***THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING STUDENTS. LAST ADMISSION TERM IS SUMMER 2023 (0620) **

The Six Sigma black Belt certificate provides a four course sequence of classes covering the theory of Six Sigma along with a Six Sigma Project Course. This certificate, intended for the manufacturing and services industries, will build from the concepts of the Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt Expert Certificate. The major objectives of Six Sigma methodology include problem solving, strategic improvement, and business transformation. The course offerings of this certificate program will focus on the theory and methods of Six Sigma and concentrates using facts and data to improve customer satisfaction, reduce cycle time, and reduce defects. The courses in this Black Belt certificate are part of the Quality Specialty in the AS degree in Engineering Technology. The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items: • the recommended order in which to take the program courses • suggested course when more than one option exists • which semester each course is typically offered • if the course has a prerequisite • courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program) If you are starting the program this term, click here to access the recommended Academic Pathway. If you have already started the program, click here for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.