Course Description
Bootcamp | 18 hours | 1.8 CEUs
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belts work to improve quality and reduce defects in organizational processes. It is the first step in Lean Six Sigma and requires a basic knowledge of Six Sigma and the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) process. In this course, students learn the DMAIC process while learning the tools necessary to perform at the Yellow Belt level on a project team. This course covers the basic strategies and tools needed for process improvement and the body of knowledge for the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification.
In this course, students address questions like what is Six Sigma, what is Lean and what is Lean Six Sigma. Students learn about the Six Sigma roles and more specifically the role of the Yellow Belt on the team. They learn about the DMAIC cycle for process improvement and the tools used in each phase of DMAIC. Both Six Sigma and Lean tools are covered, including Six Sigma tools like SIPOC, Basic Statistics, Process Mapping, Process Capability, Cause and Effect Diagram, Histogram, Pareto Chart, Scatter Diagram, FMEA, and Control Charts. Lean tools like Non-Value-Added Analysis, Continuous Flow, Mistake Proofing, Setup Reduction, 5S, and Visual Management are also covered. This course is intended for anyone wanting to learn about Lean Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma tools, or those wanting to study for the Lean Six Sigma Yellow belt certification exam.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Lean Six Sigma Overview
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Lean vs. Six Sigma
- Fundamentals of Lean
- Fundamentals of Six Sigma
DMAIC: Define Phase
- Overview
- Identify VOC (Voice of the Customer)
- CTQ (Critical to Quality)
- Project Selection
- Create Project Charter
- Assign Team
- Create SIPOC
DMAIC: Measure Phase
- Create Process Map
- Conduct Measurement System Analysis
- Collect Data
- Calculate Basic Statistics
- Calculate Six Sigma Capability Metrics
DMAIC: Analyze Phase
- Identify sources of Variation
- Non-Value-Added Analysis
- Graphical Display
- Box Plot
- Histogram
- Run Chart
- Scatter Diagram
- Cause and Effect Diagram
- 5 Whys
- Fishbone Diagram
- Pareto Chart
- Use Statistical Analysis to Identify
- Critical Inputs (X’s)
DMAIC: Improve Phase
- Develop Proposed Solution
- Brainstorming
- Affinity Diagrams
- Clean Sheet
- FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- Setup Reduction
- Continuous Flow
- Solution Selection Matrix
- Mistake Proof Solution
- Mistake Proofing
- Pilot Solution
DMAIC: Control Phase
- Implement Process Controls
- Visual Management
- Control Charts
- Complete Project Documentation
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Control Plan
- Audit Plan
- Benchmarking
- Value Stream Map
- Measure System Analysis (MSA)
- Process Capability
- Design of Experiments
Learner Outcomes
- Understand Six Sigma team roles and where the Yellow Belt fits in.
- Understand and use the tools of the Yellow Belt.
- Use Six Sigma data-driven approaches to solve business problems.
- Develop project selection criteria to help focus Six Sigma projects and teams.
- Create process maps to gain a full understanding of an existing process.
- Perform measurement system validation to ensure the integrity of the measurement data.
Additional Information
We encourage all students to email their official exam results to info@workforcecenter.slu.edu, so we can house pass/fail results in their student portal for verification.Prerequisites
- Excel experience is recommended but not required.
Duration
18 Hours | 3 Days*Academic Unit eligibility to be determined by college/university in which you are enrolled in a degree seeking program.