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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate

Program Type

Certificate

Program Format

Online

Instruction Format

Self Study

Courses

1 course

CEUs/PDUs

1.6/16

Next Start

10/01/2024

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Learn the Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma with a Certificate in Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Explore the foundational elements of Lean and Six Sigma methodology and gain an understanding that can help you interact with Lean Six Sigma teams throughout your organization. Throughout the 16-hour, self-paced course offered 100% online through Emory Continuing Education (ECE), you will learn fundamental Lean Six Sigma terminology and concepts, examine common Lean and Six Sigma tools that improve quality and eliminate waste, and learn how the two methodologies intersect to help businesses increase their competitive advantage.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Learn fundamental concepts of Lean and Six Sigma methodology to support process improvement projects in your organization.

  • What is Lean Six Sigma? – Learn the history of Lean Six Sigma, roles and responsibilities of Lean Six Sigma practitioners, and common tools of the methodology.
  • DMAIC – Learn to identify the five phases of DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) and the tools and concepts that apply to each phase.
  • What is Lean? – Understand the five principles of Lean methodology and how its tools focus on creating value and eliminating wasteful activities.
  • Additional Lean Topics – Learn additional Lean concepts such as Poka-Yoke and Kaizen events, as well as the critical success factors for process improvement projects.

Curriculum & Tuition

Tuition

Average Cost Per Course: $495

Why Emory?

  • Emory is nationally recognized for its academic excellence
  • Live instructor-led virtual class sessions offered each week
  • Courses taught by industry practitioners

ECE’s Corporate Learning unit customizes course curricula and delivers both individual classes and comprehensive learning tracks directly onsite to a variety of clients across the country, including Fortune 100 companies, nonprofits, and school systems.

Average Cost Per Course : $495

Additional tuition reductions and flexible payment options may be available!

Career Pathways

Architectural and Engineering Managers
Financial Managers
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
General and Operations Managers
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Industrial Engineers
Industrial Production Managers
Project Management Specialists
Quality Control Analysts
Quality Control Systems Managers
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Validation Engineers