In the first module you will first learn about the core concepts behind Lean Six Sigma, such as its mindset of Continuous Improvement and the customer focus that is central to both Lean and Six Sigma in all its incarnations. Next, the course will take you through the histories of Lean, Six Sigma and their synthesis into Lean Six Sigma as it is known today.
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Yellow Belt
Welcome to the world of Lean Six Sigma. If you’re looking for a comprehensive and thorough overview of the Lean Six Sigma structure and methodology, this is the course for you.
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8 hours
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Basic
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$329
Why learn Yellow Belt?
There is no better entry point into the world of Lean Six Sigma than the Yellow Belt. Whether you are planning to follow up with Green Belt or Black Belt certification, or simply want to reap the benefits of the mindset and methodology for yourself, this course has everything you need to get started.
You’ll learn how to think like a Lean Six Sigma professional, utilizing the mindset and philosophy of Continuous Improvement to identify improvement potential wherever you go. You will have a complete overview of Lean Six Sigma as a methodology, and will understand how its methods, tools and mindset all relate to one another.
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This online Yellow Belt course contains 22 lessons, throughout which you will learn about the history, mindset, methods, tools and structure of Lean Six Sigma. You will be presented with some of the most important principles and terms, such as Customer Value, Flow, and what it means to have a Six Sigma process.
The lessons consist of videos, text excerpts, learning objectives, summary, helpful infographics and case studies. Each lesson also contains a quiz with which to test your knowledge and understanding of the course content.
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Module 1: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
Module 2: Lean Six Sigma - An overview
With all its terminology, techniques and statistics, Lean Six Sigma can be a lot to take in for the uninitiated. In the second module you will be given a full overview of the Lean Six Sigma methodology through four different perspectives on Lean Six Sigma, namely LSS as a business improvement approach, process improvement methodology, toolbox framework and mindset. The module concludes with an overview of the LSS roles and organization structure, a brief discussion of the two main structures employed in LSS (Womack and DMAIC) and the role of the Yellow Belt in all of this.
Module 3: Main principles and metrics
In the third module of this course, you will learn the principles, metrics and formulas that every Lean Six Sigma professional should know by heart, no matter their level. On the Lean side you will learn about the principles of Customer Value Add, Waste, Flow, Push and Pull, and the metrics of Process Lead Time, Takt time and Process Cycle Efficiency. On the Six Sigma side you will learn about Variation and Defects and several process capability metrics, among which the eponymous sigma level. The module concludes with a lesson on the Problem Solving Strategy Y and how it relates to LSS and the DMAIC cycle specifically.
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Reasons to start this journey
We want you to be sure that this course is the right choice for you, so here’s a list of reasons to pick this course. If those don’t resonate at all, no need to worry! There’s plenty of courses to choose from.
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Think like a continuous improvement professional
You will learn how to integrate the mindset of Continuous Improvement; the driving force behind the Lean Six Sigma methodology. To correctly utilize the many tools and methods requires a mindset aimed at recognizing any and all potential for improvement.
See the big picture
Being a Yellow Belt is not purely about being able to use tools and having rudimentary knowledge of what Lean Six Sigma is. In this course we help you see the big picture; you will learn how Lean Six Sigma is organized from a business management perspective, how it ties in to organizational strategy and how best to manage LSS programmes and projects.
Prepare for further certification
Becoming a Yellow Belt is the first step towards a bright future in the world of Lean Six Sigma. Armed with your knowledge and perspective you will be more than ready to take the next steps toward Green Belt and Black Belt. With this solid foundation the classroom Green and Black Belt courses will be a lot easier.
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This online course was developed together with The Lean Six Sigma Company, an international training organization with course content certified according to the independent ISO-18404 and ISO-13053 standards. The Lean Six Sigma Company is a leading provider of Lean Six Sigma courses, active in over 24 countries worldwide.
Instructor
Michel is a GE-certified Master Black Belt with over 25 years of experience in Continuous Improvement. He has trained and coached hundreds of Lean Six Sigma professionals worldwide. He is active as director and Lead Instructor at The Lean Six Sigma Company UK.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded with an official Yellow Belt certificate from The Lean Six Sigma Company.
This certification serves as proof that you have mastered the foundation of Lean Six Sigma, and are able to make a valuable contribution to any Continuous Improvement initiative. You will have taken your first steps in your Lean Six Sigma journey and will be more than ready for what is to come next.
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What do our customers say
Erin Keller
Very happy with the program. Well laid out and informative and presented in an excellent teaching style.
Gary Ward
fantastic course I highly recommend
Erin Campbell
Great course overall. Provides a sound insight into the world of Lean Six Sigma. Really enjoyed the video element of the course as well, which helps in understanding various concepts.
Cathy Finnis
Good clear course for an overall introduction to Lean Six Sigma.
Cameron Covert
Awesome class, very informational
Samuel McPhail
Great introduction course to Lean Six Sigma.
joanne mcgregor
Very good course, well thought out and easy to follow
helen Oakes
Great interactive course.
Kieran Walker
Very good I enjoyed the lessons
T.A. Haven
very good
Sam Cooper
very easy to understand and well paced
Simi Padda
Some of the questions in the final exam need reviewing as they are worded incoherently
Chad Jeeawock
Useful first step in Lean Six Sigma. The pace was good, and the quizzes were helpful.
Benjamin Holton
Quick and easy to understand, with a wide range of useful tools
Elena Fevola
Excellent course
Shaun Cuddy
A well structured course in convenient bite-sized modules, which made learning Lean Six Sigma a fun and rewarding experience.
Bekkouch Oumaïma
well-structured course
Lee Elliot
Really quick and easy to follow content made this course easy to achieve online!
Sylwia Odedra
Great course with super user friendly set up!
Martyna Milewska
Great course, I learned a lot from it
Lean Six Sigma Course
Yellow Belt
This online Yellow Belt course contains 22 lessons, throughout which you will learn about the history, mindset, methods, tools and structure of Lean Six Sigma. You will be presented with some of the most important principles and terms, such as Customer Value, Flow, and what it means to have a Six Sigma process.
The lessons consist of videos, text excerpts, learning objectives, summary, helpful infographics and case studies. Each lesson also contains a quiz with which to test your knowledge and understanding of the course content.
Estimated Time
8 hours
Language
English
Level
Basic
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Price
$329
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