Learning Outcomes

Six Sigma Approach

Six Sigma DMAIC Road Map

The Define Phase

Translating Voices to Business Requirement

Completing Project Charter

Selecting Project Team

Lesson Summary

This module teaches you how business problems can be solved with the Six Sigma Yellow Belt tools and techniques. You will also learn how the Six Sigma Yellow Belt project can be executed in different organisations and the working definition of Six Sigma.

Creating SIPOC

The Measure Phase

Identifying Waste

Planning and Collection of Data

Data Collection Strategy

This module teaches you the concept of SIPOC, the steps involved in creating SIPOC and the steps in identifying waste in business processes. Study how data types can be identified and how data collection strategies can be created.

Introduction to Minitab

Determining Baseline Performance

Checking Data Stability

Identifying Defects and Opportunity for Errors

This module teaches you the Minitab statistical software and a comparison of Minitab with other statistical software. You will also learn about the high-level value overview of P-Value.

Analyze Phase and Performance Gap

Ascertaining Critical Root Causes

Validating Root Causes

Using Graphical Techniques

Additional Analysis Techniques

The Improve Phase

This module teaches you about the sources of variation and waste, including potential causes of the problem to be solved. You will also learn about the use of review process maps, as well as the fishbone diagram.

Pilot Solutions

Validating Impact of Solution

Control Phase

This module teaches how to carry out a pilot solution, risk analysis, as well as the working definition of "pilot". You will also learn how the pilot can be implemented and how risk analysis can be performed.

Concept of Control Plan

Replicating and Sharing Best Practices

Review of All Phases

This module teaches the concept of a control plan, how it can be created, as well as when it can be used. You will also learn how the control plan template can be used for improving business activity.

Diploma in Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Course Assessment

Improve your business problem-solving skills with the Six Sigma Yellow Belt techniques in this free online course.

Diploma in Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Explore how to tackle common business problems with Six Sigma Yellow Belt techniques. In this course, you will learn how to quantify a complex business problem and set up a project team to solve it. Study how Minitab software can help you along with how waste in business can be recognised and eliminated so profits and efficiency can be improved. Register today, enhance your skills and attain a basic knowledge of Six Sigma.

Understanding Lean Manufacturing

Waste Identification and Elimination

Continuous Improvement Techniques

Lean Tools and Techniques

This module will introduce you to Lean thinking, the historical evolution of Lean manufacturing, waste identification and elimination such as 5S methodology, and value stream mapping. Then you learn about continuous improvement techniques such as Kaizen philosophy and practices, and Lean tools and techniques such as Poka-Yoke (Mistake-Proofing).

Lean Culture and Leadership

Value Stream Optimization

Lean in Service and Office Environments

Topics you will learn in this module include Lean culture and leadership, leadership's role in Lean transformation, Lean leadership behaviours,
 value stream optimization, bottleneck identification, and resolution, Lean in service and office environments, applying Lean principles to services, and Lean thinking beyond manufacturing.

Lean Manufacturing - Principles and Implementation - Assessment

Learn how to increase productivity and reduce wastage by applying lean tools and techniques with this free online course

Lean Manufacturing - Principles and Implementation

Lean manufacturing is a core process with principles that enhance productivity through minimizing waste while increasing efficiency. This course explores various lean principles, tools, and implementations to assist organisations in enhancing their operational efficiency, meeting the needs of their customers, and maintaining a competitive edge. Sign up and learn how to practice lean manufacturing techniques in organisations.

Introductory Elements of Lean Quality Control Circles (LQCC)

Roles and Responsibilities in a Quality Circle

This module explains the introduction to Quality Control Circles (QCC). It also presents some important concepts with it. It also covers the comparison of Lean Quality Circles and Quality Control Circles. It also includes discussions on the history of QCC in Japan, basic working framework, the existence of the ICQCC, QCC theme, and then covers various different positions and roles for the QCC to be managed in an organization. Moreover, it also covers different committees for implementing QCC.

Workflow for a Quality Circle

Implementations Aspects of a Quality Circle

This module explains the workflow and implementation aspects of the QCC program. Within the workflow, it covers various different elements of phases and the implementation parts which includes the planning, approval, launching, training, follow-up and validation, implementation, completion, event, signing off and the reward system. Moreover, the module also covers rules for circles' brainstorming, milestones for QCC program, advantages of QCC, launch list, and evaluation criterion.

Quality Control Circles - Lean Participation Model for Teams - Course Assessment

Learn how to invoke cultural change and improve team participation with this free online Quality Control Circles course.

Quality Control Circles - Lean Participation Model for Teams

This free online quality control circles training course will teach you about the lean participation model for teams. You will learn how quality control circles (QCC) are considered revolutionary tools for the involvement of the workforce to voluntarily meet various business objectives. You will study quality improvement, cost minimization, and productivity improvement of the workplace which will greatly enhance your quality control skills.

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