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Lean Six Sigma Training Online
Purdue University delivers a best-in-class online Lean Six Sigma (LSS) certification program for learners with a range of career objectives and Lean Six Sigma experience. These courses train professionals in a variety of industries from automotive to healthcare who seek to satisfy the growing demand for Lean knowledge and skills. Many companies now require this training for their employees and even for their suppliers.
Purdue offers the following online courses:
Take Standalone Courses or Get Comprehensive Training With Our 3-Course Series
We understand that Lean Six Sigma training is a trajectory and have developed our rigorous university-based program to support you every step of the way.
You can take standalone courses to meet your professional needs or deepen your expertise with our cost-effective three-course series. This sequence includes the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Principles and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt courses at a discounted price.
Learn From the Experts
All of the courses in the Lean Six Sigma program are 100% online, instructor-led courses, excluding the Green Belt Refresher. The Refresher is primarily a self-study course.
Earn Continuing Education Units
Learners who successfully complete our online Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt courses receive their certification from Purdue University and have the option, at no additional cost, of earning CEUs (continuing education units).
to learn more about Purdue University’s online Lean Six Sigma Certification program and .
The 3-Course Package — True Mastery and Savings of 10%
Save $805 with our three-course bundle that includes the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Principles and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. This sequence is perfect for learners committed to achieving true expertise.
For more information or to sign up for the 3-Course Package, contact a program advisor at (888) 390-0499 or .
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
The online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is designed for people with full schedules and little or no prior experience with Lean Six Sigma.
This course provides learners with an introduction to the tools, techniques and methodologies that will empower them to lead Lean Six Sigma projects in their organizations. Learners understand the problem-solving framework for improving processes — Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) — and also receive instruction in the tools for streamlining production and services from end to end.
You will be well-versed in the knowledge and skills you need to successfully lead a Green Belt-level project to reduce or eliminate waste, lower defects in your organization’s products and processes, and improve customer satisfaction.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Purdue University. You also have the option, at no additional cost, of earning 4.5 CEUs (continuing education units).
Many of our learners move on to the to prepare for our .
Lean Principles
Lean Principles is a harmonious system of specific tools, quality improvement methods and business philosophy that create highly optimized systems. It is based on a deep understanding of people and human motivation. While Lean has its roots in manufacturing, it is used in a wide range of industries. No matter whether you create products, serve customers or manage data, the Lean Principles course will empower you to adapt these concepts to your organization’s needs.
Purdue is one of the only Lean Principles online courses to offer specialization tracks, making this program a unique experience. Choose from three industry-specific pathways:
- Healthcare/Service
- General Business/IT
- Manufacturing/Production
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will earn a Lean Principles certificate from Purdue University. Learners also have the option, at no additional cost, of earning 3.5 CEUs.
The next step for many of our learners is to complete their . If they already have their Green Belt, they can register for our .
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt online course is geared toward busy professionals who want to learn how to manage Black Belt-level projects and oversee the projects of Green Belts in their organizations. It provides learners with an advanced understanding of the entire Six Sigma body of knowledge, DMAIC model, methodologies and techniques. You will gain a problem-solving toolkit that can be applied to nearly any issue, in any industry.
Learners master the subject matter by conducting a course-long Black Belt improvement project related to their own organization or a local organization they would like to support. A highly qualified instructor will help with project development and provide coaching every step of the way. Learners can even brainstorm and select a compelling project with the help of a program advisor before enrolling in the Black Belt course.
Upon successful completion of the course, learners earn a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate. They also have the option of earning 9.0 CEUs at no additional cost.
Learners must have already earned Purdue’s and certificates to register for the Black Belt. Some learners with a Green Belt from another provider may be asked to take a refresher course; however, this is rare.
Green Belt Refresher
The online Six Sigma Green Belt Refresher is designed for people who would like to brush up on their Green Belt-level Six Sigma knowledge or take Purdue University’s online Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course. Because courses offered by other providers may diverge somewhat from Purdue’s own course, our Green Belt Refresher helps ensure that all of the learners who enroll in the Black Belt course have the necessary tools to succeed.
Your instructor assesses your Green Belt-level knowledge through a structured online venue and phone interview. If they identify knowledge gaps during the assessment process, they will give you up to 12 assignments designed to strengthen your Lean Six Sigma knowledge and address any deficiencies.
Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of each course in the Lean Six Sigma program, participants will be awarded a certificate of achievement from Purdue University.
To learn more about the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) certificate program, .
Testimonials
“ I’ve been through well over six years of online learning and I would rate my instructor at the top 10% of instructors I’ve ever had. ”
“ Excellent online course with great instructors and resources that provide a working individual with flexibility to successfully complete the program. ”
“ This course has proved to be my best career investment. It easily, and quickly paid for itself. The Green Belt delivered as many applied tools as my MBA and returned many times what that degree has in terms of compensation. ”
Why Purdue?
Purdue Lean Six Sigma students work in an array of industries and hold a broad range of positions. They come to Purdue to learn from industry experts who meet the university’s high standards of academic excellence. Our instructors are ideally positioned to provide students not only with the requisite knowledge and skills, but also with a wealth of knowledge and know-how from the field.
They engage students in a stimulating range of learning activities, using Purdue-developed educational materials and tools. Students watch streaming video lectures, participate in online discussion boards, take online self-tests and quizzes, and complete a broad range of assignments. Students can work where and when they want and have numerous opportunities for networking with their classmates and receiving live coaching from their instructors.
Purdue University is an internationally-recognized higher educational institution known for its world-class faculty, groundbreaking research, and transformative education. The university is based in West Lafayette, Ind., and was founded in 1869. Purdue also has a rich tradition as an innovator in distance learning. Purdue University is a top public research institution developing practical solutions to today’s toughest challenges. Ranked in each of the last seven years as one of the 10 Most Innovative Universities in the United States by U.S. News & World Report (2025), Purdue delivers world-changing research and discovery. Purdue offers a transformative education to all, led by some of the top professors in the world, to empower students to move the world forward. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap at purdue.edu.
