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Six Sigma Certifications

Certified by the University of Michigan

Six Sigma certifications from the Leaders and Best.

Earning a distinguished Six Sigma certification from the University of Michigan sets you on a path to success. Increase customer satisfaction, learn proven tools and analysis methods, and focus on process improvement. During the course, you will even put methodology into practice by managing a Six Sigma project at your organization.

Whatever your experience level, there is a certification for you. Six Sigma belt levels correspond to different levels of expertise. Those who are new to Six Sigma will start with a Green Belt program and may continue on to a Black Belt program. The Master Black program prepares you to teach others and to become a continuous improvement leader.

A variety of delivery options are available, so you can choose the course that best suits your needs. Renowned instructors, including University of Michigan faculty, teach all courses.

Courses consist of lecture modules, analysis of case studies, access to instructors, and a project. Topics include value stream mapping, process flow improvement, DMAIC problem solving, statistical process control, and much more. 

The University of Michigan (U-M) is the certifying body for our Lean Six Sigma training. The program is unaffiliated with professional organizations like ASQ and IASSC. U-M Six Sigma Certification is internationally recognized and well respected within industry.

WHAT IS SIX SIGMA?

“A methodology, systematic approach, set of statistical tools and a vehicle for customer focus, breakthrough improvement, and people involvement. Six Sigma… is the step-by-step approach to reduce variation in everything we do to improve customer satisfaction.”

– from What is Six Sigma by Don Lynch, Ph.D.

DMAIC Six Sigma vs. Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)

Six Sigma DMAIC head

DMAIC
Focuses on addressing existing problems.

Six Sigma Certification DFSS

DFSS
Focuses on designing quality into new products or services.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Learn proven tools within the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) methodology and lay the foundation for sustained improvement with a Six Sigma certification. Try our blended track or specialize in an industry-specific area like healthcare, manufacturing, or transactional/service. Choose from a variety of Green Belt program options, including in-person, remote-live, and online formats to accommodate your learning preferences.

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Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt

In-Person / Remote-Live

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Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt - Healthcare

Online

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Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt - Manufacturing

Online

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Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt - Transactional/Service

Online

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Learn advanced analytical and problem solving techniques, and gain the skills to become a quality improvement leader. Try our blended track or specialize in an industry-specific area like manufacturing or transactional/healthcare. The Black Belt program is offered in a hyflex format, giving students the flexibility to choose between in-person or remote-live participation. Alternatively, students can choose the self-paced online learning experience.

CERTIFICATION

Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt

Hyflex

CERTIFICATION

Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt - Manufacturing

Online

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Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt - Transactional/Healthcare

Online

Design for Six Sigma

Transition from reactive processes to predictive planning by learning to design quality into your product or process. Earn your Design for Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt certification at your own pace, fully online.

CERTIFICATION

Design for Six Sigma - Green Belt

Online

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Design for Six Sigma - Black Belt

Online

Master Black Belt in Operational Excellence

Develop a critical blend of program management and technical problem solving skills required to be an effective Lean Six Sigma instructor and leader. The Master Black Belt is offered as a hyflex program, giving students the flexibility to choose between in-person or remote-live participation.

CERTIFICATION

Master Black Belt in Operational Excellence

Hyflex

INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM

Pat Hammett

Pat Hammett, PhD

  • Lead Faculty, Six Sigma Programs
  • Associate Chair of Masters Education, Integrative Systems + Design
  • Lecturer, College of Engineering
Don Lynch

Don Lynch, PhD

  • Instructor, Nexus
  • Vice President of Quality, Strategy, and Transformation, SKF USA Inc.

Nicole Friedberg

  • Instructor, Nexus
Luis Guzman

Luis Guzman, PhD

  • Instructor, Nexus
  • Lecturer, Industrial & Operations Engineering

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