CSSC Lean Six Sigma

Training provider:
Creative Difference

Duration:
3 days

Awarding body:
CSSC

Delivery:
Workplace or tutor-led online

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Overview

Kickstart your Lean Six Sigma journey with this fully funded Yellow Belt course, accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC). Learn the core principles of process improvement, problem-solving, and waste reduction – an ideal foundation for professionals looking to make an impact in their workplace.

This entry-level course is for employed adults in Wales who want to build their confidence in process improvement using Lean Six Sigma. It’s perfect for professionals in all sectors – including healthcare, manufacturing, public services, logistics, and retail – who are new to Lean Six Sigma or want to support improvement projects as part of a wider team.

What will I learn?

Key Lean principles, including Continuous Improvement, 5S, and the 7 Wastes
Introduction to the DMAIC framework (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control)
Defining process problems clearly
Capturing the Voice of the Customer
Calculating the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
Applying the Pareto Principle to prioritise issues
Basic graphical analysis techniques
Root Cause Analysis fundamentals
Implementing and sustaining small-scale process improvements

Key information

Funding eligibility criteria

Aged 19+
Living in Wales

Plus, one of the following:

Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts), earning under £34,303
Self-employed, earning under £34,303
Full-time carer, earning under £34,303
Prisoner on day release

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Online exam.

Career progression

Upon successful completion, you’ll earn a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) – a globally recognised credential that proves your understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies. This certification lays the foundation for further study at Green or Black Belt levels and enables active involvement in improvement teams.

Course dates will be discussed directly with the training provider upon successful completion of funding application. Any course dates arranged with the training provider prior to funding being secured may not be honoured – Course dates will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.

Training provider:
Creative Difference

Duration:
5 days (across multiple months)

Awarding body:
CSSC

Delivery:
Workplace or tutor-led online

Begin your funding application

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Overview

Advance your process improvement skills with this fully funded, industry-recognised Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course. Accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), this course prepares you to lead data-driven improvement projects that deliver measurable results and sustainable change.

This course is designed for employed adults in Wales who want to develop the capability to lead or support improvement projects within their organisation. It’s ideal for professionals across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, public services, logistics, and retail who are looking to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance performance using structured Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

What will I learn?

This Green Belt course will deepen your understanding of Lean Six Sigma through the five phases of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control):

Define Phase: Learn to articulate the problem statement, develop a project charter, use SIPOC diagrams, and capture the Voice of the Customer to align improvement efforts with business needs. You’ll also explore strategic project selection and stakeholder engagement techniques
Measure Phase: Understand the value of quality data. Learn to identify critical-quality factors, design data collection plans, and evaluate measurement systems using Gauge R&R studies. You’ll apply tools like histograms, control charts, and scatter plots to assess process capability and performance.
Analyse Phase: Identify root causes using fishbone diagrams and the 5 Whys technique. Learn consensus-building approaches and validate findings with statistical methods including box plots, regression, correlation, and hypothesis testing.
Improve Phase: Generate and prioritise solutions using brainstorming, Force Field Analysis, Pugh Matrix, cost-benefit analysis, and FMEA. Learn how to test and pilot improvements before full implementation.
Control Phase: Develop and implement control plans, standard operating procedures, and monitoring tools like control charts. You’ll also focus on sustaining improvements and embedding continuous improvement into daily operations.

Key information

Funding eligibility criteria

Aged 19+
Living in Wales

Plus, one of the following:

Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts), earning under £34,303
Self-employed, earning under £34,303
Full-time carer, earning under £34,303
Prisoner on day release

Entry requirements

Participants will ideally have completed a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course prior to enrolment. This ensures a solid foundational understanding of Lean Six Sigma concepts and allows for more advanced learning during the Green Belt programme.

Assessment

Online exam.

Career progression

Upon successful completion, you’ll earn a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) – a globally recognised credential that proves your understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies. This can support career advancement into roles focused on continuous improvement, operations, and quality management.

Training provider:
Creative Difference

Duration:
10 workshops + project work (across multiple months)

Awarding body:
CSSC

Delivery:
Workplace or tutor-led online

Begin your funding application

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Overview

Take your Lean Six Sigma expertise to the next level with this fully funded, advanced Black Belt training. Accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), this course equips experienced professionals with the strategic, analytical, and leadership skills needed to lead complex improvement initiatives across any industry.

This course is designed for employed adults in Wales who are in a role where they can lead advanced, organisation-wide improvement projects. It is ideal for professionals in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, retail, and public services who are responsible for driving change and performance improvements.

What will I learn?

You will progress through the DMAIC framework with a comprehensive toolkit:

Define Phase: Learn how to articulate problem statements, map processes using SIPOC diagrams, and capture the Voice of the Customer. you’ll develop project charters, select projects strategically, and master planning and communication tools to engage stakeholders, using advanced techniques like Value Stream Mapping, SWOT, PESTLE, and team development models (Belbin, Tuckman, Adair).
Measure Phase: Understand quality data, identify CTQs, assess the cost of poor quality, and apply process mapping and measurement system evaluations (Gauge R&R). Use statistical tools and Minitab software for Capability Analysis and data validation.
Analyse Phase: Uncover root causes using Ishikawa diagrams and 5 Whys. Validate causes using box plots, regression, correlation, and hypothesis testing. Further skills include Design of Experiments (DOE) and advanced analytics in Minitab.
Improve Phase: Enhance your leadership with skills in brainstorming, conflict management, decision-making tools (Force Field Analysis, Pugh Matrix), and Future State Mapping for optimised processes.
Control Phase: Learn to implement robust monitoring systems, mentor teams, apply advanced sustaining improvement techniques, and embed SOPs for lasting success.

Key information

Funding eligibility criteria

Aged 19+
Living in Wales

Plus, one of the following:

Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts)
Self-employed
Full-time carer
Prisoner on day release

Entry requirements

Participants should be in a position to lead and deliver a significant improvement project within their organisation. No prior Lean Six Sigma certification is required, but a strong understanding of business processes and a readiness to take on strategic responsibility is essential.

Assessment

Assessment will include successful project delivery presentation and an online exam.

Career progression

Upon successful completion, you’ll earn a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) – a globally recognised credential that proves your understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies. This certification can lead to senior roles in quality management, process improvement, operations, and business strategy across a range of industries.