Lean Certification Programs
Overview
Ontario Tech Continuous Learning is a proud partner with the Leading Edge Associates for all Lean certification programs.
These programs allow you and your staff to become catalysts for change and qualify you as Continuous Improvement practitioners. It provides you with a top-class, internationally recognized qualification, as well as practical hands-on training that allows you and your staff to bring the theory into practice.
With tens of thousands of graduates, we have the experience to empower your staff to be successful in your Continuous Improvement efforts. Our training focuses on what each student can do to help the organization grow and improve. Our Lean Green Belt, Black Belt and Master Black Belt courses allow students to complete a work-based project that provides a significant and immediate return on investment.
Please contact us at if you are interested in arranging any Lean courses as a customized program.
Upcoming Yellow Belt - Open Industry
The Lean Yellow Belt training program develops an understanding of Lean thinking and outlines the essential Lean tools and practices that can be applied across a variety of settings.
By undertaking this training, you will be able to:
- Recognize and address wasteful activities prevalent in the workplace;
- Identify distinct opportunities for improvement in your organization;
- Actively engage in and make valuable contributions to improvement projects within your industry;
- Apply essential Lean principles and tools to make small improvements in the workplace.
Spring 2026 Yellow Belt
Classes for the Spring 2026 offering of the Lean Yellow Belt training program will be held online on the following dates and times:
- Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST
- Monday, June 2, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST
- Wednesday, June 4, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST
Final assessment
Participants are required to successfully complete an online multiple-choice examination to achieve a Lean Yellow Belt certificate.
Spring 2026 Yellow Belt
| Registration fee | Registration status |
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| $875 CAD + HST (early bird) $975 CAD + HST (regular price) |
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Registration
You can register for this course through the secure online registration form. All course fees must be paid at the time of registration.
Group Discount
Have a group of 3 or more? We are pleased to offer a group discount rate of $825 CAD+HST per person, for organizations registering 3 or more employees in our Lean Yellow Belt Open Industry program.Please contact us before registering for details about how to apply this discount.
Ontario Tech University Continuous Learning is proud to partner with Leading Edge Associates for the Spring 2026 Lean Yellow Belt training program.
Key topics to be covered during this program include:
- Introducing Lean
- The PDCA and DMAIC improvement cycles
- Initiating a Lean improvement activity
- Introduction to process and value stream mapping
- Kaizen rapid improvement and problem solving
- Introducing 5S/6S workplace organization
- Tools for implementing and sustaining improvements
Online meeting times
This program has online meeting times. This means you must attend the virtual class at the specified date and time (see the Schedule tab).
Google Meet, Zoom or Kaltura Virtual Classroom (through Catalog) will be used for online delivery of this program to support interaction and engagement.
This course may include, but is not limited to:
- Content presentations and/or videos;
- Hands-on exercises;
- Case discussions and simulations;
- Group and individual work (assignments/quizzes);
- Concept and topic discussions; and
- Topic reflections.
Sector Specific Programs
Leading Edge Associates has experience delivering Lean training across a variety of sectors, organizations and jurisdictions for over 20 years. We are proud to partner with this established and proven organization to provide the highest quality in training and educational programs which may be customized to meet the needs of a number of sectors. Leading Edge Associates provides profession-specific training in the following areas:
- Agriculture, Food & Beverage
- Commercial Services
- Government & Public Sector
- Healthcare and Community
- Infrastructure & Resources
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Manufacturing & Industry
See Leading Edge Associate's Online Training options for more information.