Your step towards Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Course overview

The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the Lean Six Sigma methodology. This course will cover the history and origins of Lean and Six Sigma, as well as the philosophy and process behind the Toyota Production System and Liker’s The Toyota Way. Students will learn about the five key principles of Lean, including value, value stream, flow, pull, and pursuing perfection, and how to identify and eliminate waste in all forms. Additionally, the course covers the concepts of variation and complexity and how to simplify processes in order to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

The course also covers various tools and methodologies, including Gemba, Genchi Genbutsu, Womack’s Principle, and Kaizen, and includes a roadmap for implementation to help students understand how to apply the concepts and methodologies in real-world situations. Upon completion of the course, students will have a solid understanding of the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt level and will be prepared to take the certification exam. Upon passing the exam, students will receive a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of the Lean Six Sigma methodology.

This course is designed for professionals across various industries who are interested in understanding the principles and methodologies of Lean Six Sigma. The course is suitable for the following:

• Operations and process improvement professionals
• Quality assurance and control professionals
• Project managers
• Business analysts
• Engineers
• Managers and supervisors
• IT professionals
• Individuals seeking to enhance their skills and career prospects
• Anyone who wants to improve the process and reduce waste in the organization.

Learning Objectives

The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, practical exercises, case studies, and group activities. The lectures will provide an overview of the key concepts and principles of Lean Six Sigma, while the interactive discussions and group activities will provide opportunities for students to apply the concepts and methodologies to real-world situations. The case studies will provide students with practical examples of how Lean Six Sigma has been successfully implemented in various industries.

Personal Benefits:  

• Understanding the history and principles of Lean and Six Sigma will provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the process improvement methodologies and how they can be applied in different scenarios.
• Students will learn how to identify and eliminate inefficiencies in processes, which will improve their problem-solving skills and increase their ability to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Upon completion of the course and passing the certification exam, students will receive a recognized certification in Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, which can enhance their career prospects and improve their marketability in the job market.

Organizational Benefits:  

• Implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies in an organization can lead to improved efficiency and reduced waste in processes, resulting in cost savings and increased productivity.
• Employees who have completed the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Course will have a better understanding of how to identify and eliminate inefficiencies in processes, which will improve problem-solving skills and increase their ability to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• The certification in Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt for employees demonstrates their knowledge and understanding of the Lean Six Sigma methodology and their ability to implement the methodology within the organization, which can increase the organization’s competitiveness in the market.
• Having a group of certified employees in Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt in the organization can help to create a culture of continuous improvement, leading to long-term benefits for the organization.

Our Unique Training Methodology

• Understand the history and principles of Lean and Six Sigma
• Learn the key concepts of value, waste, variation, complexity, and continuous improvement
• Understand the Toyota Production System and Liker’s The Toyota Way
• Learn various tools and methodologies, including Gemba, Genchi Genbutsu, Womack’s Principle, and Kaizen
• Understand how to apply the concepts and methodologies in real-world situations
• Prepare for and pass the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification exam

Training Medium

This Behavioral Interviewing training is designed in a way that it can be delivered face-to-face and virtually.

Course Modules

Module 1: Understanding Lean

• Overview of Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Understanding the history behind Lean and how it has evolved over time
• Introduction to the Toyota Production System and the core principles that drive it
• Understanding the Toyota Precepts and how they are used to guide decision-making in Lean organizations

Module 2: Liker’s The Toyota Way

• Overview of Liker’s The Toyota Way and its key philosophy
• Understanding the process of The Toyota Way and its 14 management principles
• Discussion of the role of people in the Toyota Way
• Introduction to problem-solving techniques and tools used in the Toyota Way

Module 3: The Toyota Production Systems (TPS) House

• Overview of the TPS House and its goals
• Understanding the Just In Time (JIT) and Jikoda (Error-Free Production) pillars and how they support the TPS House
• Exploring the Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) principle and its role in the TPS House
• Understanding the foundation of the TPS House and how it supports the overall goals of the system

Module 4: The Five Principles of Lean

• Introduction to the five key principles of Lean: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, and Pursue Perfection
• Understanding how these principles work together to drive process improvement and waste elimination
• Discussion of how to apply these principles in real-world situations

Module 5: Value – The First Improvement Concept

• Overview of the Kano Model and its basic characteristics
• Understanding the concept of Satisfiers and Delighters in the Kano Model
• Discussion on how to apply the Kano Model in practice

Module 6: Waste – The Second Improvement Concept

• Overview of the three types of waste in Lean: Muda, Mura, and Muri
• Discussion of new types of waste and how they can be identified and eliminated
• Introduction to tools and techniques used to eliminate waste in processes

Module 7: Variation – The Third Improvement Concept

• Understanding the concept of variation and its impact on processes
• Introduction to Common Cause and Special Cause variation
• Discussion of Tampering and Structural variation and how to address them

Module 8: Complexity – The Fourth Improvement Concept

• Overview of the concept of complexity and its impact on processes
• Identification of the causes of complexity in processes
• Introduction to techniques and tools used to simplify processes and reduce complexity

Module 9: Continuous Improvement – The Fifth Improvement Concept

• Overview of the PDSA Cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Act) and the DMAIC method
• Discussion of how these tools can be used to drive continuous improvement

Module 10: Tools

• Introduction to key tools used in Lean Six Sigma, including Gemba, Genchi Genbutsu, Womack’s Principle, and Kaizen
• Discussion of how these tools can be used to improve processes and eliminate waste
• A roadmap for implementation to help students understand how to apply the concepts and tools in real-world situations

Module 11: Exam and Certification

• Exam to test the knowledge acquired during the course
• Certification awarded to successful participants