Lean Six Sigma Certificates

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CERTIFICATE OR SINGLE COURSES
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Build Your Expertise with a Lean Six Sigma Certificate from Villanova.

Lean Six Sigma gives organizations a disciplined, data-driven way to improve processes, reduce waste and strengthen quality. By combining Lean thinking with Six Sigma methodology, teams learn to identify root causes, improve performance and apply practical tools that support stronger decisions and lasting organizational change.

Villanova’s Lean Six Sigma programs emphasize the belt levels most professionals seek: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt training. Whether you are building foundational skills or advancing your expertise in continuous improvement and operational excellence, these programs provide training in process improvement, data analysis and decision-making. Professionals interested in advancing further may also pursue one of Villanova’s Lean Six Sigma Certificate program options.

Developed by industry experts and taught by experienced practitioner-faculty, Villanova’s Lean Six Sigma programs help professionals turn process improvement methods into practical strategies that strengthen quality, efficiency and performance.

Highly Recommended

91%

of Lean Six Sigma students would recommend Villanova University

Looking to build Lean Six Sigma capability across your organization?

9.8%

salary premium for U.S. professionals with Six Sigma training¹

$146,000

average base salary for Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt²

$2 in direct savings for every $1 invested in Six Sigma by an organization³

According to ASQ Survey¹, Payscale², and ASQ³

LEAN SIX SIGMA COURSES

Organizations everywhere rely on Lean Six Sigma to reduce inefficiencies, improve quality and achieve sustainable results. Villanova offers courses for every level of Lean Six Sigma Practitioner.

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Green Belt

Designed for beginners, this course equips you with tools like process mapping, root cause analysis and performance metrics to lead impactful projects and optimize business processes.

📅 6 weeks 💻Online

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Black Belt

Develop advanced skills to lead high-impact projects using the DMAIC methodology. Focusing on process improvement, it covers advanced statistical analysis, hypothesis testing and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).

📅 6 weeks 💻Online

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Master Black Belt

Learn the advanced tools and techniques to lead complex improvement initiatives and successfully mentor teams while delivering significant cost savings and revenue growth.

📅 6 weeks 💻Online

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Lean Enterprise

This hands-on course equips you with practical Lean tools like value stream mapping, process flow optimization and Kaizen events to streamline processes and create value-driven operations.

📅 6 weeks 💻Online

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Design for Six Sigma

Learn about methodologies used in DFSS, including DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, and Verify) and IDDOV (Identify, Design, Develop, Optimize, and Verify).

📅 6 weeks 💻Online

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Standalone Certification Exams

Villanova University also offers standalone exam options including:
Lean Sensei, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

LEAN SIX SIGMA CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Take a 3-course certificate program to demonstrate depth of Lean Six Sigma expertise and gain the tools to drive organizational success.

BEGINNER FRIENDLY

Lean Six Sigma
Certificate

Designed for professionals new to Lean and Six Sigma or those applying process improvement part-time alongside another role. This track is ideal for early- to mid-level professionals seeking practitioner-level Lean Six Sigma skills to improve operational efficiency, streamline processes and drive measurable improvements.

📅 18 weeks 💻Online

EXPERT PRACTITIONER

Lean Six Sigma: Expert Certificate

The Lean Six Sigma: Expert Certificate is built for professionals interested in quickly progressing through the belt system - from Green Belt to Black Belt to Master Black Belt. This track is best suited for individuals pursuing a full-time career in continuous improvement or preparing for senior leadership roles in process improvement and quality management.

📅 18 weeks 💻Online

AGILE-FOCUSED EXPERT

Agile Lean Six Sigma Mastery Certificate

For experienced Lean Six Sigma professionals, this advanced certificate expands your expertise into Agile project management and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS). You’ll learn to lead cross-functional initiatives that integrate continuous improvement with innovation—designing new processes, products and services that align with strategic business goals.

📅 18 weeks 💻Online

FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN

Our programs are built for busy adult learners. Each course requires a one-hour live session one evening per week. Additional coursework can be done whenever is most convenient for you. You'll follow a structured weekly rhythm, supported by a learning experience that blends faculty-led guidance, peer engagement and applied work to help you connect concepts to your professional context. In addition, career management resources are available to support goal-setting, professional materials and next-step planning.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING

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"I learned how to identify waste as a concept, but the real value from this course was that I was able to take that concept and implement it in my organization for resolution."

- Ryan, Lean Six Sigma Student

LEAN SIX SIGMA CREDENTIALS

Earn a course certificate and digital badge for every course you complete. Complete the three required courses in the certificate program and you’ll also earn a program certificate and program digital badge.

Hosted through Credly, Villanova digital badges provide verifiable information about the credential and the requirements completed to earn it. These credentials can be displayed on your resume, LinkedIn profile or email signature to reflect your level of expertise in Lean Six Sigma process improvement.

LEARNED SKILLS

Process Improvement
Change Management
Poka-yoke
Process Mapping

5S
Kanban
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Value Stream Mapping

7M Tools
DMAIC
Waste Reduction
Data Measurement and Interpretation

THE VILLANOVA DIFFERENCE

The College of Professional Studies has cultivated a distinguished reputation for delivering the hallmark Villanova experience — academically rigorous, top-quality and innovative programs within a supportive community — to students who are pursuing higher education amidst busy professional and personal lives. As an internationally recognized institution, Villanova is proud of its vibrant community of alumni, faculty, students and staff who are dedicated to driving meaningful impact and transformative change within their communities.

At Villanova, we believe where you've been is just the beginning.

Pursue the Next You.™