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Look behind many of the most successful organizations in the Atlanta area, and you’ll find a connection to Emory University. Our reputation shows through the quality of education your employees receive, and your employees will be motivated by an opportunity to participate in an Emory Certificate Program.

Emory’s tradition of academic excellence and rigor is reflected in our Six Sigma Certificate Program. The program was designed by industry professionals who understand the business environment and competitive challenges that organizations face. Our program is not just about Six Sigma’s tools and techniques. More importantly, it blends key technical, critical financial and valuable management concepts to give graduates the proper end-to-end perspective and leadership skills that drive business results.

The Emory Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate includes approximately 20 hours of online study and 24 hours (4 days) in the classroom.  The Emory Six Sigma Black Belt includes approximately 40 hours of online study and 56 hours (7 days) in the classroom. Both program's tuition includes a comprehensive work book, access to the online learning portal for 6 months, catered lunch during the 4 classroom days, and a certificate upon graduation from the program.

The Emory Advantage: What is unique about our Six Sigma Certificate Program?

Companies considering sending their employees through the Six Sigma Green or Black Belt training program should consider the Emory Advantage.  Emory’s program is unique for several reasons:

• It encompasses key aspects of both the Service and Manufacturing sectors of our economy for a more holistic view.

• The curriculum is comprehensive, detailed, and students learn practical concepts of Data Collection / Interpretation, Statistics, Variation, Statistical Process Control (i.e., Control Charts), Process Capability, basic Financial Analysis and Problem Solving. Students learn to construct key outputs (including histograms, control charts, capability indices, scatter plots, and financial metrics) by hand in Green Belt and with statystical software in the Black Belt program in order to gain a better appreciation when using advanced software as they progress with Six Sigma training.

• Our instructors are certified Six Sigma & quality professionals with extensive industry experience in Japan and the U.S.  They have advanced degrees from recognized institutions like M.I.T. and have been published in leading quality journals including Quality Progress, Quality Digest, iSixSigma, Hospitals & Health Networks, and Solutions (supplement to Journal of Financial Planning).

• We utilize a case study-based approach that integrates key concepts in a practical, real-world setting. Students are challenged with extensive individual and team exercises to reinforce key concepts. The team exercises also foster valuable leadership skills.

• Students have an opportunity to meet and talk with industry leaders who actively practice Six Sigma in their business.

• We utilize a blended learning format that combines classroom and online study to make the program convenient for those travelling to attend the Program.

To ensure that our students have mastered Six Sigma concepts and to gauge the effectiveness of training, all Emory Green and Black Belt candidates must take and pass (75% minimum) an in-class final examination.  Our exams measure each participant’s:

• Knowledge of important Six Sigma concepts
• Analytical skills (i.e., problem solving/calculations)
• Synthesis skills (i.e., critical decision making)

Our pricing is value-based and offers a compelling return on your investment.  The extensive and rigorous training that Emory Six Sigma graduates go through prepares them to lead Six Sigma projects and become key participants in larger Six Sigma initiatives.  

Below is a partial list of organizations in which our graduates have worked.

• Federal Home Loan Bank
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Emory Healthcare
• Intercontinental Hotel Groups
• Shaw Carpets
• Cadillac Jack
• Closets and More
• Hormel Foods
• Daiki
• UCB, Inc
• Snap-On

 

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