A holistic approach to problem solving, Six Sigma is a step-by-step process of interventions and statistical tools that allows companies to understand which business processes are not performing as needed, identify root causes of problems, analyze and improve contributing factors, and sustain gain in improvements. Developed in the manufacturing industry and based on several time-tested existing quality measurement theories, Six Sigma is quickly gaining popularity in service industries, due to the breakthrough improvements and cost reduction it provides. Whether your company is large or small, whether it manufactures a product or provides a service to its customers (or a little of both), it can benefit from the tools and techniques of Six Sigma.

To earn the Professional Development Certificate: Six Sigma Green Belt, complete all three core courses and any one elective course from the lists shown below. Please note that you must earn the Professional Development Certificate: Six Sigma Yellow Belt before earning the Professional Development Certificate: Six Sigma Green Belt.