Building Internal Capability That Sustains Performance

 

Building Capability Through Lean Six Sigma Training CoachingMost organizations don’t struggle because they lack tools or training.
They struggle because improvement capability isn’t embedded into how leaders manage, coach, and make decisions day to day.

EMS Consulting Group provides Lean and Lean Six Sigma training as part of a broader capability development approach—designed to strengthen execution, support leadership routines, and leave your organization more capable after the engagement ends.

Training can stand alone, but it is most effective when aligned to real business objectives, active value streams, and leadership expectations.

 



How we Think About Training

Training should build capability and result in measurable improvement.

Training is not the objective — capability is.

Our training is designed to:

Reinforce how leaders expect problems to be identified, escalated, and solved

Support active improvement efforts, not abstract examples

Build shared language and thinking across functions

Reduce dependency on consultants over time

This is why our training is often delivered in parallel with advisory or transformation work, not as a disconnected event.

 
Training is a strong fit when:

Leaders want to build internal problem-solving capability

Teams are actively working on real operational challenges

There is leadership sponsorship and expectation of application

Training supports a broader execution or transformation effort

Organizations want capability to persist beyond the engagement

 

How Training Fits with Our Other Services

Training often supports:

Enterprise Operating System engagements

Operational Advisory relationships

90-Day Executive Plans

Our Capability Development Options

 Lean Practitioner and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification

For teams establishing a shared baseline of Lean thinking and improvement discipline. Project-based learning tied to real value streams. Coaching focused on decision quality and execution impact. Emphasis on application, not classroom completion.

 
Lean Facilitator and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training and Certification

For CI leaders looking to develop facilitation and coaching skills in combination with deeper technical skills.  Emphasis on facilitating and leading improvement events and projects.

 
Targeted Skill Development Workshops

Short, focused sessions aligned to active improvement efforts, including: A3 problem-solving, Leader standard work, Daily management and visual systems, Flow, capacity, and constraint management, Quality at the source. These sessions are typically embedded into broader engagements rather than delivered as standalone events. 

 

Training can stand alone, or support EOS/advisory engagements as capability is built.

Contact us to discuss fit and next steps.

Online Learning & Scalable Enablement

Scalable Access to Foundational Learning

On-demand Lean and Lean Six Sigma e-learning

Structured learning paths

Group licensing options for enterprise clients

Online learning is most effective when paired with:

Leadership reinforcement

Clear expectations for application

Coaching or advisory support

 

Visit our e-learning site to learn more →

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Off-Site & Live Virtual Lean Training
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On-Site Lean Training
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On-Line Lean Training

Off-site and Virtual Lean Training

Below is our schedule of upcoming off-site (also available at your location on a limited basis) and virtual Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma Certification Programs and multi-day and single day Lean Workshops. The off-site Lean Training Programs take place in the Los Angeles / Orange County / San Diego California area.  We also offer completely self-paced training for individuals and groups.  Visit our online Lean Learning site for more details.

 

Course Date Location
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification with 1:1 Coaching February 1, 2026 24/7 E-learning Access plus Live Coaching
Lean Certification Program TBD Virtual / Also Available On-Site
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Program TBD Virtual / Also Available On-Site
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Program TBD Virtual / Also Available On-Site
Lean Certification Blended-Learning 3-Day Program TBD Available On-Site / Offsite Dates TBD
Lean Healthcare Certificate Program TBD Virtual / Also Available On-Site
Coaching and Facilitation Skills for Lean Daily Management and Kaizen TBD Available On-Site / Offsite Dates TBD


If you have questions, please contact us.

On-Site or Virtual Direct to Client Lean Training

  • Lean Capability Support Packages
  • Lean Certification
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • Lean Healthcare Certification
  • Lean Office Certification
  • Lean Leadership Certificate
  • Lean Six Sigma for Executives
  • A3 Problem Solving
  • 5S Visual Workplace
  • Continuous Flow Manufacturing Cells
  • Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata (Toyota Kata)
  • Kanban and Pull Systems
  • Lean Product Development
  • Lean Standard Work
  • Quick Changeover / SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die)
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Total Productive Maintenance
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Design of Experiments
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Statistical Methods

Our Lean training classes and programs are customized for our clients. Based on your business model, we can create a program that meets your needs and bring it to your facility. Our Lean Six Sigma programs are accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification.  For a more comprehensive listing of courses, download our Lean and Six Sigma Training Catalog. If you are interested in learning more or receiving a proposal for Lean training, contact us.

What Do Our Training Attendees Say?

(Lean Certification Program Instructor and EMS Sr. Partner) Darren Dolcemascolo is an excellent teacher with deep lean knowledge and tangible experiences to support his teachings. He is an absolute professional and very patient with all levels of students that attend his sessions. He draws out the best in the students and am sure this is how his clients are treated during their lean journeys. Given the first opportunity, Darren will be the person I call for on-site training for my organization.
Zareh Salmassian, Manager of Continuous Improvement, Amy's Kitchen
Very clear, concise, and practical view of lean and lean tools.
Maria DePool, Six Sigma Black Belt, Providence Health Systems
The class EMS delivered on Value Stream Mapping was by far the best I had attended, was simple and straight forward, and provided the greatest value. I chose to continue with both the Lean Manufacturing and Lean Business Process certificate programs with EMS. Darren Dolcemascolo is without a doubt is the best lean instructor in Southern California - he instructs based on his practical expertise.
Mike Beard, Managing Partner, VBPM
I engaged EMS Consulting Group, Inc. at Hycor Biomedical in Garden Grove CA to provide Root Cause analysis and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification training. Comments from the participants were very positive, and we derived a financial benefit and excellent return on our investment. I recommend EMS Consulting for their course content and very professional and effective delivery of the course content.
Phil Crusco, SPT International
For any business doing cell type work, the 'Creating Continuous Flow Manufacturing Cells' class is excellent.
Steve Santacruz, Manager, Pepsi Bottling Company

If you are interested in learning more or receiving a proposal for Lean training, contact us