Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
BUSA-40991
Take the First Step in Your Process Improvement Journey
Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consists of the most powerful process improvement methodologies and its primary focus is to remove wasteful steps and inefficiencies to provide a better and faster response to client needs. The tools are easy to understand, team-oriented, and have been proven to dramatically improve quality, operations, and profitability. Students may earn Yellow, Green, and Black Belts which indicate their levels of mastery of LSS expertise.
Earning your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is an ideal starting point for those ready to tackle inefficient processes and embrace streamlined efficient ways of working. Any business. Any industry.
After completing this Yellow Belt course you will:
- Gain a critical understanding of process improvement methodologies
- Understand how Lean Six Sigma can help to reduce defects and limit waste.
- Learn how Lean Six Sigma techniques can effectively accelerate business growth and productivity.
- Express key Lean Six Sigma concepts using language of process improvement.
- Obtain working knowledge of essential tools and understand how you can contribute at your organization.
- Apply the principles directly into your work or personal life and see results.
And will be able to:
- Describe and understand the DMAIC process (Define, Measure, Approve, Improve and Control), as well as the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Adjust) process.
- Identify the 8 Wastes
- Use Visual Management
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Apply the 5s tool (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain)
Course At a Glance
Total Instructional Hours: 10
Units: 1.0
Cost: $495 (includes all learning materials)
Format: This program is a blend of live virtual training and supplemental learning materials. Class sessions meet virtually (via Zoom).
Would you like to introduce process improvement at your organization? Our foundational classes can be customized and brough on-site, or hosted virtually for your team members. Contact Angela Miller at ProcessPrograms@ucsd.edu or 📅 Schedule a Phone Appointment
Want to pursue more advanced training?
CLICK HERE to review the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program, which includes foundational Yellow Belt training.
Are you a UC San Diego employee?
UCSD's Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) provides Yellow Belt training for UCSD staff members. Training is focused on Higher Education audiences and uses project examples from UCSD. View details here. UCSD Health System staff may be eligible for Yellow Belt training provided by Transformational Healthcare.
Questions?
Meet Your Program Advisor:
Angela Miller, Program Manager
(858) 534-8133
ProcessPrograms@ucsd.edu
Click here to schedule a phone conversation.
Course Information
Course sessions
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Textbooks:
No textbook required.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 1/22/2025
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2025 | Thu | 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 1/30/2025 | Thu | 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 2/6/2025 | Thu | 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
Instructor:
Peter Thurman
Throughout his career, Pete has consistently contributed to his organizations by leading highly complex projects, improving efficiency, and managing strategic partnerships. He also demonstrates success in leading cross-functional teams and developing innovative solutions, which generate new sources of revenue. Pete consistently mentors and coaches colleagues in project management, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and trains colleagues and peers in career development.
Pete finds it extremely fulfilling to teach and engage students in practical and interactive discussions about shared experiences and real-world examples that help students apply curriculum quickly. He is very passionate about equipping, training, and supporting students in the discipline of project management and how tools can be applied effectively in one’s professional and personal lives.
Pete holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Southern California. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Pete has been a faculty member at Point Loma Nazarene University since 2015. In the Organizational Management Program at PLNU, he has taught undergraduate courses in principles of management, group and organizational behavior, and interpersonal behavior. In 2019, he earned his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from UC San Diego Extended Studies.
In his spare time, Pete is a father and enjoys helping other parents build theatrical sets for performing art productions at his daughter’s school. He is also an avid soccer player and sports fan.
