You receive your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate, issued by Lean Sigma Experts Australia, after passing all graded assessments. No external exam is needed for the LSEA certificate. An optional exam-only pathway to globally recognised Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) certification is available afterwards, if you choose to pursue it.
- 45 hours of self-paced, professionally narrated eLearning
- 12 months of 24/7 online access from date of purchase
- Curriculum aligned to and accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
- Delivered by Lean Sigma Experts Australia, an accredited training organisation
- Certificate on completion
- Graded phase assessments
- CSSC accredited
- Globally aligned and accredited
- No prerequisites
What is the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Online Training?
The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt online training is a self-paced, 45-hour foundation course for professionals in Australia who want to understand Lean Six Sigma and contribute to process improvement projects. You complete professionally narrated eLearning modules, interactive quizzes and three DMAIC phase tests, and on successful completion you are awarded your Yellow Belt certificate by Lean Sigma Experts Australia.
The Yellow Belt builds a solid grounding in the Lean and Six Sigma methodology, terminology and tools, and the role you play as a core team member on improvement projects. You learn the DMAIC approach across the Define, Measure and Control phases, with no prior Six Sigma experience required.
Because the course is fully online, you study at your own pace, anywhere in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or remote. Your access runs 24/7 for 12 months from the date of purchase, and you can stop and restart from exactly where you left off. The Yellow Belt is also a natural first step towards the Green Belt online training.
Course at a glance
| Format | 100% online, self-paced eLearning with narrated modules and interactive quizzes |
| Course duration | Rated at 45 learning hours |
| Access period | 12 months from date of purchase, 24/7 |
| Level | Foundation / entry level. No prior Six Sigma experience required |
| Assessment | Complete all eLearning modules and quizzes, pass the three phase tests (Define, Measure, Control) at 80% or better |
| Certificate | Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate issued by Lean Sigma Experts Australia after passing all quizzes and three phase tests. External CSSC exam optional |
| Optional pathway | Exam-only CSSC certification after training, if you choose it |
| Accreditation | Aligned to and accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) |
| Pricing | As displayed above, quoted in AUD, plus GST |
Your certificate, and the optional global exam pathway
On successful completion of the course you are awarded your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate, issued by Lean Sigma Experts Australia (LSEA). It confirms you have completed training that meets the international standards and practical competencies embedded in the Lean Six Sigma body of knowledge. Certification is assessed through the course's graded phase tests; no external exam is needed for the LSEA certificate.
This self-paced course is built to the body of knowledge of the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC). That means you finish fully prepared to sit the external CSSC certification exam, if and when you want it. This is an advantage, not an obligation:
- Most learners use the LSEA certificate as their professional credential. It is backed by CSSC accreditation and a globally aligned body of knowledge.
- If you later want a third-party, internationally portable credential, the streamlined exam-only CSSC certification route is open to you, and this training qualifies you for it.
- As an accredited training organisation, we can advise you on the exam process whenever you are ready.
Accreditation and recognition
This self-paced Yellow Belt course is aligned to and accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), a professional association that accredits curriculum providers across more than 165 countries, including universities, third-party training firms and individual trainers. Your certificate reflects a body of knowledge that is recognised industry-wide.
Lean Sigma Experts Australia is an accredited training organisation, holding accreditations from the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), PeopleCert IASSC, and the International Lean Six Sigma Institute (ILSSI). These accreditations span our full range of Lean Six Sigma training, from self-paced online courses through to instructor-led and examination pathways.
Who should enrol in this Yellow Belt course?
The Yellow Belt is the ideal entry point into Lean Six Sigma. It suits professionals who support or take part in improvement work, including:
- Team members and contributors on quality or improvement initiatives
- Employees supporting Lean or Six Sigma projects as core team members
- New hires and cross-functional staff who need a shared improvement language
- Professionals in operations, healthcare, manufacturing or administration
- Anyone exploring Six Sigma before progressing to Green Belt or Black Belt
Not sure which belt level fits? Take the Six Sigma Programme Eligibility Quiz, or preview the platform with the online course demo.
