The application window for the Winter 2025 Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Green Belt cohort is now open. Interested applicants should apply using this application form by Friday, November 22nd. 

Green Belt applicants must obtain their manager’s/supervisor’s endorsement and submit a project proposal. Selected applicants will be announced in early December and asked to confirm their participation prior to orientation in January 2025.

The Green Belt training includes:

  • A virtual orientation session in mid-January (date/time TBD)
  • Six online training sessions on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • 01/30/25
    • 02/06/25
    • 02/13/25
    • 02/20/25
    • 02/27/25
    • 03/06/25
    • Note: one or more additional sessions may be scheduled for coaching and/or project updates
  • Assigned reading, homework, and quizzes
  • Final project presentations in early June 2025.

More information is available on the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training webpage. If you missed the informational session hosted on October 30, you can click here to view the recording (link coming soon). 

Please note that completing the LSS Yellow Belt program is not a requirement, but it can provide a solid start to your continuous improvement journey and assist you in preparing for your project.

We are here to support you. Please email Katie Mankins, Director for Process Management in the Office of the CIO, at kmankins@ucsb.edu for questions regarding application submission, project selection, or the program curriculum and schedule.