Lean Six Sigma
Yellow Belt Online
Training
Learn the Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma on Your Schedule
Support Your Company’s Lean Six Sigma Adoption
Explore the foundational elements of Lean and Six Sigma methodology and gain an understanding that can help you interact with Lean Six Sigma teams throughout your organization. Throughout the 16-hour, self-paced Yellow Belt course offered 100% online through Emory Continuing Education (ECE), you will learn fundamental Lean Six Sigma terminology and concepts, examine common Lean and Six Sigma tools that can help you improve quality and eliminate wasteful practices, and learn how Lean and Six Sigma intersect to help businesses increase their competitive advantage.
Program Outcomes
Upon your successful completion of the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course, you will be able to:
- Recognize common Lean and Six Sigma terminology, tools, and concepts
- Define the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) approach to process improvement
- Identify and support potential Lean Six Sigma project opportunities consistent with organizational needs
- Speak the language of Lean Six Sigma and participate in discussions about quality improvement initiatives
What You Will Learn
Learn fundamental concepts of Lean and Six Sigma methodology to support process improvement projects in your organization.
- Week 1: What is Lean Six Sigma? — Learn the history of Lean Six Sigma, roles and responsibilities of Lean Six Sigma practitioners, and common tools of the methodology.
- Week 2: DMAIC — Learn to identify the five phases of DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) and the tools and concepts that apply to each phase.
- Week 3: What is Lean? — Understand the five principles of Lean methodology and how its tools focus on creating value and eliminating wasteful activities.
- Week 4: Additional Lean Topics — Learn additional Lean concepts such as Poka-Yoke and Kaizen events, as well as the critical success factors for process improvement projects.
Who Should Register?
Learning how to apply Lean Six Sigma successfully takes time and practice. This course was specifically designed to help get you started on your process improvement journey and is tailored to a self-paced format to allow you to understand the material thoroughly before moving on to more advanced topics.
Yellow Belt training is ideal for those looking to gain a high-level overview of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to contribute to process improvement projects and use the strategies in their day-to-day tasks.
Certificate Overview
Time Commitment: 16 Hours
Cost: $495
Length of Access: 6 Months
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Yellow Belt course cost?
Six months of access to the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course costs $495.
What will I learn in the Yellow Belt course?
During the Yellow Belt course, you will learn to define Lean Six Sigma, identify potential Lean Six Sigma process improvement opportunities, be introduced to the five phases of DMAIC methodology (define, measure, analyze, improve, control), and begin to recognize Six Sigma tools to improve quality and Lean tools to identify waste and defects.
Who should enroll in the Yellow Belt course?
The Yellow Belt course is designed for entry- and mid-level professionals with or without management experience who want to learn or sharpen their process improvement skills, as well as senior leaders who would benefit from a high-level overview to champion process improvements at their organization.
How long does it take to complete the Yellow Belt course?
The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course is a 16-hour asynchronous offering, meaning you can complete it at your own pace and re-review material as needed. You will have access to the course and all downloadable materials for six months after your start date.
Are there prerequisites to enroll in the Yellow Belt course?
No prior Lean Six Sigma education or experience is required to enroll in the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course.
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Why Emory?
- Emory is nationally recognized for its academic excellence
- For nearly 70 years, ECE has assisted with thousands of noncredit student enrollments each year from the metro Atlanta community and beyond
- Students can access the Yellow Belt course content for six months after their start date
- Students who successfully complete the Yellow Belt course will receive a digital certificate of completion and a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate badge through ECE
