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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Projected outlook for some certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt experts:

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*U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook – Industrial Production Managers

Earn A CSUF Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate in 3 Months

The program is designed for professionals with full schedules and little or no prior experience with Lean Six Sigma. It provides students with an introduction to the tools, techniques and methodologies that will empower them to lead LSS projects in their organization. Students learn the problem-solving framework for improving processes – Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) – and receive instruction in the tools for streamlining production and services from end to end.

CSUF Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program Benefits:

You Will:

    Be well-versed in the knowledge and skills needed for successfully leading a Green Belt-level project to reduce or eliminate waste, lower defects in their organization’s products and processes, and improve customer satisfaction

Ideal for:

  • Project managers and process owners who want to learn how use Lean Six Sigma to make improvement projects more successful.
  • Financial managers, plant managers, floor supervisors and administrators who are seeking a proven method for dramatically improving their organization’s financial performance.
  • Professionals in health care, education and the military, among many other industries, who are interested in pursuing Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Program Stats:

  • One required course (60 hours of lecture and discussion)
  • Highly qualified Six Sigma Black Belt instructors with extensive experience
  • Hands-on experience in class
  • One module with exam prep
  • Three months long
  • Six continuing education units (CEUs)
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Course Title
Winter / Spring 2025

Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
A. Relate LSS concepts to business objectives
B. Identify waste within the value stream
C. Demonstrate ability to effectively analyze and present data
D. Define and apply team leadership tools
E. Collect and process customer input/requirement
F. Identify key metrics for measuring success
G. Define the DMAIC process
H. Effectively use tools and concepts associated with each phase of the DMAIC process
I. Employ Lean Six Sigma skills in process improvement projects

- Department directors and managers
- Operations supervisors, leads and others who may be asked to contribute to a project
- Chief Operating Officers
- Chief Executive Officers
- Quality administrators
- Consultants who want to incorporate Lean Six Sigma Green Belt in their service offerings
- Individuals seeking practical skills in Lean Six Sigma
- Anyone who needs an initial introduction to Lean Six Sigma thinking and techniques

The program is open to all interested persons who possess at least a high school diploma. It is recommended that students have one year of high school or college algebra.

Manny Fernandez, Jr.
Consultant, MFI
Winnie Kang-Abreu
Mohd Khan
Tom Smagala
Christina Wagner

Program Details

Location: Virtual, 2 times weekly
Length: 3 months
Total Program Cost: $2,400*
Next Start: February 2025

*Cost is approximate and subject to change


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