Lean Six Sigma
Green Belt Online
Certification
Learn How to Improve Product Quality and Eliminate Waste
Reinforce Your Value with a Green Belt
Bridge the gap between Lean Six Sigma theory and practical application by earning a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification 100% online from Emory Continuing Education. During the 7-week online hybrid course (12 weeks of access), you will complete self-paced modules and meet with your instructor for an online 90-minute session each week. Through coursework, you will gain the Lean Six Sigma knowledge and skills to help make processes, products, and services faster and more efficient.
You’ll also learn the differences between Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma, the roles and responsibilities of Lean Six Sigma project teams, and how to successfully apply key tools and techniques outside of the classroom.

Program Outcomes
Upon your successful completion of the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course, you will be able to:
- Identify and charter potential Lean Six Sigma projects consistent with organizational needs
- Assist with data collection and analysis for Black Belt projects
- Execute a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project through all five DMAIC phases (define, measure, analyze, improve, control)
- Assess appropriate Lean Six Sigma tools during the execution of a Green Belt project (i.e., be able to apply tools to your unique situation)
- Employ software programs (MS Excel) to analyze data to verify and validate root cause and associated solutions
- Demonstrate the knowledge required to successfully pass the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification examination offered through ECE at no additional cost.
What You Will Learn
- The 5 phases of DMAIC methodology
- Identifying the root cause of a problem
- Management and planning tools and concepts
- How to identify a Lean Six Sigma project opportunity
- Kaizen planning
- Industries that use Lean Six Sigma
Who Should Register?
Project participants, project managers, team leaders and other key project members across virtually every industry can benefit from learning how to define and apply key Lean and Six Sigma concepts.
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.
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*.
Certificate Overview
7 Weeks
60 Hours
$2,295
Why Emory?
- Emory is nationally recognized for its academic excellence
- Live instructor-led virtual class sessions offered each week
- Courses taught by industry practitioners
- The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam is administered within the course at no additional cost
- Students who successfully complete the course will receive a digital certificate of completion and earn a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate badge through ECE
