Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Exam Cost Included)

Online Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training

Earn Your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Six Sigma methodology is relevant in any industry and nearly every organization can benefit from this high impact methodology. Earning your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt demonstrates your ability to continuously improve organizational processes. This 100% online course will help you qualify to take the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification exams.

Job Outlook for Lean Six Sigma Professionals

  • As organizations of all sizes emphasize productivity gains as strategic advantages, more and more are adopting methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma to govern their operations.
  • According to PayScale.com, professionals with Lean Six Sigma credentials earn $84,000 per year on average.
  • The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects job growth across the Management Analyst category to grow by 14% over the coming decade. This is almost triple the growth rate expected for all jobs.

Course Objectives

  • Understand Lean Six Sigma, its origins and its benefits.
  • Learn the Lean Six Sigma roles and principles and the 8 Wastes of Lean Management.
  • Master the Lean Six Sigma Improvement method known as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control)
  • Learn to collect data and track the success of projects
  • Complete a real-world Lean Six Sigma projects
  • Prepare to take and pass the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification exam

Curriculum

  • INTRODUCTION TO LEAN SIX SIGMA
    Origins of Lean Six Sigma; where it originated and why it is so effective
  • LEAN SIX SIGMA ROLES
    Overview of Lean Six Sigma roles and responsibilities; Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, Master Black Belt and Champion
  • THE 8 WASTES
    Identifying and assessing the 8 Wastes in Lean Six Sigma: defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilized employees, transportation, inventory, motion and extra processing
  • DMAIC OVERVIEW
    What DMAIC means for Yellow Belts; define, measure, analyze, improve and control phases

Prerequisites and Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take this course. 

Instructors

Tracy O’Rourke is a Six Sigma Master Black Belt with over 20 years of experience as a facilitator, trainer and presenter. Her clients include the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the State of Washington, Cisco, DC Shoes, GE, and Motorola. She holds a BA in English Literature from San Francisco State University and an MBA with an emphasis in Leadership and Managing Organizational Change from Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine University.

Elisabeth Swan is a Six Sigma Master Black Belt with over 20 years of experience consultant, designer, and executive coach. Her expertise lies in training, process-based organization design, problem-solving, and change management. Her clients include Amazon, Charles Schwab, Burt’s Bees, Microsoft, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. She holds a BA in English Literature from Barnard College.

FAQs

  1. What is Lean Six Sigma? 
    “Six Sigma” describes a series of process improvement techniques designed to reduce errors and improve quality in an organization’s products and services. “Lean” is a management discipline that seeks to reduce waste and minimize associated costs. “Lean Six Sigma” represents the blending of the two philosophies into an operating system that maximizes quality while minimizing costs.
  2. What is the difference between the different Lean Six Sigma belts? 
    In the quality assurance field, Six Sigma certification TRACKS one’s career path from a junior-level specialist to a senior-level manager. So, you would start as a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt early in your career, then move up to Green Belt and eventually become a Black Belt.
  3. What does a “Yellow Belt” in Lean Six Sigma indicate? 
    The Six Sigma Yellow Belt signifies that you possess a basic understanding of Six Sigma methodology and can work as an individual contributor on Six Sigma projects. Yellow Belts support the Six Sigma team by creating process maps and carrying out smaller projects.
  4. What do Lean Six Sigma yellow belts do? 
    Yellow Belts play a key role executing the tactical aspects of a process improvement project such as gathering data and measuring metrics.
  5. Who should become a Yellow Belt? 
    An ideal Yellow Belt candidate is serious about making quality improvements within their company. Earning this certification is an initial step to making an impact at your organization without managing teams or projects. While this role is less strategic than Green or Black Belts, it’s a great place to start understanding process improvement.
  6. Can I register for programs if I am an international student?
    Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school.  Most schools offer telephone or online registration.
  7. How long does it take to complete a program?
    All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace.  When you register, you’ll receive three (3) months to complete the program.
  8. What if I don’t have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?
    The time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don’t worry too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee may be charged for an extension.
  9. Do I have to buy additional materials?
    No
  10. Can I get financial assistance?
    ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid.  In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses.  Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.
  11. What happens when I complete the program?
    Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.  In addition, you will be able to sit for the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification after successful completion of the program and financial obligation.
  12. Am I guaranteed a job?
    ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases.  We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job.  Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program.  Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
  13. Who will be my instructor?
    Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction.  The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance.  All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.
  14. What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?
    In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet.  You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer.  You don’t have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time.  We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is the best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.
  15. Can I use a Mac?
    Yes
  16. How can I get more information about this program?
    If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button above).  If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Contact Us” form to the right.  You may also call us at 1-877-221-5151.  We will answer your questions promptly.
  17. When can I start the program?
    Our programs are all open enrollment.  You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.Please note:  Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.
  18. Does this program prepare for a certification?
    Yes, you will be prepared for the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification and be able to sit for the exam after successful completion of the program and financial obligation.

Registration and Enrollment

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