October 13, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Hill Farms building)
April 13, 2027, 9:00 AM -4:00 PM (Webinar)
Registration Link: Cornerstone
Yellow Belt Project Certification Process
Step 1: Select a Qualifying Improvement Project
Before beginning your project, confirm that it:
- Addresses an existing process.
- Involves a process performed consistently.
- Impacts multiple people or customers.
- Occurs frequently.
- Is manageable in scope.
- Is within the team's ability to influence or improve.
Once a project is selected:
- Develop a project charter or project proposal.
- Map the current-state process.
Step 2: Collect Baseline ("Before") Data
- Gather data to understand current process performance.
Step 3: Conduct Root Cause Analysis
- Identify and validate the underlying causes of the problem.
Step 4: Design the Future-State Process
- Develop an improved process and identify proposed solutions.
Step 5: Implement the Improvement
- Test and implement the selected solution(s).
Step 6: Measure Results and Submit Documentation
Step 7: Complete the Project
- Complete all certification requirements within 18 months of attending the Yellow Belt Instructor-Led Training.
Step 8: Earn Your Yellow Belt Certificate
- Upon successful review and approval of your project submission, you will receive your Wisconsin Enterprise Continuous Improvement Yellow Belt Certificate.
For more information and resources, click here:
CI Foundational Training
FY2027 CI FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING FLYER.pdf
Training Dates:
September 15, 2026, Hill Farms SOB N133 & N134
January 19, 2027, Webinar
May 4, 2027, Hill Farms SOB N133 & N134
Registration Link: Cornerstone