Courses & Events

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

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 even if you finish after June 30.

October 12, 2020 to June 30, 2021, Self-paced Online Training (Online, WEB)

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

This online program prepares those who already have a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt to lead large projects by explaining Six Sigma philosophies and principles, demonstrating team leadership, understanding team dynamics and assigning team member roles and responsibilities. Those who pass the exam will receive Black Belt certification from the University of Kansas.
This course is not currently scheduled for delivery. We can bring this course to your organization. Contact us at professionalprograms@ku.edu for more information. 

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Systematic Layout Planning for Lean Facilities - Online Certificate

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 even if you finish after July 1.

October 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021, Self-paced Online Training (Online, WEB)

Warehouse and Distribution Center Layout Seminar

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.
This course is not currently scheduled for delivery. We can bring this course to your organization. Contact us at professionalprograms@ku.edu for more information. 

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Principles of Sustainability Management

Part of the Certificate in Sustainability Management - this is the prerequisite course. You must take it before enrolling in any of the others.
You can enroll and start at any time. You can take up to four months to complete the course at your own pace.

October 1, 2020 to June 24, 2021, Self-paced Online Training (Online, WEB)

Sustainability Management Measurement and Assessment

Part of the Certificate in Sustainability Management. This self-paced online course covers the metrics and tools used to assess sustainability and environmental impact.
You can enroll and start at any time. You can take up to four months to complete the course.

January 6, 2021 to June 30, 2021, Self-paced Online Training (Online, WEB)

Sustainability Management Solutions

Part of the Certificate in Sustainability Management. This self-paced online course introduces sustainable practices in energy generation, waste management, buildings and civil infrastructure.
You can enroll and start at any time. You can take up to four months to complete the course.
This course will be available for enrollment by April 1, 2021.

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Sustainability Management at the Project Level

Part of the Certificate in Sustainability Management. This self-paced online course focuses on how sustainable engineering practices can be applied to specific engineering projects: environmental projects, chemical projects, civil projects, materials sustainability projects and infrastructure sustainability projects.
You can enroll and start at any time. You can take up to four months to complete the course.
This course will be available for enrollment by July 1, 2021.

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