Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

The IGC Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification assess the professional who is versed in the basics of the Lean Six Sigma Methodology who supports improvement projects as a part of a team. This certification is to evaluate novices on the principles of Six Sigma and takes them through the DMAIC process.

WHO SHOULD DO


  • Members of the service sector who need familiarity with the Lean Six Sigma process and basic process improvement tools;
  • Individuals who are on teams and in organizations that are beginning to deploy Six Sigma,
  • One who is looking to be a member of the Six Sigma Project.

EXAM SYLLABUS


Introduction 

  • Introduction
  • Higher Standards for Higher Performance
  • Lean Six Sigma Defined
  • Input Determines Output
  • Success Stories
  • The 99.9% Problem
  • The Sigma Level
  • Calculating the Sigma Level – Toolset  
  • DNA of a Champion
  • Lean Six Sigma Framework
  • DMAIC ? The Lean Six Sigma Improvement Process
  • Lean and DMAIC
  • Organizing for Success
  • Working Relationships

Tools for Improvement ­ Define and Measure

  • Project Charter Toolset  
  • Process Mapping  
  • Process Mapping (SIPOC) Toolset  
  • Process Flow Charts and Swim Lanes  
  • Value?Added Flow Charts  
  • Affinity Diagram Toolset  
  • CTQC Tree Diagram Toolset  
  • Voice Of The Customer As Specifications  
  • DEFINE Progress Review  
  • Measurement & Metrics  
  • Trend Chart Toolset  
  • Histogram Toolset  
  • Quantifying Process Variability  
  • SPC ? Introduction and Background  
  • X and Moving Range Charts ? Toolset  
  • Pareto Chart Toolset  
  • MEASURE ? Progress Review  

Tools for Improvement ­ Analyze, Improve, and Control 

  • Cause & Effect Diagram Toolset  
  • 5?Why, 1?How  
  • Scatter Plot Toolset  
  • ANALYZE ? Progress Review  
  • FMEA Toolset  
  • Brainstorming  
  • Prioritizing and Selecting a Solution  
  • Piloting a Solution  
  • IMPROVE ? Progress Review  
  • Control Plan  
  • Standardized Work ? Documenting ProcessChanges  
  • CONTROL ? Progress Review  
  • SESSION 3 ? Exercises and Quiz  
  • Course Completion

BENEFITS


  • Understands the use of the DMAIC methodology to achieve process excellence.
  • Uses statistics in applying the DMAIC methodology.
  • List the industries where it can be applied.
     

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EXAM INFORMATION


  • Exam Duration: 50 Min
  • Exam Format: 40 Multiple Choice Question
  • Exam Pass Mark: 65% 
  • Electronic Devices Permitted: No
  • Open Book: No