Open Enrollment — Public Sector
Lean Sigma for Public Health: White Belt
A practical introduction to Lean and quality improvement principles for public and community health professionals. Two live online workshops covering value and waste, the PDSA framework, root cause analysis, and the core tools that support sustainable improvement.
Program Schedule
Session Dates and Topics
Curriculum
What You Will Learn
- 1 Lean and quality improvement principles in public and community health
- 2 Distinguishing value-add from waste in public health workflows
- 3 The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework
- 4 Root cause analysis on real improvement problems
- 5 Core tools that can be applied to achieve sustainable improvement
Mentor Support
SME Mentor Throughout
Two live online workshops led by an experienced Lean facilitator with public and community health context. Includes guided practice and applied exercises.
Investment
Pricing and Funding
Who is this for
Designed for professionals ready to improve how work gets done
Public Health Inspectors
Build the foundation for improving inspection workflows, compliance, and reporting across your health unit.
Program Managers and Leads
Get the shared language and toolkit to participate in or lead future improvement initiatives.
Health Unit Staff
Spot waste in everyday processes and contribute to a culture of continuous quality improvement.
Epidemiologists and Analysts
Pair data work with improvement methodology, learning how Lean and PDSA structure improvement projects.
What you walk away with
Practical capability, not just theory
- Lean Sigma White Belt certificate from Leading Edge Associates
- Understanding of Lean and QI principles in a public health context
- Ability to distinguish value from waste in your own workflows
- Working knowledge of the PDSA framework and how to apply it
- Foundation to enroll in the Lean Sigma Yellow Belt and progress through the pathway
FAQ
Common Questions
Public health inspectors, program managers, health unit leads, epidemiologists, and frontline staff who want a practical foundation in Lean and quality improvement. No prior Lean experience required.
No prerequisites. White Belt is the entry point of the Lean Sigma for Public Health pathway.
Two live online sessions of 3.5 hours each on September 22 and 24, 2026, for a total of 7 hours of training.
Yes. Participants who attend both sessions receive a Lean Sigma White Belt certificate from Leading Edge Associates.
The Lean Sigma Yellow Belt runs October 6 and 8, 2026, and builds directly on White Belt with process mapping, value stream mapping, Kaizen events, and 5S. Green Belt and Black Belt cohorts follow later in 2026.
Yes. We offer organizational cohort pricing for health units and agencies. Contact us to discuss group enrollment.
Register for the September 2026 White Belt Cohort
Two live online sessions, September 22 and 24, 2026. 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM EST. Register via LearnUpon or contact us for organizational pricing.