Six Sigma LEAN Yellow Belt

• Basic understanding of business processes

Audience

• Managers
• Supervisors

The Six Sigma Lean Yellow Belt is a professional designation that signifies one's understanding of the basic principles of Lean Six Sigma methodology. This certification focuses on the foundational elements of Lean and Six Sigma.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level professionals who wish to have a fundamental understanding of Six Sigma and Lean principles to integrate them and improve business processes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Obtain a solid understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Use Six Sigma methodologies to improve process quality by removing the causes of defects and minimizing variability.
• Integrate Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to achieve more efficient and effective process improvements.
• Teach basic Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques that Yellow Belts can apply in process improvement projects, such as 5S, Kaizen, and process mapping.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

• Overview of Lean and Six Sigma
• History and evolution of Lean Six Sigma
• Key Principles of Lean Six Sigma
• Benefits of implementing Lean Six Sigma

Fundamentals of the Lean Methodology

• The principles of Lean
• Understanding value and waste
• Overview of Lean tools and techniques
• Lean thinking and mindset

Fundamentals of Six Sigma

• The DMAIC framework
• Key Six Sigma concepts
• Basic Six Sigma tools and techniques
• Understanding process capability

Integrating Lean and Six Sigma

• Synergies between Lean and Six Sigma
• Success stories of Lean Six Sigma implementation
• Roles within Lean Six Sigma projects

Problem-Solving with Lean Six Sigma

• Identifying improvement opportunities
• Root cause analysis techniques
• Prioritizing problems and solutions
• Introduction to process mapping

Lean Six Sigma Tools and Techniques

• 5S for workplace organization
• Basics of Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
• Introduction to value stream mapping
• Overview of basic statistical tools

Implementing Lean Six Sigma Projects

• Selecting a Lean Six Sigma project
• Planning and executing a small-scale project
• Measuring success and impact of projects

Becoming a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

• Responsibilities of a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Pathways for further Lean Six Sigma training
• Preparing for Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

Summary and Next Steps