Lean Six Sigma Programs
- CERTIFICATE OR SINGLE COURSES
- 100% ONLINE
- ENROLLING MONTHLY
- 225 MILITARY CLOCK HOURS
Drive Meaningful Change with Lean Six Sigma.
Organizations everywhere rely on Lean Six Sigma to reduce inefficiencies, improve quality and achieve sustainable results. Villanova University offers three distinct Lean Six Sigma certificate tracks—each tailored to your level of experience and professional goals.
- Lean Six Sigma Certificate: Designed for professionals new to Lean and Six Sigma or applying process improvement part-time alongside another role. Ideal for early- to mid-level professionals seeking practioner-level Lean Six Sigma skills to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lean Six Sigma Expert Certificate: Built for professionals advancing from Lean Six Sigma Green Belt to Black Belt to Master Black Belt. Best for those pursuing a full-time career in continuous improvement or preparing for senior leadership roles in process improvement and quality management.
- Agile Lean Six Sigma Mastery: Continuous Improvement & Design: For experienced Lean Six Sigma professionals looking to expand into Agile project management and Design for Six Sigma. Perfect for professionals driving innovation through designing new processes, products or services, utilizing Design for Six Sigma.
Villanova’s Lean Six Sigma programs are developed by industry experts and taught by seasoned faculty practitioners with real-world experience. No matter where you are in your career, you’ll gain the practical skills in process optimization and continuous improvement to deliver measurable results and 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.
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
Lean Six Sigma Certificate Program 3 courses | 6 weeks per course 12.5 hours per week |
15% savings |
Lean Six Sigma: Expert Certificate Program 3 courses | 6 weeks per course 12.5 hours per week |
15% savings |
Agile Lean Six Sigma Mastery: Continuous Improvement and Design Certificate Program 3 courses | 6 weeks per course 12.5 hours per week |
15% savings |
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Single Course Each single course is made up of a Principles asynchronous micro-course and a Practice live virtual micro-course. |
10% savings
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*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.
BENEFITS BY ENROLLMENT OPTION
- 15% tuition savings
- 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 throughout the course
- Digital Badge upon completion
- Certificate upon program completion
- 10% tuition savings
- 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 throughout the course
- Digital Badge upon completion
LEAN SIX SIGMA CERTIFICATE COURSES
Complete the required courses plus one elective.
REQUIRED
Enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste and drive continuous improvement with Lean Enterprise. This hands-on course equips you with practical Lean tools like value stream mapping, process flow optimization and Kaizen events to streamline processes and create value-driven operations. Gain the expertise to lead enterprise-wide Lean transformation in industries like operations, manufacturing, healthcare and services.
This course teaches essential methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce defects and drive process improvements using the DMAIC methodology. Designed for beginners, this course equips you with tools like process mapping, root cause analysis and performance metrics to lead impactful projects and optimize business processes. Led by experienced practitioners, it prepares you for Lean Six Sigma certification and provides the skills to create measurable, sustainable improvements in any industry.
ELECTIVES
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course equips professionals with advanced skills to lead high-impact projects using the DMAIC methodology. Focusing on process improvement, it covers advanced statistical analysis, hypothesis testing and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS). You'll learn to eliminate waste, reduce defects and mentor Green Belts while driving data-driven solutions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This course prepares you for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and to lead enterprise-wide change.
Prerequisites: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
This course empowers professionals to become visionary leaders who drive organizational success. You’ll learn to apply strategic leadership theories, analyze external factors impacting your organization, and craft data-driven strategies. Through reflection, storytelling, and strategic frameworks, you’ll develop a personalized plan to enhance your leadership style and achieve your goals. Ideal for those looking to refine their leadership capabilities and make a meaningful impact in their organizations.
This course teaches leaders how to manage diverse teams in traditional, virtual and hybrid settings. You'll apply Tuckman’s Model for team development, develop strategies to foster trust and collaboration and use CliftonStrengths to optimize team performance. Key topics include managing conflict, creating team charters and coaching for success. Ideal for leaders seeking to enhance team dynamics, motivate members and drive high performance aligned with organizational goals.
Gain the financial acumen needed to make informed business decisions. This course equips non-financial managers with the skills to interpret financial statements, analyze business performance and confidently engage in strategic financial discussions. Through a hands-on approach, you'll learn key concepts such as budgeting, forecasting, capital budgeting and risk assessment, empowering you to contribute meaningfully to financial planning and business strategy.
