Training Agenda: Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
Duration: 16 Hours (2 Days)
Target Audience: Entry-level employees, process improvement teams, and individuals interested in gaining a foundational understanding of Six Sigma methodology and tools.
Objective: To introduce participants to the core concepts, tools, and terminology of Six Sigma. At the end of the course, participants will be able to assist in process improvement initiatives and support Six Sigma projects.
Day 1
Registration and Welcome
- Introduction to the course and its objectives
- Overview of Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification
- Participant introductions and goals
Introduction to Six Sigma
- History and evolution of Six Sigma
- What is Six Sigma? Concepts and goals
- Reducing variation and improving quality
- Key Six Sigma terms: Defects, DPMO, Sigma Levels, CTQ
- Benefits of Six Sigma to organizations and industries
Six Sigma Roles and Responsibilities
- Overview of Six Sigma roles: Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, Master Black Belt, and Champions
- Responsibilities of a Yellow Belt in a Six Sigma team
- How Yellow Belts contribute to Six Sigma projects
Break
The DMAIC Methodology
- Overview of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)
- Importance of following a structured process improvement methodology
- Key deliverables for each phase of DMAIC
Lunch Break
DMAIC Phase 1: Define
- Defining the problem and setting project goals
- Introduction to Project Charters
- Voice of the Customer (VOC) and identifying Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics
- SIPOC Diagram (Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers)
- Practical exercise: Developing a SIPOC diagram for a sample process
Break
DMAIC Phase 2: Measure
- Basics of data collection and measurement
- Types of data: Continuous vs. Discrete
- Introduction to process mapping and flowcharts
- Key measurement tools: Process capability and variation
- Practical exercise: Creating a process map and basic data collection plan
Review and Q&A
- Recap of Day 1: Define and Measure phases
- Open discussion and Q&A session
Day 2
Review of Day 1
- Summary of key concepts from Day 1
- Address any questions or clarifications
DMAIC Phase 3: Analyze
- Identifying root causes of process variation
- Introduction to cause-and-effect (Fishbone) diagrams and 5 Whys analysis
- Basic data analysis tools: Histograms and Pareto charts
- Practical exercise: Conducting a 5 Whys analysis and creating a Pareto chart
Break
DMAIC Phase 4: Improve
- Brainstorming and selecting solutions to eliminate root causes
- Lean tools for process improvement (e.g., 5S, Kaizen)
- Introduction to improvement implementation strategies
- Practical exercise: Identifying potential improvements for a sample process
Lunch Break
DMAIC Phase 5: Control
- Ensuring sustained process improvement
- Introduction to Control Plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Monitoring improvements using Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Practical exercise: Developing a basic Control Plan
Break
Six Sigma Tools for Yellow Belts
- Overview of commonly used Six Sigma tools for Yellow Belts:
- 5S, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram
- SIPOC, Pareto Chart, Process Mapping
- Using these tools to assist Green Belt and Black Belt projects
- Practical exercise: Applying tools to a real-world case study
Case Study Review and Group Discussion
- Review of a completed Six Sigma project case study
- Group discussion: Lessons learned and applications to participants’ work environments
Wrap-Up, Final Q&A, and Next Steps
- Review of key takeaways
- Certification exam preparation (if applicable)
- Q&A session and feedback