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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

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Lean methodologies emphasize customer satisfaction and value by striving for sustainable, bottom-line results. The Lean method improves customer experiences by eliminating waste and optimizing value streams that flow between an organization’s different departments. The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification combines Lean methods with the Six Sigma problem-solving approach. By integrating these philosophies, you achieve higher levels of performance and secure a competitive advantage in an increasingly challenging economy. 

Earning Criteria: This certification is awarded by a Master Black Belt instructor upon successful completion of the on-demand course, capstone project and approval of the final capstone project.   

Capstone Project:  To earn this certification, you will need to complete a capstone project. The capstone project must be the final module of this on-demand course.

If you'd like more information on our Six Sigma program, please email sce-engineering@uwm.edu.

Customized Training Solutions. Bring our courses to your team. We can tailor the curriculum and delivery to meet the specific needs of your organization. For more information, go to our Customized Training Solutions page or email sce-customized@uwm.edu.

Learning Outcomes

  • Formulate a discipline of critical thought to eliminate waste 
  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to problems you’re facing in your current position 
  • Evaluate strategies to analyze customer satisfaction and your organization’s bottom line  
  • Explain the connections between value streams and their relation to customer experiences 
  • Identify methods to critique your own work to continually improve quality, delivery and cost outputs  
  • Analyze Six Sigma methodologies to maximize your organization’s performance  

Courses

To get started, enroll in the on-demand certification, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. Earn the certification by completing the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt on-demand course, the embedded capstone project and receive approval from the Master Black Belt instructor.

Certification Badge

Earn your certification and showcase your achievement with a distinctive digital badge.

Lean Six Sigma Certification Badge from UWM School of Continuing Education

Additional Details

Courses

Core

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Minimum Required

1 Course(s)

  • NGPM 0003 Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
    Contact Hours

    14.0

    CEUs

    1.4

    Delivery Options

    On-Demand Online

    Next Offered

    On-Demand

    Status

    Available

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