Build a strong foundation in process improvement. This 14-hour program prepares you to be an effective team member on Lean Six Sigma projects and contribute to your organization’s success.
Course Overview
The Yellow Belt certification teaches you how to support improvement projects effectively. You’ll learn:
The DMAIC improvement process
Basic Lean principles and tools
How to work on project teams
Ways to analyze and solve problems
Methods to sustain improvements
What You’ll Learn
01
Core Methods and Tools
Six Sigma fundamentals
Value stream and process mapping
Team dynamics and building
Project charter development
Voice of the Customer (VOC)
Critical to Quality (CTQ) Analysis
Cost of Poor-Quality concepts
02
Problem-Solving Techniques
Data collection methods
Basic statistical analysis
Root cause analysis tools
Fishbone diagramming
The 5 Whys method
Brainstorming techniques
Solution selection methods
03
Practical Application
Team-based project work
DMAIC process application
Implementation planning
Project presentations
Consensus building
Who Should Attend
01
Process improvement team members
02
Quality professionals
03
Project managers
04
Department supervisors
05
Dislocated workers (WIA, NEG, TAA, and Veteran funding supported)
06
Anyone seeking career advancement
Course Details
Duration
14 Class Hours (14 PDUs Awarded)
Format
In-person or virtual
Schedule
Typically 2 successive days
Project
In-class team improvement project
Certification
Awarded upon completion
Why Choose BPG
Small class sizes for better learning
Expert instructors with real experience
Hands-on team projects
Clear path to Green Belt certification
Funding assistance available for qualified candidates