Lean Six Sigma

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Lean Six Sigma is a management approach that improves performance and eliminates waste of physical resources, time, effort, and talent. CMU offers two Lean Six Sigma certifications for undergraduates and graduate students:

  • Green Belt Certification: a three-credit course or workshop that develops your project management, problem-solving, and analytic skills and prepares you for a successful career.
  • Yellow Belt Certification: a workshop that introduces you to project management methodology and problem-solving tools. This certification is also included in the BUS 639 Course.

Green Belt Certification


The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification illustrates that you have developed the project management, problem-solving, and analytic skills that employers are looking for. This certification is highly valued by recruiters and could be the key to landing your dream job.

    Certification Paths

    Workshop


    The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Workshop is offered as a one-week intensive training opportunity.

    Format: In-Person or Online (Hyfelx)

    Availability: Fall and Summer Semesters

    Cost: $350

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    3-Credit Course


    The BUS 503QR: Applied Lean Six Sigma course applies principles and practices of Lean Six Sigma.

    Format: In-Person or Online (Hyflex)

    Prerequisites: STA 282 or 382 and 56 semester hours completed; or graduate school admission.

    Availability: Fall & Spring Semesters

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    Yellow Belt Certification


    The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification demonstrates that you have a working knowledge of project management and problem-solving tools and techniques to prospective employers. 

      Certification Path

      Workshop


      The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Workshop is offered as a one-week intensive training opportunity.

      Format: In-Person & Online (Hyflex)

      Availability: Fall and Summer Semesters

      Cost: $200

      Learn More about the Yellow Belt Workshops

      3-Credit Course


      The BUS 639: Process Improvement course includes the Yellow Belt certification. 

      Format: Hybrid

      Prerequisites: Graduate school admission or written permission

      Availability: Spring Semester

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