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Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
Kickstart your process improvement journey with Lean Six Sigma tools that help streamline workflows, reduce waste, and spark measurable progress.
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Course description
Start building your Lean Six Sigma skill set with a course designed to help you contribute meaningful change from day one. Whether you're looking to boost efficiency, reduce waste, or improve how your team works, this course gives you the structure, tools, and confidence to take action.
You’ll gain a solid understanding of the DMAIC framework: define, measure, analyze, improve, and control. Learn how to apply these phases through hands-on activities that lead to measurable improvements. You’ll explore essential tools like the 5S system, root cause analysis, and stakeholder engagement strategies, then apply them directly in a guided improvement project.
This flexible course blends weekly live instruction with self-paced content to fit your schedule. You’ll also examine why many improvement efforts stall and how to create plans that deliver lasting results.
By the end, you’ll leave with a clear, actionable change plan and a recognized Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt credential. This course strengthens your ability to lead smarter processes, drive continuous improvement, and create value across any role or industry.
Course outcomes
- Collaborate on solutions
Work with teammates to generate actionable recommendations that earn stakeholder buy-in and lead to real improvements. - Apply Lean Six Sigma tools
Use foundational skills to identify problems, improve workflows, and enhance operational performance. - Use DMAIC to drive change
Implement the structured DMAIC process to solve challenges and measure impact at each step. - Build a better workplace
Understand how the 5S system supports sustainable improvements and how to implement it effectively. - Avoid common pitfalls
Analyze why change efforts often fail and apply techniques that support long-term success. - Turn insights into action
Translate new knowledge into a polished change plan that is ready to present to decision-makers.
The learning experience
This course is for professionals looking to build Lean Six Sigma skills and improve workplace processes. No prior experience is needed. Expect 1 to 2 hours of weekly training and 5 to 6 hours of project work over four weeks. The course includes pre-recorded lectures, team-based exercises, quizzes, online discussion boards, and live review sessions.
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