Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Explore the intricacies of leading teams and navigate the complexities of shared responsibility, accountability, communication, and leadership in this comprehensive course.
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Course Overview
The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Prep Course and Exam provides a comprehensive introduction to the core principles of Lean Six Sigma and process improvement. Designed for professionals new to continuous improvement or those supporting project teams, this course focuses on reducing waste, minimizing variation, and improving processes using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology.
Participants will gain a working knowledge of essential Lean tools and Six Sigma concepts used to improve efficiency, quality, and performance across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and service organizations. Through practical examples and real-world applications, learners will build confidence in identifying process issues, supporting data-driven decisions, and contributing to improvement projects.
This course also prepares learners for the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification exam by reinforcing foundational concepts and terminology needed to succeed.
Course Format
This 26 hour self-paced course offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience, combining interactive elements such as games, flashcards, video content, real-world case studies, and curated readings. Participants have the flexibility to progress at their own pace, while interactive games and quizzes reinforce key concepts and track progress. Flashcards, expert-led videos, real-world case studies, and carefully curated readings deepen knowledge.
Price
$2100Course Details
Units 2.6 CEUs / 26 PDUs
Location Online Courses
Course Type Self-Paced
What You’ll Learn
After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Explain the principles of Lean and Six Sigma and their role in process improvement
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Identify different types of waste and sources of variation within processes
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Apply the DMAIC framework to basic problem-solving scenarios
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Use foundational tools to support process improvement efforts
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Contribute effectively as a team member on improvement projects
Your Instructor
M.S.
Tony has more than 25 years of management experience in the healthcare and consumer electronic markets. His areas of expertise include new technology development, Lean Six Sigma implementation, international project management, risk management, quality management, and high volume manufacturing.
In addition to teaching for Oregon State, Tony teaches certification courses for the University of California - Irvine and the American Society for Quality (ASQ). He has worked with world-class clients such as Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Sprint, Southern California Edison, Ricoh, and Parker Hannifin. His professional certifications include Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Quality Manager (CQM), and Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).