Lean Six Sigma Online
Fisher College of Business has teamed with MoreSteam to offer a more flexible, affordable alternative to traditional classroom training. Together, we provide a full suite of self-paced, instructor-supported online courses designed to fit your schedule – and your goals.
Courses are available on demand, so you can start any time and progress at your own pace. Each course is designed by education professionals who understand how adults learn best. You'll find a thoughtful blend of multimedia content – including audio narration, blackboard-style videos, animations, step-by-step data analysis walkthroughs, and simulated project work – to match different learning styles and keep you actively engaged. Interactive practice reinforces key concepts, while instructor support is available when you need it. Many courses are offered in multiple languages, with the option to select your preferred language during registration.
Register for any of the following courses by clicking the button above, or select the links within each course description below. Please note that if you are a company purchasing an online program for your employee(s), we are required to add Ohio Sales Tax (7.5%) to your purchase.
Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma Belt offerings are built for working professionals who need flexible, high-quality training they can apply immediately. Developed by experienced educators and continuous improvement experts, each course prepares you to lead real projects using the DMAIC framework and Lean tools. You'll get hands-on practice with both data analysis and problem-solving techniques–plus the leadership skills to drive change and deliver measurable results. The course supports your path toward certification (certification not included) and is designed to fit into your schedule, on your terms.
Case studies and examples throughout the course can be tailored to your industry. Choose from Manufacturing (default), Healthcare, Financial Services, or general Services when you register to ensure the content aligns with your work environment and challenges.
This instructor-supported course covers the complete Lean Six Sigma Black Belt body of knowledge. As a Black Belt, you are able to lead any team across your organization in executing process improvement projects. If your goal is to master this skill set and improve your value as an employee and organizational leader, then this course is for you.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course Outline
- Case studies and examples can be customized to focus on Manufacturing (default), Healthcare, Financial Services, and Services applications.
- Lean enterprise topics include value stream mapping, continuous flow, line balancing, and others.
- No pre-requisites.
- Course access period is 365 days.
- This course includes EngineRoom®, MoreSteam's online data analysis software, along with guided instruction on how to use it throughout your project work. If your organization uses Minitab®, we also offer a version of the course aligned to Minitab 20 (Minitab software sold separately).
- Black Belt Certification is a separate process. For more information, visit the Black Belt Certification page.
| Price: | Estimated Time: | CEU: | PDU: |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,295 | 140 hours | 14 | 140 |
Register for the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
If you are interested in becoming a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt you can view details for our certification program here.
This instructor-supported course covers the complete Lean Six Sigma Green Belt body of knowledge. As a Green Belt, you can assist or lead a team in executing process improvement projects. You will be competent in all of the basic analytical tools necessary to utilize the DMAIC methodology and control Green Belt improvement projects.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course Outline
- Green Belt training represents about half the time and material required for Black Belt training, so many professionals choose to start their process improvement career at this level.
- Case studies and examples can be customized to focus on Manufacturing (default), Healthcare, Financial Services, and Services applications.
- Lean enterprise topics include value stream mapping, continuous flow, line balancing, and others.
- No pre-requisites.
- Course access period is 365 days.
- This course includes EngineRoom®, MoreSteam's online data analysis software, along with guided instruction on how to use it throughout your project work. If your organization uses Minitab®, we also offer a version of the course aligned to Minitab 20 (Minitab software sold separately).
| Price: | Estimated Time: | CEU: | PDU: |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,095 | 80 hours | 8 | 80 |
This instructor-supported course covers the complete Lean Six Sigma Transactional Green Belt body of knowledge. The Transactional Green Belt course differs from the standard Green Belt course in that it covers only the tools and concepts most important to transactional settings.
- Lean Six Sigma Transactional Green Belt Course Outline
- Case studies and examples can be customized to focus on Manufacturing (default), Healthcare, Financial Services, and Services applications.
- Lean enterprise topics include value stream mapping, continuous flow, line balancing, and others.
- No pre-requisites.
- Course access period is 365 days.
- This course includes EngineRoom®, MoreSteam's online data analysis software, along with guided instruction on how to use it throughout your project work. If your organization uses Minitab®, we also offer a version of the course aligned to Minitab 20 (Minitab software sold separately).
| Price: | Estimated Time: | CEU: | PDU: |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,895 | 74 hours | 7.4 | 74 |
This self-paced Yellow Belt course offers a solid introduction to the Lean Six Sigma methodology, core concepts, and common terminology. It's designed for team members who need a working knowledge of process improvement tools to contribute effectively on projects. The course covers the full DMAIC framework in more depth than the Lean Six Sigma Overview course, but with a smaller time commitment than Green Belt – making it a great option for those getting started or supporting improvement work.
