Six Sigma

Purdue University Six Sigma Black Belt training and certificate program offers a cost-effective method to train and certify in Six Sigma techniques. Six Sigma combines a detailed roadmap (DMAIC: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) with powerful statistical tools to attack and resolve your most critical business issues. Successful Six Sigma projects produce measurable results and help increase a company's skill in process optimization and continuous improvement.

More information on the Six Sigma Certification can be found on our Discover Six Sigma site.

Black Belt Certification

A Black Belt Training Certificate is granted to those participants who attend all 12 days of training and pass both the Green Belt Exam and the Black Belt exam. The Green Belt exam is administered on Day 6 and participants must pass the exam to continue on to the black belt training. Participants who do not pass the green belt exam may repeat the training and exam at no cost at a later date. Black Belt Certification is granted to attendees who have received the Black Belt Certificate of Training Completion and successfully completed a Black Belt project within 120 days of passing the Black Belt exam.

Full details on Purdue MEP's Six Sigma Black Belt Certification can be found here.

Green Belt Certification

Purdue MEP Six Sigma Green Belts are trained in a subset of Black Belt tools and methodologies. Green Belts assist Black Belts with major projects and can independently lead minor projects. At many companies, Green Belts have a part-time continuous improvement role. The Green Belt training is for employees at all levels of an organization. Participants will leave the training with a thorough understanding of the DMAIC process, data collection techniques, and the statistical methods used in Six Sigma projects.

A Green Belt Training Certificate is granted to those participants who attend all 6 days of training and pass the Green Belt exam. Green Belt Certification is granted to attendees who have received the Green Belt Certificate of Training Completion and successfully completed a Green Belt project within 120 days of passing the Green Belt exam.

Full details on Purdue MEP's Six Sigma Green Belt Certification can be found here.

Yellow Belt Training

Purdue MEP's Six Sigma Yellow Belt training is a three-day program that covers the basic concepts and language of Six Sigma, along with an overview of the DMAIC process and a set of basic tools. Yellow Belts serve on project teams led by a Green or Black Belt. View full details of the Yellow Belt program.

White Belt Training

Purdue MEP’s Six Sigma White Belt one-day workshop will provide you with a solid overview of Six Sigma methods and tools. After completing this program, you can become a qualified team member of a Green Belt or Black Belt project team. Even if this is the only belt you obtain, you’ll be a better participant and supporter of any Six Sigma project that you participate in. Full details of White Belt program.