Lean Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma at Berkeley: Empowering Campus Excellence

At the Business Process Management Office (BPMO), we are committed to driving operational excellence across campus by equipping individuals with the tools and methodologies needed to improve processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste. Through our Lean Six Sigma training, we help individuals across campus develop the skills needed to foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that Berkeley remains at the forefront of innovation and service excellence.


Why Lean Six Sigma Matters at UC Berkeley

Lean Six Sigma empowers individuals to take a proactive approach to problem-solving, allowing them to identify inefficiencies and deliver measurable improvements in their day-to-day work. By embedding Lean Six Sigma principles into our operations, Berkeley can continuously evolve, meet the needs of our students, faculty, and staff, and operate with high levels of efficiency.


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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training

Our Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt program is designed for anyone at UC Berkeley (CalNet ID required) who wants to actively contribute to improving how the university functions. This program provides the foundation you need to apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes and solve problems in your area.

What You'll Learn:

  • Core Lean Six Sigma Principles: Understand the fundamentals of Lean (waste elimination) and Six Sigma (reducing variation) to enhance efficiency and process quality.
  • Hands-On Process Improvement: Gain practical skills for mapping workflows, identifying process bottlenecks, and improving service delivery.
  • Problem-Solving Tools: Learn to use essential Lean Six Sigma tools such as the 5 Whys, Cause-and-Effect diagrams, and Process Mapping to drive improvements in your department.
  • Continuous Improvement Culture: Discover how Lean Six Sigma can help you create a culture of continuous improvement, where small, incremental changes lead to significant, lasting impact.

Who Should Attend

Lean Six Sigma training is open to all individuals at UC Berkeley (CalNet ID required) who are interested in or involved in process improvements. Regardless of what department you're part of, this program provides the skills you need to optimize workflows and create efficiencies within your unit.

Join us in transforming UC Berkeley into an institution that leads not only in education but also in operational innovation and service delivery.

External audiences interested can contact us at bpmo@berkeley.edu to discuss training options. 

Additional Training

If you are already a Yellow Belt and would like information about Green Belt certification, please email bpmo@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail).

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Register Today

To learn more and to register for LSS Yellow Belt training, visit our LSS training page here.