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Improve Performance, Enhance Quality, Reduce Costs
Lean Six Sigma (LSS) provides a systematic method to improve performance and reduce variation in business operations to achieve productivity and profitability gains. Students earn various colors of Belts which indicate their levels of mastery of LSS expertise. A person who has earned the designation of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt often plays a key role in the success of an organization’s process improvement initiatives.
As a member or leader of a high-performing LSS project team, the Green Belt is involved in selecting or defining projects, setting project objectives, data gathering, statistical analysis, and change implementation. To function effectively, Green Belts need to understand and apply the basic LSS concepts, tools, and methodologies in a variety of situations. This course is designed to educate those who wish to attain the level of Green Belt.
Program Benefits
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Immediately apply the established LSS principles to a case study or real-life project.
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Receive guided mentorship from a Master Black Belt, and know how to best apply the proven techniques and strategies.
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Content aligns with the American Society for Quality's Body of Knowledge
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Earn 40 PDU's and submit to the Project Management Institute (PMI); maintain your PMP certification.
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Graduates of the project-based program receive a verifiable digital credential, and are prepared to progress into the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course.
Who Should Attend?
Any team or individual responsible for managing or participating significantly in any business process activities including managers, professionals, and line staff. Any process. Any industry.
Project-Based Training
All students must apply the tools to a real business process brought in from their organization. Students who do not have a prjoect can team up with fellow students in either the Live Online or In-class format. Unless students already work together, group projects are not permitted in the Online asynchronous format.
The project-based classes allow for a 6 week break after training, to allow for application and project work.
Benefits to Completing a Project-Based Course:
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Gain experience applying the tools and receive coaching and mentorship from Master Black Belt Instructors.
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Be immediately eligible to progress into the LSS Black Belt.
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Receive a verifiable digital credential. Example below.
What are Graduates Saying?
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"I really appreciated both instructor's professional experience in the content of the course. Their knowledge really came through. Both are great instructors as well, how they interact with students, give meaningful feedback, and structure the course."
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"I really liked that this class involves actually improving a process during the course! It made implementing a lean six sigma project a lot easier since we could ask the instructor questions over the span of the project!"
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"I liked that the Instructor was with us every step of the way. It seemed daunting at the beginning what we were to achieve, but with her guidance it became easier and easier."
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"I enjoyed this course very much and the materials provided were excellent. Easy to follow and implement."
In a recent Alumni Survey, 95% of graduates confirmed that UC San Diego's Lean Six Sigma training has helped them improve their work performance and/or the efficiency of their team.
Questions?
Contact Your Program Manager, Angela Miller
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Learning Formats - See above & Below for Project Vs. Case Study
In-Person, Project-Based ($2,595):
- 5 Days of In-Person training hosted at San Diego facility.

Live Online - Project Based ($2,595):
- Seven 3-Hour Virtual training sessions, hosted live through the Zoom platform.
Online Asychronous Project-Based ($2595)
- Fully online instructor-led training; complete the training on your schedule
- Includes 3 one-hour project coaching sessions, hosted live via Zoom

Online Case Study Course ($2095)
- Fully online instructor-led training; complete the training on your schedule
Project Options -
Every training is hands-on and instructor led, however, students can select whether to apply the tools to improve a real business process or a case study which is provided.
Project-Based Training (2,595)
- For those who are able to do so, we strongly recommend applying the learning to improve a real process. Students can either bring in a process improvement project from their work location, or team up with fellow students to complete a group project. Unless students already work together, group projects are only permitted in the Live Online or In-Class formats. Students who want to receive coaching and mentorhsip, and later progress into the LSS Black Belt, should select project-based training.
Case Study Training ($2,095)
- Students who do not wish to apply the tools to a real project can select the 'Case Study' course. This class does not include the same level of coaching and mentorship; however, students will obtain an excellent understanding of the process improvement framework and can put the tools into action. Students who take this course will receive the same number of units, but may not be elegible to progress into the LSS Black Belt.
No-Interest Payment Plan
A no-interest payment plan breaks up the tuition into more manageable monthly payments.The first payment is needed to process your registration, and recurring payments will be due on the 15th of each month.
To request a plan click here: No-Interest Payment Plan Request Form.
Meet the instructors, ask questions and explore the format. Learn how you can bring in a real project from your organization.
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Course Number: BUSA-41006
Credit: 4.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Business Management, Facilities Management, Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belt, Project Management, Supply Management
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1/16/2024 - 5/17/2024
$2595
Online
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Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
O'Rourke, Tracy, Co-Founder of the Just-in-Time Cafe; Certified Master Black Belt and Co-author, "The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit: A Surprisingly Simple Guide to Your Lean Six Sigma Journey”
Tracy is the Co-Founder of the Just-in-Time Cafe and a co-author of the book, "The Problem-Solver's Toolkit: A Surprisingly Simple Guide to Your Lean Six Sigma Journey". By sharing over 20 years of expertise, she makes it easier for people to learn and apply Lean Six Sigma to achieve their goals.
