What are the differences between each of the courses that you offer?

To learn about the different Belt Levels of Lean Six Sigma and the Full Training & Certification courses that we offer, please visit our Belt Levels of Lean Six Sigma page .

For a more detailed overview of the concepts and tools covered by each course, please view/download our Course Outline & Comparison Guide.

Below, you'll find a brief overview of each course, and the order of the courses is arranged from beginner to advanced: 

• Lean Six Sigma White Belt (Training is free, Certification is $99, 1 hour): Short introduction to what Lean Six Sigma is and why organizations find it so valuable.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Training is free, Certification is $299, 10 hours): Introduction of Lean Six Sigma and overview of DMAIC methodology, the process improvement framework used in Lean Six Sigma to easily solve problems.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt ($999, 32 hours): In-depth Lean Six Sigma course which enables learners to complete successful projects by walking you step-by-step through the DMAIC methodology. 
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Prerequisite of Green Belt, $1,999, 48 hours): Advanced Lean Six Sigma course which enables learners to manage process improvement programs and become better leaders.
• Lean Only ($449, 16 hours): Lean only (no Six Sigma) that enables learners to streamline processes and build a Lean Culture. 

Here is an infographic of the different meanings behind each Lean Six Sigma Belt level:

Overall, the course we recommend is based on your goal. If your goal is to become a Green Belt or Black Belt, you can start with the Green Belt course right away since White Belt and Yellow Belt content is covered in this course. Black Belt Training & Certification has a prerequisite of Green Belt.

Did you know?

In a recent survey, we found that 81% of our learners are able to deliver improvement results after completing our courses. You can learn about our learner's improvement projects here!

A White Belt  is the name of the beginner role within Lean Six Sigma. This is someone who has had an overview of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve Control (DMAIC).

A Yellow Belt is the name for a Lean Six Sigma novice. This is someone who has had enough process improvement training that they have a grasp of the vocabulary and could participate in an improvement team if asked.

A Green Belt is a Lean Six Sigma practitioner trained in Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC). They can initiate their own Process Improvement projects, assist Black Belts, and Master Black Belts as well.