Yellow Belt Certification Program | Lean Six Sigma

LSS Yellow Belt Certification Program

The Yellow Belt Certification Program provides participants with an introduction to the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC framework. Key actions are explored in the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control stages of a continuous improvement project’s lifecycle.

Sessions are held in-person and include large group learning, small group break out activities, and application of key Lean Six Sigma concepts utilizing established templates and tools. Project teams receive customized project mentoring during the 9-week class and meet outside of class to complete learning application exercises. The time commitment to meet the program’s certification requirements is approximately 32 hours over the 9-week training program.

Certification Requirements

Active participation in learning and mentoring sessions
Project tool deliverables submitted weekly based on their identified improvement idea
Attainment of an 80% or higher on Knowledge Assessment
Completion of a program evaluation form

Learning Session Details

Weekly, in-person 2.5-hour learning sessions on Tuesdays
Training cohorts meet for 9 weeks and include a project sharing session on the final day
Project mentoring meetings held bi-weekly with each project team or individual participant
Project teams identify a continuous improvement opportunity and utilize it to apply Lean Six Sigma concepts throughout the course
Program time commitment is approximately 32 hours over the 9-week session