What are Lean and Six Sigma? What is the Green Belt Certification?

• Lean is a methodology that focuses on reducing waste while maximizing productivity in a process, while Six Sigma focuses on reducing defects and variation.

• White, yellow, green, black, master black, and champion are the different levels of recognition, respectively. The Green Belt is intended to enhance Lean and Six Sigma skills.

• For more information, visit https://mantec.org/lean-certification-levels/.

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Why get certified?

• Industrial Engineering coursework at LSU includes a class for Lean ("Lean" IE 4530) and a class for Six Sigma ("QC" IE 4453). As seen in the flowcharts, Lean is typically taken in the Fall of Senior year, while QC is taken in the Spring of Junior year. If a student is pursuing an internship and has not taken the respective IE class, the course gives the foundational knowledge needed for the job. 

• As compared to other universities, our IISE chapter provides certifications to a consistently large number of students. The Lean and Six Sigma certifications are noticed by employers and are a big reason why employers look to LSU for process improvement specialists. 

• The course instructors are chosen by IISE Nationals for their experience and credibility in training people on Lean and Six Sigma. These instructors have a history of making an enjoyable learning environment for students and teaching in a way that makes concepts "stick" after the course is over.

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What is the certification course?

• The certification course that we offer through LSU's IISE chapter is a 3-day course including study materials, interactive learning activities, and networking opportunities. The course starts Friday afternoon and ends Sunday midday with an exam.​