Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Why Attend

This thought-provoking course uses the renowned Motorola methodology to identify and solve organizational problems. Targeting the yellow belt level, this course will provide participants with the knowledge and tools to identify improvement opportunities in their organizations, help kick off the Six Sigma methodology with their teams, and assess their organization's readiness to launch Six Sigma projects. Participants will learn the different phases of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) and how to build a project charter. Additionally, they will learn about quality tools and statistics to help them formulate problem statements and translate them into a measurable format.

Course Methodology

The course will present participants with the chance to practice the skills acquired through exercises and case studies. Group and individual presentations will also be conducted. Additionally, videos will be shown about real life companies which have implemented the Six Sigma methodology.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Define and understand quality concepts and their evolution
• Discuss Six Sigma and why it is necessary to sustain business improvement and support customer service
• Apply and implement the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control problem-solving methodology
• Examine the statistical background supporting Six Sigma projects
• Compare the various tools usually used in a Six Sigma project
• Explain how to deploy Six Sigma and assess organizational readiness to launch a successful Six Sigma project

Target Audience

Managers, supervisors and professionals who wish to understand Six Sigma, its use and how it relates to work and business improvement.

Target Competencies

• Deploying Six Sigma
• Problem solving skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Using applied statistics
• Change management techniques