SMAS Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt online training programme

Scottish Enterprise's next Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt programme is scheduled to take place from Monday 21 September 2026 to Friday 25 September 2026. It will be delivered 100% virtually, through Microsoft Teams.

Are you ready to solve real problems, reduce waste, and boost performance? Develop your skills in problem solving and continuous improvement in this five-day virtual course on how to use the Lean Six Sigma method, offered by the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS).

This hands-on online training programme blends elements of Lean and Six Sigma to help manufacturing professionals solve real problems, reduce waste, and boost performance. Using the DMAIC (define, measure, analyse, improve, and control) framework, you'll learn to deliver measurable improvements – with an average ROI of £65,000.

What is Lean Six Sigma?

Lean Six Sigma is a structured problem-solving methodology. It combines the philosophies of Six Sigma and Lean to help businesses improve flow and reduce process variation.

It is 100% focused on consistently delivering what the customer wants, using a five-step methodology: define, measure, analyse, improve, and control (DMAIC). Data analysis and a basic toolset are used to get to the root cause of an issue and come up with suitable solutions to resolve it and make the improvements stick.

What are the benefits of joining?

During the course, you'll develop an understanding of:

• When to use the Lean Six Sigma approach in continuous improvement
• The mechanics of DMAIC and its structured approach to problem solving
• The importance of data and why data is essential in problem solving
• The ongoing wrap-around support available from Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, or South of Scotland Enterprise, depending on your location

You’ll also get:

• A basic toolset to use for improvement projects of all shapes and sizes
• Introductory skills in data analysis and interpretation
• Introductory skills in project management
• Team-leading skills and the ability to contribute to other improvement projects as a team member

Ready to accelerate your problem-solving skills and improve your continuous improvement journey? Sign up for the next SMAS Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training cohort and take the next step toward operational excellence.

SMAS is delivered in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise.

The cost of the programme is £950 + VAT for each delegate, or £650 + VAT for small-to-midsized enterprises (SMEs).

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