General Questions | Green Belt Questions | Black Belt Questions
Six Sigma is becoming increasingly relevant in the Financial Services field, Healthcare, Education, Government, as well as traditional services industries such as retailing, restaurants, and food service.
There are some general guidelines for enrolling, which include:
l A four-year undergraduate degree or four years of professional experience
l An understanding of basic mathematical functions
l General proficiency in using computer software
l Access to the internet (preferably high-speed)
l To enroll in the Black Belt you must have completed a Green Belt Certificate Program
You will be required to complete the online modules outside of class, but there is no required reading beyond that.
There are 4 days of in-class learning and approximately 20 hours of self-paced online learning in the blended learning format for the Green Belt Certificate Program. There are 7 days of in-class learning and approximately 40 hours of self-paced online learning in the Black Belt Certificate Program.
UH's program is structured to make it convenient for out-of-state students to attend. Since our program offers such a flexible learning format, participants living outside the Houston area can easily enroll in either program.
The certification exam is given in the afternoon on the last day of in-class training and takes approximately two hours to complete. For the online format, this exam is given online, and requires the same amount of time as the in-class version.
Yes, you will have the email and phone contact information of your instructor.
Yes, each class is limited to 20 students. Contact us to find out if space is available in the upcoming programs.
Lean is an improvement approach with an emphasis on waste and streamlining operations for maximum throughput. Six Sigma, a much broader approach, is a customer-focused (internal and external customers) problem solving methodology that strives for delivering high performance reliability and value by improving processes, reducing defects and variation. Some businesses may benefit from a combination, thereby reducing the waste and streamlining business processes before improving the processes.
The majority of financial aid programs are only available to students attending credit courses which lead to a degree or other academic credential. Since UH School of Continuing and Professional Studies does not offer credit courses, we are unable to process these traditional forms of financial aid.
No, the FASFA is used only for degree programs.
Yes, loans are available through Sallie Mae School of Continuing and Professional Studies Loan Program. If you are considering paying for your program with a Sallie Mae loan, please visit our enrollment page for more information. Note: Some programs sell out weeks before the start date. If you plan to apply for a loan with Sallie Mae, begin your application early to allow adequate processing time.
This varies from lender to lender, but Sallie Mae will allow you to borrow up to 60% over the cost of tuition to cover books, supplies, transportation and other costs.
Many lenders will be happy to loan you the money if you have a co-borrower who will sign your loan agreement. Be aware that the interest rate on the loan will vary according to your credit rating.
No, but we accept credit cards for the cost of the class and would refund the same card when the loan money arrives.
Yes, we are happy to accept your tuition voucher and invoice your employer. The voucher must clearly give the name and address of the employer as well as the amount allowed for the class.
A Six Sigma Green Belt can impact an organization's bottom line through employment of statistically based tools that are taught in Six Sigma Green Belt training. A Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate from UH demonstrates to an employer or potential employer that you have been trained in basic problem solving skills and the statistical tools needed to work effectively on process improvement under supervision of a Black Belt.
There is no specific work experience or number of years required to take the Green Belt Program.
UH's Six Sigma Green Belt Program is unique in that it combines the technical aspects of Six Sigma with sound management practices. For example, we use the Case Study approach for assignments based on real business world issues. Participants will often work in teams on the scenarios and activities. This gives participants an opportunity to work in collaborative, team environments
No. Once you receive your Green Belt certification through our program you will not need to renew your certification.
There are a total of 12 required online modules. How fast you are able to complete the online modules will depend largely on your background and comfort with the topics. Students should expect to spend anywhere from 20-30 hours total completing the online modules. The individual modules range in length from 20-90 minutes.
A Six Sigma Black Belt can impact an organization's bottom line through employment of statistically based tools that are taught in Six Sigma Black Belt training. A Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate from UH demonstrates to an employer or potential employer that you have been trained in advanced problem solving skills and the statistical tools needed to effectively lead process improvement projects.
There is no specific work experience or number of years required to take the Black Belt Program.
No. Once you receive your Black Belt Certification through our program, you will never have to renew your certification.
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