Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate
- Overview
- Admissions
- Academics
- What You'll Learn
- Benefits
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate program prepares skilled professionals to lead complex, cross-functional improvement projects. Participants gain expertise in data analysis aligned with the DMAIC methodology, change management strategies, and financial metrics critical for successful project execution. Graduates can drive significant organizational improvements and enhance their career and salary potential.
Who Should Register
Who Should Register
This program is ideal for:
- Individuals with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Professionals seeking leadership roles in process improvement.
- Employees ready to lead impactful projects across various departments and disciplines.
Why Choose Emory?
Academic Excellence:
Emory is nationally recognized for its rigorous academic standards and exceptional faculty.
Practical Training:
Courses are led by industry practitioners with real-world expertise.
Custom Learning Options:
Emory’s Corporate Learning unit offers customized curricula for organizations, including Fortune 100 companies, nonprofits, and school systems.
Live Virtual Instruction:
Weekly live, instructor-led sessions ensure an interactive learning experience.
Prerequisites
This program is open only to students who have already completed a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. If completed at another institution, students will be asked to confirm their knowledge by taking an examination.
Students must have buy-in from their employers and be able to select a project to complete as part of this course (Emory cannot assist in providing projects). One-on-one project mentoring with your instructor is included in tuition.
Students must have access to Minitab software. Discounted 6-month timed licenses are available for purchase through ECE when bundles with this course. Please note that the discounted 6-month license is available only for desktop version for Windows, and it does not include a web-based version of the software.
Curriculum
Certificate Requirements
This online certificate consists of weekly two-hour live instructor-led sessions and weekly self-paced coursework.
To receive the certificate, students must:
- Complete all required self-paced modules and assignments
- Successfully implement a Black Belt improvement project
- Receive a passing score of 70% or higher on weekly quizzes as well as the end-of-course exam
- Attendance of live instructor-led sessions highly encouraged
What You'll Learn
Participants will acquire skills to:
- Manage Lean Six Sigma project portfolios aligned with organizational goals.
- Execute projects through all five phases of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).
- Mentor and coach Lean Six Sigma Green Belts.
- Apply advanced tools and techniques for problem-solving and project success.
- Utilize Minitab or MS Excel for data analysis and solution validation.
- Prepare for and pass the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam.
Program Badge
Feature your skills in Lean Six Sigma through an official digital badge from Emory. These are issued at program completion and can be displayed in your online channels like Linkedin.