LEAN SIX SIGMA CERTIFICATE
- 3 COURSES
- 100% ONLINE
- ENROLLING MONTHLY
- 225 MILITARY CLOCK HOURS
Transform processes and achieve sustainable results.
Today's organizations are increasingly seeking professionals skilled in Lean Six Sigma and Lean Enterprise to tackle complex quality and efficiency challenges. Lean Six Sigma focuses on eliminating defects and improving quality, while Lean Enterprise aims to reduce waste and increase efficiency. When combined, these methodologies provide a comprehensive approach to process improvement.
Villanova's Lean Six Sigma Certificate program is developed by industry experts and taught by world-class faculty. By completing this program, you'll be well-prepared to drive positive change in your organization and contribute to its long-term success.
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.
Principles + Practice Learning Model
An innovative and unique model of learning, Villanova’s Principles and Practice Model provides students the utmost flexibility.
Principles is the foundation of each course, fully asynchronous, providing students with the essential information they need to expand their skill sets and increase their expertise.
Practice is designed to build upon Principles to enhance student learning through collaboration and practical application. Weekly, faculty-led live class sessions complement the asynchronous coursework and enable students to participate in a rich learning environment that encourages open dialogue and respectful disagreement, crucial skills for personal and professional growth.
- 15% discount over single microcourse
- Unlock access to Career Management services, including two 60-minute personalized advising sessions
- 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% discount over single microcourse
- Unlock access to Career Management services, including one 60-minute personalized advising session
- 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
Earn the full certificate by completing the two required courses plus one elective. Any required or elective course can be taken as a single course.
Required: Lean Enterprise
Required: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
ELECTIVES
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Strategic Leadership
Building & Leading Highly Effective Teams
Finance & Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager
Systems Thinking and Interactive Design
Project Management Fundamentals
Applied Project Management
Introduction to Agile and Scrum
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.
THE VILLANOVA DIFFERENCE
The College of Professional Studies has cultivated a distinguished reputation for delivering the hallmark Villanova experience — academically rigorous, top-quality and innovative programs within a supportive community — to students who are pursuing higher education amidst busy professional and personal lives. As an internationally recognized institution, Villanova is proud of its vibrant community of alumni, faculty, students and staff who are dedicated to driving meaningful impact and transformative change within their communities.
Our enrollment counselors are happy to answer any questions you have about our certificate programs.