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Engineering Project Management
Program Description
Developed and delivered by world-renowned Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering faculty, the Engineering Project Management certification course creates a road map for the engineering project team to successfully deliver projects within scope, on schedule, and on budget in today's highly competitive and continuously changing environment. With successful completion of this course and execution of the applied project, participants will have a core understanding of engineering project management fundamentals, the project life cycle, key project deliverables, and how to apply that knowledge to bring value to their organizations.
The course is offered in a 5-week Zoom, synchronous training format consisting of 15 hours of instruction, meeting for one 3-hour session per week. The course is followed by a 30-day applied project phase where participants will implement the skills they learned in the course by completing a project with expert coaching along the way.
Note: This course requires a minimum of 16 participants to run. This is not an official Project Management Institute® (PMI) certification.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe what project management is, along with its benefits and obstacles.
- Discuss project management constraints, elements, and application steps. Understand the fundamentals of defining requirements, construct the Scope Statement and Statement of Work (SoW).
- Demonstrate their knowledge on Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) by applying it to an example.
- Practice Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)/Critical Path Method (CPM) knowledge by applying it to an example and analyze the duration of the critical path.
- Examine and evaluate the project progression by applying Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Understand the fundamentals of the Agile project management philosophy and Scrum methodology.
Earning a Certificate
As one of the world’s top-ranked engineering schools, an ASU Certificate is recognized globally as a premier qualification. The Engineering Project Management course consists of 15 hours of instruction, a final exam and an applied project. Participants will have 30 days after completing the 5-week training to submit the final report; during this time, the course instructors will provide coaching and advising to participants. One mid-project update is required, along with the final project report.
For successful completion, participants must:
- Attend the 3-hour weekly sessions.
- Successfully complete an Engineering Project Management applied project.
With the completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Professional Development Units (PDU) from Arizona State University.
Who Should Enroll
The Engineering Project Management program is designed for engineers, professional practitioners whose day-to-day job is to manage small and medium-size projects within their organizations, and contributors to a project management process. Participants may or may not hold engineering degrees, however, their daily responsibility should include project management, project coordination, or adjacent roles. This course is also for employees who are not project managers yet but aspire to be promoted to a Project Management position.
Instructional Team
The Engineering Project Management certification course was designed by a team of faculty members and industry professionals to ensure the learning objectives, course framework, and assessments are validated and aligned to industry needs and standards. The curriculum and activities for this program are led by the following instructors.
Dr. Dan McCarville
Dan is a Professor of Practice in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence at Arizona State University. He received his master's degree and doctorate from Arizona State University in 1994 and 1999, respectively. His research interests are in quality engineering, industrial statistics, and engineering management with a general focus on continuous improvement methodologies.
Prior to joining the ASU faculty in the School of Computing, Informatics, and Decision Systems Engineering, McCarville worked 27 years in the semiconductor industry for Motorola and Mindspeed Technologies where he led teams through the development and implementation of large-scale quality systems and complex manufacturing processes.
Dr. Ali Kucukozyigit
Ali is a Lecturer at the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence where he teaches risk management and introduction to systems engineering. His research interests are leadership skills and organizational culture as they relate to emerging leadership skills in complex security environments, risk management, project management and decision making.
Prior to joining ASU, Dr. Kucukozyigit was a Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant at Old Dominion University (ODU).
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Service and Transactional Professionals
Unlock the Power of Lean Six Sigma: Propel Your Career Forward
Overview
Are you prepared to make a lasting impact on manufacturing quality? Enroll in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering’s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Manufacturing Certification and elevate your manufacturing career to new heights. Acquire the expertise to transform product quality, streamline operations, and enhance your professional standing in the industry.
Originally developed during the post-WWII industrial boom, Lean and Six Sigma have evolved into a dynamic approach that drives efficiency, productivity, and excellence across various sectors. By enrolling in the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Service and Transactional Professionals, you'll leverage these methodologies to elevate your career in service and transactional environments. This program equips you with the tools to optimize business processes, enhance service quality, and emerge as a sought-after professional armed with the specialized expertise of Lean Six Sigma.
$1,950Registration Deadlines
- Registration for the online course closes one week after the course start date.
