Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt
The IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt™ is a professional who is well versed in the foundational elements of the Lean Six Sigma Methodology, who leads limited improvement projects and / or serves as a team member as a part of more complex improvement projects lead by a Certified Green Belt or Certified Black Belt, typically in a part-time role. A Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt possesses a thorough understanding of the elementary aspects of the Lean Six Sigma Method including competence in the subject matters contained within the phases of Define, Measure, and Control (DMC) as defined by the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Body of Knowledge™. A Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt understands how to implement, perform, interpret and apply Lean Six Sigma in a skilled yet limited and / or supportive context.
Course Key Learnings
- The principles and philosophy behind the Six Sigma method
- How to gather data, and participate in problem solving
- An understanding of processes, in order to provide assistance to achieve organizational objectives
- To start the first statistical process improvement initiative
- To identify and control wasteful processes
- To evaluate daily activities, to reduce cycle times, and improve quality
- Evaluate problems, statistically and quantitatively
- To give data to, and assist Green Belts and Black Belts
- To increase profitability using Six Sigma methodology
Course Outline
The Basic of Six Sigma
- Meanings of Six Sigma
- General History of Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement
- Deliverables of a Lean Six Sigma Project
- The Problem Solving Strategy Y = f(x)
- Voice of the Customer, Business and Employee
- Six Sigma Roles & Responsibilities
The Fundamentals of Six Sigma
- Defining a Process
- Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQ’s)
- Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
- Pareto Analysis (80:20 rule)
- Basic Six Sigma Metrics: including DPU, DPMO, FTY, RTY Cycle Time, deriving these metrics and these metrics
Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects
- Building a Business Case & Project Charter
- Developing Project Metrics
- Financial Evaluation & Benefits Capture
The Lean Enterprise
- Understanding Lean
- The History of Lean
- Lean & Six Sigma
- The Seven Elements of Waste: a. Overproduction, Correction, Inventory, Motion, Overprocessing, Conveyance,Waiting
- 5S: Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Self-Discipline, Sort
Process Definition
- Cause & Effect / Fishbone Diagrams
- Process Mapping, SIPOC, Value Stream Map
- X-Y Diagram
- Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Six Sigma Statistics
- Basic Statistics
- Descriptive Statistics
- Normal Distributions & Normality
- Graphical Analysis
Measurement System Analysis
- Precision & Accuracy
- Bias, Linearity & Stability
- Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility
- Variable & Attribute MSA
Process Capability
- Capability Analysis
- Concept of Stability
- Attribute & Discrete Capability
- Monitoring Techniques
Lean Controls
- Control Methods for 5
- Kanban
- Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)
Six Sigma Control Plans
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Elements of the Control Plan
- Elements of the Response Plan
Requirements
In order to achieve the professional designation of IASSC Certified Yellow Belt (IASSC-CYB™) from the International Association for Six Sigma Certification, candidates must sit for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam and achieve a minimum score of 70%.
There are no prerequisites required in order to sit for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam. For more about this see FAQ’s and the IASSC position on knowledge and application. Purchase a Yellow Belt Exam Voucher for $195 USD through the link provided below.
International Student Fee: 500$
Internships, Freelance and Full-Time Work opportunities
Flexible Class Options
- Week End Classes For Professionals SAT | SUN
- Corporate Group Trainings Available
- Online Classes – Live Virtual Class (L.V.C), Online Training
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