Interactive “Virtual” Yellow Belt Training Program

2 @ 3-hour ea. “Virtual (Zoom)” Training Sessions
1 @ 2-hour “Virtual (Zoom)” Mentoring Session

• Flexible Schedule to fit company and participant needs;
• Small class size (6-18 participants);
• Instructor led;
• Safer as participants can attend from home or work saving travel time and expenses;
• Digital training materials, handouts and in-class work products provided for each participant including Excel spreadsheets and/or other specifically developed tools and Statistical Analysis Software.

Training Session 1: Instructor led 3 hour “Zoom” Training

• Introductions / Training Objectives
• Yellow Belt and Lean Six Sigma Overview
• DMAIC Problem Solving Process
• Tool: Line Graph
• Technique: Benchmark Target Setting (Group Exercise)
• Tool: Data Collection Spreadsheet
• Tool: Histogram (Group Exercise)
• Tool: Pareto (Group Exercise)

Training Session 2: Instructor led 3 hour “Zoom” Training

• Review of Session 1
• Tool: Flowchart (Group Exercise)
• Qualitative Analysis using Flowcharts
• Technique: Lean 8 Plus 1 Process Wastes
• Technique: Waste Analysis Matrix (Group Exercise)

Mentoring Session: Instructor led 2 hour “Zoom” Review and Discussions of Group Exercises

• Lessons Learned / Certificates / Survey

Interactive “Virtual” Yellow Belt Training Program Objectives

• To understand Lean Six Sigma (LSS) principles and components and how these are used in an organization.
• To understand the LSS DMAIC five (5) Step Performance Improvement Process.
• To understand how to use key Lean Six Sigma (LSS) analytical tools and techniques.
• How to map a process and understand its inputs and outputs.
• How to apply the Lean Six Sigma mindset in his or her workplace on a daily basis.

Interactive “Virtual” Yellow Belt Training Course Description

Course Description: This interactive instructor led Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training provides an overall insight to the techniques of Lean Six Sigma, its metrics, and basic improvement methodologies. A Yellow Belt must know how to integrate Lean Six Sigma methodologies for the improvement of production and transactional systems to better meet customer expectations and bottom-line objectives of their organization. A Yellow Belt typically has a basic knowledge of Lean Six Sigma but does not lead projects on their own. They are often responsible for setting up data collection and the development of process maps to support Lean Six Sigma projects. A Yellow Belt participates as a core team member or subject matter expert (SME) on a project or projects. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training provides an introduction to process management and the basic tools of Lean Six Sigma, giving employees a stronger understanding of processes, enabling each individual to provide meaningful assistance in achieving the organization’s overall objectives.

Course Topics:

What is Lean and Six Sigma; the DMAIC Problem Solving Process; Line Graphs; Benchmark Target Setting; Data Collection; Histogram; Pareto; Flowchart; Qualitative Analysis using Flowcharts; Lean 8 + 1 Process Wastes; Waste Analysis Matrix.

Learning Objectives:

• To understand Lean Six Sigma (LSS) principles and components and how these are used in an organization.
• To understand the LSS DMAIC five (5) Step Performance Improvement Process.
• To understand how to use key Lean Six Sigma (LSS) analytical tools and techniques.
• How to map a process and understand its inputs and outputs.
• How to apply the Lean Six Sigma mindset in his or her workplace on a daily basis.

Learning Methodology:

This 8 hour interactive instructor led Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course includes 3 “Zoom” sessions, group exercises, case studies, situational simulations and role playing. Group discussions and interactions are especially emphasized for greater internalization of the topics covered during the Mentoring Session.

Who Should Attend:

All levels from line workers to top management, including all support staff. This is not just for manufacturers, but anyone who is interested in learning how to integrate Lean Six Sigma methodologies for organizational improvement.

Prerequisites: None

CEU’s: TBD

Certificates: Course certificate issued upon completion.

Logistics: Schedule and times vary, please contact Lean ISO Experts, Inc. for more information.

Cost: Please contact Lean ISO Experts, Inc. for more information.