- If you miss the registration deadline, please consider registering for the next upcoming course.
Empowering Learners for Success
Stand out in service and transactional industries by cultivating skills that directly influence process efficiency and customer satisfaction. The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Service/Transactional Certification, a 10-week program followed by a 60-day project, empowers you to drive impactful transformations within your field.
During this course, you'll learn how to:
- Craft a Project Charter: Focus on Voice of the Customer and Dimensions of Quality for precise alignment with service excellence.
- Evaluate Service Workflows: Identify inefficiencies and optimize processes within service and transactional settings.
- Analyze Real-World Data: Harness data insights to tackle real-world issues and improve industry-specific challenges.
- Visualize Process Flow: Use process maps to identify waste and streamline service and transactional operations.
- Utilize Quality Tools: Apply qualitative and quantitative techniques to uncover root causes and drive improvements.
- Devise Growth Solutions: Develop strategies to enhance customer satisfaction, service delivery, and growth.
- Implement & Sustain Enhancements: Ensure sustained improvements in service quality and operational efficiency.
Industry Recognized Credential
As one of the world's top-ranked engineering schools an ASU Certification is recognized globally as a premier qualification.
To earn your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate:
- All participants must complete the final exam with a score of at least 70 percent.
- All participants must complete the 60-day process improvement project with the support of an ASU project mentor.
With this certification you’ll also qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Professional Development Units (PDU).
Who should enroll
This program is designed with service and transactional professionals in mind who are dedicated to enhancing service quality and operational efficiency. If you're passionate about making a difference in your industry and driving improvements in service delivery, this program is tailored for you. Ideal participants include:
Pre-requisites
While there are no official prerequisites, participants should have basic knowledge of statistics.
Instructional Team
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Service and Transactional Professionals certification program is meticulously crafted by a collaborative team of faculty members, seasoned industry professionals, instructional designers, and Lean Six Sigma experts. The program's course framework and assessments are rigorously validated and tailored to the specific needs and standards of any service/transactional industry.
Our comprehensive curriculum, including instructional videos, exams, and engaging activities, is thoughtfully guided by the expertise of the following instructors:
Lisa Custer
Lisa has over 25 years of working experience in all aspects of process management and continuous improvement. Her work spans Six Sigma, Lean, Design, Total Productive Maintenance, and Total Quality Management. Prior titles include Principal with Accenture, Director with George Group Consulting, and Director of Quality in the semiconductor industry. She holds a Ph.D. and MSE in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University and a Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Clayton Taylor
Clayton is the Director of the Business and Finance Organizational Performance Office in the Office of the Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer at Arizona State University. His office consults with nine diverse Business and Finance operational areas to lower costs, improve operational efficiency and provide the highest quality customer experience to internal and external customers.
Get started today!
Join us on this transformative learning journey and gain the power to drive real change in any organization. Don't miss out on this opportunity to add value to your career. Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a Lean Six Sigma expert!
For more information on Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Professional Programs, please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu.
FAQ's
Lean methods focus on streamlining processes, removing wasteful practices, and increasing process efficiency. Lean creates systems that produce results very quickly and at a low cost per unit.
Six Sigma methods focus on reducing the variation in process results, and centering the process on a specific performance level. Six Sigma creates high quality, defect-free products and services.
Combined, Lean and Six Sigma represent a powerful and comprehensive set of organizational and process improvement tools.
Yellow Belt is an introduction to the foundational concepts of Lean Six Sigma and provides a series of tools used to make process improvements. The online course features videos, activities and discussion posts followed by a final exam. The hybrid course also includes a 3-hour, virtual, live training to practice using the tools.
Green Belt is an extensive training in Lean and Six Sigma methodology. The online course consists of 10 weeks of instructions with videos, quizzes, online discussions and a final exam. The Green Belt also requires a 60-day applied project where participants will utilize the tools and methodology to implement changes in their organization.
Black Belt furthers the training from the Green Belt program. Participants learn how to effectively lead teams in Six Sigma methodologies and work with stakeholders on projects. The Black Belt program trains on advanced statistical methods and analysis, and includes an applied project where participants will lead a team in utilizing the tools and methodology to implement changes in their organization.
