Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is the very first step for professionals looking to improve inefficient workflows. Instead of focusing on theory alone, this course teaches practical tools to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and support process improvement initiatives within real business environments.
Delivered Live Online via Microsoft Teams, this interactive program equips you with hands-on skills to contribute effectively to organizational excellence while preparing you to pass the official ILSSI certification exam.
What will you learn
- Core Principles & DMAIC: Understand the foundation of Lean Six Sigma and the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control framework.
- 8 Wastes & 5S: Learn to spot inefficiencies (Muda) in daily routines and optimize work areas using 5S.
- Root Cause Analysis: Gain hands-on experience with fundamental problem-solving tools like the Fishbone Diagram and 5 Whys.
- Process Mapping: Speak a common language of operational excellence, map workflows, and support Green Belt or Black Belt projects.
Training materials
- Official ILSSI Accredited Learner Workbook & Reference Guide
- Live Online Interactive Training via Microsoft Teams
- Official ILSSI Examination Voucher (Includes 1 Free Retake)
- Digital Certificate of Completion upon passing
Audience
- Team members, coordinators, managers, and ambitious specialists looking to support continuous improvement projects and earn an internationally recognized certification.
Requirements
- No prior Lean Six Sigma experience required. Basic understanding of daily operational workflows is helpful.
A course by
- Alexandra Niculae
Course Content
Module 1: Define Phase
- Fundamentals of Operational Excellence (OPEX)
- General History of Lean and Six Sigma
- Principles of Lean & Continuous Improvement
- Voice of the Customer and Business Needs
- Lean Belt Roles & Responsibilities (with focus on Yellow Belt)
- Defining a Process (Value vs. Non-Value Activities)
- The 8 Elements of Waste (DOWNTIME)
- Sustainability & Fake Lean vs. Real Lean
- Defining Quality & Quality Circles
- Critical to Quality (CTQs)
- DMAIC Basics Overview & Define Phase of DMAIC
- Problem / Opportunity Definition (practical exercise)
- Project Selection (practical exercise)
- A3 Reports
Module 2: Measure Phase
- Basics of Data Collection
- Graphical Analysis
- SIPOC (Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers)
- Process Mapping (flowcharts, swimlanes)
- Value Stream Mapping (basic understanding)
- Flow and Line Balancing
Module 3: Analyze Phase
- Analyze Phase of DMAIC
- Root Cause Analysis
- Cause & Effect / Fishbone Diagrams (practical exercise)
- Pareto Principle / Pareto Charts
- Scatter Plots and Correlation
Module 4: Improve Phase
- Lean Tools for Improvement
- 5S
- Single-Piece Flow
- Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)
- SMED (Quick Changeover)
- Pull and Just-In-Time
- Kanban
- Visual Management
- Standardised Work
- Kaizen and Kaizen Events
- PDCA Cycle
Module 5: Control Phase
- Control Phase of DMAIC
- Control Plans
- Gemba and Gemba Walks
- Lean Leadership Style
- Standard Work & Visual Management for Sustainment