Pursue a coveted certification in the world of quality improvement. The Six Sigma Black Belt Graduate Certificate online program was designed to help you prepare for the Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam. If you're ready to become a change agent improving an organization's efficiency through project leadership, this program could be a good choice for you. Through a thorough study of Six Sigma principles and the define, measure, analyze, improve and control (DMAIC) model, this program will help you in gaining the knowledge needed to become a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. The Six Sigma online graduate certificate program is especially beneficial to individuals working in manufacturing and production-oriented industries, as well as consumer-facing roles. This certificate program also lets you apply your Six Sigma graduate coursework toward a Master of Science in Project Management and Operations from SNHU.

Learn how to:

- Apply basic lean enterprise concepts and be a leader in the agency of change

- Demonstrate advanced understanding of the defined measure, analysis, improvement and control phases of project management

- Assign team member roles and responsibilities in the context of team dynamics

- Ensure efficient processes, implementation, and analysis

This graduate certificate will help you become effective in using the DMAIC approach to identify the root causes of process inefficiencies and eliminate them.

Your study of this approach to quality management and process improvements will help you develop skills in:

- Determining the cause of process problems and issues

- Using statistical tools to measure and analyze deviations from effective processes

- Taking corrective steps to eliminate issues and improve processes

- Controlling process deviations to ensure an efficient process and quality outcomes

If you're ready to pursue Six Sigma certification, this graduate certificate program is a great step. Enhance and update your project management skills in these 4 courses:

- Applied Statistics for Managers. Learn how to use the statistical tools and techniques that will help you make an impact on the business processes. Using real-world business examples, you'll analyze a multitude of cases in order to prepare you to apply your knowledge in your career.

- Six Sigma Quality Management. Design and implement quality control and improvement systems. You'll be introduced to modern methods of quality management, and statistical quality control quality improvement techniques. You'll also discuss international standards on quality management. Using computer technology, you'll complete case studies.

- Six Sigma for Black Belt Certification. Designed to help you prepare for the Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam, this course will introduce advanced concepts in Six Sigma and gain a command of lean project management tools. You'll learn about team management, waste elimination, the DMAIC phases, and the Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) approach. Note: This course alone doesn't guarantee to satisfy eligibility requirements for taking a Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam, nor does it ensure success on a Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam.

- Project Management. Study the concepts, tools, and practices of project management. You'll learn the managerial process approach to project management, which consists of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. Dive into subjects like scope, time, cost, quality, risk, resources, communications, and how to manage projects effectively.

These courses were designed to give you an in-depth understanding of Six Sigma processes in order to help you prepare for the Six Sigma certification. Each certification provider has specific requirements to sit for the exam that may not be covered by this program alone. SNHU does not guarantee a passing grade on the Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam as a result of completing this program. Have you been considering earning a full graduate degree in project management or operations, but aren't sure? This master's-level certificate program can be completed in 6 months, and you can apply the 12 credits toward our master's in project management if you decide to continue your education further.

Part of our mission to expand access to quality, higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That's why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials with no GRE or GMAT required. Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 5 graduate terms.

$150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)