
Lean Six Sigma Open Cohorts
Develop Lean Six Sigma Capability in Weeks Not Months
Designed for small groups, our Lean Six Sigma Open Programmes deliver hands-on improvement skills with minimal impact on day-to-day operations.
Why Choose a Lean Six Sigma Open Programme?
Our Lean Six Sigma accessible open programmes give delegates a structured, practical and engaging way to develop improvement skills through the DMAIC framework.
Each workshop combines theory, discussion, practical examples and interactive exercises to help delegates understand how Lean Six Sigma tools can be applied to real workplace challenges. Workshops are delivered live online in two-day blocks to supports learning, reflection and workplace application without pulling delegates away from your business for long continuous periods.
These programmes are particularly useful for organisations that want to build a shared approach to problem solving, reduce waste, improve process performance and give people the confidence to contribute to improvement activity.
Lean Six Sigma Training Summary
Yellow Belt
Yellow Belt consists of four workshops and provides a strong introduction to Lean Six Sigma and the DMAIC approach: Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control. Delegates learn the core tools and techniques needed to understand processes, identify problems and support improvement activity within a team.
Green Belt
Green Belt builds on the same four Yellow Belt workshops and continues with four additional workshops that explore more advanced tools and techniques. This helps delegates deepen their understanding of process improvement, data analysis, root cause investigation and control methods, so they can support or lead more complex improvement activity.
Black Belt
Black Belt is a more advanced programme from Yellow Belt and Green Belt. Delivered across 15 workshops, it is designed for delegates working on more complex, cross-functional projects and for those who need to embed continuous improvement more deeply across their business.
Who Are Lean Six Sigma Courses For?
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Ideal for individuals who are new to Lean Six Sigma, this provides a clear introduction to the fundamentals and is particularly suited to those supporting improvement initiatives or building awareness of key tools and concepts.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Designed for practitioners who are actively involved in improvement projects, this develops the skills needed to lead small initiatives and effectively analyse processes to drive measurable results.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Designed for experienced practitioners who want to lead complex, cross-functional improvement programmes, take a strategic role, coach others and drive significant organisational change.
Programmes Overviews
Choose the level that’s right for you and your team. From Yellow to Black Belt, our open cohort programmes are designed to build capability progressively, giving your teams the tools, confidence and credentials to lead improvement at every stage.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Overview
Duration: 4 Days (Two Blocks over Two Days)
Assessment: Multiple Choice Exam
Certificate: Accredited Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Delivery: Virtual via MS Teams
Prerequisites: Basic LSS knowledge or White Belt Certified (not compulsory)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Overview
Duration: 8 Days (Four Blocks of Two Days)
Assessment: Multiple Choice Exam
Certificate: Accredited Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Delivery: Virtual via MS Teams
Prerequisites: Good working knowledge of LSS or Yellow Belt certified
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Overview
Duration: 15 Days (One day workshops delivered across XX months)
Assessment: Multiple Choice Exam
Certificate: Accredited Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Delivery: Virtual via MS Teams
Prerequisites: Green Belt certified or solid working knowledge of LSS techniques
Lean Six Sigma Open Programmes FAQs
What Is Lean Six Sigma?
Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a methodology used to improve business processes, based on the combination of two management ideologies, Lean and Six Sigma.
- Lean is a way of thinking that aims to reduce waste from any process to maximise customer satisfaction. This involves continuous improvement and incremental adjustments to achieve minimal waste and allow teams to work more efficiently.
- Six Sigma is a collection of methodologies which improve the quality of business processes and reduce the number of errors and defects. Its aim is a level of quality that is nearly perfect, with less than 3.4 defects per million opportunities. This quality is achieved using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control).
Are There Pre-Requisites For These Courses?Â
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
To take our Yellow Belt course, learners will ideally have some understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles, but this is not essential. For example they may have completed a Lean Awareness course or a White Belt certification.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
To take our Green Belt course learners will ideally have good working knowledge or be Yellow Belt certified.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
To take out Black Belt course learners will ideally have a LSS Green Belt and/or solid working knowledge of lean tools and techniques.
Why Choose CQM for Lean Six Sigma Training
- Providing high-quality business solutions for 30 years
- Award-winning training and development programmes
- Worked with over 10,000 learners across 1000 organisations
- Trusted training partner who have delivered lean focussed solutions for more than 30 years
- Award-winning training and development programmes
- Highly qualified, accredited and industry experienced development coaches
- Tailored course content with bespoke takeaway tools and techniques
- Across 2024, work-based projects delivered by delegates within their organisations saved on average £258,156 per project (commercial courses)