
Explore lean six sigma, a method that eliminates waste and reduces defects using data. Focus on DMAIC for improvements and the yellow belt role toward certification.
Explore the origins of the Toyota production system, including jidoka and kanban, and how lean management made Toyota the largest automobile manufacturer in the world.
Discover lean waste, or muda, and the eight wastes—transportation, inventory, motion, waiting, overprocessing, overproduction, defects, and skills—showing how preventing waste drives lean.
Explore push and pull production, compare make-to-stock and make-to-order systems, and learn how Kanban triggers pull production to reduce inventory and speed throughput.
Six Sigma uses the normal distribution and standard deviation to set sigma levels, reducing defects per million opportunities and applying cost of quality to reach zero defects.
Master the DMAIC framework—define, measure, analyze, improve, and control—paired with PDCA concepts, voice of the customer, and root-cause analysis to improve processes using data.
Learn to select and start Lean Six Sigma projects using Define and Measure, focusing on measurable inputs, VoC, and CtQ to align with strategy and drive data-driven decisions.
Explore define and measure tools, including SIPOC, measurement tables, scatter plots, histograms, and gauge R&R (repeatability and reproducibility), to establish reliable data foundations for the analyze phase.
Identify root causes in the analyze phase using Ishikawa diagrams, Pareto charts, and 5Y, then design an ideal process with swim lane diagrams and Lean concepts.
In the improve phase, apply 5S, one piece flow, and SMED to fix root causes from Analyze, and plan with A3 and Kaizen, while prioritizing change management and stakeholder involvement.
Master the control phase by re-measuring CtQ results against targets, using control charts to ensure sustainability and guide timely interventions.
Summarize the Lean Six Sigma journey from Lean history to Six Sigma, explain DMAIC, CtQ from the voice of the customer, and highlight five critical success factors.
Build practical Lean Six Sigma skills and earn your Yellow Belt certificate.
Are you looking for a clear, practical and beginner-friendly way to understand Lean Six Sigma? This Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Course gives you a strong foundation in one of the most widely used methods for process improvement, quality management and operational excellence.
Lean Six Sigma is used across many industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, finance, IT, administration and service organizations. The goal is simple: improve processes, reduce waste, identify root causes, lower variation and create better results for customers and businesses.
This course is designed for learners who want more than a basic introduction. You will not only learn the key concepts of Lean Six Sigma, but also understand how important tools can be used in real workplace situations.
My name is Daniel Holzer, and I will guide you through the course. I have practical experience leading Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement projects in an international industrial environment. I also hold a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and have worked in global Quality, Health, Safety and Environment management.
The course is built to be straightforward, structured and easy to follow. In approximately 2 hours of focused video lessons, you will learn the essential Yellow Belt concepts without unnecessary complexity.
You will learn how Lean Six Sigma projects are structured, how the DMAIC cycle works, how to identify waste, how to analyze process problems, and how to use selected tools to support improvement initiatives.
What you will learn:
Understand the fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma
Learn the DMAIC improvement cycle: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control
Identify waste and inefficiencies in processes
Understand how to reduce variation and defects
Use practical Lean Six Sigma tools in workplace situations
Learn the basics of Value Stream Mapping
Understand critical success factors in Lean Six Sigma projects
Prepare for the Yellow Belt certification test
By the end of the course, you will be able to better understand process problems, support improvement projects, contribute to structured problem solving, and apply Lean Six Sigma thinking in your own work environment.
This course is especially suitable for:
Beginners who want to learn Lean Six Sigma
Professionals who want to improve processes at work
Employees involved in quality, operations, production, logistics, administration or service processes
Students and graduates who want to strengthen their CV
Managers and team leaders who want a practical introduction to continuous improvement
White Belt learners who are ready to take the next step
No previous Lean Six Sigma experience is required. The course starts with the fundamentals and explains the concepts in a clear and practical way.
After completing the course and passing the certification test, you will receive a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate from Lean Six Sigma Academy. This certificate can help demonstrate your understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and your ability to contribute to improvement projects.
Why take this course?
Short, focused and easy to understand
Practical explanations instead of unnecessary theory
Real-world examples from quality and process improvement
Suitable for beginners and White Belt graduates
Includes a Yellow Belt certification test
Taught by an instructor with practical Lean Six Sigma project experience
What learners say:
"Very informative and easy to understand. Was able to watch the videos multiple times and pick up new information each time! Very good course indeed!" - Martin Davidson
"Daniel did a great job on providing information about LEAN and SIX SIGMA. As someone new to the concept, the presentation was just the right amount of information that is relevant without being overwhelming." - Eric Ho
Trusted by a global learning audience: this course has been used by professionals from organizations such as Amazon, Airbus, EY, 3M, PwC, Capgemini, NASDAQ, Johnson & Johnson, IBM and many more.
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If you want to build a practical foundation in Lean Six Sigma, improve your professional skills and become more confident in process improvement, this course is a strong next step.
Enroll today and start building your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt skills.