LEAN SIX SIGMA CERTIFICATE
Next Session Begins August 18
- 3 COURSES
- 100% ONLINE
- ENROLLING MONTHLY
- 225 MILITARY CLOCK HOURS
Drive Meaningful Change with Lean Six Sigma.
Organizations everywhere rely on Lean Six Sigma methodologies to reduce inefficiencies, improve quality and achieve sustainable results. Whether you're new to process improvement or ready to lead enterprise-wide transformation, Villanova University offers a comprehensive suite of Lean Six Sigma programs tailored to your professional experience.
Our Lean Six Sigma Certificate is ideal for professionals seeking foundational to intermediate expertise and introduces core principles, tools and methodologies of Lean Six Sigma.
For professionals with some Lean Six Sigma experience and who wish to earn a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, the Lean Six Sigma Certificate: Expert offers high-level coursework and equips learners to manage complex projects and align process improvement efforts with organizational goals.
Villanova's Lean Six Sigma programs are developed by industry experts and taught by seasoned faculty with real-world experience. Whether you're looking to build foundational knowledge or elevate your leadership skills in continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma training, Villanova's programs teach the practical skills to drive results and deliver lasting value.
Villanova also offers standalone certifications in Lean Sensei, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Learn more about certification.
LEARNED SKILLS
- Process Improvement
- Change Management
- Poka-Yoke
- Process Mapping
- 5S
- Kanban
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Value Stream Mapping
- 7M Tools
- DMAIC
- Waste Reduction
- Data Measurement and Interpretation
WHO SHOULD ENROLL?
- Professionals in any industry who routinely analyze process or performance metrics.
- Quality professionals, including engineers, plant managers, analysts and specialists.
- Process improvement professionals, including those in operations, distribution and manufacturing.
- Individuals seeking to transform organizational efficiency.
- Operations professionals in all industries, including, but not limited to, manufacturing, healthcare, supply chain logistics, purchasing and procurement, aerospace and information systems and technologies. Any industry can benefit from using these tools.
Certificate in Lean Six Sigma
New to Lean Six Sigma? We recommend this course track:
Take these two (required) courses first:
- Lean Enterprise
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
One elective from the list below:
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Finance &Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager
- Building & Leading Highly Effective Teams
- Systems & Design Thinking
- Strategic Leadership
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Applied Project Management
- Introduction to Agile and Scrum
Upon completion of this certificate, students may be eligible to take the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam or the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam.
Certificate in Lean Six Sigma: Expert
Looking to move quickly through the Lean Six Sigma belts? We recommend these courses:
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Upon completion of this certificate, students will be eligible to take the Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification exam.
Principles + Practice Learning Model
An innovative and unique model of learning:
Principles serves as the foundation for each course, providing essential knowledge to help you expand your skill set and deepen your expertise. Through independently paced online coursework, you’ll watch videos and complete weekly assignments on your schedule. This flexible format ensures you can build your expertise at a pace that works for you.
Practice builds upon Principles through collaboration and real-world application. Weekly, live faculty-led sessions further enhance learning by fostering open dialogue and connecting you with peers across multiple industries. These interactive sessions provide opportunities to discuss workplace challenges, share insights and receive valuable feedback.
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
CERTIFICATE
LEAN SIX SIGMA
3 courses
6 weeks per course
12.5 hours per week
18 WEEKS
$6,685 $5,682.25*
(15% program savings applied)
SINGLE
COURSE
Complete the Principles and Practice microcourses simultaneously with the Fast Track option, or consecutively for the Flex Track option.
Fast Track
6 weeks | 12.5 hrs per week
Flex Track
12 weeks | 6.25 hrs per week
$2,095 $1,885.50*
(10% course bundle savings applied)
MICRO
COURSE
The Principles microcourse offers the lowest cost investment and a fully asynchronous experience. You must complete the Principles microcourse before enrolling in the corresponding Practice microcourse.
6 Weeks | 6.25 hours per week
Principles | $800
Practice | $1,295
*The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt and Master Black Belt courses have a higher cost than other course options, which may affect certificate program cost. Please click on the course details button below for more information.
CERTIFICATION
Successful completion of Lean Six Sigma courses makes you eligible to take Villanova-administered certification exams. These exams are 100% online, timed and feature randomly selected questions.
