Project Management with Concentration in Lean Six Sigma
Project Management with Concentration in Lean Six Sigma
Learn project management process improvements emphasizing efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction. Formats: Online | In-Person
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What you can learn.
Enhance your project management skills.
This nine-course certificate provides a solid foundation in project management with a focus on Lean Six Sigma—methodologies based on the values of the Lean management model from Toyota and Six Sigma process improvement strategies from Motorola—to drive success.
Students will gain practical skills such as process mapping, root cause analysis and statistical process control to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, reduce defects and enhance performance. Additionally, participants will lead and facilitate cross-functional teams; foster collaboration and innovation; ensure effective communication and enable stakeholder engagement.
The curriculum was designed for professionals in operations, manufacturing and supply chain management seeking to implement Lean Six Sigma for improved processes and outcomes. Courses are taught by industry experts and have been endorsed by both the UCLA Anderson School of Management and UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.
Duration: 9 months (full time), 2 years (part time)
Format: Online & In-Person
The Project Management Certificate with Concentration in Lean Six Sigma is the combined version of the following individual programs:
This certificate is approved for international students to study full time in the U.S. on an F-1 visa.
International students must meet English language proficiency requirements for admission into the program.
While most certificate programs begin each quarter, some have limited intakes for students studying on F-1 visa. Find this program on the Browse Certificate Programs page to confirm entry quarters before applying.
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How to Get Started
Courses in this program are open enrollment, and each class is paid for individually. You may take courses without committing to the program; however, establishing candidacy provides many benefits exclusive to our certificate students.
We recommend starting with the first course, MGMT X 444.1 Fundamentals of Project Management, and taking subsequent courses in the order listed above, if possible.
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- On the Certificate Application page, follow the instructions and click save. Then submit your application.
- Proceed to checkout and pay the nonrefundable candidacy fee to finalize your application.
Benefits exclusive to UCLA Extension certificate students:
- Free access to Handshake, UCLA Career Center’s online job board, with access to thousands of job and internship postings.
- Become a member of the UCLA Alumni Association (upon completing your certificate) and a nationwide network of Bruin family. Plus gain access to the networking platform UCLAOne.
- Join us for the annual UCLA Extension Graduation Ceremony on campus to celebrate all your hard work.
- Get access to UCLA Recreation facilities as a student affiliate.*
- Open an affiliate/Guest UCLA Bruin ID Card* for a number of student-related benefits.
- Access to UCLA Extension’s Career Resources including career advising, workshops and networking events.
Exam Preparation Course
Prepare for the popular PMP® examination with a concentrated and structured review of the key project domains and required knowledge to pass the exam. This course does not apply to toward the certificate.
Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Preparation
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Required Courses
Six Sigma Green Belt
Learn how to identify and manage process-improvement projects using the systematic, analytical Six Sigma approach.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt I
This course prepares students to fulfill the role of a Six Sigma Black Belt in providing technical guidance and mentoring to Green Belts, senior leadership, and other team members.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt II
This course prepares students with advanced Six Sigma Black Belt analytical activities and processes.
Project Management Capstone
Acquire hands-on training and experience on the project management framework and foundation using a real life, single project from start to finish. Maximize your learning potential on project management processes across all 5 stages within the project life cycle.
Project Schedule and Cost Management
Mastering the art of scheduling and cost management is paramount for project success. This course equips you with the essential skills to meticulously craft project timelines and budgets, while providing insights into tracking project performance for optimal outcomes.
Elective Courses
Leadership and the Human Element in Project Management
This course covers project communication, motivation, conflict resolution, negotiation, stress management, and effective leadership in the project management context.
Project Planning with Microsoft Project®
This course provides hands-on experience to build a realistic schedule using MS Project® as a tool. Students start from the planning stage and progress though the monitoring phases to track performance on the project.
Scaled Agile Approaches
Agile Methodologies with Scrum and Kanban
Learn the principles and practices of popular SCRUM and Kanban. Build the skills necessary to be a member of a high performing, continuously improving and self-organizing scrum team.
Agile Frameworks, Including Disciplined Agile, XP and Lean SD
Build and refine your knowledge of core Agile methodologies including XP, Lean SD, Disciplined Agile, Scrum, and SAFe for successful outcomes.
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