Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Training (IASSC Certified)

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