Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - TUM Executive & Professional Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Language:	English
Location:	Online
Duration:	Flexible, approx. ½ year
Start:	Anytime
Cost:	2,500 EUR

Your Certification for Process Improvement and Quality Management

The TUM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Program is one of the most innovative and practice-oriented offerings worldwide. It combines scientifically grounded content with the flexibility of digital learning and the precision and effectiveness of individual coaching. The program is designed for professionals, students, and job seekers alike.

Lean Six Sigma combines the principles of Lean Management and Six Sigma to make processes more efficient, error-free, and sustainable. Six Sigma is based on scientific methods and can be applied to all types of business processes. The Green Belt certification enables you to independently implement data-driven improvement projects—across industries and based on scientific principles.

The TUM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt builds directly on the Yellow Belt and takes you from theory to practice. You will implement a real improvement project – either within a company or as part of a predefined sustainability project.

Depending on whether you are a company employee, student, or job seeker, you can choose one of the following course formats:

Business Project for Professionals: Implementation of a company-specific project with individual coaching (3 or 8 hours)
Sustainability Project for Students and Job Seekers: Working on a city cleanliness project with weekly live sessions

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Program overview

Your Path to the Green Belt Certificate

Our Course Formats

Business Project (Small or Medium)

Suitable for employees of companies
Work on an individually defined project to improve processes in your own work environment
Project implementation is supported by a sponsor (e.g., from management)

Two certificate paths available:

Business Project “Small”:
- Focus on acquiring methodological skills
- Impact on processes and finances is of secondary importance
- Includes 3 hours of individual coaching by Master Black Belt Dr. Hutwelker
- Cost: 1,800 EUR
Business-Project “Medium”:
- Goal: Implementation of a significant improvement project with a project sponsor within the company
- Includes 8 hours of individual coaching by Master Black Belt Dr. Hutwelker
- Cost: 2,500 EUR

apply for Business Project

Sustainability Project (Predefined)

Suitable for students and job seekers
Predefined project with a focus on environmental impact
The project addresses pollution caused by waste management, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG 11/12)
Support through regular phase reviews and weekly online sessions
No individual coaching – the focus is on skill development and practical application of Lean Six Sigma methodology in a real-world setting
Cost: 730 EUR

apply for sustainability project

Benefits

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Globally recognized certificate

With the Lean Six Sigma certificate from the Technical University of Munich, you receive an internationally recognized certificate on the subject of process optimization.

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Practical Relevance

In the business project, you will learn how to apply Lean Six Sigma directly to a project in your company. More practical relevance is not possible.

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Digital Learning and Individual Coaching

You not only determine the speed of the online course, but also benefit from individual coaching sessions in which you can exchange ideas with the lecturer in person.

Program Overview

Learning Objective
Here you will find information about the objectives this course aims to achieve.

Our certification program is designed to equip you with top-level Lean Six Sigma expertise, enabling you to optimally improve quality, productivity, and sustainability processes in your organization. You will not only understand the methodology but also be able to implement it effectively to drive positive changes and contribute to a sustainable, quality-focused future.

We achieve this through a perfect blend of flexible digital learning, individual coaching, and intensive practical application of the knowledge you gain.

Details
Here you will find information about dates, requirements, and other framework conditions for the certification program.

Program:

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Target group:

Professionals and managers in quality management within manufacturing and service companies.
Employees from all business areas and levels who are actively involved in process improvement.

Academic responsibility:

Prof. Dr. Martin Grunow

Format & Timing:

Flexible, self-paced, approx. ½ year when investing 3-4 hours per week.

Study location:

Online

Language:

English

Start:

Anytime

Duration:

Typical duration: ½ year. Maximum duration: 1 year after the start of your project

Admission requirements:

TUM Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

Assessment:

The TUM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification includes theoretical and practical components.

Theory:

The theoretical foundation is provided through the TUM Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, which is earned as part of the TUM/edX Professional Certificate Program.

Note: Only the TUM Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is accepted to ensure that all requirements for the Green Belt practical project are met.

Practical component:

After earning the TUM Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, participants can begin the practical part of the Green Belt: identifying, implementing, and evaluating a certification project.

Certification:

TUM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, led by Dr. Reiner Hutwelker, Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Program fee*:

Sustainability Project: 730 EUR
Business Project (small): 1,800 EUR
Business Project (medium): 2,500 EUR

(Discounts available for groups of participants from the same company)

Participants:

The program attracts participants from many countries. A Green Belt certification is ideal for careers in quality management, operations management, and process/project management across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, IT, and financial services.

Typical job titles include Process Manager, Lean Specialist, Process Engineer, or Quality Management Staff, as the certification demonstrates the ability to independently lead improvement projects.

This versatility highlights that the methodology is cross-industry and applicable to any product or service.

*Based on our experience, the German tax benefits help many participants self-finance their education, as these can be worth up to 50% of tuition fees and program-related travel costs. Please consult your tax advisor for more details. For participants of our programs residing outside Germany this might be applicable, please check the situation with the local tax authorities in your country of residence.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt Certificat

Learn more about the Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt certification at the TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning in this video.

Lean Six Sigma Sustainability-Project Award

The winners of the Lean Six Sigma Sustainability Project Award introduce themselves and their project: Julieta Duarte Ramirez (USA) and Tim Luong Van (Vietnam)

Info Sessions

Info Sessions

Get detailed information about the program’s structure, curriculum, and benefits. The info session takes place twice a year, in April and November. The dates will be announced in due time.

The Application Process

Step 1: Obtain the TUM Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

Step 2: Define Your Business Project & Eligibility Check

To ensure the successful implementation and certification of your project, we first review whether it is suitable for applying Six Sigma methodology. Please send your initial project idea via email to sixsigma@lll.tum.de. After that, we will organize a kick-off meeting with you and Dr. Hutwelker.

During this meeting, we will discuss your project topic, evaluate its suitability for Six Sigma, and address your individual requirements. In return, you will receive an overview of our approach, the project timeline, and additional insights into the coaching and collaboration you will receive throughout the project.

Step 3: Apply and Complete Your Registration

If your project is suitable for Six Sigma, you can apply for the TUM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Please follow these steps:

1. Complete the online application form.
2. Our Program Manager will contact you.
3. You will receive the invoice for the course.
4. If your company requires a confidentiality agreement, please use the form provided (included in your course materials).
5. Settle the invoice.

Once payment has been received, your individually coached TUM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification course can begin.

Your contact

Vesna Gajic

Senior Program Manager, Digital Programs

Telefon: +49 89 289 28474

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