Why You Should Become a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt at UC Davis CPE
In today's fast-paced business environment, efficiency and quality are essential to a competitive strategy. Lean Six Sigma (LSS) offers a proven methodology for achieving these goals by driving process improvement and operational excellence across industries.
Become a key contributor to your organization's success with UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education’s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
What is Lean Six Sigma?
Lean Six Sigma is a structured approach to improving efficiency, reducing waste and enhancing overall service quality. “Lean” focuses on eliminating waste—such as time, resources or unnecessary steps—, while “Six Sigma” aims to reduce process variations and increase quality. Together, they provide a powerful framework for improving operational performance, process efficiency and internal/external customer satisfaction.
Benefits of Earning a Green Belt
Earning a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma demonstrates a strong proficiency in managing complex process improvement projects and driving substantial results in various business contexts. It signifies your ability to streamline processes, collect and analyze data for informed decision making, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer experience.
“I gained a good understanding of what Lean Six can do for my career and how I can use these and other Lean practices to create a better outcome for my projects going forward,” said Jasmine Aranda, a support staff manager with UC Davis Facilities Management Custodial Services, who completed the UC Davis CPE course in 2022.
According to past participants of UC Davis CPE’s LSS Green Belt course, implementing LSS methodologies has led to tangible results such as:
- A 30% reduction in processing times, improving customer satisfaction
- Implementation of electronic processes resulting in $19,000 in annual savings
- An 87.5% reduction in time spent looking for tools to do the job, increasing productivity and resulting in $15,000 annual savings
Career Advancement with Lean Six Sigma
Becoming a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt not only enhances your ability to manage projects but also opens doors to career advancement across sectors. The ability to apply data-driven approaches and improve operational outcomes makes LSS Green Belts highly valuable. Career paths enriched by this training include quality assurance, project management, production supervisors and operations analysis. According to a 2024 analysis by EMSI Burning Glass, positions in the Sacramento region that require Six Sigma-related certifications offer a median salary of $106,000, which is $8,000 higher than for jobs requiring similar skills and education.
Why UC Davis CPE’s Course Is the Right Choice
UC Davis CPE’s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course is designed for working professionals, offering flexible, online learning. You’ll benefit from a series of seven live-facilitated virtual sessions that feature engaging group discussions and case studies illustrating how to apply tools and concepts in the real world.
The course provides hands-on experience with a real-world process improvement project that directly impacts your organization’s bottom line, allowing for immediate, practical application of LSS principles. You’ll also gain exposure to problem-solving frameworks such as DMAIC—Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control—along with a comprehensive toolkit to address process challenges ranging from simple to complex.
Master the Art of Process Improvement
Enroll in our online training program to gain in-demand skills in process improvement and improve your organization’s bottom line. View our Lean Six Sigma sample syllabus to learn more, or sign up today to get started.
In the program, you’ll be mentored by a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, ensuring high-quality instruction and guidance throughout the course. You’ll also benefit from networking opportunities with peers, opening doors to new projects and career growth. In addition to earning an LSS Green Belt, you’ll receive a digital skills badge for your LinkedIn profile and résumé, a global recognition of expertise in Lean Six Sigma.
"The best professional development decision I’ve made in years!” said Krista Newberry an analyst at the UC Davis School of Medicine’s Educational Assessment, Scholarship, Improvement and Innovation Unit, who completed the CPE course in 2023. “The LSS Green Belt Program taught me practical methods for approaching and analyzing problems and gave me the language to communicate effectively with teams and leadership.”
Becoming a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt can significantly impact your professional capabilities and career trajectory. Lean Six Sigma’s global recognition, combined with UC Davis CPE’s reputation as a leading provider in professional development, prepares you to meet the demand for LSS expertise and become a key contributor to your organization’s success.
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