Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma drives operational excellence by reducing waste, eliminating defects and reducing variation in processes in any industry such as manufacturing, health care, business and service. This certificate covers the lean and statistical tools used to identify opportunities and make improvements, and introduces the elements of a successful culture of continuous improvement.

COURSE LIST

Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

Technical Studies (17 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Early College Credit Options
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• Applied Statistical Analysis 1

  10-623-137

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

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  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10623137
  • Credits: 3.00

  N/A

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Covers the application of statistical methods used to make decisions based on data. Examples include measurement system analysis, control charts, and capability analysis.

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:

  • TECMANUF 10623157 - Problem Solving Methodologies

  • TECMANUF 10623194 - Introduction to Six Sigma

• Applied Statistical Analysis 2

  10-623-138

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

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  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10623138
  • Credits: 3.00

  N/A

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Continues the statistical methods covered in Applied Statistical Analysis 1. Topics include hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and designed experiments.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • TECMANUF 10623196 - Statistics for Six Sigma

  OR ALL of the following:

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

  • TECMANUF 10623137 - Applied Statistical Analysis 1​

• Problem Solving Methodologies

  10-623-157

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

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  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10623157
  • Credits: 3.00

  N/A

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Covers structured problem solving methodologies including Six Sigma, 8D, and PDSA used to identify true root causes and implement effective corrective actions. The application of individual quality tools and techniques to support these methodologies is also covered.

• Project Application

  10-623-165

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10623165
  • Credits: 3.00

  N/A

  Satisfies the final requirement of Six Sigma Green Belt certificate. The student shows mastery of the Six Sigma methodology through improvement of an existing process in the workplace.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

  • TECMANUF 10623138 - Applied Statistical Analysis 2

  • TECMANUF 10623197 - Advanced Statistical Tools

• Lean Events

  10-623-191

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10623191
  • Credits: 3.00

  N/A

  Introduces the culture and outlines the characteristics of an organization that has embraced lean principles. Provides details of planning and facilitating process improvement events, including value stream mapping.

• Lean Tools

  10-623-195

  2Credit

  36

  72

  N/A

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  • Instructional Hours: 36
  • Outside Effort Hours: 72
  • Course Number: 10623195
  • Credits: 2.00

  N/A

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Introduces useful tools to use when implementing Lean in your organization. Major course topics include team building, lean tools and project management.