Certifications include:
- Lean Sensei
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Learn more about Lean Six Sigma Certification.
For certifications issued by Villanova University, recertification is required every three years to ensure that individuals maintain the same level of knowledge originally demonstrated on their first exam. View information about recertification at Villanova.
Choose the model that is right for you:
- 15% tuition savings over single microcourse
- A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
- Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
- Digital Badge for each course completed
- Certificate upon program completion
- 10% tuition savings over single microcourse
- A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
- Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
- Digital Badge
- Maximum flexibility with no live class sessions
- 100% online asynchronous coursework and assessments
- 1:1 faculty support throughout coursework
CREDENTIALS
Earn Badges. Get Noticed.
Earn a digital badge for every completed course. You'll also earn a program certificate and program digital badge upon completion of the required courses. Showcase your new skills and gain a competitive edge by adding badges backed by Villanova University to your resume, LinkedIn profile, or email signature.
What our students are saying:
“I learned how to identify waste as a concept, but the real value from this course was that I was able to take that concept and implement it in my organization for resolution.”
-- Ryan Speck, Lean Enterprise Student
FACULTY
Marv Meissner, MBA
Marvin Meissner is a seasoned Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Quality and Training Executive with over 30 years of experience in engineering, quality and training across manufacturing and transactional environments. A passionate advocate for continuous improvement, he brings real-world expertise to the classroom, where he teaches courses in Lean Six Sigma and leadership. With a strong commitment to adult learners, Meissner fosters a supportive, accessible learning environment, helping students overcome challenges and build confidence as they apply process improvement techniques to drive organizational success. His teaching approach is grounded in practical application, ensuring that students gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their careers.
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Pankaj Mahajan, MBA, SSBB
Pankaj Mahajan is an Industry Expert, Leader & Executive with 28+ years’ experience in Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and New Technologies functions in Automotive, Transportation, Mobility, Industrial and Infrastructure industries.
He received a BE in mechanical engineering and holds an MBA from the University of Michigan. He also completed postgraduate studies in Business Administration at the Harvard Business School.
Pankaj is a Chrysler/ASI certified Six Sigma Black Belt and MIT certified Digital Transformation professional. His specialties include: Lean Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Continuous Improvements, Cost Transformation, Change Management, Process Engineering, Shainin Red-X, Automotive Manufacturing & Assembly, Supply Chain Finance, Digital Supply Chains, Quantitative Methods in Business, IoT AR/VR & Industry 4.0 deployment, Quality/ISO certifications, New Product & Service Innovation and Commercialization, AI/ML applications in Industries, AI Ethics, Agenetic AI and Training college graduates & working professionals.
Brian Galli, PhD, PMP, LSSMBB
earned his doctoral degree in engineering management from Old Dominion University in 2013, a Master of Science degree in engineering management from Missouri University of Science & Technology in 2009 and a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from Binghamton University in 2007. He has previously served as a faculty member at several academic institutions, including Hofstra University, Long Island University, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), American Public University (APUS), SUNY Binghamton, and SUNY Stony Brook. Before joining academia, Brian worked for over 12 years, applying industrial engineering and project management in various arenas, including healthcare, manufacturing, and service environments. He owns Apex Strategies, Ltd., a company that provides training and project support in project management, process improvement strategies, emerging technologies and analytics.
Brian holds several professional certifications, including project management professional (PMP), certified professional in engineering management (CPEM), Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (LSS MBB), and Lean Bronze certification. He also holds his license as a professional engineer (PE) in Industrial Engineering in New York.
Brian’s research interests include Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Decision-Making/Decision Theory, Team Dynamics and Team Development, Team Decision-Making, Project Management, Continuous Improvement (Six Sigma, Lean, Model for Improvement, PDSA/PDCA), Decision Sciences, Innovation, Change Management, Queuing Theory, and Continuous Improvement Deployment & Sustainability.
