Yellow Belt 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

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