Certified Lean Six Sigma
Yellow Belt Course
Take the next step in process improvement. Learn to lead small projects, apply DMAIC tools, and become a valuable asset to any improvement team.
Course Overview
Build practical Lean Six Sigma skills with our Yellow Belt program
Practical Skills
Learn to collect data, create process maps, and use basic statistical tools for improvement
Project Experience
Complete 4 mini-projects applying DMAIC methodology to real-world scenarios
CSSC Aligned
Curriculum fully aligned with Council for Six Sigma Certification Body of Knowledge
Career Growth
Qualify for process improvement roles and prepare for Green Belt certification
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for professionals ready to actively contribute to improvement projects
Team Leaders & Supervisors
Lead small improvement projects and manage process changes effectively
Quality Professionals
Strengthen your quality toolkit with structured problem-solving methods
Operations & Production Staff
Identify waste, reduce defects, and improve operational efficiency
White Belt Certificate Holders
Advance from awareness to practical application of Lean Six Sigma tools
Project Team Members
Contribute meaningfully to Green and Black Belt-led improvement projects
Business Analysts
Add process improvement expertise to your analytical skillset
Yellow Belt Syllabus
20 Contact Hours | 8 Modules | Aligned with CSSC Body of Knowledge
1Introduction to Six Sigma & Yellow Belt Role2.5 hrs
+- History and evolution of Six Sigma methodology
- Six Sigma philosophy, goals, and organizational benefits
- DMAIC methodology comprehensive overview
- Roles and responsibilities: Champion, Black Belt, Green Belt, Yellow Belt
- Yellow Belt specific duties in improvement projects
- CSSC Body of Knowledge overview for Yellow Belt
- Financial benefits and basic ROI concepts
2Lean Fundamentals & Waste Elimination2.5 hrs
+- Lean principles and history from Toyota Production System
- 8 Types of Waste (TIMWOODS) detailed explanation
- Transportation waste: causes and solutions
- Inventory waste: excess stock and work-in-progress
- Motion waste: unnecessary movement of people
- Waiting waste: delays and idle time
- Overproduction waste: producing more than needed
- Overprocessing waste: doing more than required
- Defects waste: rework, scrap, and errors
- Skills waste: underutilizing employee talent
- 5S workplace organization methodology
- Value stream mapping basics and current state map
- Kaizen concepts and continuous improvement culture
3Define Phase: Project Identification2.5 hrs
+- Project selection criteria and scoping techniques
- Writing effective problem statements
- Project charter development and components
- Voice of Customer (VOC) data collection methods
- Critical to Quality (CTQ) tree development
- SIPOC diagram creation and analysis
- Stakeholder identification and analysis
- Team formation and project kickoff planning
4Measure Phase: Data & Process Mapping2.5 hrs
+- Data types: continuous vs. discrete data
- Data collection methods and sampling techniques
- Operational definitions for consistent measurement
- Process mapping: flowcharts and swimlane diagrams
- Basic statistics: mean, median, mode, range
- Measures of dispersion: variance and standard deviation
- Introduction to normal distribution
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA) concepts
- Data collection plan development
- Baseline performance measurement
5Analyze Phase: Root Cause Analysis2.5 hrs
+- Root cause analysis principles and approach
- Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram: construction and use
- 5 Whys technique for drilling down to root causes
- Pareto analysis: 80/20 rule application
- Cause and effect matrix development
- Basic graphical analysis: histograms and scatter plots
- Process capability introduction: Cp and Cpk concepts
- Identifying and prioritizing key process variables
- Verification of root causes with data
6Improve Phase: Solution Development2.5 hrs
+- Brainstorming techniques for solution generation
- Solution selection matrix and prioritization
- Mistake proofing (Poka-yoke) principles
- Standard work development
- Implementation planning and pilot testing
- Risk assessment in improvement implementation
- Change management fundamentals
- Cost-benefit analysis for proposed solutions
- Developing action plans with timelines
7Control Phase: Sustaining Improvements2.5 hrs
+- Control plan fundamentals and development
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs) creation
- Basic Statistical Process Control (SPC) introduction
- Control charts: purpose and interpretation
- Visual management tools for ongoing monitoring
- Response plans for out-of-control conditions
- Documentation and knowledge transfer
- Training and communication strategies
- Benefits realization tracking and reporting
8Yellow Belt Project & Certification Exam2.5 hrs
+- Yellow Belt project guidelines and expectations
- Selecting a suitable process improvement mini-project
- Applying DMAIC to the selected project
- Project documentation and reporting format
- Project presentation and communication skills
- Peer review and feedback incorporation
- Final examination preparation: 50 questions overview
- CSSC alignment review for certification
- Next steps: Path to Green Belt certification
What You Will Learn
By completing this course, you will be able to:
How to Get Certified
Simple 4-step process to earn your Yellow Belt certification
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Register and get instant access to all 8 training modules, videos, and materials
Complete Training & Projects
Study 8 modules (20 contact hours) and complete 4 mini-projects at your own pace
Pass Final Exam
Score 70% or above on the 50-question multiple-choice assessment
Receive Certificate
Get your digital certificate and use Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt title
Course Investment
Affordable certification aligned with CSSC standards
Regular Price: $249
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- 8 Comprehensive Modules with Video Lectures
- 4 Hands-on Mini Projects with Feedback
- Downloadable Templates & Study Materials
- Practice Quizzes After Each Module
- Final Certification Exam (50 Questions)
- Digital Certificate in PDF Format
- Aligned with CSSC Body of Knowledge
- Email & Chat Support from Instructors
- Lifetime Access to All Course Content
- Bonus: Lean Six Sigma Tool Kit
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Learn from Industry Experts
Our trainers are certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belts with extensive industry experience across manufacturing and service sectors.
👨🏫 View Trainer ProfileFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yellow Belt certification
White Belt provides awareness-level knowledge (8 hours). Yellow Belt is more comprehensive (20 contact hours) and teaches practical application of DMAIC tools. Yellow Belts can lead small improvement projects, while White Belts typically support as team members. Yellow Belt also includes hands-on mini-projects.
No, White Belt is not a prerequisite. You can enroll directly in Yellow Belt. The course covers all fundamentals before moving to advanced topics.
Yes, you will complete 4 mini-projects throughout the course. These are guided exercises applying DMAIC to realistic scenarios. No workplace project is required for Yellow Belt certification.
This course provides 20 formal contact hours, exceeding the CSSC recommended range of 12–16 hours for Yellow Belt. Hours are logged through video lectures, exercises, and project work.
Yellow Belt builds the foundation for Green Belt. Green Belt (35 contact hours) adds advanced statistics, hypothesis testing, DOE introduction, and requires a real project. Yellow Belt completion gives you a strong head start.
Yes. Our curriculum is aligned with the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) Body of Knowledge, a globally recognized standard.
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