Six Sigma Yellow Belt Body Of Knowledge
The following Six Sigma Yellow Belt Body of Knowledge is a summary of the required knowledge to successfully pass the Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification examination from the Management and Strategy Institute.
The Management and Strategy Institute follows the Six Sigma Quality Standards (SSQS) for Yellow Belt certification.
History of Six Sigma
Should be able to define Six Sigma and have an understanding of the history of Six Sigma and why it is used in business today.
y = f(x)
Although Six Sigma talks a lot about statistical analysis and measurements and various other mathematical applications, at the core of the process is one simple equation. Understand the basic function of y=f(x)
Process Variances
Should have a basic understanding of identifying where variances are occurring in a function.
TQM & others
Have an understanding of the other process improvement methodologies and how they differ from Six Sigma.
Recognizing opportunities
Understand Six Sigma philosophies and how to recognize opportunity.
Managing Quality
Understand how to frame quality into what is important to the customer.
Deciding to start a Six Sigma project
Understand the "how and why" regarding a company launching a quality improvement initiative like Six Sigma.
Organizational Roles and Responsibilities
Understand how team are formed and the role of each belt level within the Six Sigma project.
The DMAIC Method
Understand and define DMAIC. Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control.
Why is DMAIC used
Understand why the DMAIC process is utilized.
DMADV variation
Understand the basis of DMADV (Design for Six Sigma) when you do not have an existing system or process to improve upon.
Project Communication
Understand why continual communication is critical to the success of the project.
Supporting Delivery
Understand the critical role that a Yellow Belt, or "Subject Matter Expert" plays within the Six Sigma team.
Link: Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
The Management and Strategy Institute follows the Six Sigma Quality Standards (SSQS) for Yellow Belt certification.
History of Six Sigma
Should be able to define Six Sigma and have an understanding of the history of Six Sigma and why it is used in business today.
y = f(x)
Although Six Sigma talks a lot about statistical analysis and measurements and various other mathematical applications, at the core of the process is one simple equation. Understand the basic function of y=f(x)
Process Variances
Should have a basic understanding of identifying where variances are occurring in a function.
TQM & others
Have an understanding of the other process improvement methodologies and how they differ from Six Sigma.
Recognizing opportunities
Understand Six Sigma philosophies and how to recognize opportunity.
Managing Quality
Understand how to frame quality into what is important to the customer.
Deciding to start a Six Sigma project
Understand the "how and why" regarding a company launching a quality improvement initiative like Six Sigma.
Organizational Roles and Responsibilities
Understand how team are formed and the role of each belt level within the Six Sigma project.
The DMAIC Method
Understand and define DMAIC. Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control.
Why is DMAIC used
Understand why the DMAIC process is utilized.
DMADV variation
Understand the basis of DMADV (Design for Six Sigma) when you do not have an existing system or process to improve upon.
Project Communication
Understand why continual communication is critical to the success of the project.
Supporting Delivery
Understand the critical role that a Yellow Belt, or "Subject Matter Expert" plays within the Six Sigma team.
Link: Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
