Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course
In the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course you learn the basics of Lean and Six Sigma. You contribute to improvement projects using DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen.
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In brief. Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt is a 2-day classroom course. You can take it in Amsterdam and Utrecht or online, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is € 1350,- excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on location and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department we also deliver this course in-company.
- The basics of Lean Six Sigma at Yellow Belt level
- Work with DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen
- Recognise the eight types of waste
- Practice-oriented, with simulations and exercises
- Solid preparation for a Yellow Belt exam
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Lean Six Sigma helps organisations work smarter by removing waste and making processes more predictable. As a Yellow Belt you contribute to improvement projects and speak the language of Lean and Six Sigma.
Description
Lean and Six Sigma are two improvement methodologies that reinforce each other. Lean focuses on flow and eliminating waste, Six Sigma on reducing variation and errors. Together they form an approach with which you improve processes measurably, starting from the customer's wishes.
At Yellow Belt level you gain the basics. You learn how improvement projects are structured through the DMAIC cycle, which roles exist within a Lean Six Sigma organisation and how to recognise where value is lost in a process. You practise with instruments such as Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen, so that you can apply them in your own team after the course.
The course prepares you well in terms of content for a Yellow Belt exam with an external examination body, and is also valuable if you simply want to be able to play your part in ongoing improvement projects within your organisation.
Topics
- What is Lean and what is Six Sigma, and how do they reinforce each other?
- The history and philosophy behind Lean (think of Toyota)
- Lean Six Sigma organisation: Yellow, Green, Black and Master Black Belts
- The DMAIC cycle: Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control
- Determining customer value and recognising the eight forms of waste
- Value Stream Mapping: mapping out a process
- Kaizen and continuous improvement
- Daily start meetings and visual management
- Translating customer requirements into concrete team goals
Result
After this course you will know the basic principles of Lean Six Sigma and how Lean and Six Sigma reinforce each other. You will recognise the eight forms of waste, be able to create a simple Value Stream Map and know how to follow the DMAIC cycle in an improvement project. You will translate customer requirements into team goals, manage using daily start meetings and make a valuable contribution to Lean Six Sigma projects within your organisation. In addition, you will be prepared in terms of content for a Yellow Belt exam with an external examination body.
Target audience
This course is intended for anyone who wants to get acquainted with Lean Six Sigma. For example because you contribute to improvement projects, because Lean Six Sigma is being introduced in your organisation, or because you want to analyse and improve processes in your own work. The course is suitable for employees, team leaders, project members and support staff in virtually every sector.
Teaching method
The course has a practical set-up. You alternate short blocks of theory with simulations, exercises and games in which you try out the Lean Six Sigma tools straight away. Because the groups are small, there is plenty of room for your own practical examples and questions, so you can apply the material to your work immediately.
Prior knowledge
No specific prior knowledge is required for this course. Work experience in an organisation with processes or projects helps you to link the material to your own practice.
Practical information
- Number of days
- 2 days
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 12 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
In-company
Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.
Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.
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All start dates
2 training days. In order of date.
- Tue 2 & Wed 3 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 5 January Enrol
- Tue 2 & Wed 3 February 2027 Online · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 5 January Enrol
- Thu 12 & Fri 13 August 2027 Utrecht · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 15 July Enrol
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This course for your team?
Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.
- Your date and location
- Tailored content
- Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
- More than 25 years' experience
The trainers for this course
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What others say about this course
"This is an online course that offers far more than self-study, yet is in no way inferior to a classroom version. The sometimes dry theory was brought to life by the trainer during the online sessions through games and practical examples."
Training formats
Classroom
2 days€ 1350,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
What is Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt?
Yellow Belt is the entry level within Lean Six Sigma. You learn the basic principles of Lean and Six Sigma, know the main tools and can contribute to improvement projects within your organisation. Above Yellow Belt are Green Belt, Black Belt and Master Black Belt.
Who is the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course intended for?
For anyone who wants to get to know Lean Six Sigma or who contributes to improvement projects. Think of employees, team leaders, project members and support staff in almost any sector. The course is also suitable if Lean Six Sigma is being introduced in your organisation.
Do I need any prior knowledge for this course?
No, you do not need any specific prior knowledge. Work experience in an organisation with processes or projects helps you to link the material to your own practice, but it is not a condition for taking part.
Which topics are covered?
Topics include the basics of Lean and Six Sigma, the DMAIC cycle, customer value, the eight forms of waste, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen and daily stand-ups. You also look at the roles within a Lean Six Sigma organisation.
Do I receive a certificate after the course?
Yes, you will receive a Learnit certificate of participation afterwards. This is not an official Yellow Belt exam certificate. Would you like an official Yellow Belt certificate? In that case, you can sit an exam with an external examination body after the course. The course prepares you well in terms of content.
What does the working method look like?
The course is practical and interactive. Short blocks of theory alternate with simulations, exercises and games in which you apply the tools straight away. The small groups leave plenty of room for your own practical examples and questions.
What is the difference between Lean and Six Sigma?
Lean focuses on flow and reducing waste in a process. Six Sigma focuses on reducing variation and cutting errors using data. In Lean Six Sigma you combine the two: you make processes faster and more predictable, starting from what the customer wants.
What does the DMAIC cycle involve?
DMAIC stands for Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control. It is the standard improvement cycle within Lean Six Sigma. You start by defining the problem, measure how the process currently runs, analyse causes, implement improvements and embed the new situation.
What are the eight forms of waste?
The eight types of waste (often abbreviated as TIMWOODS) are: Transport, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects and Skills (untapped talent). Recognising these forms of waste is a core skill at Yellow Belt level.
What is Value Stream Mapping?
Value Stream Mapping is a technique for mapping out a process visually: from the first step to the end result for the customer. You make clear which steps add value, where waiting times arise and where waste occurs. It is an important basis for improvement projects.
What is Kaizen?
Kaizen is a Japanese term that stands for continuous improvement in small steps. Instead of one large change all at once, you make a small improvement every day or every week. Everyone in the team contributes to it. Kaizen is one of the pillars of the Lean philosophy.
What does the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course cost?
You can find the current price at the top right of this course page, along with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.
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