Everyone Needs To Know
Our Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt course provides a great introduction to the principles, concepts, and terms which everyone “must understand” in any organization using the Six Sigma improvement methodology.
As a Yellow Belt, you will be a valuable project team member able to help collect data, analyze data, design improvements, implement improved processes, and monitor new processes.
Leveraging a powerful, yet easy to navigate, learning management system, this course provides a variety of educational techniques. Examples include videos, articles, podcasts, and quizzes.
Six Sigma Certification Options
100% online leveraging our easy-to-use learning management system. Enjoy the flexibility of 24/7 access, allowing you to study whenever and wherever you want. You can also take advantage of optional check-ins with your course instructor to ensure you’re progressing smoothly.
Customized programs for organizations with 8 to 12 candidates. This is your chance to craft a schedule of training and coaching which allows you to run multiple Six Sigma projects and see incredible results.
Contact us to discuss how we can customize the certification experience for your team.
What's Involved
During this course, you will:
- Leverage a package of online tools through a state-of-the-art learning management system
- Work exercises to learn first-hand the challenges with meeting customer requirements
- Take quizzes to measure your progress in learning the key principles, concepts, and terms
- Receive coaching from an instructor at every step along the way; you will not be alone on this journey of discovery
- Achieve an understanding of the most important principles, concepts, and terms
- Take a certification exam providing the opportunity to earn personal recognition as a Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt
For most people, it will take about 6 to 8 hours.
Prerequisite for Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt
None.
Top 5 Benefits of Earning a Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
Career Advancement
Our Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification course teaches foundational concepts of Six Sigma methodology. Six Sigma Yellow Belt students gain essential knowledge, setting the stage for future skill development. This introductory program equips Yellow Belts to contribute effectively to project teams and support continuous improvement efforts, laying the groundwork for a Six Sigma journey and potential career advancement.
Organizational Value
Completing the Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification lays the groundwork for organizational value enhancement. Equipped with fundamental Six Sigma principles, individuals can support process improvements, collaborate effectively, and promote a culture of continuous improvement, driving organizational progress.
Knowledge Validation
The Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification validates your understanding of fundamental Six Sigma principles and methodologies, offering employers a trusted assurance of your knowledge. As members of the Credential Registry, an organization dedicated to providing up-to-date information about all credentials, we ensure that your certification is recognized and valued, providing up-to-date information about all credentials.
Collaborative Community
Through our Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, you gain valuable skills and become part of a thriving community of Six Sigma professionals. As Thom Mandl emphasizes in his article on Top 5 Reasons To Earn A Certification, engaging with this community offers invaluable networking opportunities and access to industry events, allowing you to stay current with best practices and emerging trends.
Continuous Improvement
Self-improvement is essential for thriving in today's world. Investing in personal development not only enhances individual capabilities, but also contributes to organizational success. People who continuously seek opportunities for growth, bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to their teams. This fosters increased collaboration, successful problem solving, and overall team effectiveness.
Agenda for Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Quality
- Variation
- Defects
- Opportunities
- Defects per Opportunity
- Six Sigma Methodology
Support
You won't be alone:
- Participants have telephone, email, and online support
- Instructors are experienced experts able to help participants respond to challenges
- The learning management system is easy to navigate and includes an extensive "help" feature
- Materials include templates and samples which significantly enhance effectiveness
Who Are Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belts?
This program is designed for all types of individuals working for any organization using the Six Sigma improvement methodology.
Examples include individuals working in:
- Healthcare Services
- Product Development
- Maintenance
- Human Resources
- Manufacturing
- Customer Service
- Supply Chain
- Sales
- Food Service
- Engineering
- Logistics
- Retail
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Field Service
- Marketing
- Hospitality Services
- Sourcing
- You
Six Sigma works on any functional area which has variation!
This course supports people from any functional area and gives you the knowledge to be a solid team member on any Six Sigma project.
Register for 100% Online Class: Price = $195.00
Customized Six Sigma Certification Classes
Contact us with any questions about 100% online courses or about customized options for any of our Six Sigma certifications and other classes.
Credential Registry
We are members of the Credential Registry, an organization dedicated to providing up-to-date information about all credentials, a common description language to enable credential comparability, and a platform to search and retrieve information about credentials.
The best credentials are found at the Credential Registry.
Learn more at Credential Registry.
FAQs
How does Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt relate to the other certification levels?
Six Sigma Yellow Belt, this certification, is the introductory certification for the principles, concepts, and terms which everyone “must understand” in any organization using the Six Sigma improvement methodology.
Six Sigma Green Belt is for those wanting to learn the six sigma methodology in order to independently manage Six Sigma projects. It provides a complete training package of tools education coupled with a hands-on project using a specially designed case study.
Six Sigma Black Belt is the advanced certification for one wanting to lead major projects and coach teams in designing robust solutions. You will work on a customized Six Sigma project for your organization.
You can learn more at Six Sigma Belts.
How long does it take to obtain a Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification?
For most people, your time investment will be about 6 to 8 hours. Since the course is self-paced, you can go faster or slower.
What support will be available to me as I complete my Six Sigma certification?
Your assigned coach, will be available based on your preferences. You can connect with your coach via email, telephone, Zoom meetings, or through the learning management system. This customized approach allows you to get the most out of the course.
We are passionate about developing Six Sigma leaders through education, application, and coaching. You will not be alone on this journey of discovery.
Can my organization go through Six Sigma certification as a group?
Yes. It is very common for an organization to send waves of people through training. A Six Sigma improvement program is more energized and successful when everyone is on the same page.
One common approach is having 8 to 12 people take the class together and work on 4 to 6 projects. You can imagine the impact 4 to 6 projects can have on your organization!
Contact us to learn more.
How long does a Six Sigma certification last?
Our Six Sigma certifications need to be renewed every 5 years.
Our certification maintenance program is focused on keeping your skills refreshed through continuing education, improvement projects, and giving back.
Find more at Certification Maintenance.
How is Six Sigma different from Lean Six Sigma?
Lean and Six Sigma are two very important methodologies which should be studied independently to truly appreciate their power to transform organizations.
Research into Lean Six Sigma reveals it is much more about Six Sigma and tends to have very little about the rich features of a Lean Transformation. Lean Six Sigma will often treat Lean as a collection of tools, you can sometime use when you work on a Six Sigma project. Lean Transformations are much more than a collection of tools and you will not learn much about Lean in a Lean Six Sigma class.
You can learn more at What is Lean Six Sigma?
Can a Six Sigma certification be integrated with other management systems?
Yes. Six Sigma certifications can easily fit into other management systems.
Its structured methodology builds strong skills in any organization looking to improve products, services, and processes by reducing variation. It is a great compliment to other management systems focused on driving business results.
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References
Course Information at the Credential Registry.