Raising Effectiveness of the Organization: Lean Six Sigma Training for NGOs

Dates:

16 – 21 April 2023

Price: € 750

Program

Accommodation & Meals

Lean Six Sigma is the methodology that allows NGOs to raise effectiveness. The successful implementation of the Lean Six Sigma tools can allow an organization to produce more results with the same amount of resources.

Lean Six Sigma methodology is widely used by the largest international companies which appreciate the value they can receive by implementing the set of relevant tools. Tools in the Lean Six Sigma training can be applied both to the organizations and projects. These tools can increase the effectiveness of any work you do.

During the training, you will learn how to plan the inner processes of the organization and its projects in order to reach the highest quality of work. Lean Six Sigma stands for continuous improvement. The methodology shows the way even for the most successful companies to become more effective. Lean Six Sigma consists of a number of tools that allow to reduce costs and at the same time – improve quality!

Join us today and try the principles, tools, and cases of Lean Six Sigma!

Program

Sunday: Arrival Day
The arrival of participants. There will be no sessions on Sunday.

Monday: Introduction
On Monday we start with the introduction and learning more about each other, the group’s learning needs.

Tuesday-Thursday: Sessions
Sessions on Lean Six Sigma methodology. The sessions are structured in the following way:

Explanation of the philosophy behind Lena Six Sigma
Describing the possibilities of the successful implementation
Learning about the content of the methodology and the examples of the tools that can be applied for structuring the work process in the organization and project management.
Exploring the theory and provision of the opportunities to practice new knowledge and skills – you will be able to apply what you have learned.
A number of experiences from the practice will be discussed during the training. You will be encouraged to apply new knowledge and skills to your own working environment and see how you can contribute from the methodology.
The trainer will share a number of tools of Lean Six Sigma that can be also applied within the organizations. Tools of Lean Six Sigma are usually the methods that can be used to make the organization more effective.

Thursday: Closing Remarks
Discussion of the ways how Lean Six Sigma methodology can be used in the particular job of each participant. Closing remarks.

Friday: Free Day
There are no activities on Friday so participants can decide what they would like to do.

The training is certified. All participants who successfully accomplish the training will be provided with certificates.

The training is conducted by an experienced business trainer, Lean Six Sigma specialist holding an MBA degree. The training is based on the program taught by business schools during MBA studies but adjusted to be more understandable and clear for beginners.

Travelling after the course

We offer mini-trips with sightseeing to nearby countries after the course. Travelling is offered for an additional fee and includes tickets and one night stay. Click here to learn more. Please let us know in your application form if you are interested.

Accommodation and Meals

All the participants are provided with accommodation in Amsterdam for the whole period of the course. The type of accommodation is a shared room for 2 people. The accommodation in a single room can be arranged for an additional fee – please see the additional services section. Participants have access to the kitchen which they can use. The accommodation is well connected by public transport with all the tourist places in Amsterdam. During the program, sessions will be conducted in the classroom which is within walking distance from the accommodation. Participants will be provided with a detailed description of the venue and information on how to reach it from the airport.

We offer comfortable accommodation where you can stay during the program and fully enjoy your time in Amsterdam!

Accommodation is provided for the dates of the program. If you arrive 1-2 days earlier or leave later – extra nights can be provided for an additional fee. Please email us in advance to ask about availability.

Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and coffee breaks) are included in the price – please see the price section.

Dates and Price

Dates	Price
1-week program	€ 750

The price includes:

Program (including all the materials)
Accommodation (shared room for 2)
Meals (breakfast, lunch and coffee-breaks)

Tickets to and from The Netherlands are not included in the price.

Prices for Additional Services:

Transfer from/to the airport (one-way): € 100
Single room: € 190 for a 1-week stay

Staying Before or After the Program

Do you want to arrive before the program or leave after the program? It is possible. In that case, we will provide you with the visa invitation for a period longer than the period of the program. Please note – the maximum duration of the visa can be 90 days. We can also provide you with accommodation at our venue in Amsterdam. The fee for the accommodation will be € 50 per additional night.

Visa

If you want to travel to the Netherlands you might need a visa. Here you could determine whether you need a visa. Please tick “90 days or less” in the first question. Or just send us an email and we will advise you.

When you apply to our programs and provide mandatory pre-payment, we provide you with a visa assistance: an official visa invitation letter which is necessary for applying for a visa. Also, we will guide you on the visa process and consult you regarding the documents that you need to prepare for the successful visa application. We will be happy to look through the package of the documents that you will prepare for the visa application, analyze it and help you to prepare all the documents correctly. Usually, visa type required to attend our courses: Short-term business visa. But it would be better to make a double check at your local Consulate / VFS Center.

Step 1

Please go to your local Consulate / VFS website and make an appointment. Sometimes you can make an appointment only 1-2 months in advance. We recommend doing that as soon as possible and then proceed to Step 2.

Step 2

Please learn more about the list of all the required documents (usually, those documents are listed on the website of your local Consulate / VFS. This list also includes visa invitation letter that we send. Usually, we send a visa invitation letter within 1-3 days after receiving the required pre-payment from the applicant.

Step 3

With the full list of documents and completed visa application form, you have to go to the local Consulate/VFS on the appointment day and submit them. The fee for the visa might differ depending on the country where you apply. VFS might also apply an extra charge for their services.

We strongly recommend to check all the documents before the submission and make sure you provide the correct information to the Consulate and in that case, you most probably will receive a visa without any difficulties.

If you have any questions, we would be happy to assist at any stage of your application!

Apply

Just click to apply via the website:

Or you could send an email to the following address: netherlandsinstitute@gmail.com

Please indicate the “Lean Six Sigma Training for NGOs” in the subject and provide the following information in the body of the email:

Full name
Nationality
Date of birth
Telephone number
Dates of the course
The reasons why you would like to join the program and your expectations
Other wishes

Good command of English is required to attend the course.

We do not have any age or geographical limits for the applicants. A person of any age from any country is welcome to apply for the program.

Please be aware, that we confirm registration only after the receipt of a guarantee deposit in the amount of 50% of the course fee. Please learn more about payment methods here.