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Lean Belt Certifications

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Drive Continuous Improvement with Lean Methodologies

Organizations across every industry are looking for professionals who can improve processes, reduce waste, and deliver measurable results. Lean methodologies provide a proven framework for increasing efficiency, improving quality, and creating greater value for customers.

The Lean Yellow & Green Belt Training Program equips professionals with the practical knowledge and tools needed to lead continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, and service organizations.

Participants begin by developing a strong foundation in Lean principles, process mapping, workplace organization, waste reduction, and problem-solving through the Lean Yellow Belt course. The Lean Green Belt course builds on these skills with advanced process improvement methodologies, project leadership, data-informed decision-making, and the application of Lean tools to complex organizational challenges.

Courses may be taken individually or as a progressive learning pathway. Upon successful completion, participants will be well prepared to pursue professional Lean Belt certification through an independent certifying body.

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Tuition & Fees

Lean Yellow Belt is $695.00.

Lean Green Belt is $1,320.00.

Duration

Lean Yellow Belt is 21 hours in duration, offered over 3 days.

Lean Green Belt is 40 hours in duration, offered over 7 days.

Who Attends

This program is ideal for professionals who want to improve organizational performance by reducing waste, streamlining processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Typical participants include:

  • Supervisors, managers, and team leaders
  • Project managers and project coordinators
  • Business analysts and process improvement specialists
  • Operations, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain professionals
  • Healthcare, government, education, and service-sector professionals
  • Quality assurance and continuous improvement practitioners
  • Professionals preparing for Lean Belt certification

No previous Lean experience is required to begin the Lean Yellow Belt course.

Objectives & Outcomes

Objectives

The Lean Yellow & Green Belt Training Program develops the practical skills needed to improve processes, eliminate waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Throughout the program, participants will learn to:

  • Apply Lean principles to improve organizational performance.
  • Analyze business processes and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Use structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.
  • Apply Lean tools including value stream mapping, 5S, and visual management.
  • Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Prepare for professional Lean Belt certification.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the principles and philosophy of Lean methodology.
  • Identify waste and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Apply Lean tools to analyze and improve operational and service processes.
  • Develop process maps, SIPOC diagrams, and value stream maps.
  • Apply structured root cause analysis techniques.
  • Prioritize improvement opportunities using data-informed decision-making.
  • Support and lead Kaizen events and Lean improvement projects.
  • Apply workplace organization principles including 5S and standardized work.
  • Prepare for independent Yellow Belt and Green Belt certification requirements.

Accreditation

Professional Certification

Completion of the University of Winnipeg Lean Yellow & Green Belt Training Program prepares participants for professional Lean Belt certification but does not itself confer Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification.

Professional certification is awarded separately by an independent certifying body after participants successfully complete the required training, examination, and applied practice requirements.

Yellow Belt Certification Requirements

To earn Yellow Belt certification, participants must:

  • Successfully complete Lean Yellow Belt training
  • Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the certification examination
  • Participate in a Continuous Improvement Event

Certification fee: $450 (paid directly to the certifying body and not included in tuition)

Green Belt Certification Requirements

To earn Green Belt certification, participants must:

  • Successfully complete Lean Green Belt training
  • Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the certification examination
  • Complete a DMAIC project or Continuous Improvement Event

Certification fee: $550 (paid directly to the certifying body and not included in tuition)

Courses & Descriptions

Lean Yellow Belt

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