Lean Continuous Improvement Online Certificate

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a Lean Practitioner

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Improve Operational Efficiency in Your Organization

Learn how to deliver value for customers and businesses better and faster by completing a Lean Continuous Improvement certificate 100% online through Emory Continuing Education (ECE). The six-week Lean training (8 weeks of access) is designed to provide you with the tools and techniques needed to make effective process improvements in the workplace through self-paced work and three live online class sessions with your instructor.

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Program Overview

Lean process improvement techniques have helped organizations across a wide range of industries operate more efficiently, reduce waste, improve process flow and increase customer satisfaction. Lean practitioners improve operational performance by aligning strategies and tactics to eliminate and prevent defects in processes, products, and services.

Upon your successful completion of the Lean Continuous Improvement course, you will be able to:

  • Define the principles and philosophy of Lean
  • Describe the value stream mapping technique
  • Plan and participate in a Kaizen event
Cost:
$995
Next Start Date:
August 1, 2025
100% Online
Instructor Led
6-7 Weeks
7 Hours a Week
4.2 CEUs / 42 PDUs
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What You'll Learn

In the online Lean Continuous Improvement course, you will learn how to determine customer needs and requirements, eliminate the eight types of waste, and apply Lean principles to any business or industry. You will also be taught how to:

  • Define value
  • Manage stakeholders
  • Map the value stream
  • Generate creative solutions
  • Gather and graph critical data
  • Implement the visual workplace
  • Drive overall equipment efficiency
  • Lead process improvement teams

Cost:
$995
Next Start Date:
August 1, 2025
100% Online
Instructor Led
6-7 Weeks
7 Hours a Week
4.2 CEUs / 42 PDUs
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Who Should Register?

High level leaders, project champions, managers, and executives can benefit by using Lean to assist in directing and planning strategic initiatives. Individual contributors outside the Lean process improvement team can also learn how to identify and prevent defects in products, processes and services.

Understanding Lean methodology is useful in a variety of industries, such as manufacturing, technology, government and healthcare, and careers in any work area or function, from frontline staff to the executive suite.

"Any student who is looking to grow in their career or be a pillar within their organization as a subject matter expert, I think ECE gives them the ability to become that person."
Maurice "Reese" Spann, CLSSMBB
Lean Six Sigma Instructor
Cost:
$995
Next Start Date:
August 1, 2025
100% Online
Instructor Led
6-7 Weeks
7 Hours a Week
4.2 CEUs / 42 PDUs
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Career Benefits

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.

Cost:
$995
Next Start Date:
August 1, 2025
100% Online
Instructor Led
6-7 Weeks
7 Hours a Week
4.2 CEUs / 42 PDUs
Enroll NowRequest More 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
  • Live instructor-led virtual class sessions offered every other week
  • 24/7 classroom access and no mandatory login times
  • Courses taught by industry practitioners
  • Upon successful completion of the course assignments and final exam, you will receive a digital certificate of completion and will earn a Lean Continuous Improvement certificate badge through ECE.

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