Group of participants:
Employees and managers of production and service companies of private and public organizations.

Training site:
Stuttgart (Hotel with accommodation)

Training duration:
2 Days (from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

Prerequisites:
There are no prior requirements for the participation on this training.

Test and Certification:
At the end of the second day, a written exam (multiple choice, duration approx. 2 hours) is given. After completing the course and taking part in the examination, each participant will receive a “Six Sigma Yellow Belt” certificate.

Training basis:
The training content meet the requirements of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and are conform to the  ISO 13053-1:2011 and the ISO 13053-2:2011.

Language:
The training is held in English language. 

Trainer:
Certified Trainer (Six Sigma Master Black Belt)

Methods of knowledge transfer:
Introductory lecture, presentation of case studies, group work and workshops, implementation of knowledge in an own improvement project.

Training material:
The participants receive comprehensive training material in printed and bundled and in digital form in .PDF format. The material originated during the training (photos of flipchart drawings …) and other documents will be sent to the participants after the training.

Training environment:
We assure you of a comprehensive knowledge transfer with practical information by an experienced and competent trainer. In a pleasant training atmosphere, where all participants receive enough space for an exchange of experience.

Benefit:
After the participation in the training you… 

• have a thorough understanding of the Six Sigma approach
• know the procedures of a Six Sigma improvement process and the main tools
• are able to actively support Six Sigma projects

Certification:
“Six Sigma Yellow Belt”

Content:

The Six Sigma Methodologies are explained through an example project and with extensive workshops deepened. Following phases are viewed:

DEFINE-Phase: The purpose of the Define Phase is to understand 100% the project objective, taking into account the initial situation in order to determine the extent and set goals. With the project assignment, the framework conditions of the project are bindingly defined, taking into account as many aspects as possible. Important tools are:

• Project Charter
• Project Metrics (KPI)
• Cause and effect analysis (Ishikawa)
• Process Mapping (SIPOC, Supplier, Input, Process, Output, Customer)
• Customer requirements (VoC, Voice of Customer)

MEASURE-Phase: The second stage in a Six Sigma project involves data collection. Important tools are:

• Metrics and data types
• Measurement System Analysis – MSA (Intro)
•  Machine and process capability (Intro)
• Graphical data analysis

ANALYZE-Phase: The Analyze phase includes a systematic entry to the process and at the same time the development of a causal chain as well as the development of targeted hypotheses. With the help of measurements and their data, the causes and effects are analyzed using graphical and statistical tools. At the end of the Analyze phase, you know which factors are most significant. Important tools are:

• Data analysis methods (overview)
• Methodological process analysis and visualization
• Risk Assessment (FMEA)
• Development of hypotheses

IMPROVE-Phase: In the Improve Phase, the process is redesigned so that its output delivers the results requested by the customer. Important tools are:

• Solution generation
• Implementation of solutions
• Financial impact estimation

CONTROL-Phase: The Control Phase ensures that the improvements are sustainable. Important tools are:

• Control Plan Development
• SPC Control Chart
• Controlling
• Knowledge Management

Cost and service scope:

€ 1.150,- excluding German VAT / MwSt for each participant

In the mentioned costs are considered following services:

• Comprehensive training documents (in paper form and as .PDF files)
• Numerous data files, tools for exercises
• Lunch, beverages and meals in the coffee / tea breaks
• Photo documentation with the results from the workgroups (transmission is carried out in the following)
• „Six Sigma Yellow Belt“ certificate

Further Six Sigma and related professional trainings:

• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Six Sigma Black Belt