Introduction

What do you get when you combine Lean Six Sigma with Agile? Faster, more impactful improvement projects. This programme introduces the Lean Six Sigma approach and tools, then takes you further, giving you a route into Agile techniques and mindset, and showing how to apply them to Continuous Improvement initiatives so your projects move faster and land with greater impact. 

It’s also a natural fit for teams working on Digital Transformation. You’ll see how Agile lets you run Lean Six Sigma and Digital Transformation projects side by side, using one common, consistent framework, whatever the solution: process improvement, digital, or a mix of both. 

Complete the course and apply the learning to achieve Yellow Belt certification through the British Quality Foundation or Lean Competency System Level 1b. 

Participants will be able to:

• Apply a comprehensive set of Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques, following the DMAIC framework  

• Apply Agile practices in your workplace, including Kanban, User Stories, the 3Cs (Card, Conversation, Confirmation), and the Scrum framework  

• Identify the factors that lead to early delivery and maximised value  

• Take a focused improvement project from start to finish independently 

• Contribute to improvement teams or lead small projects with confidence  

• Bring digital and process transformation together using a shared, business value-driven mindset 

Why choose this programme?

Learners will gain:

• A recognised, dual accredited qualification (Yellow Belt and Agile Enabled Yellow Belt) 

• A grounding in Agile tools and mindset alongside core Lean Six Sigma skills 

• The ability to deliver customer service, quality, efficiency and productivity improvements more effectively 

• A business value-driven mindset focused on early results and maximising the value of work done 

• An e-certificate of completion, shareable on LinkedIn, plus written confirmation on passing the Yellow Belt exam 

Delivery options

The programme is delivered in-company, either on-site or virtually. It features bespoke, lively, and interactive sessions tailored to your team 

Course content 

• Agile Mindset: Focuses on customer value, collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering outcomes quickly through iterative ways of working. 

• Define: Establishes a clear understanding of the problem, process, customer needs, and improvement objectives. 

• Measure: Uses data and process observation to understand current performance, customer experience, and sources of variation. 

• Analyse: Identifies root causes of issues, inefficiencies, and waste that impact performance and value delivery. 

• Improve: Develops and implements solutions to remove root causes, improve flow, reduce risk, and increase value. 

• Control: Embeds sustainable ways of working, monitors performance, and ensures improvements are maintained over time.