A Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified professional works as subject matter expert within their company. They assist Green Belts and Black Belts as they work to remove inefficiency and waste from the organization. “Lean” means continuously improving towards the ideal and achieving the shortest possible cycle time through the tireless reduction of waste. It is focused on eliminating waste in all processes. It is about expanding capacity by reducing costs and shortening cycle times.
Anyone within an organization can be certified as a Lean Yellow Belt, from call center employees to the CEO of the company. The “level” of certification just depends on the task that person will be performing within the Six Sigma project. If they are leading the project they may be certified at the Green Belt or Black Belt level. It they are only working in an advisory position and assisting the Black Belt with internal process-knowledge, the Lean Yellow Belt is the best six sigma certification.
The role of a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is fairly small. Lean Yellow Belts generally continue to work on their normal job tasks, only stopping to assist on the project when it’s requested.
The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified (LYBC) program includes the Management and Strategy Institute’s exclusive YBsim™ simulation. This Six Sigma simulation walks you through the role of a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt so you’ll gain valuable experience. In this Six Sigma simulation, you’ll look at a simulated company working on a project. You’ll look at the company’s current Sigma level and gain an understanding of team roles as the project charter is developed.
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To achieve the LYBC certification designation from the Management and Strategy Institute, candidates must pass the MSI Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification exam with a 70% or higher score.
There are no prerequisites for certification. The included course covers all of the MSI Six Sigma Yellow Belt Body of Knowledge material that candidates must be familiar with to pass the exam. The total cost for Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification is $199.95. That fee includes the MSI certification exam and the online course / study material.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belts must have a basic understanding of the Six Sigma and Lean principles so that they can accomplish tasks assigned to them by Green and Black Belts. This certification exam is open note, however it is also timed, so you will not have much time to look up answers to questions. It is very important that you study and understand the material prior to taking the test or you may not pass.
To prepare for the MSI Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification exam, candidates are encouraged to complete all training that is included with the purchase. This includes the simulation walkthrough (YBSim™).
The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is a mid-level certification. It is not designed to make you an expert on all facets of Six Sigma or the Lean manufacturing process. This professional development course was designed to teach someone with little knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principals the basic skills needed to function as a Lean Six Sigma professional within your organization. Many executive jobs today require that their employees have at least a basic understanding of Lean Six Sigma. For an example, click on this job search link to see how many positions mention the words “Six Sigma”.
The training course is self-paced. Time to complete and fully comprehend will vary with every individual. It may take several days or weeks of study before you feel comfortable to take the final test. You may take the final exam as soon as you’re ready. You have 1 year from the date of purchase to complete the course.
MSI offers a physical book called the “Six Sigma Yellow Belt Core Concepts Guide“. This pocket guide helps prepare you for the exam and makes the perfect reference book for future use.
The study material included with this program will help you understand the following Yellow Belt roles and responsibilities:
What Six Sigma is and how it’s developed.
How Six Sigma can be applied in the work place, how a project opportunity may be identified, and how deployment will take place.
Understanding the five principles of lean business.
What the DMAIC methodology is and how Lean and Six Sigma work together.
You are registering for the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified (LYBC)™ certification program through the Management and Strategy Institute (MSI). This international certification is exclusive to MSI and you will be certified directly by the Institute upon passing. MSI is an ISO 9001:2015 certified trade association for process improvement professionals and BBB accredited. Learn more about MSI here.
Participants who successfully complete this certification program will receive 10 Professional Competency Units (PCUs) from MSI. The LYBC digital certificate will be issued immediately upon passing the certification exam. The LYBC digital badge will be issued within 48 hours and added to the MSI verification database.
Recertification is recommended every 3 years. Recertification through MSI is free and typically takes about 10 minutes. Applicants do not need to re-take the exam, but rather complete a questionnaire regarding the certification.
For US members, upon passing, you will be mailed a professional-grade certificate and transcripts. These can be given to employers who request it, or colleges for credit review. The certificate is heavy-stock, cream paper suitable for framing.
Certifications are generally the last item listed under the education section of your resume. List them directly beneath your college information in this format:
Certifications:
Management and Strategy Institute
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified (LYBC)™
Interested in testing your existing Six Sigma knowledge? Try the Management and Strategy Institute practice test for Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. If you pass, you’ll receive a free digital certificate! This exam consists of 25 practice questions.
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