The White Belt is your introduction to Lean Six Sigma and the DPS-Lean Method. You will learn to see waste, map a process, and apply 5S in a real workplace. Submit your project by email and I will personally review it at no cost.

Module 01

Introduction

Project-Based Lean Six Sigma Certification | Build Your Portfolio
Video

Project-Based Lean Six Sigma Certification | Build Your Portfolio

The DPS-Lean Method | Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, TOC
Video

The DPS-Lean Method | Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, TOC

Tool

DPS-Lean Simulation Lab

Module 02

Lean Six Sigma White Belt

The 8 Forms of Waste in Lean (DOWNTIME) | Process Improvement
Video

The 8 Forms of Waste in Lean (DOWNTIME) | Process Improvement

Process Mapping: How to Identify and Eliminate Waste
Video

Process Mapping: How to Identify and Eliminate Waste

Tool

Lean Process Mapping Tool & Waste Analyzer

5S Methodology: A 5-Step Guide to Lean Organization
Video

5S Methodology: A 5-Step Guide to Lean Organization

Optional — Submit Artifacts

Submit Your White Belt Project Artifacts

Send your completed worksheets for informal feedback. No charge, no obligation.

The Yellow Belt takes you through a full DMAIC project from Define to Control. All videos and tools are free. When you are ready, submit your final Report Out presentation for a paid one-hour review session. I will personally evaluate your project and issue your certificate.

Module 01

Introduction

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Course Introduction
Video

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Course Introduction

Understanding the DMAIC Cycle & Scientific Method
Video

Understanding the DMAIC Cycle & Scientific Method

Article

The Continuum of Continuous Improvement: A Historical Overview

Tool

The DPS-Lean Method

Module 02

Define Tools

Crafting Effective Problem Statements | VOC CTX
Video

Crafting Effective Problem Statements | VOC CTX

Template Download

VOC-CTX Problem Statement Template

Calculating Financial Impact in Lean Six Sigma Projects
Video

Calculating Financial Impact in Lean Six Sigma Projects

Tool

Financial Impact Calculator

Scoping Your Project with a SIPOC Diagram
Video

Scoping Your Project with a SIPOC Diagram

Template Download

SIPOC Template

Optional — Submit Artifacts

Submit Your Define Phase Artifacts

Send your completed worksheets for informal feedback. No charge, no obligation.

Module 03

Measure Tools

Value Stream Mapping: Visualizing Process Flow
Video

Value Stream Mapping: Visualizing Process Flow

Template Download

VSM Template

Tool

VSM Builder

Detailed Process Mapping: Identifying Hidden Waste
Video

Detailed Process Mapping: Identifying Hidden Waste

Tool

Process Map Builder

The 8 Wastes (White Belt Review)
Video

The 8 Wastes (White Belt Review)

Introduction to Process Mining for Lean Six Sigma
Video

Introduction to Process Mining for Lean Six Sigma

Tool

Process Mining App

Optional — Submit Artifacts

Submit Your Measure Phase Artifacts

Send your completed worksheets for informal feedback. No charge, no obligation.

Module 04

Analyze Tools

Conducting a Gemba Waste Walk | Lean Process Improvement
Video

Conducting a Gemba Waste Walk | Lean Process Improvement

Root Cause Analysis: 5 Whys & Fishbone Diagrams
Video

Root Cause Analysis: 5 Whys & Fishbone Diagrams

Optional — Submit Artifacts

Submit Your Analyze Phase Artifacts

Send your completed worksheets for informal feedback. No charge, no obligation.

Module 05

Improve Tools

5S Methodology: A 5-Step Guide to Lean Organization (WB Review)
Video

5S Methodology: A 5-Step Guide to Lean Organization (WB Review)

FMEA Tutorial: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Video

FMEA Tutorial: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

NGT & RACI: Facilitating Teams and Defining Roles
Video

NGT & RACI: Facilitating Teams and Defining Roles

The Delphi Technique: Structured Expert Consensus
Video

The Delphi Technique: Structured Expert Consensus

Optional — Submit Artifacts

Submit Your Improve Phase Artifacts

Send your completed worksheets for informal feedback. No charge, no obligation.

Module 06

Control Tools

Agile for Process Improvement | Iterative Execution
Video

Agile for Process Improvement | Iterative Execution

Understanding Control Charts: Monitoring Process Stability
Video

Understanding Control Charts: Monitoring Process Stability

Tool

Control Chart Builder

Visual Management & Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)
Video

Visual Management & Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)

Final Project Report Out: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Video

Final Project Report Out: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Optional — Submit Artifacts

Submit Your Control Phase Artifacts

Send your completed worksheets for informal feedback. No charge, no obligation.

Project Review — $250 / 1 hour

Yellow Belt Project Review

Book a one-hour session. I will personally review your project and issue your certificate.

