Lean White Belt

100% online, completely free.

The ideal first step in Lean. Learn the basic principles of Lean, discover how to identify waste, and drive immediate improvements within your organisation.

This is what you get:

  • Free access to the complete White Belt training programme
  • Internationally recognised certificate from LCS (Cardiff University)
  • 100% pass guarantee
  • Learn at your own pace, via the Dmaic.com app

Online Lean White Belt training: 100% Lean, entirely at your own pace!

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What will you learn during the Lean White Belt?

Our Lean White Belt training takes approximately eight hours to complete and covers the essentails of Lean thinking. You won’t just learn the theory, you will immediately practice with real-world tools that you can apply to your work the very next day.

Who is this course for?

The Lean White Belt is designed for anyone looking to get acquainted with the foundational principles of Lean.

Upon completion of Lean White Belt you will be able to:

  • Understand and apply the five Lean principles in your daily work
  • Recognise and eliminate waste
  • Work with tools such as 5S, Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping
  • Apply the PDCA cycle (Plan, Do, Check, Act) for continuous improvement
  • Actively participate in Lean improvement projects within your organisation

Getting started: this is how it works

After registration, you will immediately receive your personal login credentials for your learning platform. Your training will be waiting under ‘My Courses’, allowing you to start your course right away.

The White Belt consists of several modules, which are subdivided into lessons. Each lesson concludes with a few practice questions. Once you successfully complete all lessons and quizzes, your certificate will be emailed to you automatically where you can always access and download it from your account at any time.

Your pace, your path

You determine the pace. Whether it takes you one month or nine, the choice is entirely yours. Looking to deepen your knowlegde even further? The Lean Yellow Belt is the perfect next step.

Why is the White Belt free?

Lean only works if people truly understand it and know how to apply it. That is why we offer the White Belt completely free of charge, allowing you to discover exactly what Lean can do for you, and whether it is the right fit for your goals.

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Your certificate

Upon completion, you will receive an internationally recognised Lean White Belt certificate, accredited by LCS (Cardiff University) and valued worldwide by employers.

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The White Belt is your stepping stone to Yellow, Orange, Green, or Black Belt. use our course finder to discover which Lean training path is the perfect next step via the selection aid.

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The ideal introduction to Lean. Free, fully online, and immediately applicable.

Benefits of this package:

  • No prior knowledge required, you can start right away
  • Learn wherever and whenever you want. Fully online via desktop or app
  • Personal support from our Lean experts, both during and after the training
  • Download practical templates to apply what you learn immediately
  • Complete the course with a guaranteed White Belt certificate

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Support from experienced Lean specialists
One fixed price, no hidden costs
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Earn an internationally recognised certificate
Study anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
Start free with our White Belt.
Support from experienced Lean specialists
One fixed price, no hidden costs
Achieve your certification, guaranteed
Earn an internationally recognised certificate
Study anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
Start free with our White Belt.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long am I allowed to take to complete the Lean White Belt training?

You can complete the Lean White Belt training entirely at your own pace. On average, it takes about three hours to go through the full training. You do not have to spend these hours consecutively. You can stop at any time and pick up where you left off later, depending on what suits you best.

Do I have to take an exam for the Lean White Belt training?

No, you do not have to take a traditional exam for the Lean White Belt training. In our online Lean training, it works as follows: After every key lesson, you will receive several test questions in the form of a quiz. These test questions together constitute your ‘exam’. Therefore, you will answer several of these test questions throughout the entire White Belt training.

You can take the test questions as often as you like. If you do not achieve a good score the first time, you can review the material from the relevant lesson and take the quiz again.

Do I receive the same Lean White Belt certificate as with a classroom-based Lean training?

Yes, you receive the same Lean White Belt certificate as with our classroom Lean training courses. This is because you follow the same learning path and the same topics are covered in both forms of training.

The content and quality of both the online and classroom Lean training courses are consistent, meaning there is no difference in the certificate.

Who is the Lean White Belt training suitable for?

Our Lean White Belt training is open to anyone interested in learning about Lean management principles.

This introductory course serves as an excellent awareness program for all employees within an organization and is also suitable as part of the onboarding process for new employees.

No prior knowledge is required for this training, making it an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to begin exploring Lean management.

Which belt comes after the Lean White Belt?

The Lean Yellow Belt follows the Lean White Belt. The Lean program structures the acquisition of knowledge and skills via a belt system, similar to the levels in martial arts. Here is the order of the belts with a description of what each phase entails:

  • Lean White Belt – Provides an introduction to the basic principles of Lean management.
  • Lean Yellow Belt – Builds upon the basic principles and introduces more advanced techniques.
  • Lean Orange Belt – This training is the perfect stepping stone for professionals who want to advance to a Green or Black Belt.
  • Lean Green Belt – In this training, you develop the knowledge and skills to independently lead improvement and change initiatives.
  • Lean Black Belt – Upon completion, you will be able to independently initiate and lead improvement projects, and steer your organization toward perfect processes and continuous improvement.
  • Lean Master Black Belt – The highest level, where you become an expert in Lean methodologies and principles at the management level.

The Lean White Belt is the first step; Each subsequent belt further deepens your knowledge and skills.

Will I receive a Lean White Belt Certificate?

Yes, after completing the Lean White Belt training and successfully answering the quiz questions, you will receive a White Belt certificate from LSC, the Cardiff University Licensed Service.

This Lean certificate serves as official recognition of your skills and knowledge regarding Lean management principles and offers various benefits:

Recognition of Expertise: A Lean certificate proves your thorough understanding of Lean methodologies.

International Standards: The certification meets international standards, ensuring your knowledge is recognized worldwide and applicable in various industries and countries.

Quality Assurance: Certification through LCS (The Cardiff University Licensed Service) further enhances the value of your certificate.

Professional Development: Obtaining a Lean certificate is often an important step in your professional growth.

A Lean certificate is not only proof of your expertise and skills but also represents an investment in your professional future.

When have I passed the Lean White Belt training?

You have passed the Lean White Belt training as soon as you have completed all lessons and successfully answered all accompanying quiz questions.

How do I get my Lean White Belt certificate?

You will receive your Lean White Belt certificate by successfully completing all lessons and accompanying quizzes. At the end of the Lean White Belt training, you can download your certificate.

aWhy is your Lean White Belt training free?

We offer the Lean White Belt training for free because we understand that you would like to experience whether our training courses suit you before deciding to purchase a paid Lean training course at lean.nl.

This free Lean training allows you to get acquainted with the basic principles of Lean management without any financial obligation. This Lean White Belt training takes approximately three hours.

Would you like to experience how our online Lean training courses are structured within ten minutes? You can also try out a short demo to get a better idea of ​​what the full training entails.