Master Black Belt is the final level of certification and is for participants looking to deploy Six Sigma at the top levels of an organization. Participants learn how to manage large scale organizational improvement units, practicing advanced statistical analysis, and leading six sigma strategy.
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course is offered in three different tracks. Service/Transactional, Manufacturing and Health care. The tracks cater to participants by industry focus areas to find commonality in discussions, case studies and specific application of Lean and Six Sigma.
The Green Belt for Service/Transactional professionals is offered monthly.
The Green Belt program takes approximately 60 hours to complete. The program consists of 10 weeks of asynchronous coursework followed by 60 days to complete your applied project.
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program requires an applied project to be completed during the program. This program is typically done in the context of the participant’s workplace or a volunteer position they hold. As a participant you are responsible for finding a project that you will be able to complete during the timeframe of the program. The instructor for the course can assist you in choosing your project but will not assign projects to participants. If you are concerned about finding an appropriate project, please reach out to us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu.
The Green Belt for Service/Transactional Professionals is $1950 per participant
Registration is open for 1 week after a program starts. The first week consists of introductions and learning the platform so participants can easily catch up.
If you change your mind about a course we can offer refunds up until the start of the program. You can also transfer to a later program before the start date. Once the program starts we cannot offer refunds. If you would like to transfer to a later program after the program has already started there is a $500 transfer fee. We can also offer extensions for deadlines if necessary. Please reach out to your instructor and exec-fseonline@asu.edu if you need an extension.
We offer discounts for ASU employees, alumni and students. We also offer discounts for military veterans and groups of 5 or more people. Please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu for more information on our discounts for large groups and custom, in-person training.
We offer custom programs for organizations that are looking to get several members of their team certified. Our team can work with you to come up with a program that fits your needs. Please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu for more information. We are able to offer group discounts and tailor our programs for large groups.
You will receive an email inviting you to join the course on Canvas a few days before your program starts. The welcome email will contain any additional information you need. If you don’t hear anything by the start date of your program, please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu.
The online programs are all asynchronous and do not have scheduled meetings. If you would like to meet with the instructor for your course they can schedule an appointment with you.
Make sure you have completed all the requirements of the course you are taking. Once the course end date has passed, ASU will verify completion of all requirements. Once your certification is verified you will receive an email with a digital copy of your certification and instructions on accessing a digital badge. Physical certificates will also be sent when applicable.
Please be aware that for courses with applied projects the verification process may take longer as instructors will need to review the final project reports. Please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu if you have any questions.
We offer extensions for up to two months after the end of the program. If you need an extension, please contact your instructor and exec-fseonline@asu.edu.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Manufacturing Professionals
Unlock the Power of Lean Six Sigma: Propel Your Career Forward
Overview
Are you prepared to make a lasting impact on manufacturing quality? Enroll in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering’s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Manufacturing Certification and elevate your manufacturing career to new heights. Acquire the expertise to transform product quality, streamline operations, and enhance your professional standing in the industry.
Originally developed during the post-WWII industrial boom, Lean and Six Sigma have evolved into a dynamic approach that drives efficiency, productivity, and excellence in the manufacturing sector. By enrolling in the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Manufacturing Professionals, you'll harness the power of these methodologies to elevate your career in manufacturing. This program equips you with the tools to optimize production processes, enhance product quality, and emerge as a sought-after manufacturing professional armed with the specialized expertise of Lean Six Sigma.
Registration Deadlines
- Registration for the online course closes one week after the course start date.
- If you miss the registration deadline, please consider registering for the next upcoming course.
Empowering Learners for Success
Stand out in the manufacturing industry by developing skills that directly impact process efficiency and product quality. The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Manufacturing Professionals empowers you to drive significant transformations within manufacturing environments.
During this course, you'll learn how to:
- Develop a Project Charter: Emphasize the Voice of the Customer and Dimensions of Quality for precise alignment with manufacturing excellence.
- Assess Manufacturing Workflows: Identify inefficiencies and optimize processes within manufacturing and operational settings.
- Analyze Real-World Manufacturing Data: Harness data insights to address real-world challenges and improve industry-specific issues.
- Visualize Manufacturing Process Flow: Utilize process maps to identify waste and streamline manufacturing and operational operations.
