Which belt comes after the Lean Green Belt?

After the Lean Green Belt comes the Lean Black Belt. The Lean program structures the development of knowledge and skills through a belt system, similar to the levels in martial arts. Here is the order of the belts with a description of what each stage entails:

1. Lean White Belt – Provides an introduction to the basic principles of Lean management.
2. Lean Yellow Belt – Builds on the basic principles and introduces more advanced techniques.
3. Lean Orange Belt – This training is the perfect step for professionals who want to advance to a Green or Black Belt.
4. Lean Green Belt – In this training, you develop the knowledge and skills to independently lead improvement and change initiatives.
5. Lean Black Belt – After completion, you will be able to initiate and lead improvement projects independently, guiding your organisation towards perfect processes and continuous improvement.
6. Lean Master Black Belt – The highest level, where you become an expert in Lean methodologies and principles at the management level.