Lean Six Sigma Certification: White, Yellow, Green & Black Belt
Internationally accredited (IBSA) Lean Six Sigma belt certification for individuals and teams in any country — live online, face-to-face in Fiji, or in-house for your organisation.
Two Proven Methods, One Practical Toolkit
Lean focuses on removing waste and making work flow. Six Sigma focuses on reducing variation and errors using data. Together, Lean Six Sigma gives people a structured, evidence-based way to improve quality, speed and cost in any organisation — from government and healthcare to manufacturing, finance and services.
At its heart is DMAIC: Define the problem, Measure current performance, Analyse root causes, Improve the process, and Control the gains so they last.
The belt system lets organisations build capability step by step — from awareness for every employee to expert Black Belts who lead transformation.
Certification With Six Sigma Academy
- Internationally accredited provider (IBSA)
- Live online for participants in any country
- Face-to-face in Fiji or in-house for your team
- Taught by a Certified Master Black Belt
- Post-training virtual coaching support
Which Lean Six Sigma Belt Is Right for You?
| Belt | Your role | You’ll be able to | Typical participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Belt | Awareness | Understand Lean Six Sigma concepts and contribute to a culture of improvement | All staff, new starters |
| Yellow Belt | Team member | Use DMAIC basics and support improvement projects with data and ideas | Frontline staff, team leaders |
| Green Belt | Project leader | Lead improvement projects with statistical tools and data-driven decisions | Supervisors, analysts, project managers |
| Black Belt | Expert & mentor | Lead complex, cross-functional change and mentor other belts | Managers, quality leaders, executives |
Lean Six Sigma Certification Levels in Detail
White Belt
The White Belt introduces Lean Six Sigma to everyone in an organisation. Participants learn what Lean Six Sigma is, why it works and how they can contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Key topics
- What Lean Six Sigma is and why it works
- Core terminology and the belt roles
- The DMAIC improvement cycle
- Recognising waste in everyday work
Best for
- All staff and new starters
- Organisation-wide rollouts
- Leaders wanting a quick overview
Yellow Belt
Yellow Belts build a working knowledge of DMAIC so they can take an active part in improvement projects, collect data, map processes and support Green and Black Belts.
Key topics
- DMAIC in practice
- Process mapping
- Basic data collection and charts
- Supporting root-cause analysis
Best for
- Frontline staff and team leaders
- Project team members
- Supervisors starting improvement work
Green Belt
Green Belts lead process improvement projects. They use statistical tools, the DMAIC framework and data-driven decision making to solve problems that matter to the business.
Key topics
- Project charters and scoping
- Measurement and data analysis
- Root-cause analysis and hypothesis testing basics
- Improvement and control plans
Best for
- Supervisors, analysts and engineers
- Project managers
- Quality and operations professionals
Black Belt
Black Belts have master-level expertise in Six Sigma philosophy and implementation. They lead enterprise-wide transformation and complex projects, and coach Green and Yellow Belts.
Our five-day Black Belt is aligned to the ASQ CSSBB body of knowledge and integrates Quantum Physics and Neuromanagement for leaders.
Key topics
- Organisation-wide planning and deployment
- Advanced statistics, ANOVA, regression, DOE
- SPC, control plans and DFSS
- Change management and leadership
Best for
- Managers and heads of units
- Quality and improvement leaders
- Executives leading transformation
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification — 23–27 November 2026
Five live days on Microsoft Teams, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fiji time (UTC+12) · IBSA accredited · $2,400 per person
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Lean Six Sigma belt should I start with?
White Belt suits anyone new to Lean Six Sigma or organisations introducing it to all staff. Yellow Belt suits project team members. Green Belt suits people who will lead improvement projects. Black Belt suits managers and specialists who will lead complex, cross-functional change and mentor others. Not sure? Send us an enquiry and we’ll advise.
Is your certification internationally accredited?
Yes. Six Sigma Academy is accredited by the International Board of Six Sigma Accreditations (IBSA), and our Black Belt is aligned to the ASQ CSSBB body of knowledge.
Can I study from another country?
Yes. Our programs run live online on Microsoft Teams and are open to participants from any country.
Can we certify a whole team?
Yes. We run in-house and private online programs at any belt level for organisations, built around your processes.
What does DMAIC stand for?
Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control — the five-phase Six Sigma method for solving problems and improving processes with data.
Not Sure Which Belt to Choose?
Tell us about your role, experience and goals — or your team’s — and we’ll recommend the right starting point.