Best Online Six Sigma Certification

BEST ONLINE SIX SIGMA CERTIFICATION

The best online Six Sigma certification programs will help you advance your career and sharpen your business acumen by teaching you how to solve business problems, eliminate waste, and run more efficiently.

Top 10 Online Six Sigma Certificate Programs

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  1. University of California, Irvine
  2. University of Arkansas
  3. Rochester Institute of Technology
  4. Western Kentucky University
  5. Southern New Hampshire University
  6. University of La Verne
  7. Waubonsee Community College
  8. College of Central Florida
  9. Gordon State College
  10. Point University
  1. Western Kentucky University 98%
  2. Southern New Hampshire University 92%
  3. Gordon State College 88%
  4. University of Arkansas 83%
  5. University of La Verne 72%
  6. Rochester Institute of Technology 71%
  7. Point University 47%
  8. University of California, Irvine 29%
  1. Gordon State College 22 to 1
  2. Southern New Hampshire University 21 to 1
  3. Western Kentucky University 19 to 1
  4. University of Arkansas 19 to 1
  5. College of Central Florida 19 to 1
  6. University of California, Irvine 18 to 1
  7. Waubonsee Community College 18 to 1
  8. University of La Verne 15 to 1
  9. Central Community College 14 to 1
  10. Rochester Institute of Technology 13 to 1
  1. Rochester Institute of Technology $52,756
  2. University of La Verne $45,850
  3. Point University $21,850
  4. Southern New Hampshire University $15,380
  5. University of California, Irvine $11,442
  6. Western Kentucky University $10,992
  7. Waubonsee Community College $9,079
  8. University of Arkansas $7,666
  9. Central Community College $2,760
  10. Gordon State College $2,563
  1. Rochester Institute of Technology $52,092
  2. Southern New Hampshire University $18,900
  3. Point University $16,200
  4. University of La Verne $14,340
  5. Western Kentucky University $12,140
  6. University of California, Irvine $11,442
  7. University of Arkansas $7,875
  1. Central Community College
  2. Coastal Pines Technical College
  3. Point University
  4. Gordon State College
  5. College of Central Florida
  6. Waubonsee Community College
  7. University of La Verne
  8. Southern New Hampshire University
  9. Western Kentucky University
  10. Rochester Institute of Technology
  1. University of California, Irvine 29%
  2. Point University 47%
  3. Rochester Institute of Technology 71%
  4. University of La Verne 72%
  5. University of Arkansas 83%
  6. Gordon State College 88%
  7. Southern New Hampshire University 92%
  8. Western Kentucky University 98%
  1. Rochester Institute of Technology 13 to 1
  2. Point University 13 to 1
  3. Coastal Pines Technical College 13 to 1
  4. Central Community College 14 to 1
  5. University of La Verne 15 to 1
  6. University of California, Irvine 18 to 1
  7. Waubonsee Community College 18 to 1
  8. Western Kentucky University 19 to 1
  9. University of Arkansas 19 to 1
  10. College of Central Florida 19 to 1
  1. College of Central Florida $1,987
  2. Coastal Pines Technical College $2,147
  3. Gordon State College $2,563
  4. Central Community College $2,760
  5. University of Arkansas $7,666
  6. Waubonsee Community College $9,079
  7. Western Kentucky University $10,992
  8. University of California, Irvine $11,442
  9. Southern New Hampshire University $15,380
  10. Point University $21,850
  1. University of Arkansas $7,875
  2. University of California, Irvine $11,442
  3. Western Kentucky University $12,140
  4. University of La Verne $14,340
  5. Point University $16,200
  6. Southern New Hampshire University $18,900
  7. Rochester Institute of Technology $52,092

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Frequently Asked Questions About Six Sigma Certification

Business professionals can raise their profile by earning a Six Sigma certification. Six Sigma is a methodology of using statistics and data to identify and solve problems in businesses. Lean Six Sigma aims to maintain value by applying the traditional methods of defect prevention as well as the elimination of waste.

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Certification for Six Sigma can be acquired online, and while some programs combine the approaches, many distinguish the two. Six Sigma certification demonstrates to employers that the holder has achieved specific levels of expertise in business-related problem-solving. If you’re interested in pursuing Six Sigma certification, be sure you do so through a fully accredited college or university.

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Mastery of the Six Sigma methodology is denoted by belt colors, a structure similar to the belt system in martial arts.