- Utilize Quality Tools in Manufacturing: Apply qualitative and quantitative techniques to uncover root causes and drive improvements in manufacturing quality.
- Formulate Growth Strategies in Manufacturing: Develop strategies to enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and growth.
- Implement & Sustain Manufacturing Enhancements: Ensure sustained improvements in manufacturing quality and operational efficiency.
Industry Recognized Credential
As one of the world's top-ranked engineering schools an ASU Certification is recognized globally as a premier qualification.
To earn your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate:
- All participants must complete the final exam with a score of at least 70 percent.
- All participants must complete the 60-day process improvement project.
With this certification you’ll also qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Professional Development Units (PDU).
Who should enroll
This program is specifically designed for manufacturing professionals aiming to advance their careers in the manufacturing industry. If you are committed to improving product quality, streamlining manufacturing processes, and driving growth within the manufacturing sector, this program is tailored to meet your needs. Ideal participants in this program include:
Pre-requisites
While there are no official prerequisites, participants should have basic knowledge of statistics.
Instructional Team
The program is crafted by a collaborative team of faculty members, industry professionals, instructional designers, and Lean Six Sigma experts. The course framework and assessments are tailored to the specific needs and standards of the manufacturing industry.
Our comprehensive curriculum, including instructional videos, exams, and engaging activities, is thoughtfully guided by the expertise of the following instructor:
Lisa Custer
Lisa has over 25 years of working experience in all aspects of process management and continuous improvement. Her work spans Six Sigma, Lean, Design, Total Productive Maintenance, and Total Quality Management. Prior titles include Principal with Accenture, Director with George Group Consulting, and Director of Quality in the semiconductor industry. She holds a Ph.D. and MSE in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University and a Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Clayton Taylor
Clayton is the Director of the Business and Finance Organizational Performance Office in the Office of the Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer at Arizona State University. His office consults with nine diverse Business and Finance operational areas to lower costs, improve operational efficiency and provide the highest quality customer experience to internal and external customers.
Jim Boblett
Operational Excellence and Lean Six-Sigma Master Black Belt with more than 20 years of extensive experience in all forms of engineering, management, quality leadership and reshaping culture. Jim is known for recognizing and acting on opportunities to improve processes and workflows, and for solving complex problems with both processes and personnel. He has expert skills of engaging and empowering teams to develop solutions leading to successful outcomes, while simultaneously building highly effective and productive relationships of trust with internal and external customers.
Jim learned the Toyota Production System and Lean Six-Sigma (LSS), while working at Rubbermaid Incorporated in the early 1990’s, has used these methodologies and earned his Master Black Belt certification from Arizona State University. For the last 20+ years, he has been instrumental in rolling out Lean & Six-Sigma (Operational Excellence), in a variety of companies in China, UK, Ireland, France, Brazil, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and throughout the United States.
Jim has hands-on experience implementing LSS principles in other industries, including medical, drug delivery device, surgical equipment, healthcare, construction, retail, telecommunications, consumer products, technology, government and software. He has trained and lectured with organizations worldwide, in all, he has trained and certified over 300 people in LSS.
Get started today!
Join us on this transformative learning journey and gain the power to drive real change in any organization. Don't miss out on this opportunity to add value to your career. Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a Lean Six Sigma expert!
For more information on Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Professional Programs, please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu.
FAQ's
Lean methods focus on streamlining processes, removing wasteful practices, and increasing process efficiency. Lean creates systems that produce results very quickly and at a low cost per unit.
Six Sigma methods focus on reducing the variation in process results, and centering the process on a specific performance level. Six Sigma creates high quality, defect-free products and services
Combined, Lean and Six Sigma represent a powerful and comprehensive set of organizational and process improvement tools.
Yellow Belt is an introduction to the foundational concepts of Lean Six Sigma and provides a series of tools used to make process improvements. The online course features videos, activities and discussion posts followed by a final exam. The hybrid course also includes a 3-hour, virtual, live training to practice using the tools.
Green Belt is an extensive training in Lean and Six Sigma methodology. The online course consists of 10 weeks of instructions with videos, quizzes, online discussions and a final exam. The Green Belt also requires a 60-day applied project where participants will utilize the tools and methodology to implement changes in their organization.