The Green Belt is built around the Kaizen Rapid Improvement Event. All videos and tools are free. Certification requires three paid one-hour coaching sessions, one for each tollgate: Pre-Event, Event, and Post-Event.

Module 01

Introduction

Kaizen Rapid Improvement Event: Pre-Event to Post-Event Guide
Video

Kaizen Rapid Improvement Event: Pre-Event to Post-Event Guide

Integrating TOC, Agile, and Lean Six Sigma for Process Improvement
Video

Integrating TOC, Agile, and Lean Six Sigma for Process Improvement

Tool

The DPS-Lean Method

Module 02

Pre-Event

Selecting the Right Improvement Project: Strategy, Tactics, & Operations
Video

Selecting the Right Improvement Project: Strategy, Tactics, & Operations

Stakeholder Analysis & Power-Interest Matrix for Projects
Video

Stakeholder Analysis & Power-Interest Matrix for Projects

How to Assemble a High-Performing, Cross-Functional Kaizen Team
Video

How to Assemble a High-Performing, Cross-Functional Kaizen Team

How to Build a Successful Pre-Event Tollgate Presentation
Video

How to Build a Successful Pre-Event Tollgate Presentation

Template Download

Pre-Event Tollgate Template

Article

Preparing for the Rapid Improvement Event

Crafting Effective Problem Statements (YB Review)
Video

Crafting Effective Problem Statements (YB Review)

Calculating Financial Impact in Lean Six Sigma Projects (YB Review)
Video

Calculating Financial Impact in Lean Six Sigma Projects (YB Review)

Scoping Your Project with a SIPOC Diagram (YB Review)
Video

Scoping Your Project with a SIPOC Diagram (YB Review)

Value Stream Mapping: Visualizing Process Flow (YB Review)
Video

Value Stream Mapping: Visualizing Process Flow (YB Review)

Optional — Submit Artifacts

Submit Your Pre-Event Artifacts

Send your completed worksheets for informal feedback. No charge, no obligation.

Tollgate Review — $250 / 1 hour

Pre-Event Tollgate Review

Required for certification. Book a one-hour session to review your tollgate presentation.

Module 03

Event

Optimal Obeya War Room Layouts for Kaizen Events
Video

Optimal Obeya War Room Layouts for Kaizen Events

Virtual Kaizen: Remote-First Rapid Improvement Whiteboard Guide
Video

Virtual Kaizen: Remote-First Rapid Improvement Whiteboard Guide

Expert Facilitation Skills for Rapid Improvement Events
Video

Expert Facilitation Skills for Rapid Improvement Events

How to Facilitate Rapid Improvement Events Like a Pro
Video

How to Facilitate Rapid Improvement Events Like a Pro

Delivering a Winning Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Tollgate Presentation
Video

Delivering a Winning Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Tollgate Presentation

Template Download

Event Tollgate Template

NGT & RACI: Facilitating Teams and Defining Roles (YB Review)
Video

NGT & RACI: Facilitating Teams and Defining Roles (YB Review)

Detailed Process Mapping: Identifying Hidden Waste (YB Review)
Video

Detailed Process Mapping: Identifying Hidden Waste (YB Review)

Conducting a Gemba Waste Walk (YB Review)
Video

Conducting a Gemba Waste Walk (YB Review)

Introduction to Process Mining for Lean Six Sigma (YB Review)
Video

Introduction to Process Mining for Lean Six Sigma (YB Review)

Tool

Process Mining App (YB Review)

FMEA Tutorial: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (YB Review)
Video

FMEA Tutorial: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (YB Review)

Root Cause Analysis: 5 Whys & Fishbone Diagrams (YB Review)
Video

Root Cause Analysis: 5 Whys & Fishbone Diagrams (YB Review)

Optional — Submit Artifacts

Submit Your Event Artifacts

Send your completed worksheets for informal feedback. No charge, no obligation.

Tollgate Review — $250 / 1 hour

Event Tollgate Review

Required for certification. Book a one-hour session to review your tollgate presentation.

Module 04

Post-Event

Mastering the Lean Daily Management System with Agile Sprints
Video

Mastering the Lean Daily Management System with Agile Sprints

Visual Management & Mistake Proofing (YB Review)
Video

Visual Management & Mistake Proofing (YB Review)

Lean Six Sigma Post-Event Tollgate & Control Plan Guide
Video

Lean Six Sigma Post-Event Tollgate & Control Plan Guide

Template Download

Post-Event Tollgate Template

Optional — Submit Artifacts

Submit Your Post-Event Artifacts

Send your completed worksheets for informal feedback. No charge, no obligation.

Tollgate Review — $250 / 1 hour

Post-Event Tollgate Review

Required for certification. Book a one-hour session to review your tollgate presentation.