Lean Belt Certifications are part of the Lean management methodology, which is a set of techniques and tools for process improvement and operational excellence. The belts represent different levels of expertise and responsibilities within the Lean management framework. Here's a brief description of each Lean Belt Certification:

  1. White Belt/Foundation:

    • Entry-level certification.
    • Provides a basic understanding of Lean Six Sigma concepts and terminology.
    • Typically involves a brief training to familiarize individuals with the fundamentals of Lean.

  2. Yellow Belt:

    • A more comprehensive understanding of Lean management than White Belt.
    • Typically involves a deeper dive into process improvement techniques.
    • Yellow Belts often work on projects as team members or support Green Belt and Black Belt projects.

  3. Green Belt:

    • Represents a mid-level of expertise.
    • Involves a more in-depth training program, covering statistical methods and project management.
    • Green Belts lead smaller improvement projects and assist Black Belts in larger initiatives.

  4. Black Belt:

    • High level of expertise and leadership within Lean management.
    • Comprehensive training in statistical analysis, project management, and advanced Lean techniques.
    • Black Belts typically lead larger improvement projects, mentor Green Belts, and contribute to strategic organizational improvements.

  5. Master Black Belt:

    • Highest level of expertise in Lean Management.
    • Typically involved in training and mentoring Black Belts and Green Belts.
    • Plays a crucial role in developing and implementing the overall Lean Six Sigma strategy within an organization.

The certification process usually involves completing a training program, passing an exam, and demonstrating practical application through successful completion of a real-world project. The different belt levels allow organizations to build a hierarchy of expertise and ensure that individuals are appropriately skilled to contribute to process improvement initiatives at various levels of complexity. The progression from White to Yellow, Green, and Black Belt signifies an increasing level of knowledge, experience, and responsibility in Lean management methodologies.


Lean Foundation/ Lean White Belt Certification

Lean is not a set of tools that can apply remotely, mindset, and culture change is the key to successful lean transformation, thus our whole team needs to think Lean.

LASL Lean Foundations offers staff on the floor in a systematic approach and technique they need to know and actively participate in the continuous improvement processes and sustain the Lean culture you are creating in your organization.

The module delivered by a team of LASL Lean experts with brilliant qualifications who are open to backing your company as you shadow your Lean journey, this module you can include in each and every employee’s orientation.

The participants in the Lean Foundations module are familiarized with the base of Lean methodology and principles through a combination of lectures, presentations, and group events during 8-hour sessions held over three consecutive days. This could be a grit start in your lean Journey, invest one week, and get your teams all speaking the one lean language.

The topics covered include a broad introduction to core Lean principles, value stream mapping, problem-solving, workplace organization, and all of the basics your staff need to continuously improve efficiency and quality in your organization.

LASL registered in Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) under Registered No P02/0368



Lean Yellow Belt Certification – Course Material

LASL offers this module through active involvement in the dominant platform; your participant creates constructive change in your company from end to end understanding and execution of Lean practices.     

The LYB Certification module allows participants  to complete in-plant assignments between sessions.   

The certificate will be awarded to the participant only upon successfully completing of module requirements   

LASL registered in Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) under Registered No P02/0368


Lean Green Belt Certification – Course Material

LASL offers this certification module through project presentations and interaction, participants learn by doing, and from each other.

LASL registered in Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) under Registered No P02/0368


Master Black Belt in Lean (MBBL)

LASL offers you to achieve the most prestigious lean qualification as a lean black belt first time in Region. A Lean Black Belt (LBB) is a person who has achieved “black belt” level competency in 10 performance Measurements as defined below. He/she is a full-time resource for their organization and works full-time on lean transformation. He or She must be able to demonstrate proven evidence they’ve been working in the same capacity for a minimum of 5 years, and continue in the same role today.  LASL is proud to certify people as Lean Black Belts; they are truly precious a resource in any company. Master black belt is equal to lean Sensei.