Roseanne Foley, Ph.D., CSSBB
joined Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies in 2018 as an instructor in the Six Sigma program. Rosanne holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Long Island University, a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Maryland College Park. She is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and has spent over 25 years working for a Fortune 100 company where she held both technical and management leadership positions in areas of manufacturing, product registration, regulatory science and corporate environmental health and safety (EHS). She led global projects and programs and cultivated strong team leadership skills and effective communication techniques with executive, functional, and technical staff across all levels of an organization. As an instructor, Rosanne believes in using interactive online teaching techniques and is always willing to provide one-on-one instruction to ensure a meaningful educational experience. This often includes using real-world examples of Six Sigma principles to link principles to practice. Her belief is that students should leave her class equipped with tools and techniques that can be applied immediately in their current roles and future professional endeavors.
Rita D'Angelo, MS, Ph.D.
is a globally renowned expert in process improvement and lean production systems. With over a decade of experience, Dr. D’Angelo has trained and certified thousands of healthcare professionals in lean management, enhancing the efficiency of healthcare facilities across the United States and Europe. She served as quality manager for the American Red Cross and is well versed in FDA requirements for biologics. As a co-founder of the Henry Ford Production System, Dr. D’Angelo played a pivotal role in designing and implementing groundbreaking operational efficiencies at the Henry Ford Health System. She led the team responsible for securing America’s first ISO 15189 accreditation for an integrated laboratory system. She continues to assist organizations across the U.S. and internationally implement Lean Management and ISO 15189 quality and competence in medical laboratories.
Dr. D’Angelo holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, a master’s degree in health administration, an ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality engineer and certifications from Toyota Production System Support (TSSC) in Lean production. She has authored several publications and has presented and taught various laboratory quality topics for professional associations and conferences.
Steven Babb, MS, LSSMBB
is an innovative leader with 40-plus years of experience in medical device, chemical processing, aerospace, nuclear, information technology and business consulting industries. His roles have encompassed Research and Development, Engineering, Operations and Quality Management, Manufacturing and Chemical Processing, and Continuous Improvement.
As one of General Electric’s first Six Sigma Master Black Belts, Steve led the complete Lean Six Sigma initiative in a global information technology business during his 15 years with the company. He authored Lean Six Sigma, the Financial Impact, trained hundreds of employees and suppliers in Lean Six Sigma, and served as a Vice Chair of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Management Division. A Professional Engineer, Steve holds ASQ certifications in Quality Management, Engineering and Auditing and has ten patents and patents pending in medical products and chemical processing.
Steve earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Florida. He is currently an Instructor for Villanova University and ASQ. Steve’s courses include Lean Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, Quality Engineering and Reliability Engineering. In these roles, Steve has enjoyed training thousands of students in practical process and product improvement methods.
Barry Mullen, Ph.D., M.S.H.S., B.S.H.S., CLSSMBB, ASQ DON CLSSBB
Dr. Barry Mullen has devoted over eighteen years conducting Continuous Performance Improvement for the Department of Defense and other United States government agencies. His business acumen is both reliable and professional with a proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. His capabilities as a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt have driven positive changes developing a culture of continuous improvement by implementing advanced technical problem-solving techniques through evidence-based decision making.
Dr. Mullen dedicated thirty years serving his great nation starting out as a Seaman Recruit and advancing through the ranks, retiring at the highest enlisted rank that can be achieved as a Hospital Corpsman Master Chief Petty Officer. His most recent successes were demonstrated as a Lean Six Sigma expert with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the National Guard Bureau and at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. He has trained over 1,000 military and civilian personnel to apply the Lean and Six Sigma methodologies as well as mentored numerous Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Black Belt and Green Belts to successful certification status. He is adept at applying advanced statistical analyses for identifying trends and areas of opportunities and has effectively communicated results to senior executive leadership.
Tina Agustiady, CLSSMB
is a Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, continuous improvement leader, multi-award winner and published author. She has used the principles of Lean Six Sigma to enhance operational excellence at leading corporations, including Tyco Healthcare, MetLife, Philips Healthcare and most currently at JPMorgan Chase & Co. where she is Vice President/Senior Vendor Relationship Manager. Agustiady’s many activities and responsibilities include serving as the past Lean Division President and current Technical Vice President of Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE). She’s also served as a board director and chairman for the IISE annual conferences and Lean Six Sigma conferences. Agustiady received a bachelor of science degree in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Ohio University and her Black Belt and Master Black Belt certifications from Clemson University.
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