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Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)
In the Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt) skill path, you’ll learn the foundations of quality management from a project and services management perspective. By the time you finish this... Read more
What you will learn:
- Understanding Quality and Management
- Describing Lean Concepts and Practices
- Understanding Six Sigma
- Describing Lean and Six Sigma Integration
- Explaining Main Six Sigma Metrics
- Recognizing Lean Six Sigma Main Accreditation Bodies
- Explaining the DMAIC Methodology
- Elaborating Lean Six Sigma Metrics
- Explaining Value Stream Mapping
- Explaining Kaizen Tools
- Customizing Lean Six Sigma
- Applying Poka Yoke
- Analyzing Project and Applying the Cynefin Framework
- Selecting Processes and Projects
- Managing Quality with Lean Six Sigma
- Building a Lean Six Sigma Team
Pre-requisites
There are no prerequisites required for this path.
Beginner
In this beginner section we will cover what quality management is, as well as how to differ simple from complex challenges in project management. Lean will be presented as a philosophy and a set of agile practices altogether. Traditional Six Sigma will be introduced.
Lean Six Sigma Foundations
2h 30m
Description
Close the gap between Lean and Six Sigma with this course, and this learning path, leading up to the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. In this course, Lean Six Sigma Foundation, you will learn foundational knowledge to start working on a Lean Six Sigma improvement project. First, you will discover what quality and quality management are. Next, you will learn agile practices based on Scrum. Finally, you will explore lean history, principles, values, and Six Sigma basic structure as well as tools and its main methodology. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to connect both approaches and take your first step into Lean Six Sigma, as well as you will be ready to start working on Lean Six Sigma improvement projects.
Table of contents
- Course Overview
- Understanding Quality and Management
- Understanding Agile and Trending Practices
- Describing Lean Concepts and Practices
- Understanding Six Sigma
- Describing Lean and Six Sigma Integration
Intermediate
In this intermediate section we will cover Lean Six Sigma as a framework based on the DMAIC methodology and its tools. Students will learn about metrics and Lean Six Sigma customization to each improvement project.
Understanding the Lean Six Sigma Methodology
2h 16m
Description
Discover the DMAIC methodology and get ready to work in Lean Six Sigma projects as a team member and become a White Belt certified professional.
In this course, Understanding the Lean Six Sigma Methodology, you will learn foundational knowledge to participate in improvement projects based on Lean Six Sigma's DMAIC methodology.
- First, you will discover different accreditation bodies and the reasons why the Council for Six Sigma Certification should be your first choice.
- Next, you will learn key Lean Six Sigma metrics as well as what is and how to apply the Voice of the Costumer concept.
- Finally, you will dive deep into the DMAIC methodology, learning it step by step.
Table of contents
- Course Overview
- Recognizing Lean Six Sigma Accreditation Bodies
- Explaining Main Six Sigma Metrics
- Understanding the Voice of the Customer
- Introducing the DMAIC Methodology
- Defining Problems with Lean Six Sigma
- Measuring with Lean Six Sigma
- Analyzing with Lean Six Sigma
- Improving with Lean Six Sigma
- Controlling with Lean Six Sigma
Understanding Lean Six Sigma Tools
1h 31m
Description
Learn the tools that can be combined with the DMAIC methodology in Lean Six Sigma projects.
In this course, Understanding Lean Six Sigma Tools, you will learn foundational knowledge on complementary tools to Lean Six Sigma.
- First, you will discover Lean metrics based on Kanban.
- Next, you will learn more about Kaizen and why standardizing processes is so important for quality management.
- Finally, you will explore principles to create your own Poka Yoke systems and devices.
Table of contents
- Course Overview
- Elaborating Lean Six Sigma Metrics
- Understanding Value Stream Mapping
- Detailing Kaizen Tools and Practices
- Process Standardization
- Applying Poka-yoke
Advanced
In this advanced session we will cover how to form a powerful team to run Lean Six Sigma improvement initiatives. Advanced concepts will be debated and application will be examined based on a complete content review. Students will get to know White and Yellow belt exam questions and get ready to become certified professionals.
Applying Lean Six Sigma
2h 19m
Description
To apply Lean Six Sigma you must first choose improvement projects based on business needs and capabilities. In this course, Applying Lean Six Sigma, you will learn advanced knowledge on how to select processes based on a viability matrix. First, you will review the Cynefin Framework for classifying projects based on their complexity. Next, you will learn how to select projects based on the Council for Six Sigma Certification methodology. Finally, you will discover how to build a Lean Six Sigma team and how to create a basic process improvement project. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt professional.
Table of contents
- Course Overview
- Applying the Cynefin Framework
- Selecting Processes and Projects
- Managing Quality with Lean Six Sigma
- Building a Lean Six Sigma Team
- Creating Your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Project
- Preparing for the White and Yellow Belt Certifications
Learning Paths
Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)
4 courses
9 hours- Skill IQ
In the Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt) skill path, you’ll learn the foundations of quality management from a project and services management perspective. By the time you finish this skill path, you will be able to become a certified Yellow Belt professional within the top Lean Six Sigma accreditation bodies. Furthermore, you will be able to work in process improvement projects as a team member or even as a project assistant.
You’ll start with an overview on what quality and project management are. You will learn the definition of a process and what the CYNEFIN framework is and how it can help you assess the different levels of complexity when it comes to improvement initiatives. Lean and Six Sigma’s history, concepts and main practices will also be introduced, as well as how powerful the combination of both approaches can be.
Then, you will get to know which are the most widely recognized accreditation bodies when it comes to Lean Six Sigma. You will study Lean Six Sigma main metrics and the DMAIC methodology step by step - from tools to best practices.
In the last two courses, you will deepen your understanding of metrics and get acquainted to Lean Six Sigma tools such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping and Poka Yoke. The CYNEFIN framework will also be further detailed while we detail project viability models. Advanced quality management topics such as Critical To Quality and related techniques will be covered. At last, you will learn how to build a team and once you are through to all courses you will also have built your own set of tools to start working with Lean Six Sigma.
Courses in this path
Beginner
In this beginner section we will cover what quality management is, as well as how to differ simple from complex challenges in project management. Lean will be presented as a philosophy and a set of agile practices altogether. Traditional Six Sigma will be introduced.
Intermediate
In this intermediate section we will cover Lean Six Sigma as a framework based on the DMAIC methodology and its tools. Students will learn about metrics and Lean Six Sigma customization to each improvement project.
Advanced
In this advanced session we will cover how to form a powerful team to run Lean Six Sigma improvement initiatives. Advanced concepts will be debated and application will be examined based on a complete content review. Students will get to know White and Yellow belt exam questions and get ready to become certified professionals.
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