Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt


Based on the Universally Accepted Lean Six Sigma Body of Knowledge.

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The IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB) is a professional who is versed in the basics of the Lean Six Sigma Methodology who 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. Describe the purpose of six sigma (reducing variation), its methodology (DMAIC) and its evolution from quality. Describe the value of six sigma to the organization as a whole. Describe the purpose of lean (waste elimination) and its methodologies (just-in-time, poka-yoke, kanban, value-stream mapping).

The Six Sigma Yellow Belt offers the following benefits:

  • Support from the experts at Six Sigma
  • Training to see a broader picture and higher understanding of daily tasks that convert into enhanced quality, decreased waste, and better cycle times

Yellow Belt graduates contribute to a company by playing a supportive role in the larger Six Sigma Process. These individuals gather correct data and allow other Yellow Belts to gain knowledge and experience in the problem-solving process. Everyone’s comprehension of the process is an integral part of improvement methodology. Yellow Belt-certified trained individuals have the job of locating, controlling and watching out for possible monetary loss in any area of the company, and report this kind of information to Green Belts and Black Belts residing within the company.

Certification Testing

The IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB) Exam is a 2 hour 60 question, closed book, proctored exam based on the IASSC Universally Accepted Lean Six Sigma Body of Knowledge for Yellow Belts. The Exam contains multiple-choice questions from each major section of the ILSSBOK for Yellow Belts.

Requirements

In order to achieve the professional designation of IASSC Certified Yellow Belt (ICYB) from the International Association for Six Sigma Certification candidates must sit for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam and achieve a minimum score of 230 points out of a total 300 points. There are no prerequisites required in order to sit for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam. For more about this see FAQ’s and the IASSC position on knowledge and application.

Preparation

For those who wish to sit for the exam it is recommended, but not required, that Lean Six Sigma training is obtained through a qualified institution, Lean Six Sigma trainer or corporate program prior to sitting for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam.

Certification

Upon successful achievement, Professionals will receive a Certificate, suitable for framing, issued by the International Association for Six Sigma Certification or its designated Examination Institute, People Cert. Professionals will also receive the IASSC Marks and IASSC Marks Usage Policy which may be used on public profiles such as LinkedIn. Professionals may use the designation ICYB, IASSC Certified Yellow Belt or any approved variation of the designation after their name in accordance with the IASSC Marks Usage Policy.