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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Certification
Program Overview
Obtain Your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Online
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is one of the most widely recognized process improvement and project management certifications in the world. By earning your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification online through the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, you will be prepared to be a team member on Black Belt projects or lead smaller projects.
Our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification program includes approximately 35 hours of online recordings and coursework on process improvement and project management. You must pass an exam at the conclusion of the course.
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Following five to eight weeks of online instruction, you will complete a project on your own time. You can design a project that would assist in improving an existing process in your workplace or develop a new process for your organization.
You will be given a PowerPoint file with all the templates you’ll need for the project. You can also schedule approximately 30 minutes per week (for up to 13 weeks) to touch base with our instructor for coaching. Once you successfully complete the project and coaching portion of the course, you will earn your certification.
UNC Charlotte’s Green Belt Six Sigma certification course was designed by Dr. Jonathan Mayhorn. Dr. Mayhorn teaches all of our Lean Six Sigma belt courses, as well as some of our Project Management Professional certification prep courses. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Project Management Professional and Scrum Master.
What Do Our Participants Say?
“Enrolling in the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification course was one of the best choices I’ve made for advancing my professional development. Working with Dr. Mayhorn has been both exciting and challenging, as he seamlessly blends real-world insights with the theoretical framework of the course. I look forward to applying what I’ve learned to streamline processes and drive more efficient implementations in the future.”
Juan Alfredo Fuentes
Sr. Business Execution Consultant, Wells Fargo
Who Should Earn Our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification?
UNC Charlotte’s online Green Belt certification course is ideal for:
- Those seeking to enhance their process improvement and project management skills and mindset
- Individuals who want to advance their careers in quality management, process improvement or project management
- Employees who want to lead teams and provide project management within a Lean Six Sigma deployment
- Team members on a Black Belt project
- Workers interested in preparing for Black Belt certification
Learn more about our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and check out this video by Dr. Jonathan Mayhorn, who not only designed our Lean Six Sigma Certification courses, but teaches them as well.
Courses
You can register for the course at any time and learn at your own pace. There are no prerequisites for our Green Belt certification course.
What Participants Will Learn
Through our Green Belt certification program, you will develop the skills and knowledge needed to identify, analyze and improve business processes. You will learn to:
- Apply Lean Six Sigma principles and tools to improve efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction
- Lead and participate in Lean Six Sigma projects
- Use statistical tools to analyze data and identify the root causes of problems
- Develop and implement improvement plans
This course covers the Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools used to improve existing processes or design new processes. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to lead Lean Six Sigma projects to improve processes within their workplace.
Once your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt coursework is complete, the final step to certification is coaching. During this final portion, you will enter into a one-on-one virtual project coaching environment with your instructor.
Key Topics
- Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) methodology
- Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify (DMADV) methodology
- Lean methodology
- Project planning
- Process mapping
- Application based tools, techniques and software used by Green Belts
Takeaways
- How to apply DMAIC methodology
- How to apply DMADV methodology
- How to apply Lean methodology
- How to use application based software
- Leading a Green Belt level project
- Project coaching
Program Cost
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Registration Fee: $1,400
Included in the cost of this course is 30 minutes of project coaching each week for up to 13 weeks by a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Upon completion of a DMAIC, DMADV, or Lean project storyboard the student will be certified as a Green Belt.
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UNC Charlotte provides online Lean Six Sigma certifications for all belt levels, beginning with White. The certifications are offered online and are self-paced. Register any time!
More FAQs
What is the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification at UNC Charlotte?
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification at UNC Charlotte is an online professional development program that teaches you how to apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance quality in business processes. This globally recognized credential strengthens your skills in process improvement and project management.
How long does it take to complete the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program?
Most participants complete the UNC Charlotte Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program in 5 to 8 weeks. After coursework, you’ll complete a process improvement project with up to 13 weeks of one-on-one coaching to finalize your certification.
Is the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification offered fully online?
Yes. The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is 100% online and self-paced, allowing working professionals to study and complete projects according to their schedules.
Who teaches the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course?
The course is led by Dr. Jonathan Mayhorn, a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP), and Scrum Master. Dr. Mayhorn designed the curriculum and teaches all Lean Six Sigma belt levels at UNC Charlotte.
Are there any prerequisites for enrolling in the Green Belt certification?
No prerequisites are required. The program is open to anyone interested in learning Lean Six Sigma principles or improving their process and project management skills.
What is included in the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification course?
The course includes 35 hours of online instruction, downloadable project templates, and 30 minutes of individualized coaching per week for up to 13 weeks. Students complete a real-world project applying Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
How much does the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification cost?
The registration fee for the UNC Charlotte Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is $1,400</strong>. The cost includes coaching, online coursework, and certification upon successful completion of the final project and exam.
Does the program require an exam?
Yes. Participants must pass a final exam at the end of the course to demonstrate mastery of Lean Six Sigma principles and earn their Green Belt certification.
What type of project do participants complete in the program?
Participants complete a real-world process improvement project, either improving an existing process in their workplace or developing a new one. Coaching is available weekly to support project success and application of Lean Six Sigma tools.
Who should enroll in the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program?
This program is ideal for professionals who want to advance their careers in quality management, process improvement, or project management; team members on Lean Six Sigma projects; and individuals preparing for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
What certification will I receive after completing the program?
After completing all coursework, the project, and the final exam, participants earn the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte School of Professional Studies.
How can I register for the UNC Charlotte Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification?
You can enroll anytime through the UNC Charlotte Continuing Education portal. The program offers flexible start dates and self-paced learning.