Professional Development

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification


Over $90,000 is the estimated average salary for a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt in Tampa, Florida based on glassdoor.com*

 

So what's the next step to becoming Certified? FAQs

  • What is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or Process Improvement and in what industries is it used?  
    Lean topics include the concepts of the elimination of waste and reduction of cycle time in organizational processes. Six Sigma principles consist of problem solving techniques, data collection and analysis, reduction of process variation, process capability and cost analysis.

    Lean Six Sigma beginning in manufacturing, however, has become a standard workplace skill in almost all industries.

  • How do I start and do I need Process Improvement experience to register for the USF Corporate Training and Professional Education Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program?
    You do not need previous Lean Six Sigma Green Belt experience to register for our program. Our course is offered on an open enrollment basis, with no application required. The program is a great fit for anyone who wants to improve business processes and is seeking to earn the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt credential.

  • What does the program entail?
    The Lean Six Sigma program will encompass all the necessary requirements for you to obtain a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification including training hours, project assessment and the exam.
    Upon successfully completing this program, participants receive a Certification from the USF Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education.

  • Additional Questions?
    Contact Lisa Orr:  (813) 974-5565 or CE-Inquiries@usf.edu

 


The Lean Six Sigma program will encompass all the necessary requirements for you to obtain a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification including training hours, project assessment and the exams.

The program focuses on managing quality projects utilizing the fundamentals of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Lean topics include the concepts of the elimination of waste and reduction of cycle time in organizational processes. Six Sigma principles consist of problem solving techniques, data collection and analysis, reduction of process variation, process capability and control, and continual improvement.

Course Structure
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) program is broken out into six modules. Students select and work on a real problem while applying learned techniques and tools to effectively resolve the problem and meet specified project goals. Convenient classes are offered in Tampa and St. Petersburg on an open enrollment basis. No application required.

Who Should Attend?
The program is designed to help students prepare for the University of South Florida Green Belt certification. It's a great fit for:

  • Project managers
  • Operation managers
  • Project team participants
  • Business analysts
  • Technical specialists
  • Anyone who wants to improve business processes utilizing proven quality methodologies

What You Will Learn
Learning to build and use quality processes has been shown to increase customer satisfaction and eliminate waste. Students will learn the principles of the DMAIC process to achieve these goals.

  • Define a project
  • Measure the process through data collection and process reviews
  • Analyze the data utilizing statistical tools
  • Improve the process by creating effective solutions
  • Control to ensure the process continues to meet its output objectives


What You Will Earn

To successfully complete the program, participants must meet the attendance requirement, successfully complete a storyboard and pass a series of exams.
Upon successful completion you will earn continuing education contact hours/CEUs and you will receive a letter of completion upon request, which may apply for professional development credit and you will receive a Digital Badge (a digital version of your earned credentials Learn More). A certification from the USF Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education will also be issued upon request.

Cost
$2,999 (includes cost of all materials and the tool that will be used for the duration of the course, series of exams and final storyboard review for certification)

Effective Monday, July 2, 2018 new registrations include a parking permit in the cost. Please review your registration receipt for additional information.

USF Alumni, USF Faculty & Staff, USF Faculty & Staff Family Members, USF Students and Veterans are eligible to receive 10 percent discount on CTPE courses. How to Receive the Discount.


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Available sessions:  

USF Tampa: The program will meet the following 8 Saturdays, from 9am - 1pm:
January 18/25, February 1/8/15/22/29, and March 7/14/21, 2020


USF St. PetersburgThe program will meet the following 8 Saturdays, from 9am - 4pm: October 12/19/26, November 2/9/16/23, and December 7, 2019


For more Information, including Corporate Training

Contact: CE-Inquiries@usf.edu


*Source: Glassdoor.com. Six Sigma Green Belt Salaries in Tampa, FL (2017). https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/tampa-six-sigma-green-belt-salary-SRCH_IL.0,5_IM850_KO6,26.htm