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Programme Overview

The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt & Green Belt Professional Programme is designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to identify inefficiencies, improve processes, reduce costs, enhance quality, and drive continuous improvement across organizations.

Lean Six Sigma is one of the most respected business improvement methodologies used by organizations such as:

• Rolls-Royce
• Amazon
• Siemens
• Shell
• BP
• NHS
• Unilever
• Toyota
• Coca-Cola
• General Electric

The programme combines Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, statistical analysis, process mapping, root cause analysis, project management, and operational excellence techniques.

Participants will gain practical skills applicable across:

• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Engineering
• Healthcare
• Logistics
• Supply Chain
• Energy & Utilities
• Financial Services
• Government
• Technology

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Duration

12 Weeks (3 Months)

Study Commitment

• 2 Live Sessions Per Week
• Process Improvement Workshops
• Industry Case Studies
• Practical Improvement Projects
• Green Belt Capstone Project

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Delivery Mode

✅ Live Online Classes

✅ Practical Improvement Workshops

✅ Real Business Case Studies

✅ Project-Based Learning

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Programme Fee

Yellow Belt Only

Duration: 4 Weeks

Tuition Fee: £695

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Green Belt Only

Duration: 8 Weeks

Tuition Fee: £1,295

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Combined Yellow Belt + Green Belt Programme

Duration: 12 Weeks

Standard Fee: £1,695

Early Bird Fee: £1,495

Registration Fee: £50

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Optional Certification Assessment Fee

£250

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Full Certification Package

£1,945

(Including Training + Certification Assessment)

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Course Structure

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PHASE 1: LEAN SIX SIGMA YELLOW BELT

Module 1: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

Week 1

Topics Covered

• What is Lean?
• What is Six Sigma?
• Lean Six Sigma Principles
• History of Lean & Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement Culture
• Roles within Lean Six Sigma

Practical Workshop

Business Process Review

Learning Outcome

Understand Lean Six Sigma concepts and organizational benefits.

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Module 2: Understanding Waste & Process Improvement

Week 2

Topics Covered

• The 8 Wastes (TIMWOODS)
• Value Stream Concepts
• Process Thinking
• Customer Value
• Process Mapping
• Improvement Opportunities

Practical Exercise

Process Waste Identification

Learning Outcome

Identify inefficiencies and waste within business processes.

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Module 3: Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

Week 3

Topics Covered

• Problem Definition
• Root Cause Analysis
• Fishbone Diagrams
• 5 Whys Technique
• Pareto Analysis
• Data Collection Basics

Practical Workshop

Root Cause Investigation

Learning Outcome

Identify causes of operational problems systematically.

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Module 4: Lean Improvement Tools

Week 4

Topics Covered

• Kaizen
• 5S Workplace Organization
• Visual Management
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Continuous Improvement Techniques
• Yellow Belt Examination Preparation

Practical Project

5S Improvement Exercise

Learning Outcome

Apply Lean tools to improve workplace performance.

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YELLOW BELT ASSESSMENT

Yellow Belt Improvement Project

Deliver a small workplace improvement initiative.

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PHASE 2: LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT

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Module 5: DMAIC Methodology

Week 5

Topics Covered

• Define Phase
• Measure Phase
• Analyze Phase
• Improve Phase
• Control Phase
• Project Selection

Practical Workshop

DMAIC Project Planning

Learning Outcome

Understand the structured Six Sigma improvement framework.

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Module 6: Process Measurement & Data Analysis

Week 6

Topics Covered

• Data Collection Plans
• Process Metrics
• Performance Measurement
• Basic Statistics
• Process Capability
• Data Validation

Practical Exercise

Performance Measurement Project

Learning Outcome

Measure and analyze process performance effectively.

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Module 7: Advanced Root Cause Analysis

Week 7

Topics Covered

• Cause & Effect Analysis
• Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Scatter Diagrams
• Correlation Concepts
• Process Variation
• Defect Analysis

Practical Workshop

FMEA Development

Learning Outcome

Analyze complex operational challenges and process failures.

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Module 8: Process Improvement Techniques

Week 8

Topics Covered

• Lean Improvement Events
• Process Redesign
• Workflow Optimization
• Cost Reduction Strategies
• Productivity Improvement
• Customer Experience Improvement

Practical Project

Process Redesign Exercise

Learning Outcome

Implement effective process improvement solutions.

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Module 9: Statistical Tools for Improvement

Week 9

Topics Covered

• Statistical Process Control
• Control Charts
• Histograms
• Sampling Methods
• Variation Analysis
• Quality Metrics

Practical Workshop

Quality Data Analysis

Learning Outcome

Use statistical tools to improve process quality.

