Training with the LodeStar Team

Training that transfers to the workplace

Recommendations from professionals who experienced the teaching and mentoring.

“He was able to explain high-level concepts and at the same time bring practical real world examples of how it could be applied.”
Lorne CheesemanSenior Director, Clinical Quality Assurance · Corcept Therapeutics
“His breadth of knowledge connects cross-industry applications to coursework in a practical way.”
Allen CraneVice President, Data & AI · Qualfon
“The best part is, we will be able to use what we learned for future projects and extend the savings even further.”
Mark BartoeYard Admin · American Lumber Co
“He is highly knowledgeable of the tools and techniques required to attain certification.”
Stephen StanleyRetired Process Expert

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Build practical skills in process improvement, data, and AI with the LodeStar team, led by Dr. Tony Tanaydin (DrT). Choose classic Lean and Lean Six Sigma training or explore versions powered by AI and databases.

Our team leader: DrT's experience and expertise

Explore the existing course information below. Contact us to confirm current course content, prerequisites, software requirements, fees, and delivery arrangements.

Classic Lean and Lean Six Sigma

Build a foundation in reducing waste, improving flow, understanding variation, and solving problems through structured improvement methods.

AI- and Database-Powered Lean and Lean Six Sigma

Extend the classic improvement methods with AI, machine learning, programming, and data from databases. Connect these capabilities to process analysis, measurement, and better business decisions.

Discuss the version that fits your team and its data

Powerful AI still needs educated eyes

AI can produce impressive results, but interpreting those results requires subject-matter knowledge, analytical understanding, and critical thinking. A convincing answer can still miss an important nuance, rely on a flawed assumption, or overlook the context behind the data.

The LodeStar team's approach emphasizes informed human judgment: ask the right questions, examine data quality, recognize uncertainty, and check whether an AI-generated result makes sense for the business problem. AI supports expertise; responsible use depends on people who can evaluate its output.

AI, Machine Learning, and Programming Foundations

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Design for Six Sigma

Data Analytics and Quality Tools

Learning Resources

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Training Availability

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Build capability to match the work.

Yellow BeltUnderstand improvement
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Green BeltLead focused projects
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Black BeltLead complex improvement
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Master Black BeltCoach • deploy • govern

Training is tied to real problem-solving responsibility—not certification for its own sake.