Self-paced
Yellow Belt course
Continuous Improvement projects thrive in organisations with a shared understanding of the Lean Six Sigma methodology. The more people understand it, the more effective it becomes, and the greater the results are. This is one of the strengths of Lean Six Sigma. So ideally, you want everyone involved in continuous improvement to possess Lean Six Sigma knowledge. The Yellow Belt is the ideal course to achieve this. As a Yellow Belt, you possess both theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of Lean Six Sigma. With this knowledge, you not only enhance your personal abilities but you also aid others in achieving better results.
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Introduction
Why do the Yellow Belt course?
If you are looking for a comprehensive and thorough overview of the Lean Six Sigma structure and methodology, this is the course for you. You will learn how to think like a Lean Six Sigma professional, utilising the mindset and philosophy of Continuous Improvement to identify improvement potential wherever you go. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of Lean Six Sigma as a methodology and grasp how its methods, tools, and mindset interconnect.
- Extensive alumni network
- Self-paced
- Certification
- Specialised E-learning platform
- Bespoke options possible
- International presence (+25 countries)
Course information
About the Yellow Belt training
Within this online Yellow Belt course, you’ll explore 22 comprehensive lessons that delve into the roots, philosophy, strategies, tools, and framework of Lean Six Sigma. Throughout the course, you’ll grasp essential concepts like Customer Value, Flow, and the essence of a Six Sigma process.
Each lesson offers a diverse blend of videos, textual excerpts, defined learning goals, concise summaries, enriching infographics, and real-world case studies. To reinforce your grasp of the material, every lesson concludes with a quiz designed to assess your comprehension and knowledge of the course material.
Course options
Delivery methods
Online self-paced
The online self-paced Yellow Belt course includes various ways of studying and grants access to the training for up to 2 years. Certification and re-taking the final exam are included in the costs. The course will be hosted on the platform of our sister company TPC.
In-Company (Instructor led)
Alternatively, there is the option to undertake the Yellow Belt as an in-company course. This is the best choice if you are looking to train an entire team, fostering a shared understanding of Lean Six Sigma within the team and implementing continuous improvement on your work floor by having our instructor provide the course onsite or online.
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Course prices
Online self-paced course
The price of our online Yellow Belt course is £249. The easiest way to purchase the Yellow Belt is through the TPC platform. This way, you will pay directly and gain immediate access to your course. Another option is for us to send you an invoice. Once the invoice is paid, you will receive your access code and login instructions.
Purchase via TPCIn-Company course (Instructor led)
Please contact us for more information regarding our In-Company pricing.
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Lean Six Sigma White Belt training
The White Belt training is a fast, free and easy way of finding out what next step in Lean Six Sigma is best suited to your needs. Explore the basics of Lean Six Sigma, find out which roles you can pursue and learn what the benefits are. All in less than 1 hour, presented by one of our Master Black Belts.
- Discover Lean Six Sigma in less than 60 mins.
- See which roles are available
- Find out which course is best for you
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and is it right for me?
A Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is a professional who understands the core principles of process improvement and can actively support improvement projects within a team. Yellow Belts know how Lean Six Sigma works, understand the DMAIC structure, and can contribute to solving operational problems in a practical way.
A Yellow Belt course is ideal if you want more than basic awareness but are not yet responsible for leading full improvement projects yourself. It is often the right choice for team leaders, supervisors, project team members, and professionals who want to improve productivity in their daily work.
How does the Yellow Belt differ from White and Green Belt levels?
A Yellow Belt supports improvement projects and understands the basic principles of Lean Six Sigma, but does not usually lead projects independently.
A Green Belt leads improvement projects within their own department and delivers measurable results using DMAIC. A Black Belt works at a broader organisational level, leading larger cross-functional projects and often coaching Green Belts.
How can a Yellow Belt course improve productivity in my department?
A Yellow Belt course helps you identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and improve the way work is organised within your team or department. It gives you a structured approach to recognising problems and supporting improvements before they become larger operational issues.
In practice, this can mean improving communication between teams, reducing delays, minimising errors, and creating smoother workflows. Even small process improvements can create measurable gains in productivity, customer satisfaction, and team performance.
Because Yellow Belts work close to daily operations, they often play an important role in making continuous improvement practical and sustainable.
What is the duration of the Yellow Belt training and what are the study options?
Yellow Belt training is designed to be accessible and practical, with a shorter duration than Green Belt or Black Belt programmes. Most professionals complete the training within a few days, depending on the format and learning pace.
We offer the Yellow Belt course as a two-day in-house training, which includes exercises, a simulation, and group discussions. This option is often chosen by organisations that want to increase awareness of process improvement and Lean Six Sigma across the business.
Another option is our online self-paced course, which we have developed with our e-learning partner, TPC. This online course consists of 22 lessons and takes approximately 8 hours to complete.
So, depending on the learning format, the Yellow Belt course takes one to two days of training to complete.
Can I upgrade from a Yellow Belt to a Green or Black Belt later?
Yes. Yellow Belt is often the first step in a longer Lean Six Sigma development path.
Many professionals begin with Yellow Belt to build confidence and practical understanding before progressing to Green Belt, where they start leading projects independently. From there, Black Belt becomes the next step for larger cross-functional and strategic improvement work.
Your Yellow Belt knowledge creates a strong foundation for future certification and makes the transition to higher Belt levels smoother and more effective.
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