Lean Six Sigma methodology provides a structured approach to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, improve quality, and enhance overall performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within UC Davis.
Lean Six Sigma at UC Davis
At UC Davis, we're committed to constantly improving. We use Lean Six Sigma (LSS) to work together and enhance efficiency by eliminating waste in our processes. To empower our staff for excellence, we introduced the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt in January 2019. Over 1,000 employees have completed the training since then, and the number is growing.
With leadership support and in partnership with UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, UC Davis expanded its Lean Six Sigma education by introducing the Green Belt program. Trained individuals actively address business process issues, providing action plans to improve processes, save money, and enhance university operations.
UC Davis trained Lean Six Sigma Green Belts
Roster of UC Davis staff who have completed the UC Davis Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program.
Continuous Improvement Projects Examples
Learn more about continuous improvement projects executed at UC Davis
Enroll now for the fall 2026 Green Belt training
Enrollment for the fall 2026 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program through UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education is now open.
This 12-week course beginning September 2026, taught by a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, provides knowledge and tools you can use to encourage a culture of service excellence, continuous improvement, and empirically-based decision-making as a means of improving quality, consistency, speed, and financial savings for your organization.
Green Belt Information Session
June 26 at 12 p.m.
Join Continuing and Professional Education for a free online information session to learn more about the unique features and benefits of our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program.
Schedule time to connect with a Lean Coach for project scoping support.
Are scholarships available for the fall 2026 Green Belt course?
The Provost’s two-year investment in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt scholarship funding concluded with the spring 2026 cohort. While scholarships are no longer available, UC Davis employees may continue participating in the program through departmental funding. Employees interested in enrolling are encouraged to speak with their manager or supervisor about professional development support and departmental sponsorship opportunities.
- Benefits
- Participants in the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training program can expect the following outcomes:
> Immediately apply the established Lean Six Sigma principles to a real-life UC Davis-facing project; the project generates (or expects) hard or soft cost savings for the university
> Receive guided mentorship from a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Leader
> Learn to implement Lean Six Sigma directly into the workplace; address quality and waste issues such as defects, cycle time, variability, etc.
> Enhance your organization's ability to overcome challenges by applying Lean Six Sigma's proven techniques and strategies
> Receive a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Badge from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, recognized globally as an indicator of mastery of LSS expertise. The badge is a digital credential, authorized by Credly, host of the largest, most-connected digital network and trusted by leading global organizations.
This course also qualifies for 6 CEUs
- Learning Outcomes
- Learning Outcomes
> Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to your daily work
> Develop a project charter
> Apply Lean tools to improve a process
> Execute a project using the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) methodology
> Quantify project benefits
> Address quality and waste issues such as defects, cycle time, over-processing, excess motions/transportation, wait time, variability, etc.
Skills You Will Gain
> Lean Six Sigma implementation
> Process improvement
> System optimization
> Improving customer satisfaction
- Course Logistics
- Kicking off September 28, 2026, the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt virtual training will run for 12 weeks.
Time Commitment
Participants should expect a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning using virtual modalities, for a time commitment of roughly 30 hours, including:
- Bi-weekly 3-hour virtual, instructor-led sessions (synchronous learning workshops) for a total of 21 hours over the duration of the program
- 12 hours of self-study and project work completed between workshops
Schedule:
September 28, 2026 to December 18, 2026
Cost $2495
UC Davis employees are eligible for a 40% discount. To apply the discount and use departmental funds, please contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881 or via email [email protected]. When reaching out, please include your Employee ID and indicate that you’d like to apply your 40% discount benefit to ‘262SIX222’,the Green Belt cohort starting on 9/28. Read more. - Who should attend?
- This course is open enrollment. There are no course prerequisites.
The course is best suited for individuals responsible for managing or participating significantly in any business process activities including managers, professionals, and front-line staff. Process owners, functional owners, department/unit leaders, and team members are welcome to enroll.
During the course, participants will work on and complete a real process improvement project. It is recommended that participants have 2-3 potential project ideas ready for the first day of training. Schedule time to connect for assistance on project identification. - Enroll
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