Lean Six Sigma is a structured approach to improving processes. It combines Lean methods for reducing waste with Six Sigma tools for reducing variation and defects.

Each belt represents a different level of knowledge and responsibility. Yellow belt gives an introduction, and green belt support and lead projects, and black belt leads larger programmes and coaches others across the organisation.

It depends on your experience and role. If you are new, yellow belt is usually the best place to start. If you already work on improvement projects, a higher belt may be more suitable.

No. Lean Six Sigma is used across many sectors, including services, finance, healthcare, government and not-for-profit organisations.

Courses are suitable for people who want to improve how work gets done – from those starting in process improvement to managers and specialists leading major change.

You do not need experience to start at yellow belt. Higher belts are usually best for people who already work on, or lead, improvement projects.

Yes. Our Lean Six Sigma courses are accredited by APMG International.Search

You study online at your own pace using interactive modules, quizzes and examples. You then take the APMG yellow belt exam online when you are ready.

We design a programme around your goals, people and timescales. Training can focus on one belt level or several and can include your own case studies or processes. Belgium

Yes. Many organisations start with yellow belt for a wider group and add higher belts for people leading improvement work. Czech Republic

The self-paced yellow belt course takes around 10 hours to complete. For team training, the length of each course depends on your requirements and the level of depth you need. France

Yes. Lean Six Sigma can sit alongside existing frameworks and be adapted to your organisation’s ways of working. Italy

Yes. We work with organisations in the UK and internationally, particularly through online and virtual classroom delivery. Malta