Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Have you thought about continuing your professional education? Employers today highly value those employees that take initiative to further their knowledge in their field and keep current with new standards and practices. 

The College Network® offers professional certificates from Purdue University, Boston University and Corporate Education Group.  We can help you obtain your Lean Six Sigma certification, a certificate of  project management or your paralegal certificate.

Lean Six Sigma certification can help to improve the efficiencies at your company. Working with a master black belt instructor from Purdue University will enable you to grasp the methodologies behind this business model. You will work with other professionals around the country who are also seeking their certification.  Start out with your Lean Six Sigma green belt certification and then move to a black belt--your employer will thank you for the significant contribution you are able to make towards increasing their productivity.

If you are an experienced project manager but don't have your certification, there isn't a better time than now to become certified.  Our PMP® preparation courses cover all aspects of project management and will help to prepare you for the Project Management Professional® exam.   It will also help add to your marketability if you are searching for a new opportunity.

And if you are a legal secretary who would like to advance your career, you can earn your paralegal certificate from Boston University.  This hands on, 14-week program will provide you with access to the Westlaw legal research database throughout your paralegal studies program. You will also learn from practicing attorneys, who bring their experience and in-depth knowledge to every course.

More and more professionals are seeking certifications in order to become an expert in their field. Call one of our Program Advisors today at 800-395-1014 to learn more our certificate programs. 

With a new fiscal year underway, it’s no surprise that companies everywhere are looking for ways to cut costs and increase the efficiency of their business flow. The project completion process is often fraught with errors, causing thousands of dollars in lost revenue for businesses of all kinds. In fact, according to the Project Management Institute:

• 88% of planned projects are past deadline, over budget, or both.
• The average cost of overrun on a project is 189%.
• 31% of projects are cancelled before completion. 

For companies with a small budget to spend on employee education, enrolling several project managers in a Lean Six Sigma certificate program could be a good solution.

With foundations in statistical engineering, the Lean Six Sigma concept is a data-driven methodology aimed at eliminating process variation to improve production results. Lean Six Sigma programs typically come in three levels of certification based on a candidate’s level of prior experience: Green Belt, Advanced Lean, and Black Belt.  Each program teaches specific skills for streamlining business methods and lowering the occurrence of defects within standard practices. Implementing Six Sigma processes in project strategies can vastly improve operational performance, reduce day-to-day costs and produce measurable financial results over time.

• Companies using Lean Six Sigma to streamline projects typically earn 1.2%―4.5% of their annual revenue back in savings.
• The average annual salary for a Green Belt-certified professional is $90K annually.
• Companies with a Black Belt certified employee typically save $250K to $500K on average per project.

If you think you might be interested in pursuing a Lean Six certificate, one of the Program Advisors here at The College Network would be happy to answer any questions you might have about these programs. Feel free to give us a call at 800-395-1014—we’re here to get you informed!  

In this very competitive economy, businesses are looking for ways to increase their efficiency while also improving their customer focus and response.  Now more than ever Lean Six Sigma methodologies, which include five lean principles:  define, measure, explore, develop and implement have come to the forefront.  The lean goals are to eliminate waste, improve business processes and increase customer satisfaction and these have become key strategies for companies.

More and more busy professionals are choosing to move forward in their careers by obtaining their Lean Six Sigma Certification online.  And by gaining your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and then Black Belt Certification, you can greatly increase not only your career opportunities, but also your earning potential.  

Here are 5 ways you will benefit from obtaining your Lean Six Sigma Certification online from The College Network and Purdue University.  

1.  Increased job opportunities--certification will set you apart from those without it when you are job searching.  As well, you will find you have more opportunity in your current position.

2.  On average, Lean Six Sigma Black Belts earn $88,226 a year, according to Salary.com.  

3.  Learn from Master Black Belt instructors at Purdue University.

4.  Earn your certification from Purdue University, a global leader in engineering and business.

5.  Build your network of professionals from different fields and level of experience,  throughout the country.  

Those should be more than enough reasons to get started.  Call us today at 866-249-2131 to learn more about Lean Six Sigma certificate programs and discover your own ways that it will benefit you.  

Business intelligence is, by its very nature, dynamic; ever changing; and fast paced. A hybrid between teaching and forensics - my job provides the truth in a world of chaos and urgency. The data drives falsehood and lies from business decisions and provides the team the guidance needed to accomplish purpose.  Business Intelligence allows managers to see things more clearly.  In fact, the goal of Business Intelligence is to illustrate the picture so clearly that the picture is more than what it was originally. 

The College Network is more than just a resource to online degrees from leading universities.  Just as the picture to the left is more than a couple enjoy a view of a lake.  We are a team of adults like you who want more.  We believe there is more to education than just books.  We believe eduction should be inspired by life and integrated into our lives, whatever the circumstances!  We strive and push one another to:

• Make a difference
• Challenge the routine
• Have an impact

I encourage you to view the College Network Reviews.  You will find there are lots of educational opportunities.  Some like Associate Degree in Nursing ADN, Online Paramedic to RN Program, accelerated RN to BSN, MS in Nursing Management, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and PMP Preparation course, but if you look through the surface, I hope you will see more than educational opportunities.

