About the Program
Today innovation is everyone’s business. Whether you are a manager in a global corporation, an entrepreneur starting up, in a government role, or a teacher in an elementary school, everyone is expected to get lean – to do better with less. And that is why we all need design thinking. At every level in every kind of organization, design thinking provides the tools you need to become an innovative thinker and uncover creative opportunities that are there – you’re just not seeing them yet.

In this course, we provide a practical discussion of Design Sprint and work with a model containing five key phases and several tools to help you understand design sprint as a problem solving, process improvement and/or innovation approach. We also look at several stories from different organizations that used design thinking to uncover compelling solutions.

Target Participants
Professionals, specialists and managers working in Process, Marketing, Strategy and Academe and business owner / entrepreneurs from the SMEs and Start Up sector

Certification Requirements

✔ Completion of e-learning module
✔ Participation to the live – online discussion
✔ Pass the 20 item multiple choice, online proctored Internationally Accredited Certification Examination with at least 70% mark
✔ Demonstration of proficiency through actual Design Sprint capstone projects in partnership with actual business as part of the Solutions Hackathon 2021

Program Outline
The program is crafted by leading Design Sprint practitioners in the Philippines aligned with Google’s curriculum.

I. Introduction to Design Thinking
II. Introduction to Design Sprint
III. Understanding the Gap [Problem or Opportunity]
IV. Sketching Out Alternative Solutions
V. Deciding the Solution to Pursue
VI. Prototyping Your Solutions
VII. Testing Solutions with Actual Users
VIII. Capstone Presentation + Examination
IX. Graduation Ceremony + Conferment of Certification

Schedule of Rates
Regular Rate: P50,000
Introductory Rate for the first 500 pax: P5,000

Payment Terms
You will only need to pay 50% of the applicable rate to reserve your seat and balance is payable on the event date. Send a copy of your proof of payment and 2 x 2 ID picture in white background to info@asklexph.com using the subject ALPHA_CDSP – Surname.

Register here https://asklexph.com/events/certified-design-sprint-professional/

Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001: 2015 QMS

Be #significantlybetter with our Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001: 2015 QMS Training and Certification Program! ?

Join our next run on September 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2022 (Saturdays) from 9 AM to 5 PM with lunch break.

About the Program
ISO 9001 Quality Management System is the world’s most popular management system standard. It is based on the plan-do-check-act methodology and provides a process-oriented approach to documenting and reviewing the structure, responsibilities, and procedures required to achieve effective quality management in an organization. It provides a framework for consistent performance, reliable service and long-term continuous improvement. With the knowledge on the quality management system, the program leads can execute and deliver the requirements in the services and operations effectively.

Program Objectives
✅ To provide participants who have an existing basic knowledge of, or experience in, quality management with an understanding of the management systems approach and the requirements of ISO 9001.
✅ To provide a basis to determine and develop the organization’s documented information requirement to meet the ISO 9001.
✅ To provide a basis for participants who wish to go on to complete QMS auditor training courses.
✅ To provide participants with an understanding of the changes to Managements Systems arising as a result of the adoption of the High Level Structure as defined in Annex SL
✅ To provide participants skills in auditing techniques

Target Participants
All levels of employees from staff to executives who want to learn ISO 9001:2015 and be equipped with documentation and internal auditing capabilities.

Certification Requirements
✔ Completion of training
✔ Participation to the live – online discussion
✔ Pass the multiple choice assessments at end of each module

Program Outline
Part 1: ISO 9001:2015 Awareness and Documentation Requirements
• Module-1 Introduction to Quality Management
• Module-2 Concepts & Terminologies
• Module-3 Background of ISO 9001
• Module-4 Understanding “Context of Organization”
• Module-5 Understanding “Leadership”
• Module-6 Understanding “Planning”
• Module-7 Understanding “Support”
• Module-8 Understanding “Operations”
• Module-9 Understanding “Performance Evaluation”
• Module-10 Understanding “Improvement”

Part 2: ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditors Training Course
• Module 1 – Introduction
• Module 2 – Introduction to Quality Management
• Module 3 – Concepts and Terminologies
• Module 4 – Background ISO 9001
• Module 5 – ISO 9001:2015 Standard Requirements
• Module 6 – Internal Auditing

Learning Investment
Your learning investment includes access to our e-learning system for the complimentary courses, examination fee, certification fee, e – certificate + physical certificate and access to our Alumni Network and access to FREE learning sessions.

