Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is one of the most versatile and in-demand skill sets in business today*. It is a methodology that utilizes statistical tools and concepts to identify variations or defects in a process and can accelerate development, enhance product quality, eliminate waste, and raise revenue. When executed correctly, this business methodology can work wonders to advance a career or bolster a company’s bottom line.
Emory Continuing Education's Lean Six Sigma Black Belt online certificate course elevates LSS with a course filled with real-world applications, data-driven analysis, and the latest techniques. Learn how to address company-wide process improvement needs, solve difficult problems, and coach project teams by completing the eight-week Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course (26 weeks of access) through Emory Continuing Education (ECE).
Upon your successful completion of the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course, you will be able to:
*The New High Demand Skills (March 16, 2021), The Society for Human Resource Management, at: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/organizational-and-employee-development/career-advice/pages/the-new-high-demand-skills.aspx
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course is offered for those who have already completed ECE’s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course.†
Over the course of eight weeks, you will complete self-paced modules and meet with your instructor for an online two-hour session each week. Following the conclusion of the eight-week course, students will complete a real-world independent project with access to guidance and mentoring from your instructor. By successfully completing the post-course certification exam and independent project, you will also have the opportunity to become a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt through ECE, signifying your mastery of advanced Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques.
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam is also included at no additional cost. Upon your successful completion of the course, independent project, and certification exam, you will earn the designation of Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt through Emory Continuing Education.
This is a self-guided course. One-on-one project mentoring with your instructor is included as part of your tuition.
†If a prospective participant holds a Green Belt credential from another organization, this may be considered as a prerequisite with University approval.
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course will teach you how to lead process improvement projects that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and increase customer satisfaction. You will also learn the following topics:
Lean Six Sigma is powerful knowledge for professionals interested in advancing their careers or business leaders seeking to bolster their organization’s efficiency and bottom line. This course is ideal for internal consultants, operations managers, directors, administrators, and individuals with the ability to impact and direct change, along with those who currently lead or aspire to manage process improvement teams.
Professionals in a variety of industries, including technology, manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, government, business, finance, and more can apply Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques to implement change in their organization.
*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.
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