Introduction to Lean Six Sigma training course. Yellow belt UK wide

Overview / who should attend and why? The terms Lean Six Sigma, Lean Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Master Black Belt and Yellow Belt are being used more and more in business not just by multi nationals but by SME's as well.  This one-day Yellow Belt certification course aims to explain what these terms mean, the basic principles of Six Sigma and Lean and how to use Lean Six Sigma on your own projects.  This course will also give you a basic awareness of the tools and techniques needed to run successful Lean Six Sigma projects.  It is not meant as a course to train in all the tools only to give a high level of awareness.

Lean Six Sigma is the most robust methodology used today for solving problems in an organisation.  It ensures that a structured approach based on data is used so that the best solutions are generated and that they are then embedded in an organisation.  This course explains the concepts as well as the key tools and techniques used in both Six Sigma and Lean Sigma and provide a path for the delegates to learn more about this subject.

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma training courses – Yellow Belt training to explain what is Lean Six Sigma, How to implement and the benefits The course is designed for anybody who needs a basic understanding of the problem solving methodologies of Lean Six Sigma. If you have heard of these subjects and want to know more or if you have a basic understanding but want to develop your knowledge then this is the course for you.

Course Objectives

• To explain the concepts associated with Six Sigma and Lean Sigma
• To understand how you can solve problems more effectively
• To introduce the tools used in the methodology
• To remove the myths associated with the concepts
• To answer any questions surrounding - Six Sigma, and Lean 
• To explain how to deploy Lean Sigma in an organisation

Course Content

• Introduction to Lean Six Sigma - history, terminology
• What is Six Sigma and Lean - how do they combine, how are they used, key roles and common mistakes?
• Overview of the stages of Lean Six Sigma - DMAIC
• Introduction (awareness) of some of the tools associated with Lean Six Sigma including
  • Define
    • Problem statements
    • Project charters
    • Process mapping
    • SIPOC
    • Voice of the customer
  • Measure
    • Types of data / basic stats
    • Data collection requirements, Sampling and MSA
    • Process capability
  • Analyse
    • Graphical analysis techniques
    • Statistical analysis techniques
    • Root cause analysis
  • Improve
    • Lean tool box - pull systems, 5S, Takt time, standardisation etc
    • Creativity and idea generation
    • Solutions selection
    • Planning for control
  • Control
    • Error proofing
    • Control charts
    • Control plans
    • Benefit realisation
  • Soft skills associated with Lean Sigma
    • Change management
    • Project management
    • Influencing
    • Presenting
    • Benefits of Six Sigma to you and your clients -multi nationals and SME's
    • How to deploy Six Sigma in an organisation

Benefits of Attendance

• Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean - show that you are up-to-date with current thinking
• You will be a certified Lean Sigma Yellow Belt
• Change the way you tackle projects and problems to be come more effective
• Understand the tools and techniques associated with Lean Six Sigma and Lean 

Costs / Duration and Location

• The cost of this training course is £400 + VAT
• The duration is one day 9:00 till 16:00
• Various locations/dates throughout the UK, contact us for further information