Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CLSSYB)

Certification Overview
Exam Information
Course Outline
Target Audience
Registration Process for E-Course and Exam

Certification Overview

Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CLSSYB)

Exam Code: CLSSYB-001

Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CLSSYB)^® exam comprises of basics of the Lean Six Sigma Methodology and supports improvement projects as a part of a team. A Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt possesses an understanding of the aspects within the phases of D-M-C. They apply this knowledge to all aspects of their primary functions. Six Sigma is a business strategy that focuses on product and service excellence, to create a culture that demands perfection and customer needs (internal and external)

The DMAIC methodology is the road-map to achieving this target. This e-Learning course attempts to train novices on the principles of Six Sigma and takes them through the DMAIC process. The Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification is aimed at those new to the world of Six Sigma who have a small role, interest, or need to develop foundational knowledge. Yellow belts can be entry-level employees who seek to improve their world or executive champions who require an overview of Six Sigma and define, measure, analyze, improve and control model (DMAIC).

Objectives

Recognize the advantages of Six Sigma
List the industries where it can be applied
Explain the use of the DMAIC methodology to achieve process excellence
Describe the use of statistics in applying the DMAIC methodology

E-Course Duration: 20 to 25 Hours

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 50 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 80% (40 correct out of 50) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).

The exam is conducted in a non-proctored mode and can be taken anytime and anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.

The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CLSSYB)^® Certificate is valid for life.

CLSSYB^® is a Registered Trademark of GAQM.

The Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CLSSYB)^® Certification has no pre-requisites (Completion of an E-Course is not mandatory from GAQMBok portal), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

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Course Outline

Module 1 – INTRODUCTION

Six Sigma: Concept and History
Six Sigma: A Breakthrough Improvement
Three Sigma vs. Six Sigma
Six Sigma – Roles and Responsibilities
How Six Sigma Works

Module 2 – DEFINE

Team Charter
Business Case
Problem Statement
Goal Statement
Project Scope
Milestone
Resource Plan
Team Charter Format

Module 3 – MEASURE

Tools for Measure
Process Mapping – Definition
Process Mapping – Need and Benefits
Process Map – Elements
High-level Process Map
Process/product Drill-down Tree
Data Collection Plan
Process Capability Analysis

Module 4 – BASIC STATISTICS

Definition – Statistics
Data Types – Discrete and Continuous
Data Types – Differences
Normal Curve
Distribution and its Types
Descriptive Statistics

Module 5 – ANALYZE

Tools for First Stage – Histogram
Tools for First Stage – Pareto Chart
Tools for First Stage – Stratification
Tools for Second Stage – Brainstorming
Tools for Second Stage – CED
Tools for Second Stage – Control Impact Matrix
Tools for Second Stage – Five Why Analysis

Module 6 – IMPROVE

Identify Vital Causes – Scatter Diagram
Identify Vital Causes – Correlation Coefficient
Identify Vital Causes – Regression Analysis
Propose Solutions – Pugh Matrix

Module 7 – CONTROL

Control Plan
Control Charts
Control Charts – Appropriate Selection
Control Chart – Types
Individual and Moving Range Charts
Attribute Control Charts

Module 8 - Lean Process Improvement

Understanding Lean
The Toyota Production System
The Toyota Production System House
The Five Critical Improvement Concepts
Understanding Value with the Kano Model
Types of Waste
Creating a Lean Enterprise
Understanding Lean
The Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) Cycle
Using the R-DMAIC-S Model
Lean Thinking Tools
Kaizen Events
Data Gathering and Mapping

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Target Audience

Members of the service sector who need familiarity with the Lean Six Sigma process and basic process improvement tools; individuals who are on teams and in organizations that are beginning to deploy Six Sigma, one who is looking to be a member of the Six Sigma Project.

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Course Version)

Self Explanatory
Valid for 40 days
This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
Course Duration: 38 Days
Price: 200 USD

Exam
Voucher

Validity: 240 Days
Price: 150 USD
Please Read Carefully:

1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CLSSYB)

Certification Overview