Do I need the Yellow Belt before the Green Belt?

Not mandatory. The Yellow Belt gives the basics and can be taken first, but you can aim directly for the Green Belt with good preparation.

It is the structured Lean Six Sigma method: Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control. It guides an improvement project end to end, on measurable foundations.

What is a Green Belt for?

It lets you lead continuous-improvement projects in your organisation, applying DMAIC, with measurable impact on quality and efficiency.

Is the Lean Six Sigma exam online?

Yes. The exam is taken online with the certifying body. Preparation takes place with Atypix in Dakar, Cotonou or remotely.

Is Lean Six Sigma internationally recognised?

Yes. It is a world benchmark for continuous improvement, recognised in industry and services, including in Senegal, Benin and across French-speaking Africa.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification: the complete guide

What is Lean Six Sigma?

Lean Six Sigma combines two improvement approaches: Lean (eliminating waste) and Six Sigma (reducing variability and defects). Its structured method, DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control), enables measurable improvement projects. It is a benchmark in industry, services and the public sector.

Skills are structured into belts: Yellow Belt (basics, team member), Green Belt (leads improvement projects), Black Belt (expert).

Who is the Green Belt for?

The Green Belt is for people who want to lead improvement projects within their organisation.

Quality and continuous-improvement leads
Project managers and operations leads
Engineers and process analysts
Professionals running optimisation projects

Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt

The Yellow Belt gives the basics and vocabulary to take part in a project. The Green Belt lets you lead improvement projects yourself with DMAIC. The Black Belt targets expertise and overseeing several projects. Atypix offers the Yellow and Green Belt levels.

Many start with the Yellow Belt before aiming for the Green Belt.

How much does the Green Belt cost?

The cost includes the preparation training and the exam fee paid to the certifying body. At Atypix, the price depends on the country of enrolment:

Senegal	F CFA 702,100
Benin	F CFA 702,100

Price of the training and support. The examination fee paid to PMI is invoiced separately.

How to prepare with Atypix

Atypix prepares candidates for the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with official material and practical cases, bilingual French / English, in person in Dakar and Cotonou or remotely. The exam is taken online with the certifying body; there is no travel constraint.

Training focused on DMAIC and practical cases
Yellow and Green Belt levels available
Bilingual French / English, in person in Dakar and Cotonou or remotely
Online exam with the certifying body

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need the Yellow Belt before the Green Belt?: Not mandatory. The Yellow Belt gives the basics and can be taken first, but you can aim directly for the Green Belt with good preparation.
What is DMAIC?: It is the structured Lean Six Sigma method: Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control. It guides an improvement project end to end, on measurable foundations.
What is a Green Belt for?: It lets you lead continuous-improvement projects in your organisation, applying DMAIC, with measurable impact on quality and efficiency.
Is the Lean Six Sigma exam online?: Yes. The exam is taken online with the certifying body. Preparation takes place with Atypix in Dakar, Cotonou or remotely.
Is Lean Six Sigma internationally recognised?: Yes. It is a world benchmark for continuous improvement, recognised in industry and services, including in Senegal, Benin and across French-speaking Africa.