Online Project Management & Lean Six Sigma Training
Continuing Education for Professionals.
Online Project Management & Lean Six Sigma Training
Build practical project management skills through Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement training developed and delivered by industry expert Michael Asbury of Elevate Training Alliance in partnership with the McNeese Institute for Industry - Education Collaboration (IIEC). These asynchronous, online courses focus on planning, executing, and improving projects—covering problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, process improvement, and team execution. Learn on your own schedule while gaining tools you can apply immediately to real-world projects.
Instructor & Training Partner
Michael Asbury is a master trainer and senior consultant who leads the development and delivery of these courses through his company, Elevate Training Alliance. His training focuses on practical project execution—equipping professionals with tools to plan, analyze, improve, and sustain real-world results.
Contact Us
iiec@mcneese.edu
(337) 562-4592
500 Joe Dumars Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Lean Six Sigma Training
Start Here — Yellow Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (20 hrs) — Core concepts and tools used by project teams to improve performance. No prerequisites.
Lead Projects — Green Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Yellow Belt Upgrade (40 hrs) — Deeper project leadership and analysis tools. Prerequisite: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Self Study (60 hrs) — Full Green Belt pathway for learners starting fresh. No prerequisites.
Advanced Certification — Black Belt
- Advanced Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (120 hrs) — Advanced methods, leadership, and strategic improvement execution. Prerequisite: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Black Belt Accelerator: LSSGB (60 hrs) + Adv LSSBB (120 hrs) — Fast-track pathway combining Green Belt + Advanced Black Belt. No prerequisites.
Core Project Skills Packages (Project Management & Continuous Improvement)
Training for professional development plans and project-focused upskilling.
These courses are grouped by competency level and can be taken individually or as a bundled series. All courses are asynchronous, online-only. Prerequisites apply where noted.
Click on the course title or the bundled series title to learn more and register.
Core Continuous Improvement Skills - Level I
Focus: Project fundamentals + thinking, problem-solving, and execution basics.
Includes 5 classes:
- Intro to Lean (4.5 hrs)
- Intro to Critical Thinking (5.5 hrs)
- Fundamentals of Problem Solving (8.5 hrs)
- Data Driven Continuous Improvement (5.5 hrs)
- Basics of Project Management (5.5 hrs)
Core Continuous Improvement Skills - Level II
Focus: Standard work, quality, and process stability for stronger project results.
Includes 5 classes:
- Implementing 5S (4.5 hrs)
- Mistake Proofing (5.5 hrs)
- Setup Time Reduction (5 hrs)
- Effective Corrective Actions (7 hrs)
Prerequisite: LSS Yellow Belt or Fundamentals of Problem Solving. - Basics of Standard Work (6 hrs)
Core Continuous Improvement Skills - Level III
Focus: Leading improvements, managing change, and delivering strategic results.
Includes 5 classes:
- Continuous Improvement Leadership Fundamentals (8 hrs)
- Lean Six Sigma Leadership Bootcamp (12 hrs)
- Basics of Change Management (6 hrs)
- Value Stream Mapping (6 hrs)
- Kaizen Events (6 hrs)
Lean Six Sigma Training
Start Here — Yellow Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (20 hrs) — Core concepts and tools used by project teams to improve performance. No prerequisites.
Lead Projects — Green Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Yellow Belt Upgrade (40 hrs) — Deeper project leadership and analysis tools. Prerequisite: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Self Study (60 hrs) — Full Green Belt pathway for learners starting fresh. No prerequisites.
Advanced Certification — Black Belt
- Advanced Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (120 hrs) — Advanced methods, leadership, and strategic improvement execution. Prerequisite: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Black Belt Accelerator: LSSGB (60 hrs) + Adv LSSBB (120 hrs) — Fast-track pathway combining Green Belt + Advanced Black Belt. No prerequisites.
