Engineering & Technology courses

Online Certificate in Systematic Layout Planning for Lean Facilities

Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) is recognized throughout the world as the most organized way to lay out a facility for efficient operation. Leading companies have made it standard practice in their Lean and Six Sigma programs. This course will prepare you to lead layout projects using SLP and to achieve remarkable results in record time.
You can enroll and start at any time and take up to four months to complete the course at your own pace. Start date begins when student accesses the course in Canvas.

This course contains no sessions
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Online Certificate in Warehouse and Distribution Center Layout

A well-planned warehouse layout will help you reduce operating costs by improving warehouse processes and inventory control. You will learn to apply field-proven techniques, which focus on layout planning, methods selection, space optimization, and material handling.
You can enroll and start at any time and take up to four months to complete the course at your own pace. Start date begins when the student accesses the course in Canvas.

This course contains no sessions
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (Self-Paced/Online)

This on-demand online program prepares new Green Belts to lead projects and contribute to improving services and manufacturing. Attendees will learn to apply the Six Sigma DMAIC model (define, measure, analyze, improve and control) for these improvement activities.
Those who pass the exam will receive Green Belt certification from the University of Kansas.
You can enroll and start at any time and take up to two months to complete the course at your own pace.
This certification is available for delivery directly to your organization. Contact us at professionalprograms@ku.edu for more information.

July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (Self-Paced/Online)

This online program prepares those who already have a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt to coordinate and lead large projects by utilizing Lean Six Sigma philosophies and principles, demonstrating team leadership, understanding team dynamics and assigning team member roles and responsibilities. Lean Six Sigma Black Belts communicate to management, provide leadership to projects, and train others working on projects. Those who pass the exam will receive Black Belt certification from the University of Kansas.
You can enroll and start at any time. Upon accessing the course in Canvas, you have up to two months to complete the course.
This certification is available for delivery directly to your organization. Contact us at professionalprograms@ku.edu for more information.

Monday, July 1, 2024

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

This five-day face-to-face program prepares new Green Belts to lead projects and contribute to improving services and manufacturing. Those who pass the exam, which is held on the final day, will receive Green Belt certification from the University of Kansas.
This certification is available for delivery directly to your organization. Contact us at professionalprograms@ku.edu for more information.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.