Process Improvement
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Become the person your organization calls when something needs to get better.
In eight weeks of live online sessions, you will master the methodology that drives improvement at the world's most effective organizations and walk away with a globally recognized credential and a completed project that proves what you can do.
Details
- $2,495 – One time
- No prerequisites
- Yellow Belt (on demand) included
- $106,734 – Average salary for operational excellence roles in Florida
- 23,613 – Open job postings in Florida right now
A certification and career turning point in one
Green Belt holders are the people who get asked into the room when something is broken. They are the ones who get promoted, who get hired, who get trusted with the projects that actually matter. The methodology is proven across every industry. The credential is recognized worldwide. The only question is whether you have it.
Industry data suggests that Green Belt projects can yield substantial returns, with reported savings frequently falling in the $50,000 to $100,000 range per project.
Who this is for
Green Belt cuts across every industry.
If your work involves processes, and all work does, Lean Six Sigma applies. Green Belts are active in every sector, at every level, in organizations of every size. You do not need a background in manufacturing or engineering. You need a drive to make things work better.
What sets us apart
You do not just learn the tools. You use them on a real project, with an expert coach in your corner.
From day one, you are applying what you learn to a real improvement project, something that matters to you and your organization. And you are not doing it alone.
Our instructors are industry practitioners who have led Lean Six Sigma projects in the real world. They bring that experience into every session, give you direct feedback on your work, and help you navigate the challenges that come up when you apply these tools to an actual problem. That is the difference between knowing the methodology and being able to lead it.
A real project, not a simulation
Bring a challenge from your own workplace and solve it over eight weeks.
Coached by industry experts
Your instructors have done this work. They will push your thinking, sharpen your approach, and make sure you leave with skills that hold up under real world conditions.
A cohort that makes you better
You will learn alongside professionals from different industries tackling different problems.
No project? No problem.
If you do not have a workplace project ready, we will provide a guided one so you can fully engage and build your skills with the same depth and confidence as everyone else in the room.
No experience required
Starting from zero? You are exactly who this is built for.
Whether you are early in your career, making a pivot, or a seasoned professional looking to formalize skills you have been using for years, this program meets you where you are.
Already completed the USF Yellow Belt with CTPE? You should not pay for it twice. Reach out to Lifelong Learning Advising and they will send you a $249 discount code to apply at enrollment.
What you will learn
The Yellow Belt is structured across two sections, moving from foundational concepts
and methodology through hands-on measurement and analysis tools.
Module Details
01 Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma
Core principles and how continuous improvement drives results across every type of
organization.
02 Define Phase
Build your project charter, identify customer needs, and set clear project goals using
Voice of the Customer and SIPOC diagramming.
03 Measure Phase
Gather data, map your process, and establish a baseline using hands on measurement
and analysis tools.
04 Analyze Phase
Use Pareto charts, root cause analysis, and statistical methods to find what is actually
driving the problem.
05 Improve Phase
Design and test solutions through Kaizen events and pilot programs before committing
to full implementation.
06 Control Phase
Lock in your gains with statistical process control and visual management so improvements
do not slip back.
07 Final Project Presentation
Present your completed project to the cohort: tools used, methodology applied, and
measurable results achieved
Your project, your proof. Bring a real challenge from your workplace, or we will provide a guided project. Either way you leave with documented, measurable results that belong in any interview or performance review.
What you earn
Complete the program and you walk away with two globally recognized credentials and
- USF Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
- USF Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- Digital badges shareable on LinkedIn and your resume
- Reusable templates and tools you can apply the next day
- 1 year free access to Career Hub