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Lean 6 Sigma Training: Overview

Lean 6 Sigma Graduates with Certificates

C4iSN offers comprehensive training in Lean Six Sigma. The curriculum combines the Lean and Six Sigma approaches to process improvement.The Lean and Six Sigma management philosophies were pioneered by Toyota and Motorola, respectively, and popularized by companies like General Electric. These philosophies have been proven to result in significant cost savings and process improvements.

Who Should Attend?

Those interested in learning and applying a systematic approach to quality improvement, cost reduction and process efficiency will benefit from these programs. No previous training is required for eligibility to the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program.

Program Requirements

Green Belt
Training toward a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate requires the completion of seven days of class work and a project. C4iSN will assist the Green Belt candidate find a project. Students typically identify a project within the company where they are working. Participants who do not complete the project in eight months from the start of the program will automatically receive a Yellow Belt Certificate as long as they have met other requirements. Students can opt to enroll for the Yellow Belt program only.

Tuition: $3,300 for Yellow Belt and $4,500 for Green Belt


Black Belt
Only candidates who have successfully completed the Green Belt program are eligible to register for the Black Belt program. The Black Belt program requires completion of 10 days of training, class assignments and quizzes. In addition, they are expected to complete one Lean Six Sigma project. Participants who do not complete the project in 10 months from the start of the program will automatically receive a Brown Belt Certificate as long as they have met other requirements. Students can opt to enroll for the Brown Belt program only.

Tuition: $4,650 for Brown Belt and $5,900 for Black Belt.

Program Highlights

  • Seven days for Yellow/Green Belt
  • Ten days for Brown/Black Belt
  • Classes from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Classes typically held on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
  •  Program designed to help you learn from distinguished faculty, industry experts and fellow students
  •  Receive 3 course credits if you qualify to be admitted to the non-degree program
  •  $3,300 for Yellow Belt, $4,500 for Green Belt
  •  $4,650 for Brown Belt, $5,900 for Black Belt
  •  Fees are for early registration and include all material and meals