• BSI Lean Six Sigma Apprenticeship Now Available Through OTMA

    You read that right! OTMA are now offering a BSI Lean Six Sigma Apprenticeship with the new Improovment Leader Level 6 Apprenticship.

    We’re proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership between OTM Apprenticeships and BSI, making OTMA one of the first providers in the UK to embed BSI Lean Six Sigma Training directly into an apprenticeship programme.

    This first-of-its-kind collaboration brings professionally recognised BSI Lean Six Sigma Training into the Level 6 Improvement Leader Apprenticeship, combining leadership development with globally respected improvement methodology in a single, funded pathway.

    For employers and senior professionals alike, this marks a step-change in how improvement capability and leadership skills are developed together.

    BSI Lean Six Sigma Training Now Available Through OTMA Apprenticeships

     

    Why BSI Lean Six Sigma Training matters for modern organisations

    Organisations across the UK are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and deliver better outcomes with limited resources. As a result, demand for BSI Lean Six Sigma Training has grown steadily, particularly among leaders responsible for transformation, performance, and continuous improvement.

    What sets BSI Lean Six Sigma Training apart is its credibility. Delivered in line with internationally recognised standards, it provides a structured, data-driven approach to improvement that organisations can rely on, especially in complex or regulated environments.

    By embedding BSI Lean Six Sigma Training into an apprenticeship, OTMA is making this level of professional development more accessible, practical, and directly aligned to real business challenges.

     

     

    A first-of-its-kind apprenticeship partnership

    Through this partnership, learners on the Level 6 Improvement Leader Apprenticeship now receive BSI Lean Six Sigma Training as part of their programme, at no additional cost.

    Key features of the partnership include:

    • Expert delivery: All BSI Lean Six Sigma Training is delivered by fully Approved BSI Tutors.
    • Professional assurance: Training meets BSI’s rigorous quality standards and recognised frameworks
      Wider access: Employers across the UK can now access BSI Lean Six Sigma Training through a funded apprenticeship route

    This approach ensures that improvement activity is consistent, credible, and aligned with best practice, rather than reliant on informal or inconsistent methods.

     

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    Strengthening the Level 6 Improvement Leader Apprenticeship

    The Level 6 Improvement Leader Apprenticeship is designed for senior professionals leading complex change and strategic improvement. By integrating BSI Lean Six Sigma Training, the programme now offers a more comprehensive development experience.

    Learners develop the ability to:

    • Lead large-scale improvement and transformation initiatives using BSI-aligned Lean Six Sigma tools
    • Manage programmes and projects with greater control, clarity, and data-driven insight
    • Coach teams and embed a culture of continuous improvement
    • Translate organisational strategy into measurable operational results

    Crucially, learners apply BSI Lean Six Sigma Training directly to live workplace projects, ensuring immediate impact and tangible return on investment for employers.

     

    Employer benefits of BSI Lean Six Sigma Training through apprenticeships

    For employers, this partnership removes a common challenge: choosing between leadership development and improvement training.

    By combining both into one programme, organisations benefit from leaders who not only influence and inspire, but also have the technical credibility to drive improvement using recognised methodologies.

    Employers investing in BSI Lean Six Sigma Training through the Improvement Leader Apprenticeship can expect:

    • Greater consistency in improvement activity
    • Stronger governance and accountability for change initiatives
    • Improved efficiency, productivity, and customer outcomes
    • Increased confidence in leaders operating at senior level

    This is particularly valuable for organisations operating in quality-critical, operational, or compliance-driven sectors.

     

    A shared commitment to quality and impact

    This partnership reflects a shared commitment between OTMA and BSI to raise standards in professional development. OTMA brings expertise in apprenticeship delivery and workplace learning, while BSI provides global authority in standards, assurance, and Lean Six Sigma Training.

    Together, we’re redefining how BSI Lean Six Sigma Training is delivered, not as a standalone course, but as part of a long-term leadership and improvement journey.

     

    Learn more about BSI Lean Six Sigma Apprenticeship with OTMA

    Embedding BSI Lean Six Sigma Training within the Level 6 Improvement Leader Apprenticeship supports organisations to build sustainable improvement capability from within, while giving professionals a recognised qualification that strengthens confidence and career progression.

    If you’d like to learn more about accessing BSI Lean Six Sigma Training through an apprenticeship or explore whether the Level 6 Improvement Leader Apprenticeship is right for your organisation, get in touch with our team today.