Lean Six Sigma
White, Yellow, Green & Black Belt
Lean Six Sigma is a management methodology that aims to increase quality, performance and customer satisfaction with lower costs. Its two main focusses are the systematic elimination of waste from every process in the company and only keeping activities that are of value to the customer. Although Lean Six Sigma was created in Toyota, Motorola and GE, its methodology is commonly used in the service sector as well. Throughout our practical courses, you will understand what a Lean way of working looks like and what Lean thinking is all about as you will look for innovative solutions for your real business case study. After completing the course, you will receive an internationally recognized certification that confirms your skills in Lean Six Sigma and enhances your managerial competencies.
Kick-off digitalisation
If you want to start the digital transformation in your company, you need to first map and optimise the processes. And that is exactly where Lean Six Sigma can help you.
Innovate your business
Find smart solutions that make things easier, faster, cheaper and of higher value. Learn to lead innovative projects.
Understand your customers
Understand customer needs and tailor the processes to bring them real value.
Lean Six Sigma courses
- White Belt
- Yellow Belt
- Green Belt fast track
- Black Belt
White Belt
The White Belt is the introductory level of the internationally recognised Lean Six Sigma certification. It is the perfect first step in your new career journey.
As part of this half-day online course, you will be given a basic overview of Lean methodology and find out how to improve business processes and how to run innovation projects in your company.
The course is suitable for all those who want to learn more about Lean methodology and who want to learn how to use basic Lean methods in their work.
The course will help you to:
- Explore Lean methodology – you will find out how to redesign processes and run innovation projects in companies,
- Learn practical methods – you will have a chance to practice 3 methods used in innovation projects on real-life cases,
- Work online with like-minded individuals – you will get to know people on similar career paths and build understanding together,
- Develop Lean mindset – you will explore the philosophy of the Lean way of doing things, which will help you boost your innovation projects and even your personal productivity.
Upon completing the course you will get an international White Belt certificate that proves you have an understanding of the Lean basics.
Details:
Language: English
Format: Interactive online workshop
Price: Free of charge
CPD points: 3
Why study Lean Six Sigma with PwC Academy?
Internationally recognised certification
After completing our Lean courses, you will receive an internationally recognised certification, which does not need to be renewed.
Professionalism & recognition
Lean Six Sigma certification will make you more attractive to employers in any industry.
Experienced tutors
Our tutors rank among the best lecturers in the area of innovations and future skills and have extensive experience and professional knowledge.
Solution to your business case study
Throughout the hands-on courses, you will look for a solution to your real-life business problem.
Project templates
You will get a set of project templates that PwC consultants use when working on their innovation and transformation projects.
Practical & interactive courses
During the interactive courses, you will discover innovative solutions together with other experienced professionals participating in the training.
Take your innovation skills to the next level
Process Improvement
AI in Lean Six Sigma
Lean Culture
Build your own Lean team
Black Belts are typically programme managers, innovation leads, trainers, coaches, some top managers and project managers of more demanding projects.
Green Belts are typically project managers, workstream leaders and team members of more challenging projects. Typically 5–10% of the employees.
Yellow Belts are project teams members and company general population. Typically 20% or more of the employees.
We offer open courses or as tailor-made Lean Six Sigma trainings.
What is the difference between them?
Open courses
- You will get familiar with best practices from other companies,
- You will have opportunity to share your experience with other course participants from different business fields and industries,
- In order to satisfy needs of all course participants, the open courses cover wide range of Lean techniques and principles – after finishing the training, you will have broad knowledge of Lean Six Sigma approach.
Taloir-made trainings
- We tailor the training to the needs and expectations of your company,
- Throughout the course, you will work with your colleagues on a real business case study from your company,
- After the course, we can provide you with follow-up paid consultations or consulting services in order to help you implement Lean Six Sigma to you business.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
What level of Lean Six Sigma course is the right choice for me (Yellow, Green, Black Belt)?
Yellow-Belt courses will introduce you to the Lean way of thinking and to the basic methods of Lean Six Sigma. They are designed specifically for team members working on innovative projects.
Green-Belt courses are designed for future project managers of innovative projects. You will learn to deliver an innovative project from A to Z – from searching for opportunities, setting KPIs, collecting and evaluating data, implementing improvements up to team management and change management within the company and evaluating the benefits of the project. You will also get an overview of digital transformation methods and tools.
Black-Belt courses are designed for project managers who are responsible for larger projects or for the digital transformation in a company, for managers at all levels and for all those who devote themselves to process innovation on a full-time basis. The course focusses mainly on managerial skills related to process innovation, deeper understanding of data, management of larger implementations and an evaluation of financial and non-financial benefits for the company.
What positions are the courses suitable for?
Yellow-Belt courses are attended by employees from across the company. Green-Belt courses are usually attended by managers at all levels, project managers, future project managers, as well as junior employees who plan to get involved in innovation projects. Also, people who already have experience with innovative projects and want to deepen their knowledge, apply to attend the Black-Belt courses.
Which companies are the courses suitable for?
Our participants come from both large international companies and small and medium-sized enterprises. Most participants come from non-production areas. The courses are also often attended by start-up and freelance consultants and project managers.
Is it possible to attend the Yellow Belt and Green Belt at the same time?
Yes. If you sign up for both levels at the same time, you will get a better price and you will save your time because in this case the Yellow Belt is shortened to one day. But don't worry, you will not lose any knowledge (even though the course is shorter).
Tutors
Veronika Balasičová
Veronika worked for PwC Advisory Slovakia for 8 years as a management consultant. She focuses on providing strategic consulting services for major business clients. During her career, she gained a lot of experience not only in the field of consulting, but also in the automotive, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries. Since 2020, she is active mainly in the project management area.
