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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

  • For aspiring and practising business improvement and process optimisation professionals
  • Enhance your confidence and skills to become a methodical, analytical process improvement professional
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    Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

    Lean Six Sigma can be compared to a marathon runner: a professional athlete may analyse their performance to identify and remove any unnecessary actions or inefficiencies with the goal of improving their performance in both time and success.

    The Lean Six Sigma methodology is a globally recognised management approach to business performance improvement that has blended the individual specialisms of Lean and Six Sigma: the focus of Lean is on speed, efficiency, and removing waste from the process, while Six Sigma centres on effectiveness and the removal of errors.

    The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt offers an introductory basis for developing your skills as a team leader or team member that seeks to resolve inefficiencies or solve problems in a way that maximises results and minimises waste. You can run smaller improvement projects with this certification before working your way up to more senior prospects.

    Once completing their Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, most students looking to become specialists progress to the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and validate their skills as credible Process Improvement Professionals. 

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    • Stay motivated and manage your time effectively through regular one-to-one follow-ups with your certified Tutor and Study Coach
    • You have 24/7 access to your online courses, so you can study at your own pace and save on travel costs
    • Your official certification means that your experience is validated through industry-recognised material and highly valued in the UK (and the world!)
    • Your Student Community Forums give you the opportunity to share questions, ideas, and knowledge with other professionals studying this certification
    • Your CV and LinkedIn profile will receive complete makeovers from your Recruitment Advisor to make sure you maximise your chances of securing rewarding opportunities
    • Career and recruitment support gives you advice on how to secure and succeed in job interviews, including mock interviews and exclusive interview preparation tailored toward your prospective company and role
    • Your expert Career Consultant will help you choose the right certification, and combine it with strategic guidance to make sure you achieve success in your professional journey

    Avoid the negative effects of making the wrong decision about your development journey, have an open Q&A with an expert. 

    What’s included?

    • Consultation with a Career Consultant to corroborate your course choice
    • Unlimited, 3-month access to the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course
    • Official Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam
    • Certified Tutor to provide assistance with course queries
    • Access to a full Support Team for assistance with examination, notes, and study queries
    • A professional CV rewrite*
    • A LinkedIn profile overhaul to maximise your new networking opportunities*



    Certification: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

    Vendor: APMG International

    Course prerequisite: There are no formal prerequisites to study this qualification

    Study time: 20 – 30 hours

    Key learning objective: Once you have completed the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt you will have gained an introduction to Lean Six Sigma and how it can be utilised by individuals and teams to increase customer satisfaction, reduce errors, improve efficiencies, and work more effectively with teams to solve problems.

    *Value-added service that can be added at an additional cost

    Certification details

    ITonlinelearning is a verified APMG International Accredited Training Organisation (ATO), which means that this certification has been rigorously assessed and approved to meet industry standards.

    Accrediting body
    The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification is accredited by the APM Group, otherwise known as APMG International: a leading accreditation and exam institute. This qualification has also been accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS), the only National Accreditation Body in the UK responsible for assessing the standard and quality of organisations offering accredited qualifications.

    Certification expiry
    The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification does not expire and is thus a fantastic building block for your project management and process improvement portfolios.

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    Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

    What You Will Learn

    The Lean Six Sigma approach blends the individual specialisms of Lean and Six Sigma. The Yellow Belt serves as an introductory course to this methodology.

      World Class Performance

      You will gain an understanding of the principles and benefits of world-class performance, including the concept of the “voice of the customer” and the importance of data-driven decision-making.

      Process Improvement Deployment

      You will learn how to deploy process improvement tools, including process flow diagrams, process maps, and value stream maps.

      Project Management

      You will gain an understanding of the basics of project management, including project scope, time, cost, quality, and risk management.

      Level I – Creating a Solid Foundation

      You will learn the basic concepts and tools of Lean Six Sigma, including process mapping, data collection, and statistical analysis.

      Level II – Creating a Continuous Improvement Culture

      You will gain an understanding of how to create a culture of continuous improvement within an organisation, including the importance of leadership, employee engagement, and the use of process improvement teams.

      Level III – Creating Stable and Efficient Processes

      You will learn how to create stable and efficient processes, including the use of statistical process control and process control charts.

