Lean Six Sigma

For students and alumni

Lean Six Sigma is a set of proven, time-tested tools that have helped companies navigate, survive and succeed, even through periods of market uncertainty.

Very generally, Lean focuses on ways to reduce waste in workflows, while Six Sigma refines processes to be more efficient.
Together, Lean Six Sigma is used to solve complicated organizational problems as well as guide continuous improvement.

For a business it means

there can be a reduction in waste and in turn reduce their product’s cost to consumers.

For healthcare it means

the organization can spot dangerous time delays and improve care for their patients.

For a nonprofit it means

groups can better direct their resources to help more of their communities.

Getting started

This course is open to all GSM students and alumni.

Current GSM Students and recent alumni (within one year of graduation):

This is a free learning opportunity to all current student and recent alumni. Current GSM students in good academic standing can register for this course at any time throughout their program(s). Alumni (up to one year after completed degree program) will have the opportunity to register as well. For example, if you graduate fall 2025, you will have until Fall 2026 to register.

All other alumni:

Graduate School of Management alumni who have graduated more than one year ago receive a 10% discount on the public cost of $2,195.

Course start dates

This course is currently offered four times per calendar year.

2025 dates:

January 15 (Closed)

April 16 - June 24

July 9 - September 17

October 1 - December 16

Course Details

The UC Davis Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program consists of ten learning modules, which can be completed over the course of 10 weeks.

You should expect to spend five to six hours each week on course content. Learn more on eos.