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course Outline
- Case studies and examples can be customized to focus on Manufacturing (default), Healthcare, Financial Services, and Services applications.
- Course access period is 365 days.
- This course includes EngineRoom®, MoreSteam's online data analysis software, along with guided instruction on how to use it for problem solving and statistical analysis.
| Price: | Estimated Time: | CEU: | PDU: |
|---|---|---|---|
| $899 | 27 hours | 2.7 | 27 |
Aimed at those new to Lean Six Sigma, this self-paced online Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification course walks through the fundamentals of the DMAIC problem-solving roadmap. Explore how Lean Six Sigma enhances problem-solving, drives root cause analysis, and builds efficiency into processes to consistently deliver value to the customer.
This Lean Six Sigma course is geared towards CPAs (Certified Public Accountants). In addition to the Yellow Belt Certification credential, this NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) approved course can earn you 14.5 CPE (Continuous Professional Education) credit hours. To earn the Yellow Belt Certification and CPE credit hours, you must complete the course and qualified assessment within one year of purchase and achieve a minimum passing grade of 75 percent. You will receive a certificate of completion when these requirements are met.
MoreSteam is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: https://www.NASBARegistry.org.
| Price: | Estimated Time: | CPE credit hours: |
|---|---|---|
| $1,024 | 28 hours | 14.5 |
Operations Short Courses
Operations Short Courses are presented in a logical sequence to provide an introduction to Six Sigma concepts and the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) improvement process. The lessons are modular, but we encourage you to explore all of the material.
There is no formal certification for these courses, but you will receive a certificate of completion in addition to CEUs or PDUs of credit. These courses have no pre-requisites.
This course provides the necessary tools to chart and understand process behavior over time. The body of knowledge covered by this course of study is also known as Statistical Process Control (SPC). As you become proficient in all of the tools necessary to to chart process behavior, quantify variability, and assess process capability, you will be prepared to play an important role as a part of a process improvement team.
- Charting Process Behavior Course Outline
- Designed for those who need a solid knowledge of process statistics and techniques.
- This course includes EngineRoom®, MoreSteam's online data analysis software, along with guided instruction on how to use it for problem solving and statistical analysis.
- Course access period is 365 days.
| Price: | Estimated Time: | CEU: | PDU: |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400 | 12 hours | 1.2 | 12 |
This online Project Management course covers the fundamental skills, techniques and methods necessary to plan, manage, and lead a complex project to a successful completion. The content aligns with the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and is designed for practical application across industries. Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate and earn 1.6 CEUs. The course may also qualify for 16 PDUs toward PMI recertification, which you can self-submit for approval.
- Fundamentals of Project Management Course Outline
- Designed for those who need a solid knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
- The course includes templates for project planning and problem solving.
- Course access period is 365 days.
| Price: | Estimated Time: | CEU: | PDU: |
|---|---|---|---|
| $450 | 16 hours | 1.6 | 16 |
This course equips Lean Six Sigma Champions with the knowledge to lead and support successful improvement initiatives. Designed for leaders who guide project teams and remove organizational barriers, the course provides a high-level overview of the DMAIC framework, key problem-solving tools, and strategies for project selection, team leadership, and driving change. It's built to help you understand the methodology, speak the language, and play an active role in delivering results.
- Lean Six Sigma Champion Course Outline
- Designed for managers and individuals who will be working with Black Belts or Green Belts and want to be proficient in the fundamental tools of Lean Six Sigma. You are not expected to be an expert in statistical tools, but need to possess a thorough understanding of how your organization operates.
- Case studies and examples can be customized to focus on Manufacturing (default), Healthcare, Financial Services, and Services applications. You can select your version when you register for the course.
- The course includes templates for project planning and problem solving.
- Course access period is 365 days.
| Price: | Estimated Time: | CEU: | PDU: |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300 | 19 hours | 1.9 | 19 |
This introductory course offers a high-level overview of the Lean Six Sigma methodology, core concepts, and terminology–ideal for anyone new to process improvement. While we don't offer a formal White Belt, this course serves as the equivalent, providing foundational knowledge through practical examples and case studies from service, business process, and manufacturing settings. It's a great starting point for building awareness and understanding the basics of the DMAIC improvement cycle.
- Lean Six Sigma Overview Course Outline
- The course is targeted at executives, team members, managers, supervisors, and individuals who need to develop a general awareness of Lean and Six Sigma but aren't expected to run projects or use the tools.
- Case studies and examples can be customized to focus on Manufacturing (default), Healthcare, Financial Services, and Services applications. You can select your version when you register for the course.
