Gain a competitive edge early with Lean Six Sigma — valued by industry and recognized around the world.
Learn in-demand skills
Understand the improvement of processes, waste reduction, problem solving and data analysis.
Strengthen your resume
Show employers you have real skills from day one.
Earn a recognized certificate
Receive a Lean Six Sigma Belt Certificate upon completion.
Build a foundation for success
Develop an improvement mindset that will benefit you in any career path.
Open to all engineering students
Develop a diversified skillset to take with you no matter where you may go.
“Industrial engineering is about improving the efficiency, quality, and reliability of systems. Through this hands-on experience, students learn how systematic problem-solving and data-driven decisions can lead to measurable improvements in operational performance.”
Associate Professor Suchi Rajendran
Lean Six Sigma Green Yellow Certificate Requirements
ISE 1000: Introduction to Industrial Engineering (1 credit hour)
Introduction to the industrial engineering profession, the Industrial and Systems Engineering department, and the core topics of industrial engineering. Introduction to problem solving, ethics and industrial engineering design and analysis techniques. Graded on A-F basis only.
Over four sessions, students learn Lean Six Sigma principles through an interactive LEGO-based simulation of manufacturing and order fulfillment operations.
Students examine operational challenges such as inventory management, process variability, production bottlenecks and quality defects.
They apply the DMAIC framework, process mapping, root cause analysis and 5S principles to identify inefficiencies, implement process improvements, and measure their impact on operational performance.
The activity emphasizes data-driven decision-making, teamwork, and continuous improvement.