Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Start your Lean Six Sigma journey with our online Yellow Belt course and build the skills to improve business processes.

Learn the Core Skills to Drive Process Improvements with Yellow Belt Training

Set yourself apart with MoreSteam's Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt online course, designed to provide professionals with foundational tools and techniques to contribute to impactful process improvement initiatives. A Yellow Belt supports Lean Six Sigma projects by applying core principles to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and solve operational challenges.

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Learn the basics of Lean Six Sigma principles, including the DMAIC methodology and essential problem-solving tools.
  • Hands-On Learning: Apply concepts through interactive lessons, case studies, and exercises designed for practical application.
  • Flexible Online Format: Study at your own pace with 24/7 access to self-paced modules, making it easy to fit training into your schedule.
  • Expert-Designed Training: Developed by Lean Six Sigma experts with decades of experience in operational excellence.
  • Statistical Software Included: Full access to EngineRoom, our data analysis and statistical software, included as part of the course.

Quick Facts

Course Type
Online
Time to Complete
27 hours
CEUs
2.7
PDUs
27
Certification
Optional Add-on
Average Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Salary $111,254*
Average Savings of a Yellow Belt Project $75,000*

*As of 2024, reported in 'Salary by highest Six Sigma Belt—U.S. and Canadian respondents', Quality Progress, December 2024.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Curriculum

MoreSteam's Yellow Belt course provides a foundational understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles, process improvement tools and skills, and the ability to address problems effectively using the DMAIC Method. It's ideal for those looking to improve their problem-solving skills and enhance their ability to support their team. View a detailed outline of the course content.

Introduction

3 Hrs

  1. The Cost of Poor Quality
  1. The 5 Lean Principles
  1. The 8 Forms of Waste
  1. The 99.9% Problem
  1. DMAIC - The Improvement Process
  1. Introduction to EngineRoom®

Define

7 Hrs

  1. Project Selection & Project Charters
  1. Voice of the Customer
  1. Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQC)
  1. The Source of Value (Going to Gemba)
  1. Process Mapping & Flow Charts

Measure

6 Hrs

  1. Measurement as a Process
  1. Trend Charts and Pareto Charts
  1. Histograms
  1. X & Moving Range Charts
  1. Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Analyze

3 Hrs

  1. Cause & Effect Diagrams
  1. 5-Why, 1-How
  1. Regression Analysis
  1. Scatter Plots
  1. Measuring Correlation

Improve

5 Hrs

  1. Benchmarking & Brainstorming
  1. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  1. Continuous Flow
  1. Quick Changeover
  1. Error-Proofing
  1. Piloting Solutions

Control

3 Hrs

  1. Visual Management
  1. 5-S Approach
  1. Total Productive Maintenance
  1. Standardized Work
  1. Process Control Plans

At the end of this course, students will have:

  1. Foundational Concepts: A foundational understanding of Lean Six Sigma concepts, including the 5 Lean Principles, the 8 Forms of Waste, and the DMAIC methodology
  1. Identify Inefficiencies: The ability to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities using tools like process mapping, flowcharts, and Gemba observations
  1. Data Analysis Tools: Proficiency in basic data analysis tools, such as trend charts, Pareto charts, and statistical process control (SPC)
  1. Problem-Solving Skills: Skills in problem-solving and root cause analysis using cause-and-effect diagrams, 5-Why analysis, and scatter plots
  1. Improvement Techniques: Knowledge of improvement techniques, including error-proofing, benchmarking, and quick changeover
  1. Team Support: The capability to support Lean Six Sigma team efforts by understanding critical-to-quality characteristics (CTQC) and visual management
  1. Path to Certification: A strong foundation for pursuing advanced certifications, such as Green Belt or Black Belt training

Upon completing MoreSteam's Yellow Belt online course, participants will receive a certificate of completion as validation for their course completion. Those who move on to pursue and complete certification will receive an officially signed certificate along with access to an online digital badge.

The Average Yellow Belt annual salary is

$111,254*

Example Yellow Belt Careers:

  • Administrative Coordinator
  • Quality Assurance Technician
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Operations Support Specialist
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Data Entry Analyst
  • Production Associate
  • Inventory Control Specialist
  • Process Improvement Assistant

*As of 2024, reported in 'Salary by highest Six Sigma Belt—U.S. and Canadian respondents', Quality Progress, December 2024.

