Open Enrollment — CCA

Lean QI Green Belt: Community Health and Social Services

Six-session live online Green Belt built for community health, mental health, and social service organizations. CCA-recognized. November 2026 cohort.

CCA Recognized 6 Live Sessions Nov / Dec 2026 Project-Based
When Nov 23 – Dec 2, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST
Format Live Virtual 6 sessions, 3.5 hrs each (21 hrs total)
Investment $1,750 – $2,000 + HST CCA members and general pricing
Credential Green Belt Certificate CCA-recognized for CPD requirements

Program Schedule

Session Dates and Topics

Session Date Time Focus
Session 1 Monday, November 23, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST Why Lean in Community Health: Project Identification
Session 2 Tuesday, November 24, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST DMAIC Framework: Define and Measure
Session 3 Wednesday, November 25, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST Value Stream Mapping and Stakeholder Engagement
Session 4 Monday, November 30, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST Analyse: Flow, Variation and Root Cause
Session 5 Tuesday, December 1, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST Improve: Future State Design and Managing Change
Session 6 Wednesday, December 2, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST Control: Lean Leadership and Sustaining Results

Curriculum

What You Will Learn

  1. 1 Why Lean quality improvement matters in community-based care
  2. 2 Identifying and scoping improvement projects
  3. 3 Lean and PDSA/PDCA frameworks and how they relate to DMAIC
  4. 4 Value stream mapping for programs and services
  5. 5 Root cause analysis with qualitative and quantitative data
  6. 6 Stakeholder engagement and change facilitation
  7. 7 Future state design and piloting solutions
  8. 8 Lean leadership: sustaining a culture of continuous improvement
  9. 9 Measuring outcomes in population and social service contexts
Assessment: A real workplace improvement project completed during the program. No exam. Certification is based on project outcome.

Mentor Support

SME Mentor Throughout

A subject matter expert mentor is available throughout the program to support your workplace improvement project.

Prerequisite: Lean Yellow Belt or equivalent experience strongly recommended.

Investment

Pricing and Funding

CCA Members, Reviewers and Partners $1,750 + HST Plus applicable Eventbrite fees
General Registration $2,000 + HST Plus applicable Eventbrite fees
25% off a second registration. 15% off when bundling White, Yellow, and Green Belt programs. Discounts cannot be combined.
Cancellation policy: Full refund with 5 or more business days notice. No refund within 5 business days. Replacement participants accepted with 2 or more business days notice. No deferrals.
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University Partner

Canadian Centre for Accreditation

The Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA) is an independent non-profit offering accreditation for community-based health and social service organizations. Since 2017, LEA has delivered CCA-recognized Lean QI programs specifically designed for community health, mental health, addictions, and family service professionals.

  • CCA-recognized for CPD requirements
  • Community health context throughout
  • Case studies from real organizations
  • SME mentor support included

FAQ

Common Questions

Lean Yellow Belt or equivalent experience is strongly recommended. Green Belt is project leadership level and assumes familiarity with basic Lean concepts. Contact us if you are unsure whether you are ready.

CCA recognition means the program qualifies for continuing professional development within CCA-accredited organizations. Confirm the specific CPD hours applicable with your organization's accreditation coordinator.

Yes. Certification requires completing a real improvement project within your organization during the program. A subject matter expert mentor supports you throughout.

Full refund with 5 or more business days notice before the program start. No refund within 5 business days. You may send a replacement participant with 2 or more business days notice. No deferrals are offered.

Yes. 25% off a second registration from the same organization. 15% discount when bundling White Belt, Yellow Belt, and Green Belt. Discounts cannot be combined.

Register for the November 2026 Green Belt Cohort

Six sessions, November 23 to December 2, 2026. CCA-recognized. Register via Eventbrite or contact us for organizational pricing.