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Applied Graduate Certificate in Lean Six Sigma
A Framework for Better Workflow
Optimizing indirect operations can unlock 15-25% in efficiency gains, leading to measurable organizational improvements*. Lean Six Sigma provides a practical framework for improving processes, reducing waste, and supporting more consistent outcomes. This program offers the option to take the Green Belt module, the Black Belt module, or complete the full program.
November 17, 2026
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Applied Graduate Certificate in Lean Six Sigma
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- Applied Graduate Certificate in Lean Six Sigma
Pick Your Path to Lean Green/Black Belt & Six Sigma
This program offers a structured exploration of process improvement and operational effectiveness. Lean methodology provides a logical framework for analyzing workflows, minimizing waste, and ensuring consistent quality. It focuses on the practical tools and methodologies necessary to understand and improve organizational processes in a measured, systematic way.
*Source: McKinsey & Company
Supplement In-Class Instruction
To supplement in-class instruction, participants will apply program learnings and insights to coursework and readings outside the classroom.
DISCLAIMER: Schulich ExecEd requires a non-refundable deposit from all students as part of the enrolment process. Domestic students are required to submit a $500 deposit, while international students are required to submit a 50% deposit. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our advisors for assistance.
Note: To reinforce key concepts and ensure you can confidently apply Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies, an open-book exam is administered at the end of each module. A minimum score of 80% is required to successfully complete the modules.
Participants can tailor their learning by completing the Green Belt module, the Black Belt module, or the full certificate.
Who is this Program For?
Taught by experienced practitioner(s), the curriculum bridges foundational theory with applied learning, allowing professionals to develop grounded problem-solving skills. The program supports individuals in building a deeper understanding of continuous improvement, enabling them to guide operational refinements with clarity and precision.
Program Overview
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This module provides a deep dive into Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, equipping participants with essential tools to drive efficiency, eliminate waste, and foster continuous improvement. Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the origins and core principles of Lean, including the 3M framework (Muda, Mura, Muri).
- Apply Lean techniques such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Poka-Yoke, Kanban, and Kaizen to streamline processes.
- Explore strategic planning methodologies like Hoshin Kanri and Daily Management System (DMS) to align organizational goals.
- Learn how workplace culture, teamwork, and engagement drive sustainable Lean transformations.
- Master Six Sigma fundamentals, including DMAIC, DFSS, and DCDV frameworks.
- Develop skills in defining and measuring project scope, capturing the Voice of the Customer (VoX), and establishing key performance metrics.
At the end of the module, participants will have built a solid foundation in Lean and Six Sigma to lead process improvements and enhance operational performance, reinforced by an open-book exam designed to strengthen their understanding and application of key concepts. A minimum score of 80% is required to successfully complete the module.
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This module equips participants with advanced tools and methodologies to drive high-impact process improvements, ensure strategic alignment, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Key Learning Outcomes:
- Develop skills to plan, scope, and manage complex improvement projects while effectively engaging stakeholders, aligning priorities, and ensuring accountability throughout the improvement lifecycle
- Build the capability to lead teams through organizational transitions, manage resistance, and implement structured strategies that foster adoption and cultural transformation
- Gain a working understanding of core statistical concepts that underpin Six Sigma methodology, establishing the quantitative foundation needed for data-driven decision-making
- Apply techniques to validate data integrity and accurately assess process performance through key capability and measurement metrics
- Conduct hypothesis testing to identify statistically significant process variables, distinguish between common and special cause variation, and draw evidence-based conclusions
- Execute a range of parametric tests and apply appropriate methods for analyzing non-normal data, ensuring statistical rigor across diverse real-world datasets
- Identify and evaluate potential solutions, apply Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize process variables, and advance through structured pilot testing to full-scale implementation
- Utilize control charts and statistical tools to monitor process stability, detect variation early, and sustain improvement gains over time
- Standardize improved processes, document controls, and embed new ways of working into the organization to ensure long-term sustainability and continuous improvement
By the end of this module, participants will have the expertise to lead complex improvement projects, leverage data-driven insights, and drive transformational change, reinforced by an open-book exam designed to strengthen their mastery and application of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies. A minimum score of 80% is required to successfully complete the module.
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Fall 2026
Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt (Standalone Module)
Course Dates Time 1) Introduction to Lean Methodology: Lean Principles, Concepts, and Tools I 9/15/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 2) Introduction to Lean Methodology: Lean Principles, Concepts, and Tools II 9/22/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 3) Define Phase: Identifying the CTQ’s, Assembling Project Team, and Developing Project Charter 9/26/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 4) Measure Phase: Introduction & Common Metrics 9/29/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5) Process Analysis and Organization of Data, Overview of Analyze, Improve, and Control 10/3/2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Lean Six Sigma – Black Belt (Standalone Module)
Course Dates Time 6) Project Management, Stakeholder Management 10/13/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 7) Change Management 10/15/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8) Introduction to Six Sigma Statistics 10/17/2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 9) Measurement Systems Analysis, Measuring Process Performance 10/20/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 10) Analyze Phase: Introduction to Statistical Testing 10/22/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 11) Parametric Tests I 10/27/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12) Parametric Tests II 10/29/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 13) Testing Non-Normal Data 11/3/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 14) Improve Phase: Identifying Solutions, Design of Experiments (DOE) 11/7/2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 15) Selecting the Best Solution, Pilot Testing, and Full-Scale Implementation 11/10/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 16) Control Phase: Statistical Process Control 11/12/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 17) Institutionalizing the New Process 11/17/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Get Training in Marketable Skills
Project Management
Process Improvement
Organizing Teams & Resources
Change Management
Leadership Skills
Critical Thinking
Communication Skills
Who Will Benefit
Mid-Career Leaders
Individuals in leadership roles across virtually every industry, functional role and responsibility—including operations and coordination—will prove their Lean Six Sigma expertise and develop practical techniques to significantly reduce organizational waste, drive continuous improvement and process excellence. Alumni of the program are poised to level up their careers and achieve more senior positions.
4 Reasons to Enrol
Amazing Education for Busy Professionals
This program packs all the skills of Lean in just 48 hours. Or, you can take the modules you need alone to gain insights into specific parts of the Lean methodology.
Tackle Exciting Challenges
As you progress through the program, from Green Belt to Black Belt, you’ll learn how to approach efficiency and waste management challenges by collaborating with like-minded peers and analyzing numbers for best solutions.
Build A Meaningful Network
Connect with and learn from peers across a wide range of sectors, industries and professions.
Earn Higher Pay
Schulich ExecEd participants gain the confidence, skills and perspective to attain better roles, launch new ventures, and lead their teams to new heights.
What Difference Will You Make?
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What You Get
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Applied Graduate Certificate
Awarded when a series of more extensive courses are completed and a greater skill set achieved.
PMI Credits
50 PMI-PDU
Successful completion of this program will earn PMI® Members, in good standing, Education PDU's in alignment with the PMI Talent Triangle. If this applies to you, you will receive a PDU Claim Code at the conclusion of your program. For more information on how to earn your PDU's, we recommend logging into your Continuing Certification Renewal System (CCRS) to report PDU's and view your certification records. Following this, if you require additional assistance, please contact PMI Support directly.
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