ONLINE WORKSHOP
Yellow Belt Lean Certification
Overview
Join us for a practical and engaging Yellow Belt Lean Certification workshop designed for individuals and teams looking to build foundational knowledge in Lean methodology.
This two-half-day virtual program, led by global Lean expert and “Southern Sensei” Mark Preston, equips participants with essential tools to eliminate waste, improve processes, and drive operational excellence within their organisations.
What You'll Learn
This workshop will focus on the following:
- Understand the language of lean that anyone can understand - (Both in Production and in the Office environments)
- Learn critical thinking elements that all leaders should know to successfully lead people and manage processes
- Create system thinking and understanding of how cost is related to decisions
- Learn tools that you can immediately implement at your company to engage your workforce and instantly uncover waste
- Break down cross functional barriers for effective collaboration
Workshop Content
- Lean tools and best practices that you can apply directly with meaningful results
- Overview of Lean applications throughout the Enterprise
- Rattlesnake Hunt: Killing Problems before they bite you
- Eliminate the Eight Wastes in the Company
- Applying action to the Big Picture using Value Stream Mapping
- Standard Work: Without a Standard, nothing can be improved
- Visual Management: Lego layout recipe, Visual Pipeline
- Problem Solving Techniques: Affinity process, 5 Why, Fishbone, A3 system
- Lean Office – SIPOC, Process Mapping, Playbooks
Certification Requirements
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Attend 2 virtual sessions (4 hours each)
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Pass the Yellow Belt Certification Test
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Submit a Yellow Belt project within 60 days of completing training
Agenda
Session 1 - Wednesday, 9 July, 2025, 8 am - 12 pm
Lean Foundational Training
Lean Tools
Session 2 - Wednesday, 16 July, 2025, 8 am - 12 pm
Lean tools continued
Lean in the office
Review activity
*Yellow Belt Certification is based on one completed Lean Project, after the class and the test.
Why Attend?
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Gain a recognised Lean Yellow Belt Certification
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Learn from Mark Preston, who has trained over 4,000 Lean professionals globally
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Prepare yourself or your team to lead improvement projects
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Take the first step in the AME Lean Certification pathway, which continues with Green and Black Belt levels
About the Facilitator
Mark Preston is a trailblazer in the world of lean manufacturing, whose expertise has reshaped operations for some of the most recognized global organizations. Beginning his lean journey at TDK Electronics, Mark was trained in Japan on the foundational principles of lean, directly from its source. His hands-on experience spans leadership roles at Respironics/Phillips and Acuity Brands Lighting, where he spearheaded multi-site Lean deployments and fostered operational excellence across international teams.
Requirements
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None, but some prior knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement is beneficial.
Other registration information
You may cancel up to 14 days before the event for a full refund. Within 14 days, substitutions are welcome—feel free to send someone in your place.
AME Australia is a not for profit industry association. You can become an AME member from $240.
This event may be cancelled by AME for any reason. AME is not responsible for incidental costs incurred by registrants.
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