Yellow Belt Course Content

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 organisati