Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Foundations in Process Improvement & Quality Management
Venue: Lake Naivasha Resort, Naivasha-Kenya
Date: 29th - 4th July 2026
Cost: Kshs. 86,000 / USD 850
CPD points: 10
Overview
Build a foundation in Lean Six Sigma with this Yellow Belt program, focusing on process improvement and quality management fundamentals. Participants will learn the core concepts of Lean (waste reduction) and Six Sigma (variation reduction), and how to apply basic tools to improve processes. The curriculum covers DMAIC, process mapping, data collection, and basic analysis. Through interactive exercises and a mini‑project, attendees will gain hands‑on experience in identifying improvement opportunities and contributing to projects. This program is ideal for team members, process owners, and anyone new to continuous improvement.
Objectives
- Understand the principles of Lean and Six Sigma
- Identify the eight types of waste (TIMWOODS) in processes
- Apply the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) framework
- Create process maps to visualize workflows
- Collect and display data using basic tools (check sheets, run charts)
- Identify root causes using cause‑and‑effect diagrams
- Suggest and implement simple process improvements
- Participate effectively in improvement teams
- Prepare for Yellow Belt certification
Target Audience
- Process improvement team members
- Quality assurance staff
- Operations and production personnel
- Administrative staff seeking to improve workflows
- Team leaders and supervisors
- Anyone new to continuous improvement
Methodology
- Interactive lectures and discussions
- Process mapping workshops
- Waste identification exercises
- Data collection simulations
- Root cause analysis practice
- Mini‑project applying DMAIC
- Peer feedback and sharing
