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The Emory Six Sigma Certificate Program

The Six Sigma Certificate Programs are non-credit certifications offered by Emory University's Professional Learning Programs. Six Sigma methodologies strive to eliminate defects in processes that lead to customer dissatisfaction. These basic principles allow Six Sigma professionals to work in a variety of industries including (but not limited to) business, manufacturing, or even healthcare. As a Certified Six Sigma professional you are qualified to implement, lead and carry out Six Sigma initiatives. Our blended learning approach includes both online and classroom education to help you learn more effectively.

Green Belt vs. Black Belt: Which Belt is right for you?

Curriculum Overview

The two primary certifications are Green Belt and Black Belt, and each differs in certification requirements, responsibility, income opportunity, cost and recognition.
The Emory Six Sigma Green Belt includes approximately 12 hours of online study and 24 hours (4 days) in the classroom. Courses are packed with applied exercises and real-world case studies designed to simulate the steps you would take in a real-world Six Sigma project, thereby improving your learning experience. As a Green Belt candidate you will need to be able to demonstrate your understanding of Six Sigma processes and tools and pass Emory’s Green Belt certification exam before you are ready to advance to the Black Belt Level.

The Emory Six Sigma Black Belt includes approximately 21 hours of online study and 56 hours (7 days) in the classroom. In addition, you are required to develop and complete an independent project based on a real business challenge. To obtain an Emory Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate, you will need to complete all online and in class coursework, an individual project and pass Emory’s Black Belt black belt exam with a with a minimum score of 75 percent.

*Emory requires a Green Belt Certification in order to enroll in the Black Belt Certificate Program

**All Black Belt students are required to bring a laptop to class. Black Belt students must also provide their own project.

For more details on the Six Sigma Curriculum click here.

Post Certification/Job Responsibilities

To learn more about the specific job responsibilities for Six Sigma professionals please visit our FAQs page for more information.

Certificate Recognition in the Business World

Many companies recognize the value of having Green Belts on their staff. However becoming a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt makes you part of an elite group of highly sought after and respected business professionals.

In addition, Six Sigma certifications are not regulated by any certifying body (i.e. as PMI is the certifying body for the PMP certification); making the reputation of the program you are certified by more important. Emory University is widely recognized as a prestigious university around the world.

*Emory requires a Green Belt Certification in order to enroll in the Black Belt Certificate Program

Income Opportunity

To learn more about six sigma salaries please visit our salary information page

Certification Cost

Tuition for the Green Belt Certification is $3995 and includes all course materials, lunch, 12 hours of online education and four days in the classroom.
Tuition for the Black Belt Certification is $5,995 and includes all course materials, lunch, 21 hours of online education and seven days in the classroom.

Sign up for both the Green and Black Belt Certificates together and receive a 10% discount on each program. To register please call Georgia Davidson at 404-712-8823.

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Green Belt - New Session Starts March 5, 2012

Online modules begin on March 5, 2012. In-class days are March 19-20 and April 9-10, 9am-4pm, at Emory's Alpharetta location. All in-class days are mandatory.

Tuition for the program is $3,995 and includes all course materials and lunch. Also, there is no charge for parking.

Black Belt - Starts March 23, 2012!

Online modules begin on March 23, 2012. In-class days are April 17-20 and May 14-16, 8:30am-5:30pm, at Emory's Alpharetta location. All in-class days are mandatory.

Tuition for the program is $5,995 and includes all course materials and lunch. Also, there is no charge for parking.

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