Schedule of Rates (VATEX)
Regular Rate: P10,000
Discounted Rate: P6,000
August 8.8 Sale Rate: 5,000
Join as a group of 5, pay for only 4 pax

Online Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Be a #significantlybetter Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSB) practitioner by joining our Internationally Accredited Online Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Program happening this June 3- July 16, 2023 (Saturdays and Sundays), 8 AM to 12 NN.

Who is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt?

The Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) is a professional who can explain Six Sigma philosophies and principles, including supporting systems and tools. A Black Belt should demonstrate team leadership, understand team dynamics, and assign team member roles and responsibilities. Black Belts have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the DMAIC model in accordance with Six Sigma principles. They have basic knowledge of lean enterprise concepts, are able to identify nonvalue-added elements and activities, and are able to use specific tools.

What are core competencies of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt?

✅ Black Belts have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) model in accordance with Six Sigma principles.

✅ They have basic knowledge of lean enterprise concepts, are able to identify nonvalue-added elements and activities, and are able to use specific tools.

✅ Advanced understanding of project definition as well as team roles and responsibilities.

✅ Advanced understanding of the measure phase, including process mapping, data collection plans and techniques, understanding variation, and visually displaying baseline performance.

✅ Advanced understanding of the analyze phase, including displaying data visually, cause and effect analysis, and verification of root causes.

✅ Advanced learning of the improve phase, including brain-storming, selecting a solution, and implementation planning.

✅ Advanced understanding of the control phase, including assessing the results of process improvement, statistical process control overview, and documenting the process.

Target Participants

Professionals who are working as Executive, Administrator, Auditor, Consultant, Engineer, Analyst, Inspector, Manager, Project Manager, Quality Analyst, Senior Leve employees, Supervisors, team Leaders and the likes working in the Education, Energy, Government, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Medical Device, Military, Pharmaceutical, Service, Transportation and virtually all industries.

Program Outline (based on Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), American Society for Quality (ASQ) and curated best practices and published successful projects

Define Phase

1.1 Six Sigma Overview
1.1.1 What is Six Sigma
1.1.2 Six Sigma History
1.1.3 Six Sigma Approach Y = f(x)
1.1.4 Six Sigma Methodology
1.1.5 Roles and Responsibilities

1.2 Six Sigma Fundamentals
1.2.1 Defining a Process
1.2.2 VOC and CTQs
1.2.3 QFD
1.2.4 Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
1.2.5 Pareto Analysis (80 : 20 rule)

1.3 Lean Six Sigma Projects
1.3.1 Six Sigma Metrics
1.3.2 Business Case and Charter
1.3.3 Project Team Selection
1.3.4 Project Risk Management
1.3.5 Project Planning

1.4 Lean Fundamentals
1.4.1 Lean and Six Sigma
1.4.2 History of Lean
1.4.3 The Eight Wastes
1.4.4 Five-S (5S)

Measure Phase

2.1 Process Definition
2.1.1 Cause and Effect Diagrams
2.1.2 Cause and Effects Matrix
2.1.3 Process Mapping
2.1.4 FMEA: Failure Modes & Effects Analysis
2.1.5 Theory of Constraints

2.2 Six Sigma Statistics
2.2.1 Basic Statistics
2.2.2 Descriptive Statistics
2.2.3 Distributions and Normality
2.2.4 Graphical Analysis

2.3 Measurement System Analysis
2.3.1 Precision and Accuracy
2.3.2 Bias, Linearity, and Stability
2.3.3 Gage R&R
2.3.4 Variable and Attribute MSA

2.4 Process Capability
2.4.1 Capability Analysis
2.4.2 Concept of Stability
2.4.3 Attribute and Discrete Capability
2.4.4 Monitoring Techniques

Analyze Phase

3.1 Patterns of Variation
3.1.1 Multi-Vari Analysis
3.1.2 Classes of Distributions

3.2 Inferential Statistics
3.2.1 Understanding Inference
3.2.2 Sampling Techniques and Uses
3.2.3 Sample Size
3.2.4 Central Limit Theorem