Black Belt furthers the training from the Green Belt program. Participants learn how to effectively lead teams in Six Sigma methodologies and work with stakeholders on projects. The Black Belt program trains on advanced statistical methods and analysis, and includes an applied project where participants will lead a team in utilizing the tools and methodology to implement changes in their organization.
Master Black Belt is the final level of certification and is for participants looking to deploy Six Sigma at the top levels of an organization. Participants learn how to manage large scale organizational improvement units, practicing advanced statistical analysis, and leading six sigma strategy.
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course is offered in three different tracks. Service/Transactional, Manufacturing and Health Care. The tracks cater to participants by industry focus areas to find commonality in discussions, case studies and specific application of lean and six sigma.
The Green Belt for manufacturing professionals is offered monthly.
The Green Belt program takes approximately 60 hours to complete. The program consists of 10 weeks of asynchronous coursework followed by 60 days to complete your applied project.
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program requires an applied project to be completed during the program. This program is typically done in the context of the participant’s workplace or a volunteer position they hold. As a participant you are responsible for finding a project that you will be able to complete during the timeframe of the program. The instructor for the course can assist you in choosing your project but will not assign projects to participants. If you are concerned about finding an appropriate project, please reach out to us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu.
Registration is open for 1 week after a program starts. The first week consists of introductions and learning the platform so participants can easily catch up.
If you change your mind about a course we can offer refunds up until the start of the program. You can also transfer to a later program before the start date. Once the program starts we cannot offer refunds. If you would like to transfer to a later program after the program has already started there is a $500 transfer fee. We can also offer extensions for deadlines if necessary. Please reach out to your instructor and exec-fseonline@asu.edu if you need an extension.
The Green Belt for Manufacturing Professionals is $1950 per participant
We offer discounts for ASU employees, alumni and students. We also offer discounts for military veterans and groups of 5 or more people. Please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu for more information on our discounts for large groups and custom, in-person training.
We offer custom programs for organizations that are looking to get several members of their team certified. Our team can work with you to come up with a program that fits your needs. Please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu for more information. We are able to offer group discounts and tailor our programs for large groups.
You will receive an email inviting you to join the course on Canvas a few days before your program starts. The welcome email will contain any additional information you need. If you don’t hear anything by the start date of your program, please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu.
The online programs are all asynchronous and do not have scheduled meetings. If you would like to meet with the instructor for your course they can schedule an appointment with you.
Make sure you have completed all the requirements of the course you are taking. Once the course end date has passed, ASU will verify completion of all requirements. Once your certification is verified you will receive an email with a digital copy of your certification and instructions on accessing a digital badge. Physical certificates will also be sent when applicable.
Please be aware that for courses with applied projects the verification process may take longer as instructors will need to review the final project reports. Please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu if you have any questions.
We offer extensions for up to two months after the end of the program. If you need an extension, please contact your instructor and exec-fseonline@asu.edu.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Health Care Professionals
Unlock the Power of Lean Six Sigma: Propel Your Career Forward
Overview
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on health care quality? Enroll in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering’s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Health Care Certification and take your health care career to new heights. Gain the skills to revolutionize patient care, optimize processes, and amplify your professional standing in the industry.
Originally developed during the post-WWII industrial boom, Lean and Six Sigma have evolved into a dynamic approach that drives efficiency, productivity, and excellence. As a health care focused Green Belt, you will cultivate the skills to pinpoint process improvement opportunities and adeptly overcome challenges in a health care setting. Elevate your proficiency in problem-solving and emerge as a coveted asset in the health care sector, armed with the specialized expertise of Lean Six Sigma!
Registration Deadlines
- Registration for the online course closes one week after the course start date.
- If you miss the registration deadline, please consider registering for the next upcoming course.
Empowering Learners for Success
Stand out in your field by completing the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Health Care Certification. This 10-week immersive program, offered by ASU's College of Health Solutions and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, equips you with the skills to drive impactful change in patient outcomes and care delivery.
During this course, you'll learn how to:
- Develop a Project Charter: Emphasize the Voice of the Patient and Dimensions of Quality to ensure precise alignment with health care service excellence.