Included in this Course

27 hours of practice-based training with a strong emphasis on application
Course customizations based on industry for a personalized learning experience.
Lesson audio, blackboard videos, formula walk-throughs, interactive exercises, and industry case studies
Access to the course for 365 days, allowing you to work at your own pace
One of eight language options: English, Chinese, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, or Polish
Lessons developed by industry leaders with 20+ years of experience delivering Lean Six Sigma training
One year of access to EngineRoom, MoreSteam's online data analysis software for continuous improvement
Course tools to track your progress, highlight the material, take notes, and bookmark lessons for review

Meet Hexie: Your Personalized AI Tutor

Introducing Hexie, your Personalized AI Tutor, designed to guide you through your eLearning experience. Hexie provides real-time coaching, tailored feedback, and insights to help you better understand course material and achieve your learning goals.

How Hexie Can Help:

  1. Offers personalized coaching on any topic, with explanations tailored to your learning style, industry, or focus area.
  2. Explanations of how to use process improvement tools, including how to conduct statistical analyses and interpret results in practical terms.
  3. Provides feedback on project charters, data collection plans, problem-solving approaches, change management initiatives, and more.
  4. Generates additional practice questions to reinforce learning and help with mastery of key concepts.

What Hexie Doesn't Do:

  1. Access, learn from, or use your personal information.
  2. Replace human coaching in organization-specific contexts.
  3. Provide answers to skill check or exam questions.

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This yellow belt course is self-guided and does not include certification. You can add certification now or at any time after enrollment.

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Six Sigma Corporate Training

Join over 2,500 companies that trust MoreSteam to deliver flexible, high-impact Lean Six Sigma training. With Corporate Enrollment, you get:

  • Scalable training in eight languages for global teams
  • Customized learning paths aligned with industry needs
  • Self-Paced flexibility to meet team milestones
  • Advanced tools and AI Support
  • LMS integration options
  • Training and coaching dashboard

Enhance Your Team's Experience with InBox®

With InBox, your students can practice the application of a full set of Lean Six Sigma tools in a risk-free setting that replicates the "knowledge workplace."

Yellow Belt Certification for CPAs

Earn CPE credit hours while getting your Yellow Belt Certification. Learn more about our Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training for CPAs.

This is one of the best online courses that I have attended. It provides a very clear understanding of Lean Six Sigma, even to the uninitiated.

Senapathy

Emirates NBD

The ability to either read or listen to the lessons allowed me to learn either at my desk or on business trips. The mobile-friendly format meant I wasn't tied to a computer.

Rebecca

St. Luke's Health System

EngineRoom was great — I couldn't have passed without it!

Michele

Biogen

I really enjoyed the course. I have started applying many of the methodologies into my day-to-day routines, and I can see the difference.

Abdi

Hertz

The MoreSteam Difference

Why Choose a MoreSteam Yellow Belt?

Our Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Program is focused, practice-based, and developed by knowledgeable instructors with decades of experience in Operational Excellence. We offer the most comprehensive and beneficial online Lean Six Sigma training available, and we pride ourselves on preparing students to thrive post-training. By choosing MoreSteam as your source of Yellow Belt training, you will learn to utilize the practical tools and apply them critically and thoughtfully in your field. After completing training, you will walk away confident and comfortable in completing process improvement projects of any size for your organization.

Over 20 years of quality education and career advancement

MoreSteam is the premier provider of online training, certification, and technology for Lean Six Sigma. With over 20 years of experience, our eLearning courses and blended learning programs have been used and refined by companies and universities worldwide. As a MoreSteam Yellow Belt, you will become part of a network of over 800,000 graduates, including people from more than half of all Fortune 500 companies and numerous prestigious universities.

From our University and Corporate Partners to individuals seeking training, we pride ourselves on delivering the best customer support.

  • Our training materials are instructor-supported and designed by experts in the field with the technical knowledge to keep you focused on learning. Confused about a lesson? Need clarification on a topic? Our instructors have your back with answers and guidance.

  • Our online software is cloud-based, securely accessed and we have on-call technical support.

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    You'll never get an automated answering service.

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Lean Six Sigma Corporate Training

Join over 2,500 corporate clients who trust MoreSteam to provide high-impact Lean Six Sigma online training to their teams. Our Six Sigma Corporate training offers companies flexible, self-paced online training designed to help teams succeed in today's competitive landscape. With corporate enrollment, companies can:

  • Scalable, Multilingual Training: Deliver consistent, high-quality training to teams across the globe, with courses available in multiple languages to support diverse and distributed workforces.
  • Customized Learning Paths: Tailor course content to align with your organization's goals, with options for industry-focused modules in areas such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing.
  • Self-Paced Flexibility: Enable team members to complete training on their own schedules, without disrupting daily workflows, while still meeting company milestones.
  • Access to Advanced Tools and Support: Leverage interactive elements, such as real-world case studies, AI-driven insights from Hexie, our AI tutor, and our powerful data analysis software, EngineRoom.
  • Comprehensive Training and Coaching Dashboard: Easily manage, track, and support your team's progress with our training and coaching dashboard, which centralizes course management, progress tracking, and access to resources.

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