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Overview

This Academy is a part-time professional learning program where participants learn the core methodologies of Lean Six Sigma processes designed to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, mitigate quality issues, and improve working conditions to provide a better response to customers’ needs. The courses emphasize interactive simulations, small group interaction and comprehensive real-world projects. Upon completion of the capstone for each belt level, participants can earn a MCC Lean Six Sigma Certificate and an American Society of Quality (ASQ®) certification, recognized and desired in business and industry. 

Who is the MCC Lean Six Sigma Academy for?

Professionals in any job function working for industries with efficiency problems to be solved, these can include but are not limited to: manufacturing, biotechnology and chemicals, energy, financial services, government, education, nonprofits, healthcare, architecture, construction and engineering, technology hospitality, supply chain and logistics, defense, mining, professional services, retail, telecommunications and transportation. 

Certification Pathway & Registration
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Plus - entry level belt for any professional, five-week, live online. 

Excel for Six Sigma - four-hour course focused on advanced features of Excel for Six Sigma applications.

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Get Started

Ready to take the next step in your educational journey? Go to the top right corner of the page and click the "Get Started" button to begin enrolling as a Metropolitan Community College student. Whether you are a first-time student, returning after time away or looking to take noncredit courses, taking this initial step is a major accomplishment. Start what's next today.

Cost

Yellow Belt Plus: $1,423 includes course software and certification fees.

Green Belt Plus: $2,124 includes course software and certification fees.

Eligibility

Yellow Belt: has no eligibility requirements.

Green Belt: two years of work experience on quality improvement projects or three years of work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Body of Knowledge are recommended.

Physical Requirements & Accommodations
Metropolitan Community College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and its amendments. If a prospective student who is otherwise qualified requires a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the MCC Disability Support Services office.