Foundation in Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt Certification
Learning Objective
Develop a clear comprehension of what Lean Six Sigma is, its history, and its significance in process improvement.
Understand the importance of change management in the context of process improvement and how to effectively manage change within an organization.
Gain an understanding of Lean principles, including waste reduction, value stream mapping, and the pursuit of process flow efficiency.
Understand the importance of change management in the context of process improvement and how to effectively manage change within an organization.
Who should attend:
Staff and management looking to gain foundational understanding of process improvement concepts and play a supportive role in Lean Six Sigma projects . A Yellow Belt in Lean Six Sigma is an entry-level role that combines the principles of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Certification Requirement:
This course requires participants to:
- fully participate in the training program c 8
- To pass the online exam
- Complete a simple practical assignment at the workplace.
Yellow Belt – Lean Six Sigma Curriculum
Detailed Curriculum originally developed by the Council for Six Sigma Certification has been adapted with local case studies and assignment to increase adoption and on the job training.
Chapter 1: What is Six Sigma
Chapter 2: History and Application of Six Sigma
Chapter 3: Other Process Improvement and Quality Methods
Chapter 4: Lean Concepts
Chapter 5: Basic Six Sigma Concepts
Chapter 6: Approaching the Problem
Chapter 7: Project and Processes
Chapter 8 : Quality
Chapter 9: Selecting the Right Projects
Chapter 10: Basic Six Sigma Team Management
Chapter 11: Introduction to DMAIC VS DMADV
BONUS: Assignment
Theory Exam and Certification
Data, Processes, system, tasks, and Decisions
Defining 6σ
Common six sigma principles
Challenges of six sigma
Development of Statistical Process Control
Continuous Improvement: Toyota, Lean,
Motorola focus on Defects
ABB Alied, Signal and General Electric
Conitnued Growth of Six Sigma
Applying Six Sigma Knowledge
Total Quality Management
Business Process Re-engineering
Rummler- Brache
Scrum
The Customer Experience Management Method (CEM)
Jumpstart
Toyota Kata
When to use Six Sigma
The Eight Lean Wastes
Other forms of Waste
Two types of Muda
5S
Just-in-Time Manufacturing (Service)
The Pareto Principles
Voice of the Customer
Basic Metrics
Problem function: Y= f(x)
The 5 Whys
Creating a Problem Statement
Major Process Components
Process Owners
Data
Defining Process Component:The SIPOC
Tips for a SIPOC Brainstorming Session
Sample SIPOC Diagram
Critical to Quality Characteristics
The COQ, CoPQ
Quality is critical to Success.
Jungling right amount of projects
Enterprise level selection process
See for yourself ( Go to the Gemba)
Building Six Sigma Team
Timelines, Scheduling & Milestones
Budgets
Define
Measure
Analyze
Improve/ Design
Control /Verify
Design/ Verify
Identify and prepare plan to eliminate inefficiencies with your work/department.
Online
Yellow Belt Course Outline
Detailed Curriculum originally developed by the Council for Six Sigma Certification has been adapted with local case studies and assignments to increase adoption and on the job training.