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Prepare for Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification. Master Six Sigma methodologies and become a specialist in process improvement and operational excellence
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No specific education or work experience. Entry-level employees seeking to learn about the quality aspect of their process or understand Six Sigma.
Describe the fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma methodology and its application.
Explain the DMAIC framework and its role in process improvement.
Implement the relevant tool to conduct root cause analysis for identifying the underlying causes in your process.
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Prepare for a career in the field of quality and process improvements and learn in-demand skills like Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and the DMAIC framework to get job-ready in less than 4 months.
The three courses in this specialization will prepare you to take the ASQ-certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB) examination. The CSSYB certification adopts the approach of advancing the concept and potential of using Six Sigma tools and methodologies within an organization. By the end of this specialization, you will be able to:
Describe the fundamentals of Lean and Six Sigma methodology and its application.
Explain the DMAIC framework and its role in process improvement.
Implement the relevant tool to conduct root cause analysis for identifying the underlying causes in your process.
Each course in this specialization blends instructional material, assessments, and a final hands-on peer review assignment, and is best suited for employees who are interested in diving deep into the quality aspect of their process, understanding Six Sigma, or supporting quality projects led by Green Belts or Black Belts to enhance the overall quality and bring cost efficiencies.
Applied Learning Project
Each course in this specialization concludes with a hands-on peer-review assignment. This end-term project incorporates the learnings of the entire course and is reviewed by your peers to foster learning and feedback.
The peer-reviewed assignments will help you to:
Gain a comprehensive assessment for your assignment with diverse feedback
Actively learn with a highly engaging process of peer reviews
Gain a collaborative learning experience
The end-term projects are based on:
Six Sigma tools and methodologies
Phases and implementation of the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) approach
Identify the problem or opportunity to be addressed and then define specific and measurable goals for the project.
Develop a project charter, including its objectives, scope, and required resources.
Identify the needs and expectations of the customers directly affected by the problem or process under consideration.
Create a high-level process map to visualize the process flow and identify areas for improvement.
Define data requirements to gather relevant data from the process using appropriate data collection methods.
Calculate baseline process performance metrics based on the collected data.
Analyze data for variations and use data analysis tools and techniques to identify the root causes for the problem or variation.
Implement the identified solutions to bring improvement by making process amendments and introducing new tools or technologies.
Optimize the process to maximize the impact of the improvement solutions.
Define and implement control measures to monitor the process and ensure it stays on track.
Implement mechanisms to sustain the improvements over the long term.
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Certification: Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification (CSSYB)
To enroll for a CSSYB certification: Candidates could be entry-level employees who may have a role, interest, or specific need to gain foundational knowledge of Six Sigma. They could also be professionals who need to gain an overview of Six Sigma and the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) model to comprehend and implement quality initiatives in their role.
To obtain this certification, the candidates need to pass the CSSYB exam, which includes two parts: a computer-delivered exam and a paper and pencil-exam.
After completing this specialization, the learners can apply for the following common job functions:
- Administrator
- Champion
- Executive
- First-line Operator
- Inspector
- Junior-Level Employee
- Manager
- Project Manager
- Quality Analyst
- Representative
To do this specialization, learners should be entry-level employees who seek to improve or advance their profession or career and are interested in diving deep into the quality aspect of their function or understanding of Six Sigma.
Yes, it is essential to take these courses sequentially. This is because each course builds on the concepts taught in the preceding course. Taking the courses in the suggested order will maximize your learning experience.
The courses in this specialization are designed for entry-level employees who seek to improve or advance their profession or career and are interested in diving deep into the quality aspect of their function or understanding of Six Sigma.
Learners will also need a desktop computer or laptop and a good internet connection to be able to do this specialization.
You can take the courses at a pace that works for you. If you spend five or more hours per week, you can complete this certification training program in about four weeks.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
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