Course Overview
The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification course is a crucial stepping stone for individuals and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of the Lean Six Sigma methodology. This certification validates your skills in the fundamental principles of Lean Six Sigma and empowers you to contribute effectively to process improvement projects within your organization. BCIT's Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB) Certification Course offers individuals and professionals an in-depth understanding of how to excel in process improvement and operational efficiency. This course introduces fundamental Lean Six Sigma principles, basic quality management tools, and essential techniques for data-driven decision-making. Lean Six Sigma is a globally recognized approach that combines Six Sigma concepts and tools to the Lean manufacturing /Lean enterprise philosophy, striving to eliminate waste of physical resources, time, effort, and talent, while assuring quality in production and organizational processes. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is the starting point of Six Sigma qualifications and is aimed at those who are new to the world of Six Sigma and are keen on developing basic knowledge about the methodology. This is an entry-level certification for professionals who are looking to get an overview of Six Sigma and the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) process. The knowledge gained through this certification helps the workforce in understanding the concepts and potential of Six Sigma tools and process improvement methodologies within the enterprise. This course follows the Body of Knowledge (BOK) of the International Association of Six Sigma Certifications (IASSC). Certification A grade of 60% is required to pass this course and obtain the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification. Upon successful completion of the certification requirements, a formal certificate confirming that the student has achieved the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt practitioner level will be issued within 3 weeks.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in OPMT 1710
- You may qualify to have the prerequisite waived for this course if you have equivalent experience in Lean methodology. Please contact the Flexible Learning coordinator Juan_Azmitia@bcit.ca for approval.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$739.60
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the history and background of Lean Six Sigma.
- Know how to participate in Lean Six Sigma projects that deliver meaningful results.
- Be able to use several key Lean Six Sigma Tools.
- Understand the DMAIC problems solving methodology.
- Be able to make process improvements in your work area.
- Understand the importance of “soft skills" in a LSS project.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification (OPMT 1740) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Lean Business Improvement
Statement of Completion Part-time
- Lean Six Sigma Principles
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of OPMT 1740 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69847
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 69847
- $739.60 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
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Status
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