Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification: Process Optimization, Waste Reduction & Quality Excellence for Team Leaders
Venue: Lake Naivasha Resort, Naivasha-Kenya
Date: 4th - 9th May 2026
Cost: Kshs. 86,000 / USD 850
CPD points: 10
Overview
Achieve Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification and gain foundational skills in process optimization, waste reduction, and quality excellence. This program introduces the principles of Lean (eliminating waste) and Six Sigma (reducing variation) and their application in everyday work. Participants will learn to identify process improvement opportunities, use basic quality tools, and contribute effectively to improvement teams. Through interactive exercises and a mini‑project, attendees will apply the DMAIC methodology to real workplace challenges. This certification is ideal for team leaders, supervisors, and anyone wanting to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Objectives
- Understand the core concepts of Lean and Six Sigma
- Identify the eight types of waste (TIMWOODS) in processes
- Use basic quality tools (flowcharts, cause‑and‑effect diagrams, Pareto charts)
- Apply the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) framework
- Participate effectively in improvement projects
- Collect and analyze data to support decision‑making
- Suggest and implement small‑scale process improvements
- Communicate improvement ideas to stakeholders
- Prepare for Yellow Belt certification exam
Target Audience
- Team leaders and supervisors
- Process improvement team members
- Quality assurance staff
- Operations and production personnel
- Administrative staff seeking to improve workflows
- Anyone new to continuous improvement
- Managers wanting to understand Lean Six Sigma basics
Methodology
- Interactive lectures and discussions
- Process mapping and waste identification exercises
- Quality tool workshops
- Mini‑project applying DMAIC to a real process
- Practice exam questions
- Peer sharing of improvement ideas
- Certification exam (included)
