Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Name: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
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Learn the Stepwise Process of Defects / Waste Elimination and Value Creation

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Last updated 1/2025

English

What you'll learn

Understand the core principles of Lean Six Sigma and its benefits to organizations.
Support Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belt projects with foundational knowledge.
Foster a mindset of continuous improvement in daily operations.
Gain familiarity with the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) process.
Identify the eight types of waste (Muda) and suggest strategies to eliminate them.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement within their teams.
Understand various Lean Six Sigma Categories & Roles.
Participate and support Green and Black Belt projects in their organizations.
Apply six sigma methodologies to transform business and manufacturing/production processes to one that consistently meets customers' requirements.
Acquire skills in identifying, eliminating and/or minimizing defects and/or variability in manufacturing and business processes.
Understand key concepts that will enable you plan and execute six sigma projects including SPC, SQC, QA/QC, Cellular Manufacturing, Kaizen etc.

Course content

6 sections • 27 lectures • 1h 56m total length

Introduction I2:01
Explore lean and Six Sigma fundamentals and the yellow belt role under green or black belt leadership, applying to manufacturing, health care, hospitality to reduce waste and improve quality.
Introduction II7:47
Explore Lean Six Sigma, a method to eliminate waste and defects, improve value to customers, and drive continuous improvement through a value stream approach, flow, and perfection.
Lean Six Sigma Categories & Roles6:54
Explore the five Six Sigma categories—white belt, yellow belt, green belts, black belts, and master black belts—with their distinct roles, responsibilities, and how they collaborate on cross-functional improvement projects.
Benefits of Lean Six Sigma4:17
Learn the personal and organizational benefits of lean six sigma, from simplifying processes and removing waste to achieving predictable performance, better service, and leadership opportunities.
8 Waste & Elimination12:01
Identify and eliminate waste across transportation, motion, inventory, overproduction, overprocessing, and waiting through value stream mapping and standardized work. Foster frontline input to sustain continuous improvement toward the customer.
DMAIC Methodology4:52
learn how the lean six sigma dmaic methodology defines problems, measures performance, analyzes root causes, implements improvements, and controls gains to improve the baseline and customer experience.

Lean Six Sigma Tools & Techniques2:13
Explore lean six sigma tools and techniques organized by analysis type, including process analysis, visual tools, statistical tools, and project management, applicable across six sigma project phases.
Overview of Lean Six Sigma Tools & Techniques2:26
Explore overview of Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques used to define problems, measure performance, analyze data, and drive Six Sigma projects through SPC, control charts, and standard operating procedures.
Process Analysis Tools & Techniques6:00
Explore value stream map and process map to visualize current processes, decision points, interactions, and metrics like value-added time, takt time, and one-piece flow.
Project & Team Management Tools & Techniques3:55
Explore project and team management tools and techniques to engage stakeholders and customers, define scope and critical to quality, and apply decision making, stakeholder management, and implementation planning.
Statistical Analysis Tools & Techniques6:42
Explore statistical analysis tools and techniques, including descriptive and inferential statistics, measurement system analysis, process capability ratio, and design of experiments, using Excel's Analysis ToolPak.
Visual Analysis Tools & Techniques10:58
Explore visual analysis tools such as histograms, Pareto charts, fishbone diagrams, scatter plots, and pie charts to identify root causes, prioritize issues, and monitor process quality.

High Level Process Map _SIPOC Diagram4:41
Explore the high level SIPOC diagram within the Dimmick methodology. Map suppliers, inputs, process, outputs, and customers in a five to seven step framework for cross-functional clarity and project focus.
Project Charter2:29
Learn to craft a project charter that defines mission, scope, objectives, and timeframes, distinguish it from a contract, and link to enterprise environmental factors and organizational process assets.
Voice of the Customers (VOC)4:57
Explore voice of the customer (VOC) methods to capture internal customers' needs, using focus groups and interviews to collect data, analyze drivers of satisfaction, and set baseline metrics.

Root Cause Investigation5:04
Data Collection Planning2:06
Develop a data collection plan during current state analysis to identify data sources, define operational definitions, and establish metrics for process improvement.
5 Whys2:08
Apply five whys analysis for troubleshooting, quality improvement, and problem solving projects, resolving simple to moderately difficult problems by defining the problem, asking why five times, and identifying root causes.
Process Analysis4:25
Explore lean six sigma process analysis to document, analyze, and streamline processes for productivity, quality, agility. Learn steps from identifying and analyzing to implementing and evaluating improvements, interviews, bottlenecks, sketches.
Fishbone Diagram2:05
Learn how the fishbone diagram visualizes a problem by mapping root causes to a central spine, with arrows pointing to the head and branches identifying contributing factors.
Pareto Chart2:44
Identify the most significant causes with a Pareto chart and prioritize issues by the highest-frequency categories, such as quality certificate errors and missing certificates.

Mistake Proofing3:10
Implement mistake proofing or poka-yoke by using automatic devices or methods that make errors impossible or immediately obvious, identify each step, and replace with error-proofing solutions.
Visual Management & 5S1:40
Learn visual management and 5S in lean manufacturing to organize workspaces, standardize processes, and use visuals like pictures or symbols to improve safety and workplace efficiency.
Control Phase2:20
Apply Lean Six Sigma control phase by implementing a control plan and monitoring plan, using effects analysis to identify risks and prevent defects, and establishing thresholds with control charts.
Course Assessment

Requirements

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Description

A Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is a professional with demonstrable fundamental knowledge of the Lean Six Sigma Methodology, who leads limited improvement projects and / or serves as a team member taking part in more complex improvement projects under the leadership of a Certified Green Belt or Black Belt.

This Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course has been designed to enhance students’ knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean principles. The course covers details about what Six Sigma & Lean are, and how they can be applied in manufacturing, production, healthcare, hospitality and other businesses around the world to improve process efficiency, eliminate waste and improve quality.

This course introduces the basic principles of process improvement, waste reduction, and variation management using Lean and Six Sigma tools. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies, participant will gain the skills and knowledge required to support Lean Six Sigma projects in their organizations.

By completing this course, learners will learn how to identify waste, streamline processes, and contribute to data-driven decision-making within their organizations. The course offers engaging modules, and real-world examples empowering learners to support Lean Six Sigma projects effectively and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

This course is designed for individuals who are new to Lean Six Sigma and those looking to gain a foundational understanding of the methodology. Its ideal for team members, supervisors, and managers who will be involved in Lean Six Sigma projects or those aiming to increase their efficiency and process understanding in their roles. It is perfect for individuals who desires to improve their skills and develop core competence in Lean Six Sigma and process improvement techniques.

Who this course is for:

Quality control/Quality Assurance personnel and managers
Project team members, coordinators, supervisors and managers.
Quality management students and professionals.
Individuals who wish to learn or improve their knowledge of quality management.
Business leaders and managers, line supervisors/managers, customer service personnel and managers.
Engineers, manufacturing and production officers, technicians and technologists.
Individuals aspiring to pursue higher Lean Six Sigma certifications

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Course content

Introduction6 lectures • 38min

Continuous Improvement Strategies3 lectures • 9min

Lean Six Sigma Tools & Techniques6 lectures • 32min

Define Phase3 lectures • 12min

Measure & Analyze Phase6 lectures • 19min

Improve & Control Phase3 lectures • 7min

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