Programme Overview

The two-day Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt programme provides a comprehensive introduction to Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques. This interactive workshop equips delegates to contribute effectively as members of improvement teams or to lead small improvement projects independently. Certification through the British Quality Foundation is available for those who require it.

Who Should Attend?

• Individuals seeking a detailed introduction to Lean Six Sigma.
• Those aiming to make significant contributions as Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt project team members.
• Those interested in running focused “mini” improvement projects.
• Individuals wanting to learn and apply continuous improvement tools in their daily activities and project work.
• Suitable for delegates from all business types.

Learning Outcomes

For Your Business: Yellow Belts play a crucial role in establishing an operational excellence culture, working alongside management to sustain process performance and drive ongoing continuous improvement.

For Your Personal Development: Upon successful completion, you will be equipped to apply continuous improvement tools confidently in your workplace, with the option to achieve certification from the British Quality Foundation, enhancing your career prospects.

Delivery Options

Yellow Belt training is available through various flexible delivery methods:

• Open Programme: Virtual classroom.
• In-House Classroom: Onsite or virtual classroom.
• Managed Online Programme: Blended learning with live, instructor-led webinars and video-based self-study elements.
• Self-Study Online Programme: 80 short videos with a learning plan, exercises, and quizzes.*

Support Pack

Classroom delegates receive:

• 12 months access to Catalyst’s online Yellow Belt video library.
• Printed and PDF copies of course slides.
• The Lean Six Sigma Improvement Journey Book.
• The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Guide.
• Downloadable Green/Yellow Belt project tools and templates.
• Yellow Belt online exam. *Self-study online delegates receive the above in digital format.

Course Contents

The course follows the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC project structure:

Define:

• Improvement Charter and Problem Statement
• Understanding Customers (VOC)
• Understanding the Process (SIPOC)

Measure:

• Process Stapling and Mapping
• Customer Focused Measurement
• Operational Definitions
• Data Collection
• Introduction to Control Charts

Analyse:

• Fishbone Diagrams and 5 Whys
• Pareto Charts
• Value Add and Non-Value Add Process Steps
• Moments of Truth
• The 7/8 Wastes
• Bottlenecks

Improve:

• Creativity Techniques
• Improving Flow and Reducing Batch Size
• 5S
• Risk Analysis and Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke)

Control:

• Control Plans
• Process Management Charts
• Visual Management
• Holding the Gain