Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
| Language: | English |
| Location: | Online |
| Duration: | Flexible, approx. ½ year |
| Start: | Anytime |
| Cost: | 2,500 EUR |
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
Quick Info
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)
- 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
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
Benefits
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Globally recognized certificate
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Practical Relevance
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Digital Learning and Individual Coaching
Program Overview
Here you will find information about the objectives this course aims to achieve.We achieve this through a perfect blend of flexible digital learning, individual coaching, and intensive practical application of the knowledge you gain.
Here you will find information about dates, requirements, and other framework conditions for the certification program.Program:
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:
Language:
Start:
Duration:
Typical duration: ½ year. Maximum duration: 1 year after the start of your project
Admission requirements:
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.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt Certificat
Lean Six Sigma Sustainability-Project Award

Info Sessions
The Application Process
More details can be found here: TUM Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Program
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.
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.







