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Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt
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Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt

An Introduction to the Tools and Methods of Continuous Improvement Professionals
Last updated 9/2026
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What you'll learn

  • What is Six Sigma?
  • What is Lean Manufacturing?
  • What is DMAIC?
  • How do Six Sigma and Lean work together?
  • What the the LSS belts?
  • A Rich Overview of the 7 Quality Tools
  • The 6 "M's" as Sources of Process Variation
  • The 7 "Mudas" as Sources of Waste

Course content

1 section14 lectures1h 33m total length
  • Introduction to the Course6:04

    Learn how lean manufacturing and Six Sigma reduce waste and variation, gaining an introductory white belt foundation with lifetime access and the opportunity to engage with the instructor.

  • What is Six Sigma?8:06

    Define Six Sigma and its link to the normal distribution and dispersion. Learn how to achieve plus or minus Six Sigma within engineering specification limits to nearly eliminate defects.

  • What is Lean Manufacturing?2:26

    Explore lean manufacturing as a waste reduction method that adds customer value by cutting seven muda wastes: transportation, inventory, motion, waiting, overprocessing, overproduction, and defects, plus wasted talents.

  • Voice of the Customer (VOC)9:41
  • What is DMAIC?2:37

    Explore the Dmaic problem solving model: define, measure, analyze, improve, and control, and discover how these steps reduce process variation with qualitative and quantitative tools.

  • How Do Lean and Six Sigma Work Together?4:06

    Lean and Six Sigma are complementary improvement methodologies that share the Dmaic cycle. They apply to manufacturing, service, and design to reduce defects, eliminate waste, and reduce variation.

  • The LSS Belt System6:10

    Explore the lean Six Sigma belt system from white to master black, detailing training levels, role responsibilities, and how belts lead and support improvement projects in lean manufacturing.

  • The Seven Mudas10:16

    Explore the seven wastes of lean manufacturing—waiting, overproduction, overprocessing, defects, motion, inventory, and transportation. Learn how non-value-added activities affect return on investment, lead time, and process design.

  • 5S & Workplace Organization8:37

    Learn five s, a lean system for creating and sustaining an organized workplace. Apply sorting, straightening, shining, standardizing, and sustaining to reduce waste, boost efficiency, and elevate morale.

  • The Six M's5:47

    Discover the six m's—machine, method, man, material, measurement, and mother nature—as a practical framework for identifying root causes and variation in lean six sigma projects.

  • Introduction to the Seven Quality Tools, Part 19:58

    Explore the seven quality tools, including histograms, Pareto diagrams, and flow charts, and learn how they support the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control phases in Lean Six Sigma.

  • Introduction to the Seven Quality Tools, Part 211:17

    Use checklists to verify steps and prevent omissions; compare upper and lower control limits with specification limits, and apply run charts, scatter plots, correlation, and regression for process capability.

  • 25-Question Practice Exam
  • Conclusion to the Course3:09

    Conclude the Lean Six Sigma white belt course with a focus on continuous improvement, basic tools and concepts, and ongoing problem-solving skills for career growth.

  • Bonus Lecture4:52

    Explore next steps after the white belt with the Lean Six Sigma green belt, DMAIC tools, and process capability concepts like CPK and control charts.

Requirements

  • Willingness to learn
  • Desire to understand the basics of continuous improvement
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing

Description

Lean Six Sigma does not have to be complicated.

In Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt, you will learn the foundational principles, terminology, and tools used by continuous improvement professionals to reduce waste, control variation, solve problems, and create greater value for customers.

No previous experience in manufacturing, quality, engineering, or statistics is required. The course explains each concept in clear, practical language and is designed for anyone seeking an approachable introduction to Lean Six Sigma.

What Is Lean Six Sigma?

Lean Six Sigma combines two complementary approaches to process improvement:

  • Six Sigma was developed at Motorola during the 1980s and focuses on reducing process variation, defects, and inconsistency.

  • Lean Manufacturing grew largely from the Toyota Production System, with important earlier contributions from Ford, and focuses on improving flow, eliminating waste, and making better use of resources.

Together, Lean and Six Sigma provide a powerful and practical collection of methods for improving processes in manufacturing, service, healthcare, logistics, supply chain, and many other environments.

What Will You Learn?

By the end of this course, you will understand:

  • What Six Sigma is and why organizations use it

  • What Lean Manufacturing is and how it improves process flow

  • How Lean and Six Sigma work together

  • The roles of White Belts, Yellow Belts, Green Belts, and Black Belts

  • How the Voice of the Customer guides improvement

  • How customer needs can be translated into clear, measurable requirements

  • The purpose and structure of the DMAIC improvement process

  • The seven wastes—or 7 Mudas—of Lean Manufacturing

  • The 6Ms used to organize possible causes of process problems

  • The seven basic quality tools and how they support problem-solving

  • Practical next steps for continuing your continuous improvement education

Who Is This Course For?

This course is an excellent starting point for:

  • Professionals who need a basic understanding of Lean Six Sigma

  • Employees participating in workplace improvement initiatives

  • Manufacturing, quality, operations, and supply chain personnel

  • Supervisors and managers who work with continuous improvement teams

  • Students preparing to continue into Yellow Belt or Green Belt training

  • Anyone interested in learning how organizations improve their processes

For professionals seeking a practical understanding of Lean Six Sigma terminology and methods, this course can serve as a valuable stand-alone introduction. For those planning to continue their education, it provides a strong foundation for more advanced continuous improvement training.

Included With the Course

When you enroll, you will receive:

  • Approximately 1.5 hours of focused, beginner-friendly instruction

  • Downloadable reference materials covering the 6Ms and the seven wastes

  • LIFETIME ACCESS to the course and future updates

  • Access to the course question-and-answer forum

  • A personalized and downloadable Certificate of Completion from Udemy after finishing the course

Begin building your understanding of Lean Six Sigma and discover how small, systematic improvements can produce meaningful results.

Enroll today and take your first step into the world of continuous improvement.

Who this course is for:

  • Project Managers, Program Managers
  • Manufacturing Managers, Production Supervisors
  • Quality Managers, Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers
  • Business Leaders
  • Supply Chain and Inventory Specialists