Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Program
Earn your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt with a practical, project-based certification designed for real-world operations and continuous improvement work. This program combines a formal knowledge exam with a completed improvement project, so you do not just learn the concepts, you actually apply them.
To receive your Yellow Belt certification, you must:
Pass the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Test with a score of 70% or higher
Complete and submit a project report-out using the official Ops University Yellow Belt template
What’s Included with Your Purchase
1. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Test (Exam)
A structured multiple-choice exam that assesses your understanding of key Yellow Belt topics, including:
DOWNTIME and the 8 wastes
Lean vs. Six Sigma basics
A3 thinking and problem solving
7-Step Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
Kaizen and Kaizen Blitz fundamentals
Kanban, one-piece flow, process mapping, and standard work
Poka-yoke, SMED, and DMAIC at a Yellow Belt level
A passing score (70% or higher) is required for certification.
2. Yellow Belt Project Report-Out PowerPoint Template
A ready-to-use slide deck that guides you through presenting your project:
Project title, team members, and team photo
A3 mandate and problem definition
DOWNTIME Waste Finder and before-state analysis
Lean Six Sigma tools used in the project
Before and after state (photos, process maps, charts)
Key measures, benefits, and comments
Action items and next steps
This ensures your project is documented and communicated in a consistent, professional format aligned with Lean Six Sigma expectations.
Certification Requirements
To be awarded the Ops University Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, you must:
Complete the Yellow Belt Test and meet the minimum passing score of 70%
Use the provided project report-out template to document a real or simulated improvement project
Demonstrate application of core Yellow Belt tools (waste identification, A3/problem solving, basic mapping and measurement)
Who This Is For
Professionals and students who have completed a Lean Six Sigma White Belt or equivalent introductory training
Frontline supervisors, team leads, and analysts who support process improvement initiatives
Individuals preparing to advance toward a full Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
This Yellow Belt certification bridges the gap between White Belt awareness and application, setting you up for deeper Green Belt work and larger-scale improvement projects.