Some would say the purpose of Business Intelligence is to provide information as to what has been accomplished and how we are doing; key performance indicators.  Business Intelligence is so much more.  The goal is to use the data and information to go beyond the numbers.  Business Intelligence is clearly painting the picture so the future can be predicted.  The College Network is more than an educational services company.  The College Network is your team and support to finding a new life through education.

Shawn Camp knows a thing or two about becoming certified in his field. He already has his Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and his Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certificates. “I have a bachelor’s in computer information,” Shawn said. “I wanted to earn my Certificate in Project Management because that certification places you in the middle of everything that a corporation wants in an employee.”

Because he’s originally from Boston, Mass., Shawn found the opportunity to earn his Project Management Certificate from Boston University Corporate Education Center very enticing. The fact that he could earn the certificate completely online also caught his interest. “The nearest school to me that offers this program is four hours away. Online education was just a much better option for me in this case,” Shawn said.

With all the education that Shawn continues to accumulate, he hopes to one day be a network administrator or to be able to run his own computer firm. “I’m really excited to just get this experience and move on from there. I want to see where it takes me,” he said. “This certificate shows your willingness to learn, your ability to take on more responsibilities, adds more weight to your resume and, in some cases, even gets your foot in the door.”

Coming from a technology background, Shawn knows the importance of keeping up with trends in today’s highly technical world. “Technology changes every six months,” Shawn said. “If you can keep up with everything that’s changing in today’s world, you’ll be all the more valuable to employers.”

Have you been considering going back to school, whether it be for a certificate or a degree? Let The College Network help you meet your goals! The College Network works to offer online degrees from leading universities. Our distance nursing degrees include MS in Nursing Management, LVN to BSN programs, Associate Degree in Nursing online, Online Paramedic to RN program, Bachelor of Nursing programs, RN to MSN Bridge Programs and more. Our certificate programs include: project management and PMP preparation courses, paralegal, lean six sigma green belt, hospitality, human resources and more.  

It sounds funny to even say, but can procrastination be a good thing?  We are all guilty of it.  I have a car at home right now that is about three months past due for a cleaning.  My two kids with their sticky little hands, french fries in between the seats... if you have kids you know exactly what I am talking about. 

Now putting off cleaning out my car will not make that much of a difference as long as I can see out of the windows and the car gets me where I need to go.  But what if I put off changing my oil?  Or getting my tires rotated?  Putting those things off can have major consequences.   

The moral of the story is to be selective about what you procrastinate.  If I do not change my oil regularly, my car could cease up, costing me a lot of time and money. 

If I put off going back to school, I am taking away opportunities and earning potential!

Putting off watching your favorite TV program will not affect you like putting off earning a Paralegal Certificate to better yourself and start a new career.  Or getting that Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Purdue University that will finally allow you advance your career.  Whatever the case may be, I understand that going back to school is not as entertaining as watching your favorite program, but that is what a DVR is for.  Keep in mind that the longer you wait to do those things that can change your life for the better, the more likely you may never get around to getting them done.  Ask yourself, "Can I dedicate myself for just the next 10 weeks to change the rest of my life"?

Put down that remote, let the car stay dirty for one more week, and give me a call or send me an email for more information on continuing your education online!

Matthew Pinkston
The College Network
mpinkston@collegenetwork.com
Phone:  1-800-307-1006, ext. 2570





   

Here’s something to cheer about. According to a survey released Monday by the Wall Street Journal, Purdue University students are better suited to enter the workforce than students from most other colleges. Let’s face it; we all want to be associated with the best.

In the survey’s specialty rankings, Purdue was ranked first in management information systems and second in engineering.  Companies are looking for candidates who have the whole package; a solid work ethic, strong leadership skills, real-world experience and a credential from a recognized educational leader

As an adult and a consumer, we are always looking for the best value at a good price.  Purdue University offers online educational programs in Lean Six Sigma methodologies delivered in a convenient online program. After working all day, the last thing you want to do is drive to a campus, look for parking, sit in a classroom and then come home and do homework. It’s good to know you can add a quality credential to your resume without sacrificing your family and your priorities. The Purdue University Lean Six Sigma online program allows you to progress to Black Belt and receive your certification from a recognized educational leader.

When your resume shows you’ve earned your Six Sigma certification through Purdue University, you can count on your skills accelerating your career. Who’s number one…..you’re number one!!!

 For more information on the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or other online certificate programs offered through Purdue University, contact me, Vicki Summers, at 1-800-395-3276 ext. 4728 or email vsummers@collegenetwork.com.

Purdue University Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Brochure

• Learn how to increase efficiencies in your organization
• Gain more job opportunities with certification
• Add a Purdue University credential to your résumé
• Course developed by a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
• Interact with other professionals nationwide

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