Cer­ti­fi­ca­tions

Begin Your Lean Six Sigma Journey. Gain Clarity. Inspire Improvement.

Gem­ba Academy’s White Belt Cer­ti­fi­ca­tion intro­duces the key prin­ci­ples of Lean and Six Sig­ma, includ­ing the com­plete 5S Work­place Pro­duc­tiv­i­ty mod­ule. Designed for any­one new to con­tin­u­ous improve­ment, this short, focused course builds the foun­da­tion for under­stand­ing process flow, iden­ti­fy­ing waste, and sup­port­ing a cul­ture of prob­lem solving.

Par­tic­i­pants earn their Lean Six Sig­ma White Belt cer­ti­fi­ca­tion, PMI PDUs, and cred­it toward Yel­low Belt, set­ting the stage for future pro­fes­sion­al growth.

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Gain the Fundamentals. Build the Mindset. Your First Step in Continuous Improvement

  • Learn Your Way

    Learn on your own sched­ule with self-paced access.

  • Real-World Appli­ca­tion

    Use Lean Six Sig­ma right away with the full 5S module.

  • Next Step: Yel­low Belt

    Get cer­ti­fied and car­ry your cred­it direct­ly into Yel­low Belt training.

Core Competencies

What do I need to get certified?

Gem­ba Acad­e­my makes get­ting your white belt easy. 

  • Com­plete the 90-minute live ses­sion or the self-paced mod­ules with­in six weeks.

  • Work through the full 5S Work­place Pro­duc­tiv­i­ty course

  • Pass the White Belt cer­ti­fi­ca­tion exam with a score of 80 per­cent or higher

What will I learn?

The White Belt cur­ricu­lum cov­ers essen­tial Lean Six Sig­ma prin­ci­ples, empha­siz­ing aware­ness, team­work, and the mind­set of con­tin­u­ous improvement.

  • The basics of Lean and Six Sig­ma and how they improve flow, qual­i­ty, and consistency

  • How to see process­es clear­ly using val­ue con­cepts, Gem­ba think­ing, and sim­ple mapping

  • Prac­ti­cal work­place orga­ni­za­tion through 5S

  • Aware­ness of com­mon types of waste and how they affect work

  • How to think about prob­lems using root cause basics, clear prob­lem state­ments, and sim­ple data trends

  • An intro­duc­tion to struc­tured improve­ment tools, includ­ing brain­storm­ing, DMA­IC, and oth­er com­mon Lean approaches

Why Become a Gem­ba Acad­e­my Cer­ti­fied White Belt?

Earn­ing a Gem­ba Acad­e­my White Belt cer­ti­fi­ca­tion is the right first step for indi­vid­u­als and teams ready to build a cul­ture of con­tin­u­ous improvement.

  • Start Your Jour­ney in Con­tin­u­ous Improvement

    Gain a foun­da­tion­al under­stand­ing of Lean Six Sig­ma prin­ci­ples and how they dri­ve effi­cien­cy, qual­i­ty, and collaboration.

  • Learn and Apply the Full 5S System

    Expe­ri­ence the com­plete 5S method­ol­o­gy to orga­nize, stream­line, and sus­tain improve­ment in any work environment.

  • Build Toward Yel­low Belt Certification

    Your White Belt train­ing and cer­ti­fi­ca­tion count toward Gem­ba Academy’s Yel­low Belt, sav­ing time and rein­forc­ing learn­ing continuity.

  • Earn PMI PDUs

    Receive Pro­fes­sion­al Devel­op­ment Units (PDUs) rec­og­nized by the Project Man­age­ment Insti­tute (PMI).

  • Enhance Team Culture

    Help build a shared improve­ment lan­guage and mind­set across your organization.

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Maximize the Value of Your Lean Six Sigma Certification

Earning your Lean Six Sigma certification is a significant achievement and is also a strategic step in your professional growth. When you complete a Gemba Academy certification program, you’ll earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) that count toward maintaining your Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification and other credentials from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

As a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP), Gemba Academy ensures that your certification:

  • Meets globally recognized PMI standards for quality and professional development.

  • Earns pre-approved PDUs to help you maintain your PMI certification.

  • Is taught by experienced Lean Six Sigma experts with up-to-date industry knowledge.

Whether you’re advancing in Lean Six Sigma, project management, or both, our programs provide practical skills and PMI-backed professional development—helping you stand out in today’s competitive job market.

FAQ

Here are some of the most fre­quent­ly asked ques­tions about the Gem­ba Acad­e­my White Belt cer­ti­fi­ca­tion program. 

Who should take the White Belt course? 

Any­one new to Lean Six Sig­ma or look­ing to build an under­stand­ing of process improve­ment fun­da­men­tals. Ide­al for team mem­bers, super­vi­sors, or train­ing pro­gram participants.

How long will it take to complete the certification? 

The live work­shop is 90 min­utes, and par­tic­i­pants have six weeks to com­plete 5S, review mod­ules, and pass the cer­ti­fi­ca­tion quiz.

Do I receive credit toward Yellow Belt? 

Yes. Com­plet­ing this White Belt auto­mat­i­cal­ly applies cred­it toward Gem­ba Academy’s Yel­low Green or Black Belt Cer­ti­fi­ca­tion, no need to repeat content.

Is there a final exam? 

Yes, a short cer­ti­fi­ca­tion exam is includ­ed to con­firm under­stand­ing of the course material.