Training and system features
- Professionally developed and narrated eLearning modules
- 10 engaging quizzes plus a test for the Define, Measure and Control phases
- Self-paced study: stop anytime and restart from where you left off, within your 12-month access
- 24/7 online access to the learning portal, with internal messaging, forum and glossary
- Additional study units and exercises for continued learning
- 98% satisfaction rating, with more than 500 courses completed
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Six Sigma Yellow Belt Online Learning Curriculum
The Yellow Belt curriculum covers three DMAIC phases. Each phase ends with a test, and you must pass all three at 80% or better to earn your yellow belt certification.
| Phase | Focus |
| Define | Six Sigma fundamentals, VOC and CTQs, project selection, charters and planning |
| Measure | Process mapping, FMEA, basic statistics, measurement systems analysis, process capability |
| Control | Lean controls (5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke), control and response plans |
Define Phase modules
1.1 Overview of Six Sigma
1.1.1 What is Six Sigma?
1.1.2 Six Sigma History
1.1.3 Six Sigma Approach
1.1.4 Six Sigma Methodology
1.1.5 Roles & Responsibilities
1.2 Fundamentals of Six Sigma
1.2.1 Defining a Process
1.2.2 VOC & CTQ's
1.2.3 QFD
1.2.4 Cost of Poor Quality
1.2.5 Pareto Chart & Analysis
1.3 Lean Six Sigma Projects
1.3.1 Six Sigma Metrics
1.3.2 Business Case & Charter
1.3.3 Six Sigma Metrics
1.3.4 Project Team Selection
1.3.5 Project Risk Management
1.3.6 Project Planning
Measure Phase modules
2.1 Process Definition
2.1.1 Cause & Effect Diagrams
2.1.2 Cause & Effect Matrix
2.1.3 Process Mapping
2.1.4 FMEA
2.1.5 Theory of Constraints
2.2 Six Sigma Statistics
2.2.1 Basic Statistics
2.2.2 Descriptive Statistics
2.2.3 Distributions & Normality
2.2.4 Graphical Analysis
2.3 Measurement Systems
2.3.1 Precision & Accuracy
2.3.2 Bias, Linearity, Stability
2.3.3 Gage R & R
2.3.4 Variable MSA
2.3.5 Attribute MSA
2.4 Process Capability
2.4.1 Capability Analysis
2.4.2 Concept of Stability
2.4.3 Attribute Capability
2.4.4 Monitoring Techniques
Control Phase modules
3.1 Lean Controls
3.1.1 Control Methods for 5S
3.1.2 Kanban
3.1.3 Poka-Yoke
3.2 Control Plans
3.2.1 Cost Benefit Analysis
3.2.2 Elements of Control Plans
3.2.3 Elements of Response Plans
How enrolment works
Purchase the course online and your learning portal access is set up and emailed to you. Your 12 months of access runs from the date of purchase, and you can begin as soon as your login arrives.
View the full registration and participation process (PDF)
Kindly note that once an online training is purchased and activated, no refunds are permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any prior Six Sigma experience?
No. The Yellow Belt is a foundation course with no prerequisites. You can start immediately and study at your own pace.
Do I receive a certificate when I complete the course?
Yes. After completing all eLearning modules and quizzes and passing the three phase tests (Define, Measure, Control) at 80% or higher, you are awarded your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate, issued directly by Lean Sigma Experts Australia (LSEA).
Do I have to sit an external exam to get certified?
No external exam is needed for the LSEA certificate. It is awarded after you pass the three graded phase tests (Define, Measure, Control) at 80% or higher. The external CSSC exam remains available as an optional pathway afterwards.
What is the optional external exam pathway?
This self-paced course is aligned to the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) body of knowledge, so you finish fully prepared to sit the CSSC exam-only assessment if you want a third-party, internationally recognised certification. It is a separate, optional process you choose after training, not part of the course.
How long does the Yellow Belt online course take?
The course is rated at 45 learning hours and you have 12 months of access. Because it is self-paced, most learners complete it comfortably within a few weeks to a couple of months alongside full-time work.
What are the assessment requirements?
You must complete all eLearning modules and quizzes, and pass the three phase tests (Define, Measure and Control) with a score of 80% or better.
Is the Yellow Belt a good starting point before Green Belt?
Yes. The Yellow Belt builds the core DMAIC understanding and language that make the step up to Green Belt much smoother. Many learners progress from Yellow Belt to the Green Belt online training.
Is this lean six sigma training recognised in Australia?
Yes. The self-paced course is aligned to and accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC). It is delivered by Lean Sigma Experts Australia, an accredited training organisation holding accreditations from the CSSC, PeopleCert IASSC, and the International Lean Six Sigma Institute (ILSSI).
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