Core Project Skills Packages (Project Management & Continuous Improvement)
Training for professional development plans and project-focused upskilling.
These courses are grouped by competency level and can be taken individually or as a bundled series. All courses are asynchronous, online-only. Prerequisites apply where noted.
Click on the course title or the bundled series title to learn more and register.
Core Continuous Improvement Skills - Level I
Focus: Project fundamentals + thinking, problem-solving, and execution basics.
Includes 5 classes:
- Intro to Lean (4.5 hrs)
- Intro to Critical Thinking (5.5 hrs)
- Fundamentals of Problem Solving (8.5 hrs)
- Data Driven Continuous Improvement (5.5 hrs)
- Basics of Project Management (5.5 hrs)
Core Continuous Improvement Skills - Level II
Focus: Standard work, quality, and process stability for stronger project results.
Includes 5 classes:
- Implementing 5S (4.5 hrs)
- Mistake Proofing (5.5 hrs)
- Setup Time Reduction (5 hrs)
- Effective Corrective Actions (7 hrs)
Prerequisite: LSS Yellow Belt or Fundamentals of Problem Solving. - Basics of Standard Work (6 hrs)
Core Continuous Improvement Skills - Level III
Focus: Leading improvements, managing change, and delivering strategic results.
Includes 5 classes:
- Continuous Improvement Leadership Fundamentals (8 hrs)
- Lean Six Sigma Leadership Bootcamp (12 hrs)
- Basics of Change Management (6 hrs)
- Value Stream Mapping (6 hrs)
- Kaizen Events (6 hrs)
Lean Six Sigma Training
Start Here — Yellow Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (20 hrs) — Core concepts and tools used by project teams to improve performance. No prerequisites.
Lead Projects — Green Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Yellow Belt Upgrade (40 hrs) — Deeper project leadership and analysis tools. Prerequisite: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Self Study (60 hrs) — Full Green Belt pathway for learners starting fresh. No prerequisites.
Advanced Certification — Black Belt
- Advanced Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (120 hrs) — Advanced methods, leadership, and strategic improvement execution. Prerequisite: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Black Belt Accelerator: LSSGB (60 hrs) + Adv LSSBB (120 hrs) — Fast-track pathway combining Green Belt + Advanced Black Belt. No prerequisites.
Core Project Skills Packages (Project Management & Continuous Improvement)
Training for professional development plans and project-focused upskilling.
These courses are grouped by competency level and can be taken individually or as a bundled series. All courses are asynchronous, online-only. Prerequisites apply where noted.
Click on the course title or the bundled series title to learn more and register.
Core Continuous Improvement Skills - Level I
Focus: Project fundamentals + thinking, problem-solving, and execution basics.
Includes 5 classes:
- Intro to Lean (4.5 hrs)
- Intro to Critical Thinking (5.5 hrs)
- Fundamentals of Problem Solving (8.5 hrs)
- Data Driven Continuous Improvement (5.5 hrs)
- Basics of Project Management (5.5 hrs)
Core Continuous Improvement Skills - Level II
Focus: Standard work, quality, and process stability for stronger project results.
Includes 5 classes:
- Implementing 5S (4.5 hrs)
- Mistake Proofing (5.5 hrs)
- Setup Time Reduction (5 hrs)
- Effective Corrective Actions (7 hrs)
Prerequisite: LSS Yellow Belt or Fundamentals of Problem Solving. - Basics of Standard Work (6 hrs)
Core Continuous Improvement Skills - Level III
Focus: Leading improvements, managing change, and delivering strategic results.
Includes 5 classes:
- Continuous Improvement Leadership Fundamentals (8 hrs)
- Lean Six Sigma Leadership Bootcamp (12 hrs)
- Basics of Change Management (6 hrs)
- Value Stream Mapping (6 hrs)
- Kaizen Events (6 hrs)
Contact Us
iiec@mcneese.edu
(337) 562-4592
500 Joe Dumars Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70607