Ready to learn more about Lean Six Sigma?

We have partnered with the UBC Sauder School of Business in delivering Lean Six Sigma training for leaders and professionals at UBC. Whether you are just getting started in your Lean Six Sigma journey or looking to become a certified practitioner, these courses we offer will equip you with the tools and knowledge to drive stronger performance at UBC.

View your faculty or unit’s progress with Lean Six Sigma completion on the Quarterly Update page.

Lean Six Sigma White Belt

The starting place, and a mandatory step for all Operational Excellence project participants. This online, self-paced course provides a foundation of Lean Six Sigma and equips participants with the skills to assist with change management and participate in local problem-solving project teams.

Prerequisite: N/A
Time commitment: 90 minutes
Sessions: Available as of July 15, 2021
Coursework: N/A

Sponsor Leadership Workshop

This online 3-hour workshop is designed for Operational Directors and Department Heads involved in process management support and project sponsorship.

Prerequisite: Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Time commitment: 3 hours
Upcoming sessions:

  • February 15, 2023, 1-4 p.m.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

This interactive 2-day workshop is designed for managers and team members who lead small projects.

Participants will need to complete a certification exam and project assignment to receive their course certificate. Prior to the start of the course, participants will be asked to identify a continuous improvement project at work that is approved by their manager and has trackable benefits realization measures as their assignment — due within three weeks of completing the course.

Prerequisite: Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Time commitment: 2 days + 30 hours of coursework
Upcoming sessions:

  • Apr 20 & 21, 2023
  • May 4 & 5, 2023: Online only. UBC Okanagan staff registrants will be prioritized.
  • Jun 1 & 2, 2023
  • Jul 6 & 7, 2023
  • Oct19 & 20, 2023
  • Dec 7 & 8, 2023

Lean Green Belt

This interactive 5-day workshop is designed for managers and team members who lead small projects.

Participants will need to complete a certification exam and project assignment to receive their course certificate. Prior to the start of the course, participants will be asked to identify a continuous improvement project at work that is approved by their manager and has trackable benefits realization measures as their assignment — due within 12 weeks of completing the course.

Prerequisite: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Time commitment: 5 days + 45 hours of coursework
Upcoming sessions:

  • June 26 & 30, 2023
  • October 16 & 20, 2023

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

We are working with the UBC Sauder School of Business to develop Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt training.