Lean Quality Improvement Training
Leading Edge Associates in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA) offers Quality Improvement training catered specifically for community-based health and social services.
Registrations are now open for our 2026 live online instructor-led Quality Improvement training workshops.
Find out more about the training programs and the registration links below:
Lean Quality Improvement Yellow Belt Training
- February 24th, 2026
- February 25th, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
The second workshop*, aims to create a basic proficiency in applying key tools and practices such as process mapping; standard work and 5S workplace organization to make small improvements in community health and social service settings.
The training will provide an overview of the core principles of Lean quality improvement (QI); differentiate between Lean and Six Sigma and outline the essential tools and practices that can be applied across the community health and social services sector to increase service delivery efficiency and quality; improve client and employee satisfaction and reduce waste.
*Prerequisite: Lean Quality Improvement White Belt Certification
REGISTER HERE: Lean Quality Improvement Yellow Belt Training| Canadian Centre For Accreditation
Practical Change Management Training
- March 24th, 2026
- March 25th, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
This course introduces practical change management models and techniques to ascertain and effectively manage change readiness and ensure effective ongoing stakeholder engagement and communication. The training focuses on providing insights and guidance on how best to prepare for and successfully manage change at people, process, service and technology levels across a department or organization.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify types of resistance to change
- Identify relevant change management models and where they best apply
- Develop effective techniques to overcome resistance to change
- Develop and apply effective stakeholder engagement and communication plans
REGISTER HERE: Practical Change Management Training | Canadian Centre For Accreditation
Lean Quality Improvement Green Belt Training
- November 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2026
- November 30th, December 1st and 2nd , 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Having taken White and Yellow Belt training, you will develop an in-depth understanding of those essential Lean tools and practices that can be applied in community health and social services settings to increase efficiency and quality of service; improve access to services; increase capacity; improve satisfaction among staff and community and create an ongoing culture of continuous quality improvement. The Green Belt program will develop the capability and skills to lead improvement initiatives within your organization.
The program enables immediate application and benefit through a requirement to complete a workplace improvement project. This ‘apply-it now’ approach can generate tangible benefits for your organization.
As well as live instructor-led training, participants receive access to a subject matter expert mentor throughout the program. Our mentors have significant experience supporting community health and social services organizations and will provide guidance on all aspects of the program – subject matter queries, project scoping and execution.
*Prerequisite: Lean Quality Improvement Yellow Belt Certification
REGISTER HERE: Lean Quality Improvement Green Belt Training| Canadian Centre For Accreditation