3.3 Hypothesis Testing
3.3.1 Goals of Hypothesis Testing
3.3.2 Statistical Significance
3.3.3 Risk; Alpha and Beta
3.3.4 Types of Hypothesis Tests

3.4 Hypothesis Testing: Normal Data
3.4.1 One and Two Sample T-Tests
3.4.2 One sample variance
3.4.3 One Way ANOVA

3.5 Hypothesis Testing: Non-Normal Data
3.5.1 Mann-Whitney
3.5.2 Kruskal-Wallis
3.5.3 Moods Median
3.5.4 Friedman
3.5.5 One Sample Sign
3.5.6 One Sample Wilcoxon
3.5.7 One and Two Sample Proportion
3.5.8 Chi-Squared (Contingency Tables)
3.5.9 Test of Equal Variances

Improve Phase

4.1 Simple Linear Regression
4.1.1 Correlation
4.1.2 X-Y Diagram
4.1.3 Regression Equations
4.1.4 Residuals Analysis

4.2 Multiple Regression Analysis
4.2.1 Non-Linear Regression
4.2.2 Multiple Linear Regression
4.2.3 Confidence Intervals
4.2.4 Residuals Analysis
4.2.5 Data Transformation, Box Cox
4.2.6 Stepwise Regression
4.2.7 Logistic Regression

4.3 Designed Experiments
4.3.1 Experiment Objectives
4.3.2 Experimental Methods
4.3.3 DOE Design Considerations

4.4 Full Factorial Experiments
4.4.1 2k Full Factorial Designs
4.4.2 Linear and Quadratic Models
4.4.3 Balanced and Orthogonal Designs
4.4.4 Fit, Model, and Center Points

4.5 Fractional Factorial Experiments
4.5.1 Designs
4.5.2 Confounding Effects
4.5.3 Experimental Resolution

Control Phase

5.1 Lean Controls
5.1.1 Control Methods for 5S
5.1.2 Kanban
5.1.3 Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)

5.2 Statistical Process Control (SPC)
5.2.1 Data Collection for SPC
5.2.2 I-MR Chart
5.2.3 Xbar-R Chart
5.2.4 U Chart
5.2.5 P Chart
5.2.6 NP Chart
5.2.7 X-S chart
5.2.8 CumSum Chart
5.2.9 EWMA Chart
5.2.10 Control Methods
5.2.11 Control Chart Anatomy
5.2.12 Subgroups, Variation, Sampling

5.3 Six Sigma Control Plans
5.3.1 Cost Benefit Analysis
5.3.2 Elements of the Control Plan
5.3.3 Elements of the Response Plan

How to Get Certified?

Each candidate will be certified by completing the training + e-learning, submitting the case study, successfully passing the 200 item multiple choice examination at 80% and implementing an actual Lean Six Sigma Black Belt level project or submitting two completed Black Belt Level project with signed project affidavits.

Join our program and enjoy these perks!

✅ Lifetime access to our eLMS – ALPHA Digital (priceless)
✅ 20 live classes + learning packages (P50,000+++)
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✅ FREE Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt Certification (P50,000+++)
✅ Black Belt Certification Examination
✅ Unlimited project coaching hours (priceless)
✅ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (upon completion of requirements)

Learning Investment

✅ Program is valued at P150,000+++
✅ Introductory rate is P75,000
✅ Special rates for YB and GB Alumni
✅ Discounted Rate is P75,000

Payment Terms

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Project Management Fundamentals Certification

Be #significantlybetter Project Management Professional with our Effective Project Management Masterclass and become Project Management Fundamentals Certified! ?

Join our next run on June 24, 2023 (Saturday), 8 AM to 12 NN.

About the Program
This online course is designed to help you adopt a strategic mindset and grow confidence in making project decisions in an increasingly volatile and uncertain world. It covers addressing uncertainty and ambiguity when defining and planning projects, assessing and managing risks, and fixing project problems. We’ll apply a proven systematic approach to the project management process to facilitate the effective and efficient achievement of business objectives.

We will discuss tips, techniques, and strategies to assist this process, including establishing a project plan, a risk management strategy, and a stakeholder management strategy for a project.

