Wesco Lean Leadership Yellow Belt
  • Type Certification
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Months
  • Cost N/A

Wesco Lean Leadership Yellow Belt

Issued by Wesco International

Yellow Belt training enables trainees to lead small Kaizens and problem-solving sessions (4-5 team members, 3-6 hours Kaizen workshop) to eliminate waste, improve processes or solve problems in their team or department. During the training, the trainees acquire skill in using basic Lean tools within PDCA Kaizen format. They also learn facilitation skills and leadership skills that are necessary to run a structured Kaizen workshop with measurable business outcomes.

  • Type Certification
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Months
  • Cost N/A

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Trainees must complete a pre-work and then attend 3 days instructor-led training. During the training trainees work in teams and practice key Lean tools through 3 rounds of Kaizens to improve a simulated business process. They take turns leading their teams through different parts of these Kaizens and tool applications, acquiring facilitating and leadership skills in the process. After the training session, the participants must prepare, lead, complete and document a Kaizen to be certified.