
Over the years, I have continuously optimized the certification guidelines to provide organizations with highly skilled certified employees who continuously bring benefits to their company post training and certification.

A key component of a successful certifications is having high-quality training modules combined with a structured coaching method. These coaching sessions are always held 1-1 to allow for personalized advice.
Lean Practitioner
Requirements to obtain certification:
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Participation in the digital Lean, Change Management and Facilitation Skills training
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Finalized coaching sessions
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Facilitation of KAIZEN workshops
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Completion of one project within your company
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Approval of financial impact by your local Finance Dept. of your sponsor
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Accomplished project documentation package using the WAVE assessment sheet
Yellow Belt
Requirements to obtain certification:
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Participation in the digital Yellow Belt training
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Finalized coaching session
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Sponsor at least one Lean or Six Sigma project
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Confirm project impact
Green Belt
Requirements to obtain certification:
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Participation in the digital Green Belt training
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Finalized coaching sessions
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Successful completion of one project within your company
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Approval of financial impact by your local Finance Dept. or your sponsor
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Multiple choice test
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Accomplished project documentation package using the WAVE assessment sheet
Black Belt
Requirements to obtain certification:
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Participation in the digital Black Belt training
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Finalized coaching sessions
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Completion of one project within your company
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Present a case study for the tools that were not applicable in the real project
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Approval of financial impact by your local Finance Dept. or your sponsor
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Achievement of 80% accuracy on multiple choice test and oral exam
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Accomplished project documentation package using the WAVE assessment sheet
Master
Black Belt
Requirements to obtain certification:
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Active Black Belt role since 2 years
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Approved achievement of 1 million euros in financial savings
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Coached at least 20 projects
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Part time facilitation in a Lean Training
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Part time Six Sigma Training facilitation
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Facilitation of an Awareness Training
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Finalized coaching sessions
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Achievement of 80% accuracy on oral exam
Lean Six Sigma for Managers
Requirements to obtain certification:
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Participation in the digital Lean Six Sigma for Managers program for at least 2 years
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Finalized coaching sessions
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Sponsor 10 Lean Six Sigma projects
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Approved achievement of 500.000 euro in financial savings
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Implementation of continuous improvement culture in your area of responsibility
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Achievement of 3% efficiency gains per year
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Evaluation of the before and after results in the 5 dimensions of Lean Principles
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(1-process efficiency, 2-performance management, 3-mindset and behavior, 4-organizations and skills, 5-voice of the customer)
Deployment Champion
Requirements to obtain certification:
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Participation in the digital Deployment Champion training for at least 2 years
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Finalized coaching sessions
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Support at least two LSSfM candidates participating in the program
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Approved achievement of 1 million euros in financial savings
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Setup a Business Excellence Program to achieve 3% efficiency gains per year
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Illustrate before and after results of the WAVE Lean Six Sigma Maturity Degree Model
Workshop Facilitation (KAIZEN)
Requirements to obtain certification:
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Participation in the digital Workshop Facilitation (KAIZEN) training
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Finalized coaching sessions
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Successfully facilitated KAIZEN workshop with an action plan approved by the sponsor