Lean Orange Belt
Lead your own improvement project.
The Orange Belt is the intermediate step towards the Green Belt level. You will deepen your understanding of the Lean philosophy, learn to apply the DMAIC methodology, and take your first steps as a project leader.
What you get:
- Access to the complete Orange Belt training course, including practical tools like DMAIC, PDCA, and A3 charters
- Internationally recognised certificate from LCS (Cardiff University)
- 100% pass guarantee
- One fixed price, with no hidden costs
- Learn at your own pace via the dmaic.com app
Online Lean Orange Belt course: 100% Lean, entirely at your own pace!
What will you learn during the Lean Orange Belt?
The Orange Belt training takes approximately 24 hours and deepens your knowledge of the Lean methodology. You will not only learn to apply Lean principles, but also how to independently set up and manage an improvement project.
Who is this course for?
The Orange Belt is designed for anyone looking to progress towards the Green Belt level and take their first steps as a project leader.
After completing the Lean Orange Belt, you will be able to:
- Set up and lead small improvement projects
- Actively go through the DMAIC phases (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)
- Work with tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, and daily stand-ups
- Identify and address the 8 types of waste
- Implement Quick Wins
- Lead and facilitate workshops
- Support managers at a higher level
Getting started: how it works
After registration, you will immediately receive your personal login credentails for your learning platform. Your training will be waiting for you under ‘My Courses’, allowing you to start your course right away.
The Orange Belt consists of several modules, which are subdivided into lessons. Each lesson concludes with a few test questions. Once you successfully complete all lessons and quizzes, your certificate will be emailed to you where you can always access and download it from your account at any time.
Your pace, your path
You determine the pace. Learn whenever it suits you best, entirely free from time pressure. After completing the Orange Belt, you can seamlessly progress to the Lean Green Belt.
Try the free demo
Want to see if this course is the right fit for you first? Complete a full module, including lessons and quizzes. Entirely obligation free, with no personal details required.
Your certificate
Upon completion, you will receive an internationally recognised Lean Orange Belt certificate, accredited by LCS (Cardiff University) and valued worldwide by employers.
Ready to get started?
Lean Orange Belt is the perfect stepping stone to the Green Belt. Use the course selector to discover which training suits you best next.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Lean Orange Belt Course
The Lean Orange Belt deepens your knowledge of the Lean philosophy. You will learn to apply the DMAIC methodology and take your first steps as a project leader of an improvement process.
No, you do not need any specific prior knowledge for the Lean Orange Belt. The training is suitable for anyone who wants to progress to Green Belt level and take their first steps as a project leader.
Yes, the Lean Orange Belt course includes practical templates for tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kanban. You can download these and use them directly in your own work.
You will receive your Lean Orange Belt certificate by successfully completing all lessons and the accompanying assessment questions. Afterwards, you will automatically receive an email with your Lean certificate, which you can also find and download within your account.
Yes, the online Lean Orange Belt and classroom Lean courses are identical in both content and quality. Covering the exact same curriculum, you will receive the same Lean certificate.
With the Lean Orange Belt, you take your first steps as a project leader, focusing on smaller improvement projects. The Green Belt takes you a step further, equipping you to lead larger scale improvement initiatives entirely independently.
Yes, alongside our online Lean Orange Belt course, we offer tailored in-company Lean training. This is the ideal solution for introducing multiple colleagues to Lean simultaneously, with the programme customised to address your organisation’s unique challenges. Please contact us for a quote.
You get unlimited access to the Lean Orange Belt course. There is no deadline, so you can complete it entirely at your own pace and don’t need to rush through the material. You can also keep returning to the course afterwards, which makes it a handy reference whenever you need to refresh your knowledge of a Lean tool or technique.
Our Lean Orange Belt course takes an average of 24 hours. If you already have experience with Lean, you wil often finish faster. How long it exactly takes depends on how you personally engage with the course material and tools. You do not have to spend these hours all at once. You set your own pace, with the flexibility to stop and resume at any time.
Yes, during the Lean Orange Belt course you will practise directly with practical tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping. This allows you to apply what you learn to your own work straight away.
No, you do not need to take a traditional Lean Orange Belt exam. After each lesson, you will answer a few assessment questions in the form of a short quiz. Together, these assessment questions make up your exam.
Yes, the Lean Orange Belt certificate is accredited by LCS (Cardiff University Licensed Service). Companies worldwide recognise this Lean certificate.
Yes. The Lean Orange Belt course covers all the material included in the Yellow Belt, allowing you to begin directly with the Orange Belt.
The Lean Orange Belt is ideal for anyone looking to take their first steps as a project leader for improvement initiatives. Whether or not you ultimately decide to progress to the Green Belt, this Lean training provides a solid foundation to manage smaller scale improvement projects independently.
The Lean Orange Belt course is available for a one-off fee of €229. This is a fixed price that includes all course materials, assessment questions, and your certificate. There are no subscriptions and no hidden fees.
Yes, you are welcome to contact us at any point during or after your Lean Orange Belt course. We are easily reachable via email, phone, or WhatsApp.



