Lean Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

Build a strong foundation in process improvement. This 14-hour program prepares you to be an effective team member on Lean Six Sigma projects and contribute to your organization’s success.

Course Overview

The Yellow Belt certification teaches you how to support improvement projects effectively. You’ll learn:

The DMAIC improvement process

Basic Lean principles and tools

How to work on project teams

Ways to analyze and solve problems

Methods to sustain improvements

What You’ll Learn

01

Core Methods and Tools
  • Six Sigma fundamentals
  • Value stream and process mapping
  • Team dynamics and building
  • Project charter development
  • Voice of the Customer (VOC)
  • Critical to Quality (CTQ) Analysis
  • Cost of Poor-Quality concepts

02

Problem-Solving Techniques
  • Data collection methods
  • Basic statistical analysis
  • Root cause analysis tools
  • Fishbone diagramming
  • The 5 Whys method
  • Brainstorming techniques
  • Solution selection methods

03

Practical Application
  • Team-based project work
  • DMAIC process application
  • Implementation planning
  • Project presentations
  • Consensus building

Who Should Attend

01

Process improvement team members

02

Quality professionals

03

Project managers

04

Department supervisors

05

Dislocated workers (WIA, NEG, TAA, and Veteran funding supported)

06

Anyone seeking career advancement

Course Details

Duration

14 Class Hours
(14 PDUs Awarded)

Format

In-person or virtual

Schedule

Typically 2 successive days 

Project

In-class team improvement project

Certification

Awarded upon completion

Why Choose BPG

Small class sizes for better learning
Expert instructors with real experience
Hands-on team projects
Clear path to Green Belt certification
Funding assistance available for qualified candidates

Upcoming Classes

Class Dates Below:

  • October 19, 2026 to October 20, 2026

Next Steps

Ready to start your process improvement journey? Join our next Yellow Belt class!