This course explores the intersection of systems thinking, design thinking, and interactive design to solve complex organizational problems. You will learn to analyze adaptive systems, understand interdependencies and apply human-centered design to create innovative solutions that drive change. Topics include systems thinking and design thinking methodologies, stakeholder engagement, securing buy-in and fostering cross-functional collaboration. By the end, you'll have the tools to solve complex problems, influence change and enhance your leadership in dynamic business environments.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to project management, equipping you with essential tools, methodologies and leadership skills to successfully plan, execute and manage projects across industries. Learn the role of a project manager, the importance of PMP® and CAPM® certification and how to apply key project management tools, stakeholder communication strategies and emotional intelligence to lead teams effectively. Explore the role of a Project Management Office (PMO) in driving efficiency, governance and strategic alignment.
This course builds on foundational project management skills, exploring how leadership, team dynamics and soft skills enhance project management core competencies and overall project performance. You’ll learn to align project goals with organizational strategy, apply hybrid methodologies like Agile and Waterfall, and leverage AI tools, emotional intelligence and data analytics. The course prepares you to manage dynamic projects, enhance stakeholder communication and advance your PMP® or CAPM® certification readiness.
This practical foundation in Agile and Scrum methodologies equips professionals to manage projects in today’s fast-paced market. It is applicable across industries and covers Agile values, Scrum roles, iterative planning, stakeholder engagement and value-driven delivery. Key topics include Agile estimating and scaling Agile with Kanban. Through real-world case studies and hands-on learning, participants will gain the skills to implement Agile frameworks within their organization.
LEAN SIX SIGMA: EXPERT CERTIFICATE COURSES
Complete the three required courses to complete the certificate.
This course teaches essential methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce defects and drive process improvements using the DMAIC methodology. Designed for beginners, this course equips you with tools like process mapping, root cause analysis and performance metrics to lead impactful projects and optimize business processes. Led by experienced practitioners, it prepares you for Lean Six Sigma certification and provides the skills to create measurable, sustainable improvements in any industry.
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course equips professionals with advanced skills to lead high-impact projects using the DMAIC methodology. Focusing on process improvement, it covers advanced statistical analysis, hypothesis testing and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS). You'll learn to eliminate waste, reduce defects and mentor Green Belts while driving data-driven solutions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This course prepares you for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and to lead enterprise-wide change.
Prerequisites: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Be at the forefront of driving organizational transformation through continued process improvement. You will learn the advanced tools and techniques to lead complex improvement initiatives and successfully mentor teams while delivering significant cost savings and revenue growth.
Prerequisites: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
AGILE LEAN SIX SIGMA MASTERY: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSES
Complete the three required courses to complete the certificate.
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course equips professionals with advanced skills to lead high-impact projects using the DMAIC methodology. Focusing on process improvement, it covers advanced statistical analysis, hypothesis testing and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS). You'll learn to eliminate waste, reduce defects and mentor Green Belts while driving data-driven solutions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This course prepares you for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and to lead enterprise-wide change.
Prerequisites: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
This course empowers professionals to become visionary leaders who drive organizational success. You’ll learn to apply strategic leadership theories, analyze external factors impacting your organization, and craft data-driven strategies. Through reflection, storytelling, and strategic frameworks, you’ll develop a personalized plan to enhance your leadership style and achieve your goals. Ideal for those looking to refine their leadership capabilities and make a meaningful impact in their organizations.
This course teaches leaders how to manage diverse teams in traditional, virtual and hybrid settings. You'll apply Tuckman’s Model for team development, develop strategies to foster trust and collaboration and use CliftonStrengths to optimize team performance. Key topics include managing conflict, creating team charters and coaching for success. Ideal for leaders seeking to enhance team dynamics, motivate members and drive high performance aligned with organizational goals.
LEAN SIX SIGMA CERTIFICATION OPTIONS
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
FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN
Our programs are built for busy adult learners. The certificate program requires a one-hour live session one evening per week. Additional coursework can be done whenever is most convenient for you.
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.
HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS
"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 Six Sigma Student
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
CREDENTIALS
Earn a digital badge for every completed course. You'll also earn a program certificate and program digital badge upon completion of 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.
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