Work Stream Academy
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Lifetime Access to a Master Black Belt
You’re not alone. Every registration includes direct access to a Master Black Belt who will guide you throughout your training, and beyond.
Real Projects. Real
Impact
Flexible, Career-Focused
Balance your busy schedule without sacrificing quality. Choose self-paced online modules for White and Yellow Belts, or live training for the rest.
Built for Result
We designed Work Stream Academy to help professionals not just earn their belts, but use them to drive improvement, solve problems, and advance their careers.
January 2027 cohort
If the process doesn't change, the certificate doesn't count.
The Green Belt Accelerator is a live, remote Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program built around one real process from your own job. Over eight weeks of workshops and coaching with Master Black Belts Doug Bruce and Marco Bonilla, you’ll complete an improvement project and present the results at graduation.
Starts Tuesday, January 19, 2027
8 weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00–3:00 p.m. ET (48 hours live), plus optional Friday office hours
About 1 to 2 hours a week of homework and self-paced work
$3,950, including certification, the exam, and a statistical software license
20 seats, so every project gets coached
If your training budget resets January 1, a $500 first payment reserves your seat now. Cancel by November 30, 2026 for a full refund.
Through Oct 31 only: Enroll by October 31 and get a free 30-minute 1:1 project-scoping session with Doug or Marco before kickoff.
Our Approach:
Training Format & Mentorship
- Flexible learning: White and Yellow Belts are self-paced online, and the rest of the belt series, Green through Master Black Belt, is taught live, online or in person, crafted to fit your busy life.
Advanced belts include mentorship: Green, Black, and Master Belt programs come with structured mentorship, pairing you with an experienced Master Black Belt to support your hands-on project work and ensure you apply the methodology accurately.
Optional mentorship for beginner belts: If you’re starting with White or Yellow Belt, you can choose to include expert mentorship to enrich your learning.
Our Learning Mindset
We’re not here to just hand out certificates, we’re here to build problem solvers. Our approach is built on one simple truth: you only improve what you apply. We encourage all students to actively use the principles from each course in their workplace. Whether it’s eliminating waste, improving a workflow, or solving a persistent issue, your job becomes your classroom.
What Sets Work Stream Academy Apart?
- Learn directly from certified Master Black Belts, real-world experts guiding you through impactful, project-based learning.
Ideal for working professionals: fully accessible online and flexibly structured around your schedule.
Mentorship is core to our program, and available as an optional enhancement for certain tiers.
We focus on results, not just rhetoric. Forget endless PowerPoints, our training makes the difference, and your progress shows it.
Because real improvement takes more than theory, it takes someone who’s been there to show you how.
Training We Offer
White Belt
Introductory Lean Six Sigma course covering basics and key terms, ideal for team members new to process improvement.
Yellow Belt
Green Belt
Black Belt
Black Belt training develops leaders in Lean Six Sigma using advanced tools, change management, strategic focus, mentorship, and live projects.
Master Black Belt
Process Improvement Boot Camp for Supervisors
Our Boot Camp trains supervisors to lead process improvements and drive impact in frontline management roles.
Lean Leader
Kaizen Facilitator
Work Stream Academy
Compare Lean Six Sigma Belts
| Belt | Hours | Who it's for | Project | Prerequisite |
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| White Belt | 3 | People new to Lean Six Sigma who want the basics and language of process improvement | No project required (optional mentorship) | None; designed as the introductory course |
| Yellow Belt | 15 | People who support improvement teams and contribute to small-scale initiatives | No project required (optional mentorship) | Builds on White Belt |
| Green Belt | 80 | Professionals who want to lead improvement efforts within their departments | Real-world project with 1:1 Master Black Belt mentorship | None; White or Yellow Belt first is encouraged |
| Black Belt | 160 | Professionals who will lead complex improvement projects and coach others | Real-world project with 1:1 Master Black Belt mentorship | Reviewed case by case; contact us |
| Master Black Belt | 200 | Experienced Black Belts ready to lead enterprise-wide initiatives, mentor others, and drive long-term strategy | Strategic-level project with 1:1 Master Black Belt mentorship and coaching | Black Belt certification required |
White and Yellow Belts are self-paced online, live in person, or a hybrid of both. The other belts are taught live, online or in person, and course access lasts 6 months after completion. Certification requires passing Work Stream's exam with 80% or higher (two attempts).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which Lean Six Sigma belt should I start with?
