Learn to make processes lean and reliable – with flexibility for your schedule
Designed exclusively for OHIO students seeking their bachelor’s degree online, our Online Lean Six Sigma Methods Certificate Program gives you the skills and knowledge to remove waste, streamline processes, and add value to your organization. Developed as two separate methodologies, the Lean and Six Sigma principles, tools, and skill sets are now usually applied together for synergy that can take organizations to the next level.
The 15-hour, Online Lean Six Sigma Methods Certificate Program is open to any OHIO student enrolled in an online bachelor degree program and any OHIO alumni. The certificate will appear on your transcript upon graduation.
Questions? Contact Engineering Technology and Management Department Chair Dr. Todd Myers at 740.593.1455 or Professor Dr. Zaki Kuruppalil at 740.593.0258.
Required Courses
Computer Methods (3 credit hours)
ETM 2030: Advanced Enterprise Computer Methods
Study of common methods used to solve enterprise computing problems. Emphasis is on developing solutions using common software, installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware.
Management (3 credit hours)
MGT 2000: Intro to Management
Understanding of and practice in solving problems facing managers and administrators using concepts and principles from behavioral sciences and other applicable disciplines.
Statistical Methods (3 credit hours)
ISE 3040: Fundamentals of Statistics
To understand and use statistics to evaluate and make decisions about processes and their results.
Alternate courses: MATH 2500 or QBA 2010
Six Sigma Methodology (3 credit hours)
ETM 3635: Quality Assurance and Technical Documentation
Theory and practice of quality improvement principles, tools and methods with emphasis on Six Sigma methodology.
Lean Systems (3 credit hours)
ETM 4325: Lean Systems
Focus on process enhancement through continuous improvement methodology utilizing tools to assist in the identification and then continuous eliminations of waste and enterprise improvements.