Professional Development Courses

All of these courses are available as customizable options, delivered on your site to your group.

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Courses

Students will complete a Lean Six Sigma project from inception to completion. Dates and times are flexible; please contact Continuing Ed Dept at continuinged@govst.edu or 708.534.3199 to set schedule with instructor.


January 16, 2024 to May 6, 2024, Online Self-Paced Via Black Board
Lean Six Sigma for Supply Chain Certification focuses solely on Supply Chain. (LS3C) is a fresh new perspective to improve Supply Chain process flow while utilizing tools that Lean Six Sigma offers. Focusing entirely on Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Transportation and Procurement enables the practitioner to analyze current trends and follow-thru implementation. Supply Chain has proven results with improved customer service while reducing errors to zero.Optimizing Supply Chain Lean Six Sigma tools, helps maximize supplier partnerships within the Supply Chain that facilitates a shortened "time to market" with new product introduction. The efficient integration of identifying the "8 Wastes" within the Supply Chain builds visibility so the organization can begin to reduce or eliminate the non-value added activities that cost organizations loss revenue and disappoint customers. Six Sigma methods will include project planning and various statistical tools to equip the student to be green belt certified and a practitioner of Lean Six Sigma at their organization.


January 16, 2024 to May 6, 2024, Online Self-Paced Via Black Board
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate program will focus on both Advanced Lean Techniques and Six Sigma "Green Belt" methodologies. Detailed and real-world examples of lean thinking will be reviewed with hands - on examples to enhance the learning experience. Learn how to integrate theories of business, statistics, and the elimination of waste with the goal of achieving tangible results. Six Sigma methods will include project planning and various statistical tools to equip the student to be Green Belt certified and a practitioner of Lean Six Sigma at their organization. The course is offered 100% online. Textbooks are an additional fee. Funding Available: This is a WIOA Approved Program.


March 4, 2024 to May 31, 2024, Online via Blackboard
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate program will focus on both Advanced Lean Techniques and Six Sigma "Green Belt" methodologies. Detailed and real-world examples of lean thinking will be reviewed with hands - on examples to enhance the learning experience. Learn how to integrate theories of business, statistics, and the elimination of waste with the goal of achieving tangible results. Six Sigma methods will include project planning and various statistical tools to equip the student to be Green Belt certified and a practitioner of Lean Six Sigma at their organization. The course is offered 100% online. Textbooks are an additional fee. Funding Available: This is a WIOA Approved Program.


January 16, 2024 to May 6, 2024, Online Self-Paced Via Black Board
February 19, 2024 to June 9, 2024, Online via Blackboard
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate program will focus on both Advanced Lean Techniques and Six Sigma "Green Belt" methodologies. Detailed and real-world examples of lean thinking will be reviewed with hands - on examples to enhance the learning experience. Learn how to integrate theories of business, statistics, and the elimination of waste with the goal of achieving tangible results. Six Sigma methods will include project planning and various statistical tools to equip the student to be Green Belt certified and a practitioner of Lean Six Sigma at their organization. The course is offered 100% online. Textbooks are an additional fee. Funding Available: This is a WIOA Approved Program.


March 4, 2024 to May 31, 2024, Online via Blackboard
This certification will give healthcare professionals the tools to improve patient care delivery processes, quality of patient outcomes, and patient satisfaction through Lean and Six Sigma quality and process improvement methodologies. In the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, this course offers detailed and real-world examples of lean thinking coupled with exercises to enhance your learning experience. Learn how to define and implement strategies for healthcare delivery processes and identify opportunities to reduce variations to optimal processes. Use Six Sigma methodology and various statistical tools in project planning to become a recognized practitioner of Lean Six Sigma in hospital or healthcare facilities. The self-paced course with instructor check-in is offered 100% online. Textbooks are an additional fee.Students have 8 to 10 weeks to complete the course and have instructor check-in options available via Zoom.


January 16, 2024 to May 6, 2024, Online Self-Paced Via Black Board