Upcoming Events for 2025
Month Course Start Date
January Lean Yellow Belt Jan. 7
February Leaders Guiding Leaders... Feb. 5
March Lean Yellow Belt Mar. 19
April Lean Green Belt Apr. 8
May
June Lean Yellow Belt Jun. 10
July Entrepreneur Academy Jul. 8
October Lean Green Belt Oct. 7
LEAN SIX SIGMA COURSES
Welcome to Lean Six Sigma Academy – where excellence meets flexibility! Our commitment to top-notch training empowers individuals and organizations for operational excellence.
We continue to bring you an accelerated journey in to our universe with Lean Courses that provide you with a practical, yet affordable understanding of the Process Improvement Journey. Start your Lean Six Sigma journey today.
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Pricing is for the cost of course materials only and modules. But you will receive the complete INDUSTRY ACCEPTED BODY OF KNOWLEDGE. Toolkits, Exams and Continuing Education Credits are not included in the packages offered below.
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Let's Talk Out Loud
Visit us at TSU's Office of Continuing Education or email us at continuinged@tnstate.edu or call us at 615-963-7001. You can also speak with Gail Birks, your Lean Master Black Belt Practitioner at 954-476-3525 or info@cma-ent.com.
Registration Checks should be made payable to TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY with "LEAN SIX SIGMA" in the memo line. Pricing is inclusive of course materials, coaching, training modules and coaching where applicable. (Software requirements pricing is subject to change)
"Click on" the COURSE TITLES to view the course details.
"click" here to download registration form. Read carefully. Complete and return to Office of Continuing Education representative or email directly to info@cma-ent.com when submitting payment for your course.
Lean Courses Only
Accelerate your understanding of the Lean Universe. Courses walk you through the belt levels and introduce you to the tools that can aid you in your ongoing quest for Professional Development and Continuous Improvement. These courses are for Candidates who choose to become acquainted with the theory and methodology of Lean Six Sigma. You will receive a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION at the end of your journey. For Full Certification, associated exam links are provided.
No Exam
Proof of course completion
is required for Lean Certificate
No Exam
*For Full Certification a project as well as the exam is required but not mandatory for this product offering.
Inclusive Certification Packages
Accelerate your understanding of the Lean Universe by learning how the Practitioners do it. These packages include a Full Certification at the end of your journey. Candidates receive narrated course instruction, belt appropriate toolboxes to use in your daily activities, the certification exam and coaching instruction from your assigned Lean Master Black Belt Coach. These courses guide you through the "HOW TO" put the tools to work for you as you strive for SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS. HRCI/SHRM Continuing Education Credits apply to select courses.
LEAN WHITE BELT
Eight (8) HRCI - SHRM General Business Credits
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Timeframe to complete: up to 30 days
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This 8 hour equivalency is designed to assist emerging Lean Professionals with an introduction to the Lean Six Sigma Universe. Candidates will learn level appropriate tools using a case study that will provide a “real time” experience in using the templates and worksheets included in your toolbox.
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Candidates will need to contact program administrator for Certificate once all requirements are met.
Prerequisite: None
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Lean Yellow Belt
6 sessions and exam
HRCI SHRM General Business Credits - 13.75
Timeframe to complete: varies (standard timeframe is 60 days)
This online 16-21 hour equivalency course (5 modules) is designed to provide a basic understanding of the Lean Six Sigma improvement methodology, concepts, and language, along with a starter toolbox of worksheets and templates to run Level One initiatives. Candidates are only eligible to take the exam upon successful completio
Pre-requisite: None
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Candidates will need to contact program administrator for exam link and Certificate once all requirements are met.
Pay as you go...
Introduction
Module 1: Define
Module 2: Measure
Module 3: Analyze
Module 4: Improve and Control
Yellow Belt Exam
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Lean Green Belt
5 sessions and
exam
HRCI Credits - 54.5 Credits
Timeframe to complete: varies (standard timeframe is up to 180 days)
Is there a Candidate Criteria?
•(optional) Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification (The first two days of the course will provide a Yellow Belt level Orientation)
•The desire to learn analytical method to problem solving and decision making
•Completion of the certification exam
•Completion of a belt level project using tools
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QiMacros Software is required.
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Module 1: Define
Module 2: Measure
Module 3: Analyze
Module 4: Improve
Module 5: Control
Green Belt Exam
Pay as you go...
Lean Black Belt
6 sessions,
Portfolio review,
exam
HRCI Credits - 92.35 Credits
Timeframe : varies (standard timeframe is up to 12 months)
Is there a Candidate Criteria?
•Active Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
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Completed Application
•Portfolio of a minimum of 5-7 green belt level completed projects or 2-4 years experience of Project Mentoring (at least 5)
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Submission of LSBB Completed Application
•Certification exam
•Complete a belt level project using tools
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QiMacros Software is required
Module 1: Mobilization
Module 2: Define
Module 3: Measure
Pay as you go...
Module 1: Analyze
Module 2: Improve
Module 3: Control
Black Belt Exam:
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TO REGISTER, CONTACT TSU PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR or CMA REPRESENTATIVE
Lean Master
Black Belt ,
6 sessions,
portfolio review, exam
Timeframe: varies (stanard timeframe is up to 12 months)
Candidate Criteria:
•Active Six Sigma Black Belt Certification​
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Completed Lean Master Black Belt Application
•Portfolio of 7-10 black belt level completed projects or 3-5 years experience as an active Certified Black Belt
•Evidence of Project Mentoring (at least 5)
•Submission of completed MBB Application
•Complete a belt level project using tools​
Lean Six Sigma Lockstep Program
Earn your Black Belt or Master Black Belt through our accelerated program.
Lean Master Black Belt Lockstep
(up to 12 months)
$15,500.00pp
Lean Master Black Belt , Lockstep
(up to 15 months)
$25,000.00pp
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Lean Business Leader & Entrepreneur
HRCI Credits - 28 Credits
Estimated Timeframe: Up to 90 days per module
Is there a Candidate Criteria?
Candidates should be in business/organizations at least 3- 5 years.
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QiMacros Software is optional, yet recommended
Pay as you go...
The Voice of the Customer
Supply and Demand Forecasting
Maturity and Capability
Financial Measures
Time and Resource Management
Building a Winning Message
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Lean Project Management Series
Lean Project Management
(1 Day equivalency)
This 1 day course equivalency is designed to assist emerging Leaders with an introduction to essential tools and methodology for Project Management.
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6.75 HRCI SHRM Credit Hours Awarded
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Lean Project Management: The training will introduce all of the key elements of Project Management in accordance to the body of knowledge with emphasis on the core methods and analytical tools that are important to sustainable and successful project management (PM) with a “taste” of Lean Six Sigma.
Lean Project Management
(2 Day equivalency)
The duration for our course is 2 days or 16 hours for classroom sessions and up to 60 days for online excursions.
The training will introduce all of the key elements of Project Management in accordance to the body of knowledge with emphasis on the core methods and analytical tools that are important to sustainable and successful project management (PM) with a “taste” of Lean Six Sigma.
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You do not have to be a Certified Lean Professional to take the mini-sessions... just eager to expand your universe. Select your tool of interest and add it to your cart or give us a call and we will customize your session. We have listed the tools that are unique to the respective Belt level to avoid duplication.
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We made it simple for you to get started..."Click, BUY and DOWNLOAD" your course!!! Here is a sampling of some of the key lean tools that you can add to your virtual library.