In today’s global economy, a growing number of companies rely on process improvement to maintain quality and manage costs. The Six Sigma system has moved to the forefront because of its overall applicability in a wide range of business environments and for revolutionizing operations for companies such as Motorola and General Electric (GE). As the number of organizations employing the Six Sigma methodology increases, so does the demand for Green and Black Belt Six Sigma quality professionals. As a Six Sigma professional, you can systematically increase the quality of an existing process with the basic Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, improving the performance of business management processes and helping to generate higher net income by lowering operating costs.
Unlike quality improvement efforts of the past, Six Sigma provides tangible business results and savings directly traceable to the bottom line. Help your organization do things better, faster, and at a lower cost.
Define
Define the project goals and customer (internal and external) deliverables.
Measure
Measure the process to determine current performance.
Analyze
Analyze and determine the root cause(s) of defects.
Improve
Improve the process by eliminating defects.
Control
Control future process performance.
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Imagine Where You Can Apply
Available positions for Six Sigma quality professionals, as well as the level of employment and salary, depend on the level of Six Sigma training you complete. Black Belts with at least one or two projects implemented are most in demand, followed by newly American Society for Quality (ASQ)-certified Black Belts. Because Green Belts are usually involved in the implementation phase of a process, their positions are often served by individuals from within the organization.
Advance in myriad industries, including accounting, health care, human resources, distribution centers, information technology, enterprise resource planning, insurance, warehousing, logistics, retail, sales and marketing, manufacturing, and software development.*
The ASQ 2004 Salary Survey found that quality professionals with a Six Sigma certification (i.e., a Black Belt supervisor) earned 9.21 percent more than those without any certification.† The average expected yearly salary for a typical Six Sigma Black Belt is $81,452.‡
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The Six Sigma Certificate is ideally suited for those interested in initiating complex process improvement projects. The program can also be valuable if you are a professional seeking to boost your competence level in some of the most in-demand business skills today. No specific background is required to become a Black Belt quality professional. All you need is an open mind and strong analytical abilities. Expertise in statistics is not required, but strong math skills help. You must be willing to question all things and exhibit a high level of self-confidence and motivation. Executives, managers, support employees, account managers, sales representatives, and operational managers of all kinds are suitable candidates.
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Training Available for Two Levels of Expertise
Black Belt: Six Sigma Project Supervision
Earn a Black Belt certificate. Gain the skills and knowledge you need for exceptional leadership in business improvement projects. Demonstrate comprehension and application of the Six Sigma methodology, tools, and techniques. Complete a quality project that displays competency in applying the concepts learned in the classroom.
Green Belt: Six Sigma Project Management
Earn a Green Belt certificate. Learn to implement Six Sigma projects under the supervision of a Black Belt manager. Concentrate on the basic problem-solving, project management, and statistical tools necessary for you to work effectively on Six Sigma business improvement projects. For complete course descriptions, click here.
Take the First Step
In 12 months or less, you could be on your way to a more rewarding career. Take the first step by calling 866.542.4042 (Toll Free) or click here for more information.
*Kaplan Continuing Education’s programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, KCE does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
†ASQ 2004 Salary Survey, Quality Progress, Vol. 24, No.5, p.27.
‡ Salary.com Salary Wizard® Basic Report, Six Sigma Black Belt, http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layouthtmls/swzl_compresult_national_RD14000144.html (accessed February 2008)
