• You would like a detailed introduction to Lean Six Sigma
• You would like to be able to make significant independent contributions as a Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt project team member
• You would like to be able to run your own tightly focused "mini" improvement projects
• You would like to learn, in an experiential way, a comprehensive set of continuous improvement tools which you could put to immediate use in your day to day activities and project work
• The course is suitable for delegates from all business types

Following successful demonstration of application of the training completion, you will have ability to apply continuous improvement tools with confidence in your workplace and the option to be certified by the British Quality Foundation with the ensuing recognition and carrer advancement opportunities.

Yellow Belts are key in building the foundations of the operational excellence culture which works with management to sustain process performance and drive ongoing Continuous Improvement.

The course follows the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC project structure

Define

• Improvement Charter and Problem Statement
• Understanding customers (VCO)
• Understanding the process (SIPOC)

Measure

• Process stapling and mapping
• Customer focused measurement
• Operations definitions
• Data collection
• Introduction to control charts

Analyse

• Fishbone diagrams and 5 Whys
• Pareto Charts
• Value add and non-value add process steps
• Moments of truth
• The 7/8 Wastes
• Bottlenecks

Improve

• Creating techniques
• Improving flow and reducing batch size
• 5S
• Risk Analysis and error proofing (poka-yoke)

Control

• Control plans
• Process management charts
• Visual management
• Holding the gain

You will need to pass a 1 hour multiple choice open book exam with 25 questions.  The exam is completed online following the training and can be done at any time to suit you.  We do advise completing the exam as soon as possible after the training for optimum success.

Results are received immediately on completion of the exam.  In the event of a delegate not reaching the 80% pass mark we also offer some feedback from the trainer and a free resit.

An electronic certificate will be emailed to you along with instructions of how to take full advantage of your digital certificate.  Electronic certificates can be added to LinkedIn, shared via social media or downloaded as a PDF.

Support pack

Prices include comprehensive training materials, access to online learning resources and full BQF Certification.

All virtual classroom delegates receive:

• Access to Catalyst's online Yellow Belt video library covering the entire course content for 12 months.
• A printed and pdf copy of the training materials.
• A downloadable pack of templates.
• A copy of The Lean Six Sigma Improvement Journey book.
• The Lean Six Sigma Improvement Journey Pocket Guide.
• BQF Yellow Belt multiple choice open book exam

Upon successful completion of the relevant training programme, you will need to pass a multiple choice exam and present evidence of applying what you've learnt in order to achieve your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Status.

An electronic certificate will be emailed to you along with instructions of how to take full advantage of your digital certificate.  Electronic certificates can be added to LinkedIn, shared via social media or downloaded as a PDF.

Benefits of BQF Certification

1. An internationally recognised certification standard, highly regarded by employers.
2. Inclusion on the BQF Certification Register as a BQF certified Practitioner.
3. A consistent benchmark of competency and capability across all markets and industry sectors.
4. Opportunities to develop and recruit new staff at a recognised and certified level of professional capability.
5. A leading independent benchmark, recognised and trusted
6. Enhance your competitive edge, helping to strengthen employment opportunities and keep up with Lean/LSS thinking and practice.
7. Continuous Professional Development, not just a one-off qualification.
8. ISO18404 was published in December 2015 and specifies a number of competencies and the minimum level at which these topics should be understood, applied and managed by Green and Black Belts. The content of Catalyst’s Green and Black Belt training programmes exceed (and historically has exceeded) what is specified by ISO18404. Catalyst Green and Black Belt training leads directly to British Quality Foundation certification and the standards which must be demonstrated through exam and practical application also exceed the requirements of ISO18404.