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Online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Become a Green Belt 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 Green Belt certificate from SMU Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE).

Complete and submit the form below to receive your Lean Six Sigma program guide.
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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.

  • 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
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6 Weeks

Live Online Class Tuesdays in addition to
8-10 hours of self-paced study per week

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CEUs: 2.0

Continuing Education Units

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PDUs: 20

Professional Development Units

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$2,295

Meet Your Instructor

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Joe Kausek

Business Improvement Expert
and Master Black Belt

About the Instructor

Joe Kausek has held senior leadership roles while serving as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt within the defense, mining, automotive, healthcare and financial services sectors. He holds, or has held, certifications as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, IC Agile Certified Professional, Malcolm Baldrige Examiner for the states of Pennsylvania and Michigan, Plexus Master Trainer and Lead Quality and Environmental Management System Auditor for the Vehicle Certification Agency, an international third-party registrar.

Who Should Register?

Whether you seek a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt 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 Green Belt training 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*.

*2023 ASQ Salary Survey: The Complete Report, December 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.
  • Lean Six Sigma programs are taught by industry practitioners who have at least a Black Belt certification designation.
  • Live, instructor-led, virtual Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt class sessions are held for one hour every other week.
  • Students who successfully complete the program will be issued a digital Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt badge and certificate through Credly and will earn a lifetime credential through SMU Continuing and Professional Education.
Program Guide

Questions? Call 469-619-9940

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