Yellow Belt Certification

Yellow Belt Certification

The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification consists of six sigma knowledge at the foundation level. It primarily focuses on the leadership aspects. The Yellow Belt professionals are those who are taking their first steps into the six sigma career. Yellow Belts are one step above the six sigma black belt professionals, they embrace leadership roles, which includes the close monitoring of a team of black belt professionals, by helping to effectively streamline the operations within the team, removing loopholes and ensuring that the overall objective has been achieved.


The Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

The ICFQ ® Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification is a symbol of professional excellence. It is the foundation level of the six sigma and caters to the needs of all those, who are new entrants in the six sigma domain. It helps in cementing the bond with quality and setting benchmarks within the organization on quality terms and defining organizational work culture.

Prerequisites to become a Yellow Belt Professional

It is interesting to know that to be an ICFQ ® Yellow Belt certified, an individual need not have any prior work experience. Yellow belt domains of knowledge are exclusively designed for those who are newly entering the six sigma domain and do not possess any advanced knowledge of the subject.

Requirements

In order to achieve the professional designation of ICFQ ® Certified Yellow Belt from the International Council for Quality, candidates must sit for the ICFQ ® Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam and achieve a minimum score of 70%.

Examination Pattern

The examination pattern is designed based on the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Body Of Knowledge. It helps the aspirants in knowing the extent of preparation needed and the topics to be emphasized.

Role Definition

These are the project-specific, full-or part-time resources that provide process and cross-functional knowledge, as well as help to sustain the gains. They have co-ownership of the project with the Six Sigma Experts and are responsible for the quality of the work and results.

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Course Content

History of Quality (Deming, Juran, Ishikawa, Taguchi, etc.)

Evolution of Six Sigma

Evolution of LEAN manufacturing

Six Sigma – philosophy and objectives

Deliverables of a Lean Six Sigma Project

Six Sigma Roles & Responsibilities

Meanings of Six Sigma

Data driven decision making

The Problem Solving Strategy Y = f(x)

SIPOC , Voice of the Customer, Business and Employee

Understanding How DMAIC and DMADV frame work

Project selection , Project prioritization , KANO Model , Juran's customer needs

Preparing project charter

Mapping As - is process flow

Understanding Critical to Quality (CTQ) and VOC to CTQ drill down

Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and its types

Understanding of Data , Types of Data , Dimensions of Data

Population Data (VS) Sample data , Sampling Techniques

Sample Size calculation, Confidence level and confidence interval

Data collection template and techniques , measurement system analysis overview

Descriptive statistics (Measure of central tendency & Measure of variation)

Base Line sigma calculation (DPU, DPMO, Cp,Cpk)

7 QC Tools (Histogram, Cause-and-Effect Diagrams / Fishbone Diagram, Pareto charts, Control Charts, Scatter diagrams, Process Mapping, Check Sheet)

5 Why Analysis , Control impact matrix, Affinity clustering

Data visualization - Box Plat , Multi Vari chart , Tree Diagram, Trends and comparison charts

Solution design matrix, Brain storming

Failure Mode effect analysis

Fundamentals of lean , 5 principles of lean

Value add (VS) non value add , Value stream mapping

8 Types of deadly waste , 5 S implementation, Kaizen

Statistical process control

Control plan for sustaining benefits

Introduction to Control Charts and Types of Control Charts

CBA - Cost benefit analysis

Project documentation as per DMAIC frame work

Horizontal deployment of lessons learned

Inculcating LEAN SIX SIGMA DNA in all layers of organization