{"id":70,"date":"2016-08-04T22:25:16","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T22:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/leansixsigmaonline\/?page_id=70"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:57:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:57:09","slug":"lean-six-sigma-green-belt-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/leansixsigmaonline\/lean-six-sigma-green-belt-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"section-intro\">The <strong>Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification<\/strong> online course is designed for professionals with full schedules and little or no prior experience with Lean Six Sigma. It provides learners with an introduction to the tools, techniques and methodologies that will empower them to lead LSS projects in their organization. Learners learn the problem-solving framework for improving processes \u2013 Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/leansixsigmaonline\/blog\/dmaic-vs-dmadv\/\">DMAIC<\/a>) \u2013 and also receive instruction in the <a href=\"\/leansixsigmaonline\/blog\/six-sigma-process-map\/\">tools for streamlining production and services<\/a> from end to end. By course completion, you will be well-versed in the knowledge and skills needed for successfully leading a Green Belt-level project to reduce or eliminate waste, lower defects in your organization\u2019s products and processes, and improve customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>As a course graduate, you will be a <strong><a href=\"\/leansixsigmaonline\/blog\/becoming-certified-lss-green-belt\/\" title=\"Becoming Certified as a LSS Green Belt\">certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt<\/a> from Purdue University<\/strong>. You also have the option, at no additional cost, of earning 4.5 CEUs (continuing education units).<\/p>\n<div class=\"form-wrap inline bg-black mt-5 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-xl-5\">\n               <span class=\"header-alt border-gold txt-white\">Get Started Now<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"txt-white\">Request<br class=\"d-none d-xl-inline\"> Information<\/h2>\n<p class=\"section-intro mb-4\">To learn more about Purdue University&#8217;s <strong>online Lean Six Sigma Training and Certification program<\/strong> and <button class=\"download focus-interest\"><strong>download a free brochure<\/strong><\/button>, fill out this form. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/leansixsigmaonline\/blog\/healthcare-advancement-with-lean-six-sigma\/\">health care<\/a>, education and the military, among many other industries, who are interested in pursuing <a href=\"\/leansixsigmaonline\/lean-six-sigma-black-belt-certification\/\" title=\"Six Sigma Black Belt Online\">Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The LSS Green Belt is just the beginning \u2014 to truly expand your knowledge and benefit your career, follow up with the <a href=\"\/leansixsigmaonline\/lean-principles-certification\/\">Lean Principles course<\/a> and complete the series with our <a href=\"\/leansixsigmaonline\/lean-six-sigma-black-belt-certification\/\">Black Belt course<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"testimonial-box with-img mt-5 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<p class=\"text\">\u201cThis course has proved to be my best career investment. It easily, and quickly paid for itself. The Green Belt delivered as many applied tools as my MBA and returned many times what that degree has in terms of compensation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"source\">LSS Green Belt Course Graduate<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"img-box\">\n               <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/leansixsigmaonline\/wp-content\/themes\/lss-2021\/images\/hero\/hero-purdue.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 title=\"The Purdue Online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Difference\">The Purdue Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Online Difference<\/h2>\n<p>Our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Online curriculum is particularly thorough, providing added Lean training and preparing students for the rigor of our <a href=\"\/leansixsigmaonline\/blog\/becoming-certified-lss-black-belt\/\" title=\"Six Sigma Black Belt\">Six Sigma Black Belt<\/a> course. Instead of completing a Green Belt project, our students learn through case studies. This approach offers students greater flexibility and the opportunity to gain a more holistic understanding of tools for identifying waste and reducing defects. Students also are encouraged to begin thinking about their Black Belt projects. Many Black Belt certification courses include review of some Green Belt-level instruction and require no work on a Black Belt project during the course. Since Purdue online Black Belt students jump right into their project during the course, they must already know how to use many pivotal LSS tools.<\/p>\n<h2 title=\"Learning Outcomes\">Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Relate LSS concepts to business objectives<\/li>\n<li>Identify waste within the value stream<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate ability to effectively analyze and present data<\/li>\n<li>Define and apply team leadership tools<\/li>\n<li>Collect and process customer input\/requirement<\/li>\n<li>Identify key metrics for measuring success<\/li>\n<li>Define the DMAIC process<\/li>\n<li>Effectively use tools and concepts associated with each phase of the DMAIC process<\/li>\n<li>Employ Lean Six Sigma skills in process improvement projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Schedule and Time Commitment<\/h2>\n<p>The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course is 100% online and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/leansixsigmaonline\/instructors\/\">instructor-led<\/a>. It takes 10 weeks to complete. Students who successfully finish the course typically devote 45 hours to study, which includes about 25 hours of viewing video lectures and 20 hours of doing other coursework. Though the online format enables you to do your work when and where you want, there are weekly assignments and quizzes that must be completed on schedule. Instructors recommend that you plan on spending four to five hours each week studying.<\/p>\n<h2>Learning Tools and Activities<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the learning tools and activities that are part of all Purdue online <a href=\"\/leansixsigmaonline\/\" title=\"Lean Six Sigma Certification\">Lean Six Sigma Certification<\/a>, LSS Green Belt students engage in assignments relating to a case study that simulates a real-world project.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"accord-heading\"><button>How much can I earn with a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt?<\/button><\/h3>\n<div class=\"accord-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightcast.io\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lightcast<\/a>, a leading labor market data analytics organization, notes that <a href=\"\/leansixsigmaonline\/blog\/green-belt-and-black-belt-salary-comparisons-and-career-path-insights\/\">the average annual salary for a Green Belt is $103,000<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"accord-heading\"><button>What\u2019s the difference between a Green Belt and a Black Belt?<\/button><\/h3>\n<div class=\"accord-content\">\n<p>From an outsider\u2019s perspective, the expertise of Green Belts and Black Belts can seem relatively similar. However, Black Belts are typically the individuals leading team meetings and deciding courses of action when there\u2019s a defect. Green Belts take on roles analyzing weaknesses, leading data collection and considering team dynamics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/leansixsigmaonline\/blog\/reasons-to-become-lean-six-sigma-black-belt\/\">Obtaining a Green Belt helps professionals support quality improvement initiatives.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"accord-heading\"><button>What is the 3-Course Package?<\/button><\/h3>\n<div class=\"accord-content\">\n<p>The 3-Course Package is a bundled sequence, which includes the LSS Green Belt, Lean Principles and LSS Black Belt courses. It is an effective, cost-efficient option for professionals who want comprehensive training and complete subject-matter mastery.<\/p>\n<p>It is also a good choice for anyone who wants to position themselves for leadership roles in process improvement and quality management.<\/p>\n<p>If you opt for the 3-Course Package, you save 10% on the total course fee. You pay for the three courses upfront and take the courses one at a time.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, contact an enrollment specialist at <a href=\"mailto:LSSonline@purdue.edu\">LSSonline@purdue.edu<\/a> or (765) 253-6940. 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