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Module 10: Project Leadership & Change Management

Week 10

Topics Covered

• Leading Improvement Teams
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Change Management
• Communication Strategies
• Managing Resistance
• Continuous Improvement Culture

Practical Exercise

Improvement Leadership Simulation

Learning Outcome

Lead improvement initiatives successfully.

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Module 11: Lean Six Sigma Applications Across Industries

Week 11

Topics Covered

• Manufacturing Applications
• Construction Applications
• Engineering Applications
• Healthcare Applications
• Supply Chain Applications
• Service Industry Applications

Practical Case Study

Industry Improvement Project

Learning Outcome

Apply Lean Six Sigma principles across multiple sectors.

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Module 12: Green Belt Capstone Project & Certification Preparation

Week 12

Topics Covered

• Project Presentation Skills
• Certification Examination Preparation
• Portfolio Development
• Career Progression
• Lean Six Sigma Careers
• Continuous Improvement Leadership

Green Belt Capstone Project

Develop a complete Lean Six Sigma improvement project.

Project Deliverables

• Process Map
• Waste Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis
• Improvement Plan
• Financial Benefits Analysis
• Control Plan
• Final Presentation

Final Assessment

• Green Belt Examination
• Improvement Project Evaluation
• Professional Presentation

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Software & Tools Covered

Process Improvement Tools

• Microsoft Excel
• Minitab (Introduction)
• Power BI (Introduction)
• Visio Process Mapping
• Lean Six Sigma Templates

Analysis Tools

• Fishbone Diagrams
• Pareto Charts
• Control Charts
• FMEA Templates
• Process Capability Analysis

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Professional Certifications Awarded

GDSL Professional Certificate in

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

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GDSL Professional Certificate in

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

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Optional External Certification

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

(Subject to successful assessment)

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Practical Projects Included

✅ Process Mapping Exercise

✅ Waste Reduction Project

✅ Root Cause Analysis Project

✅ 5S Workplace Improvement Project

✅ DMAIC Improvement Project

✅ Green Belt Capstone Project

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Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

Quality & Improvement Roles

• Continuous Improvement Coordinator
• Process Improvement Analyst
• Quality Improvement Officer
• Operational Excellence Assistant

Project Roles

• Project Coordinator
• Business Improvement Analyst
• Change Management Assistant

Engineering & Manufacturing Roles

• Quality Technician
• Process Engineer
• Manufacturing Improvement Coordinator

Business Roles

• Operations Analyst
• Performance Improvement Officer
• Service Improvement Coordinator

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Entry Requirements

Suitable For

• Engineers
• Supervisors
• Managers
• Project Coordinators
• Quality Professionals
• Operations Personnel
• Graduates
• Career Changers

No Previous Lean Six Sigma Experience Required

Basic workplace experience is beneficial.

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Programme Benefits

Every Student Receives

✅ Lean Six Sigma Toolkit

✅ DMAIC Templates

✅ Process Mapping Resources

✅ Improvement Project Templates

✅ Career Coaching

✅ CV Development

✅ LinkedIn Optimization

✅ Interview Preparation

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Why Choose GDSL?

📈 Globally Recognized Improvement Methodology

🏭 Applicable Across Multiple Industries

💰 Focus on Cost Reduction & Efficiency

📊 Data-Driven Decision Making Skills

🚀 Career Advancement Opportunities

🎓 Professional Certification

🌍 Highly Sought-After Employer Skill

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Learn how to eliminate waste, improve quality, reduce costs, and lead continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable business results.

Duration

12 Weeks

Tuition Fee

£1,695

Full Certification Package

£1,945

Delivery Mode

Live Online + Practical Improvement Workshops

Next Intake

Monthly

Included

• Lean Principles
• Six Sigma Methodology
• DMAIC Framework
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Mapping
• Statistical Analysis
• Change Management
• Career Development Support

Ideal Candidates

📊 Quality Professionals

⚙️ Engineers

🏭 Manufacturing Personnel

🏗 Construction Professionals

👔 Supervisors & Managers

🎓 Graduates

🔄 Career Changers

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Recommended GDSL Career Pathway

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt → Lean Six Sigma Green Belt → APM Project Fundamentals (Project Controls) → PRINCE2 Foundation → Operational Excellence & Business Transformation Leadership

This pathway develops professionals from process improvement practitioners into project leaders and operational excellence specialists capable of driving organizational performance improvement across any industry. .