Advanced Certificate in Lean Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma is a methodology for increasing organizational productivity and efficiency through a structured problem-solving process called DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control). The focus is on improving organizational systems and work processes.

Lean Six Sigma Certification

The advanced certificate in Lean Six Sigma is for engineers, process-improvement facilitators, and other practitioners looking to increase their effectiveness or enhance their qualifications to broaden their careers. Lean Six Sigma has many benefits for organizations, among them:

• Reduction of new product development time
• Reduction of product delivery time
• Reduction of waste and costs
• Reduction of work-in-process inventory
• Reduction of product variability
• Increased profits
• Increased customer satisfaction, retention, and loyalty

The focus of the courses in this certificate is on quality control situations in engineering and on driving process improvements in a broad range of business environments and industries to achieve the benefits outlined above.

Lean Six Sigma Training

Industry certifications such as Lean Six Sigma green belt and black belt are not the focus of this certificate program, however, students interested in obtaining these credentials are well prepared to do so after the deep topical coverage offered in this advanced certificate program. RIT’s Center for Quality and Applied Statistics offers three levels of certification for Lean Six Sigma practitioners: Yellow Belt, Green Belt, and Black Belt. Learn more about RIT’s offerings in Lean Six Sigma, including training schedules, examples of projects, and more.

What is a Graduate Certificate?

A graduate certificate also called an advanced certificate, is a selection of up to five graduate-level courses in a particular area of study. It can serve as a stand-alone credential that provides expertise in a specific topic that enhances your professional knowledge base, or it can serve as the entry point to a master’s degree. Some students complete an advanced certificate and apply for those credits hours later toward a master’s degree.