USD Six-Sigma Green-Belt and Black-Belt Training programs pack in more topics, skills and concepts than its toughest competitors. This intensive training translates to stronger, more competent practitioners. Six-Sigma programs conform to the ASQ Six-Sigma Body of Knowledge and include the complete statistical analysis tools from back-to-basic statistics to powerful design of experiments. Case studies and specific examples cover a broad range of local industries covering manufacturing, product development, software, distribution, finance, healthcare and military organizations.
Affordable and Flexible Process Improvement Model
A flexible modular structure means you invest only in the format that is applicable to your project, personal and organizational objectives. Investment is affordable and is up to a third the cost of other local and national offerings – providing you the opportunity to send a team of participants for the price of one.
Dynamic Instructors
USD instructors average twenty years experience with a minimum five years practical experience as Master Black-Belts. They are full-time educators with real-world experience who have trained and coached hundreds of San Diego professionals. Over 300 Lean and Six-Sigma projects have been successfully facilitated with estimated cost savings of $62.7million. Our instructors are recognized Lean Sensei and Certified Six-Sigma Black-Belt professionals that consistently rate extremely high in post training evaluations.
Robust Support Infrastructure
Support and structure are provided via proven roadmaps, tollgates and templates throughout all phases of the DMAIC model. Students can call on USD instructors for assistance throughout training, project work and testing. Our instructors are also available to meet with project sponsors to assist in project selection or provide support with project advancement techniques at the workplace.
Certification
Six-Sigma Black-Belt graduates qualify for USD Black-Belt certification plus one day is spent preparing participants for the internationally recognized ASQ Black-Belt certification exam.
The Adult Learning Model
By incorporating simulations, exercises, local plant tours and practical application into the classroom, USD helps students retain more than they would in simple lecture-based courses. Comprehensive program workbooks, text materials and pocket-guides are included.

