Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course Overview
Lean Six Sigma is a management approach to business performance improvement that has blended the two individual specialisms of Lean and Six Sigma.
The focus of Lean is about speed, efficiency and taking waste out of a process. Six Sigma focuses on effectiveness and removal of errors. When combined and implemented properly it can be a powerful management tool that can greatly improve an organisation’s performance, by providing a structured approach to resolving problems. Lean Six Sigma can help you to bring about rapid improvements, whether in a manufacturing or service-based context.
This course will help your organisation achieve the qualitative benefits of Six Sigma, but at a greater speed by applying Lean at the same time.
The purpose of the APMG International Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt qualification is to confirm that a participant has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Lean Six Sigma process improvement methodology and practice to be able to work effectively with, or as a member of, a process improvement team working within an environment supporting Lean Six Sigma.
This course will enable participants to:
- Explain the role of process improvement in enabling an organisation to move closer to World Class Performance
- Assist in the establishment of an organised work environment to create a solid foundation for further process improvement programmes
- Employ a range of techniques and quality tools will that help to create a continuous improvement culture
- Identify the correct way to set up and execute improvement projects
- Visualise, analyse and improve the logistical flow of processes – making them more stable, predictable and efficient, effective, productive and agile
- Apply Six Sigma and statistical tools to collect data and to assure a valid and reliable performance measurement system.
KEY TOPICS
Continuous Improvement
The history of quality management. The relationship between Lean and Six Sigma. Continuous Improvement values, principles, roles and responsibilities. Identifying customer value.
Policy Development and Deployment
Establishing a vision and a transformation roadmap. Organisational culture. Change management approaches. The cost of quality.
Project Management
Selecting projects. Developing a project charter. Process improvement roadmaps.
Creating a Solid Foundation
Establishment of good working practices based on an organised and safe work environment, standardised work, and a solid quality management system.
Creating a Continuous Improvement Culture
Focus on proactive problem solving. Using Kaizen to run small improvement projects. Visualising data using basic quality tools. Management tools used in brainstorming and decision-making.
Creating Stable and Efficient Processes
Visualising, measuring, and analysing the process flow. Identifying waste and opportunities for improvement. Improving efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Eliminating waste, overburden, and unevenness. Controlling quality.
Creating Capable Processes
Measuring and analysing variations found in stable processes.
As part of PM-Partners’ new integrated learning solution, this course offers students the option to attend our bespoke classroom in person or virtually by dialling in from a remote location. Trainers are skilled at both delivery methods and use the latest in virtual technology to simultaneously provide participants with the same interactive, multi-faceted and challenging learning experience. Whichever delivery mode learners choose, comprehension and recall techniques will be used to provide them with a solid understanding of Lean Six Sigma.
For group bookings, courses can be customised to suit your requirements and conducted onsite at your premises, at our training centre, or virtually.
Virtual training: You can learn more about our virtual delivery here.
Materials: A comprehensive participant workbook and the textbook ‘Climbing the Mountain: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt – Mindset, skill set and tool set’ (published by LSSA) are provided.
This course includes Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt exam which consists of:
- 50 multiple choice questions
- 64% pass mark (32/50)
- 60 minutes duration
- Open book (Climbing Mountain: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt textbook permitted, no other materials or calculators permitted)
In-class & Virtual attendance: Exam is taken on the afternoon of day 2 of the course, and papers sent away for scoring.
DEVELOPMENT UNITS
Participants who have been awarded the Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® are eligible to earn 14 PDUs for their participation in this course (12 Ways of Working and 2 Business Acumen).
Participants holding any of the Project Management accreditations (CPPP/CPPM/CPPD) are eligible to earn 20 CPDs for this short course.
Please be aware that pre-course work must be completed prior to the course. Failure to complete pre-course work may mean that you are not ready to fully participate in the course and may limit your ability to gain the outcomes you are hoping to achieve.
Pre-course work will be sent out 2 weeks in advance of the workshop (or at time of booking if booking less than 2 weeks prior to workshop commencement).
Expected pre-course preparation timeframe: 1-2 hours.
WHERE IS THE TRAINING VENUE LOCATED?
Sydney courses are held at 45 Clarence Street, Sydney.
Melbourne courses are held at 123 Queen Street, Melbourne.
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Yes. Simply select ‘invoice’ from the payment options during the checkout process and one of our consultants will be in contact to organise payment.
IS THIS A CERTIFIED COURSE?
Yes. The exam for this course is to be undertaken on the last day of the course. Upon passing the exam you will be certified.
IS THE EXAM FEE INCLUDED?
Yes. The exam fee is included in the course cost.
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This qualification is aimed at key staff, subject matter experts, process owners, managers, aspiring managers and others taking part in business process improvement projects including:
- Improvement Managers
- Operational line managers and staff
- Project Managers
- Team Managers
- Change Managers
- Finance Managers
- IT Managers
- HR Managers
Course Information
Duration: 2 days
Development Units: 14 PDUs for course participation
Exam:
One hour exam is taken on the afternoon of day 2 of the course.
Virtual training - Exam is taken on the afternoon of the course
Career focus: How to put your best foot forward
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