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The OU Lean Institute will be offering a public session of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification training beginning February 27, 2012. Over the course of this training, students will learn to apply Lean and Six Sigma process improvement techniques to address real-world problems, following the DMAIC model (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control), expanded with training covering the all-important recognition of problems and deployment of improvements.

The OU Lean Institute emphasizes applied learning as a training methodology and black belt students will complete an individual real-world process improvement project as a significant part of their training.

Twenty (20) days of classroom training spread over four months, with additional coaching by the instructor.


Training Dates:

Week 1: February 27- February 2
Week 2: March 26 - March 30
Week 3: April 23 - April 27
Week 4: June 4 - June 8
Final Presentation: TBD

Training Location:

All training will be held at theTinker Business Industrial Park, Midwest City, OK. (Tinker AFB) http://www.tbip.net/

Class times are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This course will be taught by instructor Teresa Tobias
Training Cost: $5,000



In this course, students will learn to apply Lean and Six Sigma process improvement techniques to address real world problems, following the DMAIC model (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).

Upon successful completion of a project, the participant will become a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt per the OU Lean Institute. Please call 405-325-9135 for additional information.

10.4 Continuing Education Units (CEU) and three hours of graduate credit from the OU College of Liberal Studies are available. If you have questions about the course credit option, please read through the FAQ page first.

Register online or contact Michelle Bassham in CCE registration to enroll at 405-325-6034 / mbassham@ou.edu.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -

Beginning March 13, 2012 The OU Lean Institute will be offering a public session of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification training beginning in March, 2012. Over the course of this training, students will learn to apply Lean and Six Sigma process improvement techniques to address real-world problems, following the DMAIC model (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).

The OU Lean Institute emphasizes applied learning as a training methodology, and green belt students will complete a real-world process improvement project as a significant part of their training.
Twelve and a half (12.5) days of classroom training spread over four months, with additional coaching by the instructor.


Training Dates:

March 13, 14, 15 - Define/Measure
April 3 (1 hour) - Coaching 1
April 17, 18, 19 - Analyze
May 8 (1 hour) - Coaching 2
May 15, 16, 17 - Improve
June 12 (1 hour) - Coaching 3
June 19, 20, 21 - Control
July 17 - Final Presentation

Training Location:

All training will be held at theTinker Business Industrial Park, Midwest City, OK. (Tinker AFB) http://www.tbip.net/

Class times are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This course will be taught by Joyce Hinton
Training Cost: $3,100

In this course, students will learn to apply Lean and Six Sigma process improvement techniques to address real world problems, following the DMAIC model (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).

Upon successful completion of a project, the participant will become a Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt per the OU Lean Institute.

9.6 Continuing Education Units (CEU) and three hours of graduate credit from the OU College of Liberal Studies are available. Please call 405-325-9135 for additional information. If you have questions about the course credit option, please read through the FAQ page first.

Contact Michelle Bassham in CCE registration to enroll at 405-325-6034 / mbassham@ou.edu

Financial Peace University

March 26 / Lesson 1 / Super Saving
April 2 / Lesson 2 / Relating With Money
April 9 / Lesson 3 / Cash Flow Planning
April 16 / Lesson 4 / Dumping Debt
April 23 / Lesson 5 / Credit Sharks In Suits
April 30 / Lesson 6 / Buyer Beware
May 7 / Lesson 7 / Clause and Effect
May 14 / Lesson 8 / That's Not Good Enough!
May 21 / Lesson 9 / Of Mice and Mutual Funds
May 28 / Lesson 10 / From Fruition To Tuition
June 4 / Lesson 11 / Working In Your Strengths
June 11 / Lesson 12 / Real Estate and Mortgages
June 18 / Lesson 13 / The Great Misunderstanding

Special Notes:
Class will meet at 315 S. Scott, Del City, OK 73115


For more information, call Gary Maxon at 405-794-6166.

Build your speaking skills, leadership skills, listening skills and your self confidence. Move as fast or as slow as you want to go. A low cost course that will change your life!

The Oklahoma City office of the Women’s Business Center (WBC) of Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc. will present its monthly Women’s Business Breakfast on Thursday, July 7, 2011, from 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., at the State Chamber of Oklahoma, 330 NE 10th Street, Oklahoma City.

Please plan to arrive early for “meet & greet” and we’ll kick things off at 8:25. Bring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owner professionals and small business resource partners.

Participate with women business owners and professionals who share your interests and market your business through interactive discussions and activities. Learn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area and hear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs

The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday of every month. Breakfast sponsorships are available.

The program is co-sponsored by Pioneer Library Systems, State Chamber, Sandler Training, and REI’s Women’s Business Center, which is funded in part by the US Small Business Administration.

Registration is encouraged at www.ruralenterprises.com. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Edwards at 405-319-8190 or online at jedwards@ruralenterprises.com