Program Objectives
By the end of this online training course, you will be able to:

✅ Apply the project management approaches to structure and solve business problems
✅ Develop achievable and realistic objectives for projects; understand and manage project priorities and trade-offs strategically
✅ Effectively utilize key project management concepts in stakeholder communications
✅ Apply the key PM tools e.g. scope, work breakdown structure, Gantt chart, project budget, resource histogram, linear responsibility chart, and project controls in changing environment
✅ Identify and analyze project risk
✅ Apply effective strategies to address typical project issues
✅ Develop effective strategies to measure and maximize project benefits

Target Participants
This online training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

Certificate Requirements

✅ Attend the online live class
✅ Pass the 20-item multiple-choice, knowledge check

Program Outline
Amongst a wide range of valuable topics, the following will be prioritized:

✅ Fundamentals of project management and decision analysis
✅ Project initiation and definition; determining project objectives and scope, priorities, and constraints under uncertainty
✅ Problem-solving and decision-making during project planning, estimating, and scheduling
✅ Using analytical tools to help make effective decisions under certainty, risk, and uncertainty;
✅ Contemporary concepts in project risk management
✅ Project monitoring and control; Earned Value Analysis
✅ Project leadership
✅ Decision making to address project creeps and time delays
✅ Project Evaluation and Benefit Realization

Learning Investment (VATEX)
Your learning investment includes four (4) an hour live online masterclass, e-certificate, and lifetime access to our e-learning system with FREE resources on Continuous Improvement, Innovation and Analytics.

~~Regular Rate: P4,990~~
Discounted Introductory Rate: P2,490
Join as a group of eight (8) pax

Payment Terms
You need to pay the applicable rate to reserve your seat and send a copy of your proof of payment and 2 x 2 ID picture in white background to info@asklexph.com using the subject ALPHA_EPM – Surname.

Empowered Presentation Skills Masterclass

Course Overview

This is a 4 –hour learning session that will equip you in speaking the global language confidently & will help you to be an outstanding presenter in the digital platform. With the abrupt transition of the businesses around the globe to being digital, it’s very critical that we keep updating and up scaling ourselves on how to be the people’s choice. Your influence must be solid & must authentic enough for people to listen & trust you, & eventually support whatever your business or intentions are.

Course Outline

In this course, we’ll try to learn how to speak with power & complete presentation with credibility & impact.

Lesson 1: What is Assertive Communication?
Lesson 2: How to Organize your Thoughts?
Lesson 3: What is Voice Modulation?
Lesson 4: What is Power Dressing?

Learning Investment

Learning investment is P4,000 but we are offering this at 50% (P2,000) off for the first 100 participants.

Top Up: (Highly Recommended)

Student can TOP-UP 600PHP to get a scheduled 1-on-1 coaching with the Consultant. Coaching must be done after attending the LIVE event.

About the Facilitator

Kristine “Ms. Energy PH” Loyola is a Radio Broadcaster, an experienced Communications Trainer, a motivational speaker and a professional event host.

She is one of the Training Consultants of John Roberts Power Manila and she owns Kristine Loyola Training & Development HUB. She has been conducting workshops and seminars on Communication, Self-Confidence Building, Personal Branding, Presentation Skills and Customer Service Training for 9 years now.

She started training since she was in college and that really lead her to countless avenues in the field of training. Her clients are Mitsubishi Philippines, PCSO, TGTI, Jollibee Foods Corp., Mentor Group Philippines, Shell, SMART and Globe Telecommunications and other established companies.

She completed her Organization Development Certification at Ateneo de Manila University and she’s also a certified educator in teaching English as a Foreign Language.

Registration Link

Online ALPHA Certified Kaizen Professional™ (ALPHA CKP™)

Be #significantlybetter with our Internationally Accredited and Recognized Online ALPHA CERTIFIED KAIZEN PROFESSIONAL™ (ALPHA CKP™) Program! ?

Join our next run on March 25 & 26, 2023 (weekend live online classes, 8 AM to 12 NN).

About the Program
The Japanese word “Kaizen” (改善) means to change (KAI) to become good (ZEN). In this program, participants will be taught of the mindset, tools, and techniques needed to drive continuous improvement in their workplace.

Program Rationale
Participants will learn the fundamental principles and thought processes of Kaizen leading to identifying and defining the right problem/opportunity, measuring the current process performance using the right data, validating the right root causes using data, improving using the right solutions, and sustaining the gains using the right control measures.