- Assess Health care Workflows: Identify inefficiencies and optimize processes within health care service and transactional settings.
- Analyze Real-World Health care Data: Leverage data insights to address real-world health care challenges and enhance industry-specific solutions.
- Visualize Health care Process Flow: Utilize process maps to identify waste and streamline health care service and transactional operations.
- Utilize Quality Tools in Health Care: Apply qualitative and quantitative techniques to uncover root causes and drive improvements in health care quality.
- Formulate Growth Strategies in Health Care: Devise strategies to improve patient satisfaction, enhance health care service delivery, and foster growth.
- Implement & Sustain Health Care Enhancements: Ensure sustained improvements in health care service quality and operational efficiency.
Industry Recognized Credential
As one of the world's top-ranked engineering schools an ASU Certification is recognized globally as a premier qualification.
To earn your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate:
- All participants must complete the final exam with a score of at least 70 percent.
- All participants must complete the 60-day process improvement project.
With this certification you’ll also qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Professional Development Units (PDU).
Maximize Your Impact
Unlock a unique opportunity to advance your career and knowledge. Our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course is officially approved to offer Continuing Education (CE) credits towards The Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification. Gain 30 CE units recognized by the National Association for Healthcare Quality, fulfilling the CE requirement to maintain CPHQ eligibility. To learn more about The Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, please visit the National Association for Healthcare Quality’s website.
Who should enroll
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Health Care certification program is designed for professionals in a wide range of health care industries with various backgrounds including health care clinicians, health care administrators, quality and/or patient safety officers, health professions students, supply chain specialists in health care, patient experience officers and care transformation specialists.
Pre-requisites
While there are no official prerequisites, participants should have basic knowledge of statistics.
Instructional Team
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification program is designed by a team of faculty members, industry professionals, instructional designers, and Lean Six Sigma professionals. Validated course framework and assessments are aligned to industry needs and standards.
The curriculum, instructional videos, exams and activities for this program are led by the following instructors:
Lisa Custer
Lisa has over 25 years of working experience in all aspects of process management and continuous improvement. Her work spans Six Sigma, Lean, Design, Total Productive Maintenance, and Total Quality Management. Prior titles include Principal with Accenture, Director with George Group Consulting, and Director of Quality in the semiconductor industry. She holds a Ph.D. and MSE in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University and a Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Matthew Martin
Matt Martin, MS, PhD, LMFT, CSSBB is Clinical Associate Professor in the Doctor of Behavioral Health Program and Associate Director of SNAC at Arizona State University. Dr. Martin is Six Sigma Black Belt certified by ASQ and mentors graduate students in health care quality improvement projects. Research interests include integrated care measurement, medical workforce development, and population health strategies in primary care. Dr. Martin has worked with numerous health care organizations in Arizona to improve and evaluate their clinical processes. His projects have been funded by NIH, SAMHSA, HRSA, ASU, Arizona Department of Health, and private foundations. Prior to ASU, he served as Director of Behavioral Medicine at the Duke family medicine residency program in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Matt has 10 years of clinical experience including several years of practicing and managing integrated behavioral health services.
Clayton Taylor
Clayton is the Director of the Business and Finance Organizational Performance Office in the Office of the Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer at Arizona State University. His office consults with nine diverse Business and Finance operational areas to lower costs, improve operational efficiency and provide the highest quality customer experience to internal and external customers.
Britany J. M. McElroy
Britany J. M. McElroy is the Operations Administrator for the Office of Access Management at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona and holds the academic rank of Instructor in the Mayo College of Medicine and Science. Her leadership role allows her to provide quality care and create a positive experience for all patients. Additionally, she serves as the Site Director for the Administrative Fellowship Program and the Site Liaison for the Mayo Clinic Response to Racism. Britany honed her healthcare administration skills as an Administrative Fellow with the Mayo Clinic, working on special projects across several campuses and departments, which prepared her for success throughout her career. She served as a fellow for two years before becoming an Operations Manager for the Department of Neurology in Arizona. Britany earned a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Florida. Her professional memberships include the American College of Healthcare Executives and the National Association of Health Services Executives. She also serves on the leadership committee for the Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer and is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified. Britany co-developed and instructs the Six Sigma Green Belt course at Arizona State University in the College of Health Solutions. She enjoys educating high school students about personal finance, provides seminars on budgeting and debt management, serves as a mentor to aspiring healthcare professionals, and passionately seeks to make care accessible for all.
