Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program
Lean Six Sigma methodology provides a structured approach to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, improve quality, and enhance overall performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within UC Davis.
Lean Six Sigma at UC Davis
At UC Davis, we're committed to constantly improving. We use Lean Six Sigma (LSS) to work together and enhance efficiency by eliminating waste in our processes. To empower our staff for excellence, we introduced the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt in January 2019. Over 1,000 employees have completed the training since then, and the number is growing.
With leadership support and in collaboration with Continuing and Professional Education, UC Davis expanded its Lean Six Sigma education by introducing the Green Belt program. Trained individuals actively address business process issues, providing action plans to improve processes, save money, and enhance university operations.
Find a UC Davis trained Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Enroll today for Fall 2024 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program
Enrollment for the Fall 2024 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program is now open.
This 14-week course, taught by a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, provides knowledge and tools you can use to encourage a culture of service excellence, continuous improvement, and empirically-based decision-making as a means of improving quality, consistency, speed, and financial savings for your organization.
- Benefits
- Participants in the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training program can expect the following outcomes:
- Immediately apply the established Lean Six Sigma principles to a real-life project; the project generates (or expects) hard or soft cost savings
- Receive guided mentorship from a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Leader
- Learn to implement Lean Six Sigma directly into the workplace; address quality and waste issues such as defects, cycle time, variability, etc.
- Enhance your organization's ability to overcome challenges by applying Lean Six Sigma's proven techniques and strategies
- Receive a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Badge from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, recognized globally as an indicator of mastery of LSS expertise. The badge is a digital credential, authorized by Credly, host of the largest, most-connected digital network and trusted by leading global organizations.
This course also qualifies for 6 CEUs
- Course Logistics
- Kicking off Friday, September 6th, 2024, the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt virtual training will run for 14 weeks.
Time Commitment
Participants should expect a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning using virtual modalities, for a time commitment of roughly 30 hours, including:
- 100% virtual, online training
- Bi-weekly 1/2 day live, synchronous learning workshops (total of 18 hours over the duration of the program)
- 12 hours of self-study and project work completed between workshops
This course will be held via LIVE online class sessions every other Friday, Sep 6th, 2024 to Nov 15th, 2024, from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm & Friday, Dec 6th, 2024, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cost $2495
$2295 for UC Davis staff. To receive the $200 discount please contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881. - Who should attend?
- This course is open enrollment. There are no course prerequisites.
The course is best suited for individuals responsible for managing or participating significantly in any business process activities including managers, professionals, and front-line staff. Process owners, functional owners, department/unit leaders, and team members are welcome to enroll.
During the course, participants will work on and complete a real process improvement project. It is recommended that participants have 2-3 potential project ideas ready for the first day of training. For assistance on project identification, email Erica Aichwalder. - Enroll
- Enroll here
Culture of Continuous Improvement
UC Davis acknowledges the importance of a program that equips staff with the knowledge and tools to foster a culture of service excellence, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. Lean Six Sigma stands as a strategic initiative aimed at helping the campus achieve its financial sustainability goals. The methodology is endorsed by campus leadership, who are dedicated to providing further opportunities for staff to attain Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.