Lean Six Sigma is a combination of two process improvement methods, Lean and Six Sigma. With Lean focusing on increasing customer value through process improvement and waste reduction, whereas Six Sigma uses a collection of statistical tools to reduce defects and eliminate process variation.
This three-day Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training course is designed for people who want to understand the basic Lean Six Sigma methods to improve quality, efficiency and productivity within their role or within Lean and Six Sigma improvement projects. The training course also gives delegates the potential to progress to be improvement project leaders through Six Sigma Green and Black Belt training, or alternatively through Lean with Lean Practitioner and Lean Leader training.
This training course will introduce delegates to the Lean and Six Sigma approaches, roles and toolkits. The course will focus on DMAIC methodology and will cover key topics such as Process Mapping, Data Capture and Analysis, Value Stream Analysis, and statistical thinking analysis and tools. By the end of the course delegates will be equipped with the necessary skill set to be able to confidently apply basic Lean and Six Sigma principles, either in their role or in support of wider Lean Six Sigma improvement projects.
When offered in-house this Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training course can be readily tailored to represent client specific requirements. If you would like to explore bespoke training in this topic, or others feel free to contact one of the team via:
Email: contact@bywater.co.uk
Phone: 0333 123 9001
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- Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma
- The relationship to Quality, efficiency and productivity
- Lean Principles and Kaizen Culture
- Basic Lean and Six Sigma Tools
- ISO18404:2015 & Certification Requirements
- Defining the Project Mission
- Creativity Tools
- DMAIC(T) Project Management
- Kanban
- Introduction to Statistics and Excel Manipulation of Data
- Lean and Six Sigma application
This Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training course is suitable for all organisational employees and starts at an introductory level, so no prior training is required. The course will particularly benefit individuals:
- Looking to gain an understanding of Lean and Six Sigma with the potential to progress further, training in Six Sigma as a Green or Black Belt, or in Lean as a Lean Practitioner
- In organisations pursuing the approach, but who personally have little or no knowledge of the theory or practice
- In organisations considering applying the Lean Six Sigma approach and possible ISO 18404 organisational certification
- Responsible in supporting the success of Six Sigma improvement or organisational improvement projects of all types
By the end of this course, you will how learn to:
- Use the Lean and Six Sigma approach and toolkit
- Appreciate the coverage & application process for ISO18404
- Support a Lean Manager or management system
- Contribute to Lean and Six Sigma improvement projects