Online Lean Six Sigma Certificate Programs

Make Your Processes More
Effective and Sustainable

Become a Changemaker

In nearly every workplace, there is constant pressure to do more with less. When it comes to increasing operational efficiency, team productivity, and product quality, Lean Six Sigma is today's premier approach to addressing process improvement opportunities.

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Three Belts. One Powerful Path to Change.

Yellow Belt

Yellow Belts understand basic Lean Six Sigma concepts. They participate on project teams and receive just-in-time training from others.

Green Belt

Green Belts understand Lean Six Sigma theory and practical application. They support Black Belts by executing baseline and data operations for projects.

Black Belt

Black Belts have advanced Lean Six Sigma expertise. They function as coaches and mentors to Green Belts and leaders on large-scale process improvement projects.

Your Journey to Smarter Systems Starts Here

Each program in Emory's Online Suite of Lean Six Sigma Certificates covers a more advanced set of tools and techniques essential to process improvement that can be applied across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, IT, business, and more.

Emory employees and alumni may be eligible for a 10% tuition reduction.

Lean Continuous Improvement

High-level leaders, individual contributors, project champions, managers, and executives can benefit by using Lean to identify and prevent waste and assist in directing and planning strategic initiatives.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

This course was specifically designed to help get you started on your process improvement journey and is tailored to a self-paced format to allow you to understand the material thoroughly before moving on to more advanced Lean Six Sigma topics.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

If you are interested in learning the essentials of Lean Six Sigma and/or aspire to a leadership position, advancing your education through Green Belt training is a good first step.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Healthcare

If you are interested in learning the essentials of Lean Six Sigma to reduce waste and process inefficiencies and/or aspire to implement meaningful change in a healthcare role, advancing your education through Green Belt for Healthcare training is a good first step.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program is ideal for internal consultants, operations managers, directors/administrators, and those with the ability to impact and direct change.

Learn From Proven Experts, Not Just Professors

All online Lean Six Sigma programs are taught by highly qualified industry practitioners who have a minimum of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt designation and several years of experience applying Lean and Six Sigma approaches in various industries and settings.

Mark Eclavea Headshot
Mark Eclavea
MBA, CLSSMBB
Jarvis Gray Headshot
Jarvis Gray
MHA, CLSSBB
William Cushard Headshot
William Cushard
BS, AS
Matthew Enright Headshot
Matthew Enright
MS, CSSBB
Matthew Muga Headshot
Matthew Muga
PhD, PMP, PSM
Noel Ransom Headshot
Noel Ransom
PMP, LSSMBB
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Maurice Spann
BS, LSSMBB

Who Should Register

Professionals in a variety of industries, including technology, manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, government, business, finance, and more can improve how they manage themselves and their team by learning how to apply the tools and concepts of Lean and Lean Six Sigma methodology in the workplace, at home, or in the community.

Whether you’re looking to begin your Lean Six Sigma journey or aspire to validate your expertise with an advanced Lean Six Sigma certification, ECE offers a range of programs to help meet your needs.

Individuals who have completed any level of Six Sigma belt training earn nearly $12,000 more on average than those without any Six Sigma education.*

*2023 ASQ Salary Survey: The Complete Report, December 2023. Salary by highest Six Sigma belt for U.S. and Canadian respondents. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-tern economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth or salary potential. Certificate program options do not guarantee career or salary outcomes. Students should conduct independent research for specific employment information.

Lean Six Sigma Program Guide

Get a detailed look at Emory’s Lean Six Sigma certificate programs. This comprehensive guide covers course structure, belt levels, learning outcomes, and how each certification can elevate your career. Start your path toward process improvement and leadership today.

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Why Choose Emory

  • Emory is nationally recognized for its academic excellence
  • For nearly 70 years, Emory Continuing Education has assisted with thousands of noncredit student enrollments each year from the metro Atlanta community and beyond
  • No mandatory login times and 24/7 classroom access, anywhere with an internet connection
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification exams are administered within the program at no additional cost
  • Participants who complete a program will receive a digital certificate of completion and earn an associated Lean or Lean Six Sigma certificate badge through ECE

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