Program Objectives
✅ Understand the key concepts of Kaizen
✅ Gain knowledge on the management and practices of Kaizen
✅ Learn how to implement Kaizen activities to eliminate waste and improve the organization’s performance
✅ Learn the tools and techniques for problem-solving and improvement
✅ Understand the critical role of management in Kaizen implementation

Target Participants
All levels of employees from staff to executives who want to learn the Kaizen way of solving problems and improving processes.

Certification Requirements
✅ Completion of e-learning module + exercises + quizzes
✅ Participation in the live – online discussion
✅ Pass the 50 items multiple-choice, online proctored Internationally Accredited Certification Examination with at least a 70% mark
✅ Demonstration of proficiency through the submission of an actual Kaizen project done in their workplace

Program Outline
The program is crafted by leading Continuous Improvement practitioners in the Philippines aligned with the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Body of Knowledge (BOK) and Lean Competency Systems (LCS).

I. Introduction to Kaizen
II. Kaizen and Waste
III. Key Concepts of Kaizen
IV. Kaizen Management
V. Kaizen Practices
VI. Kaizen Implementation
VII. Kaizen Story –
VIII. Developing “Kaizen Eyes”
IX. Role of Management
X. Critical Success Factors
XI. Applied Learning Submission
X. Certification Examination
XI. Conferment of Certification

Program Inclusions
✅ Attendance to our live online classes
✅ Lifetime access to our e-learning course and platform
✅ Kaizen tools and templates
✅ Complimentary courses on Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Analytics
✅ Examination fee
✅ Certification fee
✅ Electronic certificate
✅ Access to our Alumni Network

Program Fees (VATEX)
Regular Rate: P10,000; International Participant: US $119
Introductory Rate: P5,000 (limited to the first 100 pax)

Payment Terms
You will only need to pay 50% of the applicable rate to reserve your seat and the balance is payable on the event date. Send a copy of your proof of payment and 2 x 2 ID picture in white background to info@asklexph.com using the subject ALPHA_CKP – Surname.

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Online Masterclass on Coaching & Mentoring Fundamentals

Shift from directing to empowering!

Be a #significantlybetter Coach and Mentor by attending our Online Masterclass on Coaching and Mentoring Fundamentals this October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2020 (8 PM to 10 PM).

About the Program
Every people manager has his or her own style of leadership and management. Traditional styles rely more on authoritarian and transactional styles, where a clear hierarchy and duties are spelled out. Depending on the people manager, these styles can become harsh, with unrealistic expectations killing employee morale.

Course Description
Discover how to enable others to develop and act on their own strengths as a coach or mentor. Understand the philosophy, skills, and techniques for effective coaching and mentoring others to enhance their own performance and development.

Target Participants
Future and existing people managers of organizations

Learning Objectives
By the end of this one day course, participants will be able to:
? Understand the concept of coaching and mentoring
? Gain appreciation on a coaching relationship in the workplace
? Enhance your active listening skills
? Use of questioning as a powerful tool in influencing people’s insights
? Create a plan of action towards performance improvement for the organization

Program Outline
✅ Module # 1 – Mindset of an Effective Coach and Mentor
✅ Module # 2 – Heartset of an Effective Coach & Mentor
✅ Module # 3 – Skillset of an Effective Coach & Mentor
✅ Module # 4 – Reinforce the Coaching & Mentoring Practice

Learning Investment
⚡ P8,000 Regular Rate
⚡ P3,000 Super Discounted Rate

Inclusions
? Four sessions of two (2) hours each
? Digital Certificate
? Lifetime Access to our Facebook Support Group
? Lifetime Access to our Alumni Network

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Online Data Analyst Certification (CDA™)

Introduction

A Certified Data Analyst (CDA™) successfully applies process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making

Program dates are November 5 to November 20, 2022 (Saturdays & Sundays) , 2022 | 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN Philippine Standard Time (GMT+8).

Program Rationale

The role of a Certified Data Analyst is to apply the Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Statistics and Operational Analytics in their organization! Use of R-Studio Programming Language to handle big data and basic Tableau for Viz and create project in their organization using the tools that were acquired.