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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
START HERE / BUILD YOUR FOUNDATIONBetter processes.
Better processes.
Practical skills.
Learn to spot waste, use data, and help solve the problems that slow work down.
- Open your course. Enroll or sign in to your Star Global College learning account.
- Work through the course topics. Review the module table below and learn at your own pace.
- Finish strong. Pass your final exam and reach 100% course completion.
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YOUR PATH TO PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
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12hours
Approximate lecture time
12PDUs
Upon successful completion
Understand the work. Find the cause.
Make a measurable difference.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Zachary A. Cleghorn
Lean Sensei · Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Meet Dr. Cleghorn
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and founder of Star Global College, Dr. Cleghorn connects process improvement concepts to everyday workplace challenges.
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One module · Learn at your own paceMODULE 01
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
All lectures, exercises, quizzes, and your final exam are together in one self-paced course.
| No. | Course topic | What you will cover |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Welcome & course objectives | Get started and understand the Yellow Belt role. |
| 02 | Lean Six Sigma foundations & history | Learn the core principles and how Lean Six Sigma developed. |
| 03 | The Big 10 for Yellow Belts | Review practical tips for supporting improvement. |
| 04 | Careers & supply chain management | Connect process improvement to workplace opportunities. |
| 05 | DMAIC & case studies | Understand the five phases and see the tools in action. |
| 06 | Define phase | Explore customer needs, problem statements, goals, scope, charters, and team roles. |
| 07 | Measurement phase | Practice statistics, probability, graphing, and data interpretation. |
| 08 | Business basics & process metrics | Use yield, defects, lead time, cycle time, and takt time. |
| 09 | Analyze phase & Lean tools | Use SIPOC, Fishbone, Pareto, process mapping, 5S, and waste reduction. |
| 10 | Final examination & certificate | Complete the final exam and reach 100% course completion. |
| 11 | Prepare for Green Belt | Plan your next step and explore the next live Green Belt class. |
Finish the course. Access your certificate.
Pass the final exam and make sure the course shows 100% complete. Then look in the top-left corner of your Thinkific course page for your certificate.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Ready for Green Belt?
Visit our homepage, go to Events, and select the next Lean Six Sigma Green Belt live class.
STUDENT SUPPORT
A few helpful answers
Do I need previous Lean Six Sigma experience?
No. This course builds from the fundamentals and prepares you to support improvement projects.
Does the course include live classes?
This Yellow Belt course is self-paced. Complete the lectures, exercises, and assessments in the online course on your own schedule.
Where are the lessons and examinations?
Use Open the Yellow Belt course to access Thinkific. Sign in with the email address you used to enroll. This portal guides you through the course; your lessons, exam results, and completion record are in Thinkific.
How do I receive my certificate?
Pass the final examination and make sure the course shows 100% complete. Look in the top-left corner of your course page for your certificate.
How many PDUs can I earn?
Successful completion earns 12 Professional Development Units. Keep your certificate and course records. Acceptance toward external credentials is determined by the receiving organization.