Build a practical foundation in Lean Six Sigma with a 100% online, self-paced certification course. Learn the language, tools, and mindset of process improvement, then share your USF digital badge on LinkedIn and your resume.

Certification Snapshot
| Format | Registration Fee | Access Begins | Time to Complete | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | On-Demand | $295 | August 4, 2026 | 14 hours of content; 30 Days of Access | Build a practical foundation in Lean Six Sigma with a 100% online, self-paced certification course. Learn the language, tools, and mindset of process improvement, then share your USF digital badge on LinkedIn and your resume. |
Certification Overview
Build a practical foundation in Lean Six Sigma with a 100% online, self-paced certification course. Learn the language, tools, and mindset of process improvement, then share your USF digital badge on LinkedIn and your resume.
Skills You'll Gain
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the DMAIC framework and how teams use it to improve processes.
- Identify waste and understand how continuous flow supports better work.
- Use Voice of the Customer methods to understand needs and expectations.
- Apply root cause analysis to examine workplace problems.
- Use value stream maps, process maps, and SIPOC diagrams to document work.
- Identify possible improvement projects.
- Gather data and use basic statistical tools to evaluate a process.
- Create simple data visualizations that support process improvement decisions.
Tools and Details
Tools You'll Use
- DMAIC framework.
- Voice of the Customer tools.
- Root cause analysis methods.
- Value stream maps and process maps.
- SIPOC diagrams.
- Project identification tools.
- Data gathering methods.
- Statistical tools for process evaluation.
- Data visualization tools.
- Reusable Lean Six Sigma templates.
Topics You'll Cover
- Lean Six Sigma basics.
- Waste reduction and continuous flow.
- DMAIC and process improvement methodology.
- Customer needs and process requirements.
- Root cause analysis.
- Process mapping and value stream mapping.
- Data collection, analysis, and visualization.
- Process improvement project identification.
What You'll Walk Away With
- USF Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification.
- Digital badge shareable on LinkedIn and your resume.
- Reusable templates and tools.
- A foundation for Green Belt training or future process improvement work.
- One year of free access to Career Hub.
- A credential with no renewal fees or recertification cycles.
Who Should Enroll
- Professionals who want to build process improvement skills.
- Employees in any industry who want practical tools for improving work.
- Team members who support quality, operations, projects, service delivery, or workflow improvement.
- Learners who want a self-paced entry point before pursuing Green Belt certification.
The USF Difference
Self-Paced Foundation
Complete 14 hours of content online with 12 weeks of access, so you can work through the material on your schedule.
Credential With No Renewal Cycle
Once earned, the Yellow Belt credential does not require renewal fees or recertification cycles.
Practical Process Improvement Tools
Work with DMAIC, Voice of the Customer, root cause analysis, process mapping, SIPOC diagrams, data gathering, and visualization tools.
Career Hub Included
Receive one year of free Career Hub access to support your next professional move.
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