Online Lean Six Sigma Programs

Become a Lean Six Sigma Practitioner Through SMU

Gain the knowledge to make sustainable process improvements that drive results and increase your competitive advantage with an online Lean Six Sigma certificate from SMU Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE).

 

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Fill out the form below to receive an SMU CAPE Lean Six Sigma Program Guide.

Program Outcomes

The six-week program will teach you how to drive quality and make products, processes and services more effective and efficient. Upon your successful completion of the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program, you will obtain the knowledge to:

  • Identify potential Lean Six Sigma process improvement opportunities
  • Lead a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project through the five phases of DMAIC methodology (define, measure, analyze, improve, control)
  • Understand and apply core Lean and Six Sigma tools and concepts during the execution of a Green Belt project
  • Assist with data collection and analysis for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt projects

What You Will Learn

Learn how to define problems, identify performance measures, and select and implement effective solutions. You’ll also have the opportunity to signify your mastery of core Lean Six Sigma concepts by earning a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification through SMU CAPE.

  • Lean Six Sigma roles and responsibilities
  • Project selection and planning
  • Identifying root cause
  • Assess and apply tools within each phase of DMAIC
  • How to lead and support a Green Belt project team
Certificate Overview
6 Weeks
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CEUs: 6.0
Continuing Education Unit
$2,295
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$1,000
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Expand Your Skills in Lean Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma certificates offered online through SMU CAPE include the following:


Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

The four-week Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt program provides you with a high-level understanding of essential Lean and Six Sigma terms and concepts.

4 Weeks
Principles of Lean

This asynchronous program will introduce you to essential tools and concepts associated with Lean methodology and teach you how to apply these techniques to make quick and impactful changes. 

Self-paced
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Learn how to apply core Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques to your unique situation and make products, processes and services faster and more efficient in the six-week Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program.

6 Weeks
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program will teach you how to apply advanced Lean Six Sigma tools and concepts and effectively execute a Black Belt project.

8 Weeks
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Learn how to manage Lean Six Sigma on a larger scale and to successfully lead a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project.

8 Weeks
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Learn how to manage Lean Six Sigma on a larger scale and to successfully lead a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project.

8 Weeks

Meet Your Instructors


Brian Galli

Production Manager
and Master Black Belt

Glenn Johnson

Process Improvement Manager
and Master Black Belt

Joe Kausek

Business Improvement Expert
and Master Black Belt

Joe Kausek

Business Improvement Expert
and Master Black Belt

Hank Rogers

Production Manager
and Master Black Belt

GI Bill®️ Approved*

The Lean and Lean Six Sigma certificate programs are GI Bill®️ approved*. Active military, spouses and veterans will receive a 10% tuition reduction** and may also be able to use their eligible Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits, upon verification of status.

*GI Bill®️ is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.

**Reductions are valid off the standard tuition and program fee rate of any Lean Six Sigma certificate offered through SMU Continuing and Professional Education. This reduction is not stackable with other reductions, and you may not use this reduction in conjunction with other reductions.


Who Should Register?

Whether you seek a Lean Six Sigma credential to improve your process improvement skill set or to transition into a new career or role, learning how to define and apply core Lean Six Sigma techniques can help reinforce your value.

If you are interested in learning the essentials of Lean Six Sigma and/or aspire to a leadership role, advancing your education through SMU's series of Lean Six Sigma certificates is a good first step.

Six Sigma Training Boosts Average Earnings

U.S. respondents who completed any level of Six Sigma training earn nearly $12,000 more on average than those without any Six Sigma training*. 

*ASQ Quality Progress Salary Survey, 2023. National long-term projects may not reflect local and/or short-term 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.

Why SMU?


  • SMU Continuing and Professional Education has offered noncredit learning programs since 1953.
  • SMU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
  • Courses are taught by industry practitioners who have at least a Black Belt certification designation.
  • Live, instructor-led, virtual Lean Six Sigma class sessions offered, excluding Principles of Lean.
  • Students who successfully complete a certificate program will be issued a digital credential through Credly and will earn a lifetime credential through SMU Continuing and Professional Education.

Program Guide