What would your projects look like if you knew how to identify and eliminate defects, waste and process inefficiencies? How would your customers respond if you delivered quality products faster and cheaper than your competitors?
Gain the knowledge to simplify and continually improve your processes with an online Principles of Lean certificate through SMU Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE).
Complete and submit the form below to receive your Principles of Lean program guide.
This self-paced certificate 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. You will have access to your classroom for 26 weeks to complete all of your work*. Upon your successful completion of the Principles of Lean program, you will be able to:
Learn how to make processes more effective and efficient by developing a Lean improvement mindset. You will be taught how to:
Lean Manufacturing Expert,
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
and Certified Kaizen instructor
Production Manager
and Master Black Belt
Senior Process Engineer
and Master Black Belt
Process Improvement Manager
and Master Black Belt
Business Improvement Expert
and Master Black Belt
Production Manager
and Master Black Belt
Sal Cvorak is a Lean Six Sigma deployment professional with a history of leading high-producing teams and using Lean Six Sigma methods to reduce cost, increase process efficiencies and enhance customer satisfaction. He is recognized for his application of Lean Manufacturing methods at large and medium sized organizations including Jabil Circuit, Conmed Corporation, BIC Graphic, and Brunswick Corporation. In addition to his B.S. in Business Management, he is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Certified Kaizen Instructor. In the last 10 years, he has facilitated more than 100 Lean Six Sigma projects and spent more than 100 hours teaching Lean Six Sigma at the corporate level.
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.
There are no prerequisites for the Principles of Lean program.
This program is designed for working professionals across all industries and job roles who want to improve operational performance by eliminating and preventing defects and waste in products, processes and services.
Interested in learning how Lean intersects with Six Sigma methodology? Explore our online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program.
Other Lean Six Sigma certificates offered online through SMU CAPE include the following:
Learn the essential components of Lean and Six Sigma methodology to support process improvement projects in your organization.
Learn the core concepts of Lean methodology to determine customer requirements and needs and identify the eight types of waste.
Learn how to manage Lean Six Sigma on a larger scale and to successfully lead a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project.
Learn how to manage Lean Six Sigma on a larger scale and to successfully lead a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project.
Learn how to manage Lean Six Sigma on a larger scale and to successfully lead a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project.
Learn how to manage Lean Six Sigma on a larger scale and to successfully lead a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project.
