Six Sigma - Yellow Belt

By the end of this course you should be able to recall, recognize and demonstrate understanding of the theories, concepts, models and tools of the Lean Six Sigma process improvement methodology outlined in the core text and additional supplementary reference documents and specifically:

• The general philosophy of process improvement, the different process improvement methods, the history of the most important methods and why process improvement is needed to move an organization closer to world class performance.


• The way improvement projects should be executed starting with the identification of customers and their requirements, including a number of project management roadmaps, team formation, the project charter and a number of project management tools.


• The proper and organized work environment, reliable equipment and standardized work required to create a solid foundation for further process improvement programs.


• The setup and facilitation of kaizen teams, a number of problem solving and brainstorming techniques and basic quality tools that help to create a continuous improvement culture.
• The tools and techniques to visualize, analyze and improve the logistical flow of processes making them more stable, predictable, and efficient, effective, productive and agile by following the DMAIC structure to create stable and efficient processes.
• The application of Six Sigma and statistical tools to assure a valid and reliable performance measurement system, to collect data and to analyze the performance of and reducing the variation in stable processes by following the DMAIC structure in quality breakthrough improvement projects with the objective to create capable processes that meet customer requirements.