  • Yellow belt holders have fundamental knowledge of Six Sigma.
  • Green belt certification holders are qualified to apply Six Sigma procedures, such as DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control), as team members and managers of larger projects often led by Six Sigma black belts.
  • Those projects are often led by Six Sigma black belts. Black belts have a complete understanding of Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma, and can deploy advanced strategies to help green belts complete projects.
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Best Online Six Sigma Certification Programs
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Project Management Specialists Salaries by Percentile in the U.S.

The following graph depicts the average salaries of Project Management Specialists for each percentile in the U.S.

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Best Online Six Sigma Certificates

  1. #1

    University of Arkansas

    Fayetteville , AR
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $10K

    Acceptance

    83%

    Graduation

    70%

    Student body

    25K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1185/26

    Online Degrees

    Graduate Certificate in Lean Six Sigma
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  2. Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $15K

    Acceptance

    92%

    Graduation

    39%

    Student body

    102K

    Online Degrees

    Graduate Certificate in Six Sigma Black Belt
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: 6 months
    • Format: Online
  3. #5

    Western Kentucky University

    Bowling Green , KY
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $11K

    Acceptance

    98%

    Graduation

    54%

    Student body

    14K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1080/22

    Online Degrees

    Graduate Certificate in Lean Six Sigma
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MBA in Business Administration

    Concentrations

    • Supply Chain Management
    • Business Data Analytics
    • Six Sigma/Lean Management
    • Cybersecurity Management
    • Required Credits: 30-39
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  4. #6

    University of La Verne

    La Verne , CA

    Tuition + fees

    $46K

    Acceptance

    72%

    Graduation

    69%

    Student body

    6K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1055/20

    Online Degrees

    Certificate in Lean Six Sigma Program

    Concentrations

    • Yellow Belt
    • Green Belt
    • Black Belt
    • Completion time: 1 year or less, each
    • Format: Online
  5. Tuition + fees

    $3K

    Graduation

    45%

    Student body

    5K

    Online Degrees

    Certificate in Engineering Technology

    Concentrations

    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: Less than 1 year
    • Format: Online
  6. #9

    Waubonsee Community College

    Sugar Grove , IL

    Tuition + fees

    $9K

    Graduation

    33%

    Student body

    5K

    Online Degrees

    Certificate in Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: 6 Months
    • Format: Online
  7. #10

    Gordon State College

    Barnesville , GA

    Tuition + fees

    $4K

    Acceptance

    88%

    Graduation

    19%

    Student body

    2K

    Median SAT/ACT

    980/18

    Online Degrees

    Six Sigma Certificates in Technology

    Concentrations

    • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt – 10 credits, 3 months
    • Six Sigma Yellow Belt – 25 credits, 6 months
    • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt And Green Belt – 60 credits, 9 months
    • Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt And Green Belt – 145 credits, 12 months
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – 50 credits, 6 months
    • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt – 120 credits, 6 months
    • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt And Black Belt – 240 credits, 12 months
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt And Black Belt – 125 credits, 12 months
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt With Black Belt With 1-On-1 Project Coaching – 125 credits, 12 onths
    • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – 75 credits, 6 months
    • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt – 120 credits, 6 months
    • Lean Six Sigma Champion – 20 credits, 6 months
    • Required Credits: 10, 25, 145, 120 240
    • Completion time: 3, 6, 12, 6, 12 months
    • Format: Online
  8. #11

    Central Community College

    Grand Island , NE

    Tuition + fees

    $3K

    Graduation

    41%

    Student body

    3K

    Online Degrees

    Certificate in Lean Six Sigma
    • Required Credits: 15
    • Completion time: 1 year
    • Format: Online
  9. Tuition + fees

    $3K

    Graduation

    47%

    Student body

    2K

    Online Degrees

    Certificate in Six Sigma Yellow Belt
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: 4-6 months
    • Format: Online
    Certificate in Six Sigma Green Belt
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion time: 6 months
    • Format: Online
    Certificate in Six Sigma Yellow Belt And Green Belt
    • Required Credits: 145
    • Completion time: 12 months
    • Format: Online
    Certificate in Six Sigma Black Belt
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion time: 6 months
    • Format: Online
    Certificate in Six Sigma Green Belt And Black Belt
    • Required Credits: 240
    • Completion time: 12 months
    • Format: Online

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