Program Overview

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Online Program

Overview

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Online program is an in-depth training that prepares participants to lead and contribute to Lean Six Sigma efforts and project teams. This four-month online training provides participants with the opportunity to lead an instructor-guided process improvement project with the potential of positively impacting their place of business.

Course Description

The program includes the same content and structure as the 12-day in-person LSS Green Belt training with three individual coaching sessions. Participants complete a real-world, instructor-guided project as part of certification. The program also includes the introductory course to Lean Leadership, the Leading with Lean Short Course.

Estimated Timeline

The program follows this estimated timeline:

• Define (3 weeks)
• Measure (2 weeks)
• Analyze (5 weeks)
• Improve (4 weeks)
• Control (3 weeks)
• Final Presentation (4 weeks after completing the Control Phase)

Certification Requirements

LSS Green Belt certification requires:

• Successful completion of coursework
• Participating in discussions and project review meetings
• Successful completion and review of the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project
• Comprehensive project presentation live via Zoom supported by a written report

Quick Facts

• Course length: 16-26 weeks (9.6 CEUs)
• Prerequisites: None
• Instructor: Larry Fisher, LSS Black Belt
• Spring 2026: January 26 - May 24, 2026. June 24, 2026 Zoom Presentation Day
• Cost: $2,495
• Location: 100% online, coaching sessions and Leading with Lean short course via Zoom

Program Objectives

After certification, Lean Six Sigma Green Belts usually function as members of process improvement action teams within their functional area. Green Belts typically work under the supervision and mentorship of a Black Belt and may be associated with team leaders in a closely scoped project or sub-project.

Upon Completion

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Apply the basic Six Sigma tools and methodologies
• Think critically and use data-driven approaches to solving problems following the DMAIC model
• Define, scope and create project charters
• Develop process and value-stream maps
• Develop cause and effect diagrams
• Demonstrate basic statistical analyses
• Understand and apply the following elements of Six Sigma techniques:
  • Effective data collection techniques
  • Process capability
  • Process and control FMEA
  • Hypothesis tests
  • Mistake-proofing (Poka Yoke)
  • SPC charts
  • Control plans
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma tools to track day-to-day process/project improvements
• Report results in a structured format

Course Credits

Participants receive Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits, which are required to maintain many professional licensures. OULI training also qualifies as PDU credits for Project Management Professionals.

Instructors

The program instructors are practicing experts in the field with extensive history in implementing process improvement efforts and coaching students. They include:

• Brian deFonteny
• Joyce Hinton
• Teresa Tobias
• Larry Fisher

General Information

The program is offered by the University of Oklahoma's Lean Institute, which provides training and certification in Lean Six Sigma methodologies. The institute's team of instructors and consultants are experienced professionals with a proven track record of success in process improvement and coaching.