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Lean Six Sigma
Green Belt 

Online Learning Approach

  • 100% online classroom via Zoom

  • Regular lean celebrity guest speakers

  • Completion of a 'Quiz' for each session

  • Weekly online movies

  • Online MoreSteam training material 

  • Individual Lean Six Sigma MINI PROJECT

  • Real work experience

  • Mentored Lean Six Sigma PROJECT

HOW TO:

Register for Green Belt Training
Buy or renew MoreSteam
  • Dr. Eric Olsen will provide a link as appropriate to the Cal Poly/MoreSteam.com Lean Six Sigma Training

  • Click on the appropriate purchase link.  

  • Login or CREATE MY ACCOUNT. Be sure to use your work or Cal Poly email account.

  • Pay as directed.

Complete Training Class
  • Get a jump on a training session or wait for the class Kickoff Meeting. Make sure you can navigate the MoreSteam training lessons and website.

  • Attend Kickoff Meeting to review course requirements and troubleshoot technical issues.

  • Complete all course requirements with an 80% or better:

    • MoreSteam Session quizzes

    • Class participation

    • Mini-Project

    • Practice Exam

    • Final Exam

Prepare for Certification
  • Get 120 hours of lean six sigma related work experience.  This needs to be completed separate from project certification work.

  • You are responsible for finding your own Green Belt level project.  See the certification course syllabus for requirements.

  • Create a draft project charter which requires approval prior to certification course enrollment

  • Email Dr. Eric Olsen for approval on items above.

Register for Certification
Complete Certification Course
(6-9 months)
  • Review certification requirements with Dr. Eric Olsen.

  • Dr. Olsen will sign you up for TRACtion online project tracking software with MoreSteam.

  • Complete Mentored Project.

  • Complete 120 hour Work Experience requirement (if not already completed).

  • Note: Not completing the certification project in 9 months requires paying a second course fee.

Certified Cal Poly Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified Cal Poly Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
If you have any questions, email Dr. Eric Olsen.

Transactional vs "Regular" Green Belt
WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Are you looking to implement lean principles in an administrative work environment?
Are you a CSU, UC, or Community College faculty or staff member?
Transactional Green Belt
Are you looking for a more general overview of lean principles?
Are you involved in industrial operations and/or manufacturing?
Regular Green Belt
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