She loves spearheading the implementation of Lean Six Sigma by providing training, consulting and coaching on many aspects of cultural change, including leadership development, customer experience, strategic alignment and process improvement. Why She Loves Teaching
"I love the “A-Ha!” moment when someone realizes that this stuff (Lean Six Sigma) works. It’s obvious that they now see differently a fresh perspective – on a whole ne...Read More
Rentschar, Sabine
Sabine is a Senior Consultant with a demonstrated history of implementing performance improvement programs in manufacturing and optical industries throughout her 20+ year career. She is a skilled Lean Six Sigma trainer and mentor, as well as a facilitator of improvement activities and programs, with a strong background in project management.
Starting her 20+ year long career in the Automotive Industry in Germany, Sabine was exposed to and worked with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Principles from the very beginning. She has worked for a small start-up in High Performance Drive Technologies and Control Systems as well as in large corporations in the Optical Industry being responsible for Operations Technology, Development, Application and Optimization of Processes and Equi...Read More
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 1/22/2024.
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NOTE:
Students are expected to bring in a real project from their organization. Students who do not have a project to bring into the class can participate in the Live Online or In-Class format which allows for group projects. To determine which format is right for you, please contact processprograms@ucsd.edu.
Instructional training will take place from 1/16 -4/5; students will then have 6 weeks to work on their projects outside of class. Final project presentations will then take place on 5/17/2024.
1/16/2024 - 5/17/2024
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You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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1/26/2024 - 4/26/2024
$2595
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Rentschar, Sabine
Sabine is a Senior Consultant with a demonstrated history of implementing performance improvement programs in manufacturing and optical industries throughout her 20+ year career. She is a skilled Lean Six Sigma trainer and mentor, as well as a facilitator of improvement activities and programs, with a strong background in project management.
Starting her 20+ year long career in the Automotive Industry in Germany, Sabine was exposed to and worked with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Principles from the very beginning. She has worked for a small start-up in High Performance Drive Technologies and Control Systems as well as in large corporations in the Optical Industry being responsible for Operations Technology, Development, Application and Optimization of Processes and Equi...Read More
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 2/1/2024.
1st no meeting date: 2/16/2024.
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Live Online Training (meetings hosted via Zoom) will take place on Fridays, 9:00am - 12:00pm PT on 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8. Final Project Presentations: 4/26/24.
Students receive top-tier coaching and mentorship on a work-based project, to improve a real process and work towards achieving a savings of $40k in projected annual savings. Contact angelamiller@ucsd.edu to learn more.
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1/26/2024 | Fri | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | |
2/2/2024 | Fri | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | |
2/9/2024 | Fri | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | |
2/23/2024 | Fri | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | |
3/1/2024 | Fri | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | |
3/8/2024 | Fri | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | |
4/26/2024 | Fri | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | |
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2/8/2024 - 4/25/2024
$2595
In-class
San Diego
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This is a traditional classroom setting.
All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
O'Rourke, Tracy, Co-Founder of the Just-in-Time Cafe; Certified Master Black Belt and Co-author, "The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit: A Surprisingly Simple Guide to Your Lean Six Sigma Journey”
Tracy is the Co-Founder of the Just-in-Time Cafe and a co-author of the book, "The Problem-Solver's Toolkit: A Surprisingly Simple Guide to Your Lean Six Sigma Journey". By sharing over 20 years of expertise, she makes it easier for people to learn and apply Lean Six Sigma to achieve their goals.
She loves spearheading the implementation of Lean Six Sigma by providing training, consulting and coaching on many aspects of cultural change, including leadership development, customer experience, strategic alignment and process improvement. Why She Loves Teaching
"I love the “A-Ha!” moment when someone realizes that this stuff (Lean Six Sigma) works. It’s obvious that they now see differently a fresh perspective – on a whole ne...Read More
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 2/14/2024.
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NOTE:
Training will take place in-class at our University City Center location on Thursdays, Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29, and March 7; 9:00am - 3:00pm. Final Project Presentations will be hosted in-person and virtually, via Zoom, on Thursday, 4/25/24.
Outside of class, students will have access to supplemental online classwork, which they can complete at their preferred times.
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2/8/2024 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Room 306, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
2/15/2024 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Room 306, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
2/22/2024 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Room 306, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
2/29/2024 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Room 306, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
3/7/2024 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Room 306, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
4/25/2024 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Room 306, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Business, Professional & Legal Programs department at 858-534-8131 or unexbusa@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.