Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

  • Continuing Education
Next Start Date
Aug 24, 2026
NON-CREDIT COURSE
Two credentials. Globally recognized.

Enroll to earn your Green Belt and Yellow Belt credential from ODU and USF upon completion.
 

Register for Fall 2026

Apply real world experience.

Bring a real challenge from your workplace, or we will provide a guided project. Either way you leave with documented, measurable results that belong in any interview or performance review.

Why ODU for Green Belt certification?

Our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification program, offered in partnership with USF, teaches practical process improvement skills that apply across industries.

In eight weeks of live online instruction, participants study Lean and Six Sigma methods and apply them to a workplace project or guided project. No prior Lean Six Sigma experience is required. The Green Belt program includes the complete Yellow Belt curriculum in a self-paced, on-demand format.

You’ll learn how to:

• Improve processes using Lean and Six Sigma methods
• Define, measure, analyze, improve and control a process
• Identify waste, reduce cycle time and improve quality
• Use data to support problem-solving
• Apply process improvement tools to a business challenge

Participants receive feedback from instructors with experience leading Lean Six Sigma initiatives across industries and learn alongside professionals from a range of fields.

When you complete the program, you will gain:

• USF Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Yellow Belt Certification
• A certificate from USF and Old Dominion University
• Digital badges to share on LinkedIn and a resume
• Reusable templates and tools for workplace use
• One year of free access to Career Hub

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Program Information

Take the next step in demonstrating your advanced process improvement skills. Enroll today in our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification program and earn your credential from ODU and USF.

Students register and pay tuition with ODU.

Fall 2026
August 11, 2026, to October 01, 2026
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Instructors: Dr. Ian Briggs

Register for Fall 2026

Already completed the Yellow Belt with ODU or USF? Please send an email to sfabio@odu.edu so that we can further assist you. You may qualify for a discount code.

Green Belt is designed for professionals at every career stage—from individual contributors to managers and emerging leaders. If you're responsible for improving processes, solving problems, or leading changes, this program can help you make a greater impact.

Green Belt professionals are found in virtually every industry, including:

  • Healthcare
  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Retail & E-Commerce
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Higher Education
  • Construction
  • Hospitality
  • Insurance
  • Consulting

Access course materials 100% online and study from any location. The Green Belt Certification program is synchronous. The Yellow Belt Certification course is asynchronous (on demand). USF will provide login credentials to each student to access the class.

Take the next step in demonstrating your advanced process improvement skills. Enroll today in our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification program and earn your credential from ODU and USF.

Students register and pay tuition with ODU.

Fall 2026
August 11, 2026, to October 01, 2026
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Instructors: Dr. Ian Briggs

Register for Fall 2026

Already completed the Yellow Belt with ODU or USF? Please send an email to sfabio@odu.edu so that we can further assist you. You may qualify for a discount code.

Green Belt is designed for professionals at every career stage—from individual contributors to managers and emerging leaders. If you're responsible for improving processes, solving problems, or leading changes, this program can help you make a greater impact.

Green Belt professionals are found in virtually every industry, including:

  • Healthcare
  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Retail & E-Commerce
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Higher Education
  • Construction
  • Hospitality
  • Insurance
  • Consulting

Access course materials 100% online and study from any location. The Green Belt Certification program is synchronous. The Yellow Belt Certification course is asynchronous (on demand). USF will provide login credentials to each student to access the class.

Cost & Aid

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$2,495

Continuing Education can accept payments for courses in several different forms. ODU's helpful staff can assist you in determining if you might qualify for any number of various funding options that could assist you with non-credit continuing educational opportunities to improve your marketability and advance your career.

Includes Materials and Tools, Final Exam, and Final Storyboard Review

Already completed the Yellow Belt with ODU or USF? Please send an email to sfabio@odu.edu so that we can further assist you. You may qualify for a discount code.

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Refund Policy

To withdraw from this course, you must send a request in writing to cepd@odu.edu seven (7) days prior to the start date of the course. Failure to attend a course does not constitute withdrawal. Course registration fees, less a $100.00 processing fee will be refunded back to your original form of payment. There are no refunds once the class has begun. Late withdrawals of six (6) days or less before the class begins will result in the student being charged the $100.00 processing fee, as well as charges for books and/or other course material fees.

Careers improved with a Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt professionals are valued across industries for their ability to improve processes, reduce waste, solve complex problems, and drive measurable business results.

Project Management Specialists
Growth
7.2%
Median Salary
$98,580
General and Operations Managers
Growth
5.8%
Median Salary
$101,280
Logistics Analysts
Growth
19.3%
Median Salary
$79,400
Supply Chain Managers
Growth
9.0%
Median Salary
$99,200
Business Continuity Planners
Growth
5.4%
Median Salary
$79,590
Quality Control Analysts
Growth
5.8%
Median Salary
$58,350
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