- Course access period is 365 days.
| Price: | Estimated Time: | CEU: | PDU: |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200 | 4 hours | 0.4 | 4 |
Process Design (Design for Six Sigma/DFSS)
These courses cover the full Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) body of knowledge, equipping you with practical tools to design or redesign both product or system design, the Black Belt course provides more advanced methods, including robust statistical tools and design techniques.
While these courses do not lead to a formal certification, you'll receive a certificate of completion along with CEUs or PDUs to support your professional development.
Excellence in product design requires an intentional, data-informed approach rooted in empathy for customer needs. The Product Design Excellence Black Belt course is built for engineers, product designers, and developers who want to lead complex design efforts within their organizations. You'll follow the DCDOV roadmap–using critical questions to guide each phase of your work.
This advanced course integrates methods from multiple disciplines, including Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Agile Software Development, and Design for Lean Six Sigma. You'll also gain deep experience with advanced statistical tools, including the design and analysis of experiments (DOE), to support evidence-based decisions. Whether you're designing physical products or complex systems, this course equips you with the skills and structure to deliver innovative, high-performing solutions.
- Design for Six Sigma Black Belt Course Outline
- Designed for engineers, process owners, and process designers who need to create new services or transactional processes.
- No pre-requisites
- This course includes EngineRoom®, MoreSteam's online data analysis software, along with guided instruction on how to use it for problem solving and statistical analysis. You'll also gain hands-on experience with Process Playground, the built-in discrete event simulation tool for modeling and improving complex processes.
- Course access period is 365 days.
| Price: | Estimated Time: | CEU: | PDU: |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,250 | 68 hours | 6.8 | 68 |
Excellence in product design starts with a clear understanding of customer needs and a structured approach to solving for them. This Product Design Excellence Green Belt course is built for engineers, product designers, programmers, and others involved in developing new products or systems. You'll learn to apply the DCDOV roadmap–Define, Concept, Design, Optimize, Validate–using a series of critical design questions to guide each phase of your work.
The course draws from leading design disciplines, including Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Agile Development, and Design for Lean Six Sigma, giving you a flexible and modern toolkit. You'll gain practical experience using data-driven tools to create innovative, efficient, and customer-centered solutions. The product version includes advanced topics such as statistics and experimental design; for service-focused learners, we offer a streamlined version without these additional modules.
- Design for Six Sigma Green Belt Course Outline
- Designed for engineers, process owners, and process designers who need to create new service or transactional processes.
- No pre-requisites.
- This course includes EngineRoom®, MoreSteam's online data analysis software, along with guided instruction on how to use it for problem solving and statistical analysis. You'll also gain hands-on experience with Process Playground, the built-in discrete event simulation tool for modeling and improving complex processes.
- Course access period is 365 days.
| Price: | Estimated Time: | CEU: | PDU: |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,850 | 45 hours | 4.5 | 45 |
Lean 123: Lean Training for Individuals and Teams
This graduated Lean training program allows individuals and organizations alike to match the right amount of content to their intended audience or goals. Use Lean Fundamentals to give a wide audience a broad understanding of Lean. At the same time, challenge your current Lean Practitioners to develop the skills necessary to run independent Kaizen events.
Lean training provides individuals with valuable skills and perspectives that can positively impact their work performance, problem-solving abilities, and overall approach to tasks and projects no matter the industry. MoreSteam's Lean courses are tailored with specific examples for healthcare, finance, service, or manufacturing.
Use these Lean courses as a lightweight addition to your organization's current training materials or pair them with MoreSteam's Lean training simulations . A Lean simulation helps participants realize the impact Lean concepts have on tackling a problem.
Lean Fundamentals introduces the core principles of Lean and how they apply to improving work processes across any industry. You'll learn foundational concepts like the 8 Wastes, Process Mapping, Standard Work, 5S, and spaghetti diagrams–tools that help teams identify inefficiencies and drive meaningful change. This quick, accessible course is available in multiple languages and is a great starting point for individuals and organizations building a Lean mindset.
| Price: | Estimated Time: | CEU: | PDU: |
|---|---|---|---|
| $550 | 13 hours | Available | Available |
The Lean Practitioner course builds on Lean Fundamentals by diving deeper into intermediate and advanced Lean concepts. You'll explore tools like pull systems, throughput yield, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and leader standard work–techniques that help improve flow, reduce waste, and sustain performance. This course is a great fit for those expected to apply Lean thinking to real business challenges and lead problem-solving efforts within their organization.
| Price: | Estimated Time: | CEU: | PDU: |
|---|---|---|---|
| $775 | 23 hours | Available | Available |