The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Online Course elaborates on all the basic components of Lean Six Sigma Methodology including DMC (Define, Measure, and Control) phases with step-by-step interventions of Six Sigma tools to interpret business processes and administer limited improvements in projects.
This 4-hour online training course is the first step for project leaders into the world of business process improvement with Six Sigma expertise. Here are the 4 major modules with the in-depth lessons listed below:
Module 1: Course Introduction
- Introduction
- ICYB™ Certification Overview
Module 2: Define Phase
Lesson 01 - Basics 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
Lesson 02 - Fundamentals of Six Sigma
- Defining a Process
- Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQs)
- Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
- Pareto Analysis (80:20 rule)
- Basic Six Sigma Metrics (DPU, DPMO, FTY, RTY Cycle Time)
Lesson 03 - Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects
- Building a Business Case & Project Charter
- Developing Project Metrics
- Financial Evaluation & Benefits Capture
Lesson 04 - The Lean Enterprise
- Understanding Lean
- The History of Lean
- Lean & Six Sigma
- The Seven Elements of Waste (Overproduction, Correction, Inventory, Motion, Over processing, Conveyance, Waiting)
- 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Self-Discipline)
Module 3: Measure Phase
Lesson 01: Process Definition
- Cause & Effect / Fishbone Diagrams
- Process Mapping, SIPOC, Value Stream Map
- X-Y Diagram
- Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Lesson 02: Six Sigma Statistics
- Basic Statistics
- Descriptive Statistics
- Normal Distributions & Normality
- Graphical Analysis
Lesson 03: Measurement System Analysis
- Precision & Accuracy
- Bias, Linearity & Stability
- Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility
- Variable & Attribute MSA
Lesson 04: Performance Capability
- Capability Analysis
- Concept of Stability
- Attribute & Discrete Capability
- Monitoring Techniques
Module 4: Control Phase
Lesson 01: Lean Controls
- Control Methods for 5S
- Kanban
- Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)
Lesson 02: Six Sigma Control Plans
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Elements of the Control Plan
- Elements of the Response Plan