Earn Your Certificate in Lean Six Sigma

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Lean Six Sigma Could Take You and Your Organization Further

Learn how to identify and apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to make groundbreaking improvements that could support enhancing your company’s bottom-line results. Begin with a Certificate in Lean Six Sigma from Villanova University.

What You Will Learn

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  • Use proven Lean Six Sigma problem-solving methods and statistical tools
  • Discover processes for collecting and analyzing data
  • How to assist Lean and Six Sigma implementation
  • Improve profits by reducing inefficiencies
  • Leading a project using DMAIC methodology
  • Increase productivity from fewer resources
  • Lead and coach quality improvement initiatives

Earn a Digital Badge through Villanova University.

Villanova University is proud to announce the rollout of digital badging for the Lean Six Sigma certificate program. Students who are enrolled on January 1, 2022 and thereafter are eligible for digital badging when they complete an individual course, the full certificate program, or earn certification in the Lean Six Sigma program. 

$110,442

$97,449

Six Sigma Black Belts may earn an average annual salary of $110,442*

Six Sigma Green Belts may earn an average annual salary of $97,449*

*ASQ, Quality Progress Salary Survey 2018, on the internet at http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/ASQM/ASQM1218/index.php#/42 (accessed October 8, 2019). Salary by highest level of Six Sigma training for U.S. and Canadian respondents.


National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth. Certificate program options do not guarantee career or salary outcomes. Students should conduct independent research for specific employment information.

Distinguish Yourself With a Villanova University Green Belt, Lean Sensei, Lean Black Belt or Lean Master Black Belt Certification 100% Online

Lean Six Sigma 

Successfully complete the Lean Six Sigma course, and pass the certification exam offered through Villanova to become a Certified Lean Six Sigma Sensei (CLSSS).

Six Sigma Green Belt

Successfully complete the Six Sigma Green Belt course, class project, and pass the certification exam offered through Villanova to become a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB).

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Successfully complete the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course, class project and pass the certification exam offered through Villanova to become a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB).

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Successfully complete the Master Black Belt course, class project and pass the certification exam offered through Villanova to become a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CLSSMBB). 

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Certificate in Lean Six Sigma 

Successfully complete three courses (Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Green Belt and one elective) to earn your Certificate in Lean Six Sigma 100% online. The program also includes at least one required simulated project that integrates critical topics into every phase of Six Sigma and helps prepare you to immediately apply its tools and techniques in your organization.  

Two Required Courses

Lean Six Sigma

Six Sigma Green Belt

Choose One Elective

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt 

Essentials of Project Management

Maximizing Team Effectiveness

Strategic Organizational Leadership

Foundations of Agile Methodology

Finance & Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager

Essentials of Data Visualization

Related Courses

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt*

*The Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt course and corresponding certification exam are offered outside of the Certificate in Lean Six Sigma program. For more information, fill out the form and an enrollment representative will reach out to you.

Who Should Enroll?

Professionals at all levels can benefit by learning how to use the core concepts of Lean and Six Sigma to make better business decisions, and how to apply tools and methodologies to solve critical business process problems.

Are you on active-duty, transitioning to the civilian workforce, or a veteran?

If you are interested in furthering your education or career potential - you may be able to use your Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits for Villanova’s 100% online non-credit certificate programs, based upon your individual eligibility.

Villanova offers a 15% savings, per certificate course, to active-duty servicemembers, veterans, Guardsmen, Reservists and their spouses and dependents (upon verification of military status).

Villanova thanks you for your service and invites you to become part of our community of learners. Download a certificate program guide for information about course requirements, tuition and more.

This reduction is valid off the standard tuition fee rate of the listed courses offered by Villanova University with online administration by Bisk. This reduction is not stackable with other reductions, and you may not use this reduction in conjunction with other reductions. Reduction is based on eligibility requirements and proof of service.

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