Lean Six Sigma Certifications

Improve processes. Reduce waste. Lead change- anywhere you work.

Lean Six Sigma is a globally recognized method for improving how work gets done. It combines Lean principles (reducing waste and increasing flow) with Six Sigma tools (reducing variation and defects) to help organizations deliver better outcomes faster, more efficiently, and with greater consistency.

Whether you’re starting with the basics or advancing into project leadership, Lean Six Sigma gives you a structured approach to identifying inefficiencies, solving problems at the root cause, and creating measurable improvements.

WHY LEAN SIX SIGMA? WHY NOW?

Organizations don’t just want good ideas—they want repeatable results. Lean Six Sigma provides a proven framework that helps professionals:

• Improve quality and customer experience
• Reduce waste, rework, and delays
• Increase throughput, speed, and consistency
• Use data to justify decisions and investments
• Solve problems using a recognized improvement model
• Strengthen collaboration across teams and departments

As industries continue to prioritize efficiency, accountability, and measurable outcomes, Lean Six Sigma skills have become one of the most transferable and valuable credentials across the workforce.

CAREER IMPACT

Lean Six Sigma is used across sectors because every organization runs on processes- healthcare, education, manufacturing, government, technology, finance, and beyond.

Professionals who complete ASQ-aligned Lean Six Sigma training commonly report outcomes such as:

• Stronger performance narratives (“Here’s what I improved and by how much.”)
• Increased credibility with leadership due to data-backed recommendations
• Greater confidence in solving problems systematically, not reactively
• Readiness to lead initiatives rather than only support them
• Improved cross-team communication and problem framing

SELECT YOUR TRAINING LEVEL:

The Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt certification is designed for professionals who want to lead process improvement projects and drive measurable results in their organization.  Learn More REGISTER NOW

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WHY EARN YOUR SIX SIGMA CERTIFICATION AT FSC?

At Farmingdale State College, we focus on practical workforce outcomes, not theory alone. You’ll learn the tools and immediately apply them to real scenarios so you leave with skills you can use on day one.

What Sets FSC Apart:

• Applied, hands-on learning focused on real operational problems
• Instructor-led training with structured support and guided practice
• Career-relevant deliverables you can talk about in interviews (project charter, SIPOC, VOC, control plan, etc.)
• A SUNY-affiliated institution with a strong reputation for applied education and professional preparation
• The largest and most expansive School of Technology within the SUNY system

How You'll Learn at FSC

This is not a "sit-and-listen" class. Each session blends instruction with application so you practice the tools in real time. You can expect: 

• Instructor-led walkthroughs and worked examples
• Practice using templates and structured tools (charters, maps, plans)
• Case studies from real industries
• Group problem-solving and peer feedback
• Project coaching (if capstone/project option is included)

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the certificate, you will be able to:

• Define process problems clearly and align stakeholders around measurable goals
• Map processes and identify bottlenecks, delays, and non-value-added work
• Use Lean tools to reduce waste and streamline workflows
• Apply the DMAIC framework (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)
• Collect and interpret data to identify root causes (not guesses)
• Build practical improvement plans and sustain gains over time
• Communicate results to leadership using clear, credible metrics

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TRAINING A TEAM? WE CAN DELIVER THIS FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

Farmingdale State College can offer the Lean Six Sigma Certificates as a customized cohort for employers.

Corporate options include:

• On-campus, on-site, or hybrid delivery
• Examples and case studies tailored to your operation
• Optional project coaching aligned to your KPIs
• Cohorts designed for frontline supervisors, managers, or mixed teams

talk to us about a corporate cohort

 

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GUARANTEED DELIVERABLES

What You Will Produce and Take With You
This certificate is designed around real, professional-grade deliverables, not just seat time. Participants complete a portfolio of Lean Six Sigma artifacts that demonstrate applied skill and can be referenced in performance reviews, interviews, and promotion discussions.

By the end of the program, participants will have developed:

• Lean Six Sigma Project Charter
• A clearly defined improvement project including problem statement, scope, goals, stakeholders, and success metrics.
• SIPOC Diagram
• A high-level process map identifying suppliers, inputs, process steps, outputs, and customers to establish system boundaries.
• Voice of the Customer (VOC) Summary
• Documentation translating customer needs into measurable requirements and critical quality factors.
• Current-State Process Map
• Visual representation of an existing process highlighting inefficiencies, bottlenecks, handoffs, and non-value-added steps.
• Baseline Performance Measures
• Data collection plan and initial performance analysis used to establish current process capability and variation.
• Root Cause Analysis Toolkit
• Completed analytical tools (e.g., Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys, Pareto Analysis) identifying true drivers of process issues.
• Improvement Strategy & Implementation Plan
• A structured set of recommended solutions with prioritization, risk considerations, and implementation steps.
• Control Plan & Sustainability Framework
• Methods for monitoring performance, maintaining improvements, and preventing regression over time.
• Final Project Summary (Executive-Ready)
• A concise, professional narrative summarizing the problem, analysis, improvements, and results—designed for leadership review.

Certificate of Completion
Participants who successfully complete the program receive a Lean Six Sigma Certificate of Completion from Farmingdale State College.

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Emre Tokgoz is currently a professor of the Computer Security Department at State University of New York’s Farmingdale campus. He completed two independent Ph.D. degrees (one in mathematics and another one in Industrial Engineering) in the U.S. and four master’s degrees (one M.S. in mathematics, one M.A. in mathematics, one M.S. in computer science, and another M.S. in Engineering Management with Biomedical Engineering concentration). He has more than 15 years of professorship experience teaching and conducting research as a professor at several schools including Business, Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, and Cybersecurity programs. He has six published books with Springer and one published book with CRC press along with more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Among them, three of the books focus on Six Sigma and its applications. His active research areas with peer-reviewed publications include theory and practical applications of quantum AI and AI, optimization, aerospace/engine design advancement and development, network security, cryptography, systems’ design and improvements, STEM education, biomedical engineering, supply chain, transportation, and systems’ design and improvement. 

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FAQS

For more information regarding Lean Six Sigma or any other program, please reach out to continuinged@farmingdale.edu. 

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