Overview
| Course Date(s) | Monday 2, Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 November 2026, with a follow-up session on Thursday 10 December |
| Course Time(s) | 09:00-11:00 (EST), 14:00-16:00 (GMT), 15:00-17:00 (CET). Follow-up session: 09:00-10:00 (EST, 14:00-15:00 (GMT), 15:00-16:00 (CET) |
| Format | Training: Live Online |
| Price Dates | Price Tier | ALPSP Member | Non-Member |
| Ends 3 August 2026 | Early Bird | £315 + VAT | n/a |
| Begins 4 August 2026 | Standard | £365 + VAT | £615 + VAT |
The Lean Six Sigma (LSS) White Belt training teaches the fundamentals of process improvement and the key tools that are available. It is primarily for anyone who wants to learn more about how process improvement methodologies can lead to change and efficiency.
It is broken down into phases that focus on Improvement Philosophy, Identifying Waste in Processes, Process Improvement Frameworks, Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Engaging with Stakeholders, Creativity and Solution Finding, and Delivering to Customer Requirements and Maintaining Improvements. Delegates will learn the main principles of LSS and have a go at key tools within that phase that can help deliver improvement, change and process efficiency.
Please note: Delegates will not receive a recording of the training course. Read helpful information for delegates attending.
Who should attend?
This course is aimed at delegates who want to understand the fundamentals of Lean process improvement and the key tools that are available. It is primarily for anyone who wants to learn more about how process improvement methodologies can lead to change and efficiency. Including Team Leaders, Department Heads/Leads, Managers, Editors and Analysts.
What will you learn?
This training provides a core base of understanding for all to be able to recognise how they can make impactful changes to process for both internal and external customers.
Programme
Participants will explore:
- The concepts of Lean; value added activity and waste
- How to uncover root causes and underlying factors causing problems
- How to effectively identify and engage with stakeholders
- Methods for coming up with new ideas and selecting the most valuable to move forward with
- How to understand and classify customer needs
- How to ensure process improvements don’t slip over time and remain in control.
Follow-up session on 10 December to give delegates some time to consider the tools and skills in their work environment and have the opportunity to ask further questions or for assistance.
VAT Information:
- UK customers: 20% UK VAT applies
- EU VAT-registered customers: VAT reverse-charged (valid VAT number required)
- Customers outside the UK and EU: No UK VAT charged.
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Speakers
Testimonials
“I liked how the organisers made sure to link to relevant examples, to help make it more relatable and demonstrates how these can be applied.” Deirbhile McQuillan, EACTS
"The entire programme was very useful. The slides were clear and well presented, the activities were very engaging and it was easy to apply real work examples to see how the framework or tool can apply in my role." Jessica Trudeau, AIP Publishing
"The DMAIC model will be really helpful in how I approach improvements, I've already found myself thinking in a more structured way about some of the problems and projects I'm working on and think this will be really helpful in future." Rebecca Garton, Royal Society of Chemistry