Get started today!
Join us on this transformative learning journey and gain the power to drive real change in any organization. Don't miss out on this opportunity to add value to your career. Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a Lean Six Sigma expert!
For more information on Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Professional Programs, please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu.
FAQ's
Lean methods focus on streamlining processes, removing wasteful practices, and increasing process efficiency. Lean creates systems that produce results very quickly and at a low cost per unit.
Six Sigma methods focus on reducing the variation in process results, and centering the process on a specific performance level. Six Sigma creates high quality, defect-free products and services.
Combined, Lean and Six Sigma represent a powerful and comprehensive set of organizational and process improvement tools.
Yellow Belt is an introduction to the foundational concepts of Lean Six Sigma and provides a series of tools used to make process improvements. The online course features videos, activities and discussion posts followed by a final exam. The hybrid course also includes a 3-hour, virtual, live training to practice using the tools.
Green Belt is an extensive training in Lean and Six Sigma methodology. The online course consists of 10 weeks of instructions with videos, quizzes, online discussions and a final exam. The Green Belt also requires a 60-day applied project where participants will utilize the tools and methodology to implement changes in their organization.
Black Belt furthers the training from the Green Belt program. Participants learn how to effectively lead teams in Six Sigma methodologies and work with stakeholders on projects. The Black Belt program trains on advanced statistical methods and analysis, and includes an applied project where participants will lead a team in utilizing the tools and methodology to implement changes in their organization.
Master Black Belt is the final level of certification and is for participants looking to deploy Six Sigma at the top levels of an organization. Participants learn how to manage large scale organizational improvement units, practicing advanced statistical analysis, and leading six sigma strategy.
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course is offered in three different tracks. Service/Transactional, Manufacturing and Health Care. The tracks cater to participants by industry focus areas to find commonality in discussions, case studies and specific application of lean and six sigma.
The Green Belt for health care professionals is offered quarterly.
The Green Belt program takes approximately 60 hours to complete. The program consists of 10 weeks of asynchronous coursework followed by 60 days to complete your applied project.
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program requires an applied project to be completed during the program. This program is typically done in the context of the participant’s workplace or a volunteer position they hold. As a participant you are responsible for finding a project that you will be able to complete during the timeframe of the program. The instructor for the course can assist you in choosing your project but will not assign projects to participants. If you are concerned about finding an appropriate project, please reach out to us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu.
Registration is open for 1 week after a program starts. The first week consists of introductions and learning the platform so participants can easily catch up.
If you change your mind about a course we can offer refunds up until the start of the program. You can also transfer to a later program before the start date. Once the program starts we cannot offer refunds. If you would like to transfer to a later program after the program has already started there is a $500 transfer fee. We can also offer extensions for deadlines if necessary. Please reach out to your instructor and exec-fseonline@asu.edu if you need an extension.
The Green Belt for health care professionals is $1950 per participant.
We offer discounts for ASU employees, alumni and students. We also offer discounts for military veterans and groups of 5 or more people. Please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu for more information on our discounts.
We offer custom programs for organizations that are looking to get several members of their team certified. Our team can work with you to come up with a program that fits your needs. Please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu for more information. We are able to offer group discounts and tailor our programs for large groups.
You will receive an email inviting you to join the course on Canvas a few days before your program starts. The welcome email will contain any additional information you need. If you don’t hear anything by the start date of your program, please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu.
The online programs are all asynchronous and do not have scheduled meetings. If you would like to meet with the instructor for your course they can schedule an appointment with you.
Make sure you have completed all the requirements of the course you are taking. Once the course end date has passed, ASU will verify completion of all requirements. Once your certification is verified you will receive an email with a digital copy of your certification and instructions on accessing a digital badge. Physical certificates will also be sent when applicable.
Please be aware that for courses with applied projects the verification process may take longer as instructors will need to review the final project reports. Please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu if you have any questions.
We offer extensions for up to two months after the end of the program. If you need an extension, please contact your instructor and exec-fseonline@asu.edu.