      Level IV – Creating Capable Processes

      You will gain an understanding of how to create capable processes, including the use of statistical design of experiments and process capability analysis.

      Project Management Career Programme

      Fast-Track Your Project Management Career! Whether you’re new to project management or looking to switch careers, this is your chance to quickly upskill and step into the world of project management. Perfect for both beginners and experienced professionals wanting to shift into this field.

      Your Success is Assured

      Expert Career Consultants

      Our expert Career Consultants select qualifications that align perfectly with your aspirations by collaborating with you to identify your desired end-goal.

      Certified Tutors

      Our certified Tutors are there to assist you with course questions, exam queries, and revision so you have all the support you need to ace your exams.

      Study Coaches and Mentors

      Your Study Coach and Mentor is dedicated to guiding and supporting you throughout your journey by providing motivation, encouragement, and monitoring progress.

      Experienced Recruitment Advisors

      Your Recruitment Advisor will provide you with the tools you need to succeed, like an industry-oriented CV, LinkedIn profile overhaul, and exclusive resources.

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      Career and Progression Prospects

      Process Improvement is used in a plethora of sectors, but here are a few roles you’re qualified to explore with this certification:

      Business Improvement Specialist

      Process Analyst

      Process Improvement Analyst

      Continuous Improvement Analyst

      Quality Assurance Specialist

      Operations Analyst

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      When we say accredited, we mean that official experts from our licensed organisations have evaluated and approved our training material to ensure it meets their refined standards. These qualifications thus make you a credible and reliable professional.

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      There is no one-size-fits-all approach to achieving personal and professional goals. You deserve career consulting and employability advice tailored toward your specific skills, experience, and aspirations – luckily, this is our forte.

      Full Student Success Team

      To drive your success forward to the finishing line of your goals, our team comprises of professionals available at the press of a button to provide clarity on questions you have regarding your exam booking and preparation, portal and logins, assignments, as well as quizzes. You can also access one-to-one Tutor and Mentor Support so that your queries can be resolved swiftly and comprehensively. Our Tutors are experienced and certified in their fields, too!

      Bolster Your Income Potential & Job Security

      Your certification will provide you with a significant competitive advantage by validating your skills and knowledge – with that, you can either contribute toward your current company or grow in another one.

      Finance that suits your lifestyle

      You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your lifestyle in order to advance your skills. With your development at the forefront of our mission, we have personalised financing options so that you can live comfortably whilst investing in your future.

      Projecting Your Salary

      We want to help you achieve the best outcome in your studies so that you can flourish in your selected development pathway.

      £43.3K /

      per year

      Operations Manager

      £48.1K /

      per year

      Quality Assurance Manager

      £63.7K /

      per year

      Process Analyst

      Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
      Frequently Asked Questions

      You have questions, and we have all the answers

      Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that combines the principles of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve business processes and reduce waste. It focuses on identifying and eliminating non-value added activities, reducing variation, and increasing process efficiency and effectiveness. The goal of Lean Six Sigma is to deliver high-quality products or services to customers while minimising costs and increasing profitability. It uses a data-driven approach to identify and solve problems, and it relies on statistical analysis and process control to achieve continuous improvement.

      Anyone who wants to learn the basics of the Lean Six Sigma methodology and achieve effective process improvement, such as Continuous Improvement Managers, Operations Managers, Team Managers, Project Managers, Change Managers, Finance Managers, IT Managers, and HR Managers.

      The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is assessed and awarded by means of an examination. This exam comprises of 50 multiple choice questions (meaning you will have to select your answers from the options you are provided with). Your exam will be 60 minutes long, and you will be required to score 64% (32 out of 50) or higher in order to pass. This is an open-book exam, and so you will be able to make use of Climbing the Mountain – Mindset, skill set and toolset for Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Orange Belts manual should you wish.

      The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification will provide you with the knowledge you require in order to become an effective process improvement team member. Even if you are not working within process improvement, the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt will enhance your analytical thinking, strategy, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

      Our Lean Six Sigma certifications are accredited by APMG International in partnership with the Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA) and so they do not expire. You can use this certification throughout your career!

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