If you are new to Lean Six Sigma, White Belt (3 hours) or Yellow Belt (15 hours) is a comfortable starting point. If you are ready to lead an improvement project in your department, Green Belt has no prerequisite, though completing White or Yellow first is encouraged. For Black Belt, prerequisites are reviewed case by case, so contact us at info@workstreamconsulting.com. Master Black Belt requires Black Belt certification.
What is the difference between Yellow Belt and Green Belt?
Yellow Belt is a 15-hour course that teaches key Lean Six Sigma tools so you can support improvement teams and contribute to small-scale initiatives, with no project required. Green Belt is 80 hours and goes deep into Lean Six Sigma tools and DMAIC. Green Belt participants complete a real-world improvement project with 1:1 mentorship from a Master Black Belt.
How long does each Lean Six Sigma belt take?
White Belt is 3 hours, Yellow Belt is 15 hours, Green Belt is 80 hours, Black Belt is 160 hours, and Master Black Belt is 200 hours. White and Yellow Belts are self-paced online, live in person, or a hybrid of both, and the other three are taught live, online or in person, and course access lasts 6 months after completion.
Do I need Black Belt before Master Black Belt?
Yes. Black Belt certification is required before Master Black Belt.
Is the training aligned with ASQ?
Work Stream's content follows ASQ guidelines and can be tailored to your organization's needs.
Do you offer group or team enrollment?
Yes. Group and team enrollment is available, with discounts available. Email info@workstreamconsulting.com to discuss options for your group or team.
Which belts require a real project?
White Belt and Yellow Belt do not require a project. Green Belt and Black Belt each require a real-world project with 1:1 Master Black Belt mentorship, and Master Black Belt requires a strategic-level project with 1:1 Master Black Belt mentorship and coaching.
Not sure which Belt fits your team?
Our free guide compares every Belt side by side, with hours, projects and prerequisites, plus a 5-question self-check.
Built on Trust and Credibility
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We had a backlog of over 150 open service tickets across three clinics. Work Stream came in, mapped our processes, and helped us redesign the workflow, reducing turnaround time by 40% in just six weeks.
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Our production leads were putting out fires instead of leading. The Supervisor Boot Camp gave them practical tools like visual management and daily tiered huddles that changed everything. We saw a 25% drop in errors within two months.
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After a leadership change, we had critical initiatives stalling out. Work Stream provided an interim process improvement lead who immediately drove progress on two stalled Kaizen events and helped us hit our quarterly ops goals.
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We saved over $250K last year by implementing just three of the improvements identified during our Lean Six Sigma engagement. The team at Work Stream gave us the roadmap and coaching to execute confidently.
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We were evaluating a manufacturing acquisition and needed eyes on operational risk. Work Stream gave us a deep-dive report in under 10 days, including throughput constraints, staffing misalignment, and quick wins for margin expansion.
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We struggled with aligning our strategic goals across departments. Work Stream led us through Hoshin planning and helped build dashboards that finally gave us visibility. Execution became a team sport.
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We’d failed at two previous Lean rollouts. Work Stream broke through the resistance by embedding on-site, running hands-on events, and working directly with our operators. It was the first time improvement actually stuck.
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Our inventory was bloated and unreliable. Work Stream performed a supply chain diagnostic and helped us implement a simple reorder point system that cut holding costs by 18% in Q1.
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We were implementing a new CRM across our nonprofit chapters, and adoption was stalling. Work Stream helped design a change management plan that boosted frontline engagement and ensured smoother rollout.
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