Lean Six Sigma. Yellow Belt. Offline 16 hours program.

Lean and Six Sigma are proven methodologies used across industries to improve quality, reduce waste, and enhance process performance. A Yellow Belt serves as an entry point for professionals who want to contribute to improvement efforts and build foundational knowledge of structured problem-solving tools.

This course introduces key Lean Six Sigma concepts through hands-on learning, with a focus on applying basic tools directly in the workplace. Designed for operators, team leaders, supervisors, and support staff, the program builds capability through real-world shopfloor observations and improvement activities.

Course Structure

• Interactive training sessions introducing Lean Six Sigma concepts

• On-site coaching and group exercises for tool practice and application

• Team-based improvement activities tied to actual workplace challenges

• Basic project or improvement task guided by a facilitator or coach

Project Component

Participants engage in a small-scale improvement activity or assist with a larger team project using Lean Six Sigma principles. The focus is on identifying waste, understanding variation, and supporting improvements that add value.

Certification

Certification is awarded upon:

• Participation in all course sessions and exercises

• Completion of an improvement task or support role in a team project

• Demonstration of understanding through quizzes or a short assessment

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to:

• Understand the principles of Lean and Six Sigma

• Recognize different types of waste and variation in their work environment

• Contribute to improvement initiatives as a team member

• Apply basic tools for problem identification and resolution

• Support data collection and visual analysis

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement

Syllabus Overview

1. Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma

• Overview of Lean and Six Sigma

• Customer value and the Eight Wastes

• Process thinking and flow

• The DMAIC framework at the Yellow Belt level

• Roles in improvement: Yellow, Green, and Black Belt

2. Problem Identification and Scoping

• Observing problems on the shopfloor

• Voice of the Customer (VOC) and defining value

• Introduction to project scoping using A3 thinking

• SIPOC as a simple mapping tool

3. Basic Process Understanding and Measurement

• Process maps and visual process tools

• Identifying waste in current operations

• Basic data collection concepts

• Using check sheets and simple charts (Pareto, bar charts)

4. Root Cause Thinking

• Introduction to cause-and-effect analysis

• The 5 Whys technique

• Team-based brainstorming and idea evaluation

• Visual problem solving on the shopfloor

5. Improvement and Implementation

• Introduction to countermeasures

• 5S and workplace organization

• Visual management basics

• Participating in simple pilots or improvements

• Understanding PDCA as a continuous improvement cycle

6. Control and Sustainment

• Supporting standard work development

• Visual controls and checks

• Process confirmation through daily management

• Role of team members in sustaining gains

Intended Audience

This course is designed for operators, team leaders, supervisors, technicians, and support staff who are involved in or supporting improvement efforts. It is also suitable for anyone seeking a foundational understanding of Lean Six Sigma before progressing to more advanced levels.