Why ODU for Operational Excellence certification?

Our Operational Excellence certification program, offered in partnership with USF, equips you with high-impact process improvement skills that drive results. This comprehensive course combines Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt certifications, providing the full DMAIC framework—Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control—and tools used by top-performing companies like Amazon and Toyota.

You will gain practical expertise in waste elimination, root cause analysis, data evaluation, and process control. Case studies and tools-based training help you apply concepts immediately, culminating in a real-world project that demonstrates your ability to lead meaningful improvements.

ODU supports your certification journey through structured training hours, project mentorship, and exam preparation. Upon successful completion, you’ll earn three respected credentials: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and an Operational Excellence Certificate from USF and ODU.

When you complete the program, you’ll be prepared to lead operational excellence initiatives and deliver measurable value across any industry.

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Program Information

Advance your career with in-demand process improvement skills. Enroll today in our Operational Excellence Certification program and earn your credential from ODU and USF.

Students register and pay tuition with ODU.

Schedule:
August 12, 2025 to October 30, 2025
6-8 p.m. EST

Register for Operational Excellence

Access course materials 100% online and study from any location. This program is synchronous. USF will provide login credentials to each student to access the class.

Advance your career with in-demand process improvement skills. Enroll today in our Operational Excellence Certification program and earn your credential from ODU and USF.

Students register and pay tuition with ODU.

Schedule:
August 12, 2025 to October 30, 2025
6-8 p.m. EST

Register for Operational Excellence

Access course materials 100% online and study from any location. This program is synchronous. USF will provide login credentials to each student to access the class.

Corporate Clients

ODU and USF offer custom Operational Excellence training for corporate clients. Interested in offering training to your employees? Let us schedule a Lunch & Learn to explore our services.

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Cost & Aid

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Limited Time Discount
$2495
Standard
$3495

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

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Refund Policy

To withdraw from this course, you must send a request in writing to cepd@odu.edu seven days prior to the class start date and before starting the course. Failure to attend a course does not constitute withdrawal. Course registration fees, less a $100 processing fee, will be refunded back to your original form of payment. There are no refunds once you have logged in and the class has begun.

Careers in Operational Excellence

Our graduates pursue careers as project managers, operations managers, project team participants, business analysts, and technical specialists, applying data-driven strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste using process improvement methodologies and lean management techniques implemented by top companies worldwide.

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