Lean Six Sigma Curriculum

These content outlines represent the topics a certified Lean Six Sigma professional has demonstrated mastery of. Our online training and certification courses and eBooks cover these topics in detail for belt candidates at every level to use to help them pass their certification exam.

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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Curriculum

  • 1.0 Define Phase

  • 1.1 Overview of Six Sigma

      1.1.1 What is Six Sigma
      1.1.2 Six Sigma History
      1.1.3 Six Sigma Approach Y = f(x)
      1.1.4 Six Sigma Methodology
      1.1.5 Roles & Responsibilities

  • 1.2 Fundamentals of Six Sigma

      1.2.1 Defining a Process
      1.2.2 VOC & CTQ's
      1.2.3 QFD
      1.2.4 Cost of Poor Quality
      1.2.5 Pareto Analysis (80:20 rule)

  • 1.3 Lean Six Sigma Projects

      1.3.1 Six Sigma Metrics
      1.3.2 Rolled Throughput Yield
      1.3.3 Business Case & Charter
      1.3.4 Project Team Selection
      1.3.5 Project Risk Management
      1.3.6 Project Planning

  • 1.4 Lean Fundamentals

      1.4.1 Lean and Six Sigma
      1.4.2 History of Lean
      1.4.3 Seven Deadly Muda
      1.4.4 Five-S (5S)

  • Define Phase Test

    Included in the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt "Certification Test-Prep" and online "Training and Certification" Courses.

  • 2.0 Measure Phase

  • 2.1 Process Definition

      2.1.1 Cause & Effect Diagram
      2.1.2 Cause & Effect Matrix
      2.1.3 Process Mapping
      2.1.4 Failure Modes & Effects Analysis
      2.1.5 Theory of Constraints

  • 2.2 Six Sigma Statistics

      2.2.1 Basic Statistics
      2.2.2 Descriptive Statistics
      2.2.3 Distributions & Normality
      2.2.4 Graphical Analysis

  • 2.3 MSA

      2.3.1 Precision & Accuracy
      2.3.2 Bias, Linearity & Stability
      2.3.3 Gage R&R
      2.3.4 Variable & Attribute MSA

  • 2.4 Process Capability

      2.4.1 Capability Analysis
      2.4.2 Concept of Stability
      2.4.3 Attribute & Discrete Capability
      2.4.4 Monitoring Techniques

  • Measure Phase Test

    Included in the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt "Certification Test-Prep" and online "Training and Certification" Courses.

  • 3.0 Analyze Phase

  • 3.1 Patterns of Variation

      3.1.1 Multi-Vari Analysis
      3.1.2 Classes of Distributions

  • 3.2 Inferential Statistics

      3.2.1 Understanding Inference
      3.2.2 Sampling Techniques & Uses
      3.2.3 Sample Size
      3.2.4 Central Limit Theorem

  • 3.3 Hypothesis Testing

      3.3.1 Goals of Hypothesis Testing
      3.3.2 Statistical Significance
      3.3.4 Risk; Alpha & Beta
      3.3.5 Types of Hypothesis Test

  • 3.4 Hypothesis Tests: Normal Data

      3.4.1 1 & 2 sample t-tests
      3.4.2 1 sample variance
      3.4.3 One Way ANOVA

  • 3.5 Hypothesis Tests: Non-Normal Data

      3.5.1 Mann-Whitney & Mood’s Median
      3.5.2 Kruskal-Wallis
      3.5.3 Moods Median
      3.5.4 Friedman
      3.5.5 1 Sample Sign
      3.5.6 1 Sample Wilcoxon
      3.5.7 1 and 2 Sample Proportion
      3.5.8 Chi-Squared
      3.5.9 Test of Equal Variances

  • Analyze Phase Test

    Included in the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt "Certification Test-Prep" and online "Training and Certification" Courses.

  • 4.0 Improve Phase

  • 4.1 Simple Linear Regression

      4.1.1 Correlation
      4.1.2 X-Y Diagram
      4.1.3 Regression Equations
      4.1.4 Residuals Analysis

  • 4.2 Multiple Regression Analysis

      4.2.1 Non-Linear Regression
      4.2.2 Multiple Linear Regression
      4.2.3 Confidence Intervals
      4.2.4 Residuals Analysis
      4.2.5 Data Transformation, Box Cox
      4.2.6 Stepwise Regression
      4.2.7 Logistic Regression

  • 4.3 Designed Experiments

      4.3.1 Experiment Objectives
      4.3.2 Experimental Methods
      4.3.3 DOE Design Considerations

  • 4.4 Full Factorial Experiments

      4.4.1 2k Full Factorial Designs
      4.4.2 Linear & Quadratic Models
      4.4.3 Balanced & Orthogonal Designs
      4.4.4 Fit, Model & Center Points

  • 4.5 Fractional Factorial Experiments

      4.5.1 Designs
      4.5.2 Confounding Effects
      4.5.3 Experimental Resolution

  • Improve Phase Test

    Included in the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt "Certification Test-Prep" and online "Training and Certification" Courses.

  • 5.0 Control Phase

  • 5.1 Lean Controls

      5.1.1 Control Methods for 5S
      5.1.2 Kanban
      5.1.3 Poka-Yoke

  • 5.2 Statistical Process Control (SPC)

      5.2.1 Data Collection for SPC
      5.2.2 I-MR Chart
      5.2.3 Xbar-R Chart
      5.2.4 U Chart
      5.2.5 P Chart
      5.2.6 NP Chart
      5.2.7 X-S chart
      5.2.8 CumSum Chart
      5.2.9 EWMA Chart
      5.2.10 Control Methods
      5.2.11 Control Chart Anatomy
      5.2.12 Subgroups, Variation, Sampling
      5.2.13 Center Line & Control Limits

  • 5.1 Lean Controls

      5.1.1 Control Methods for 5S
      5.1.2 Kanban
      5.1.3 Poka-Yoke

  • 5.1 Lean Controls

      5.1.1 Control Methods for 5S
      5.1.2 Kanban
      5.1.3 Poka-Yoke

  • Control Phase Test

    Included in the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt "Certification Test-Prep" and online "Training and Certification" Courses.

  • Black Belt Certification Exam

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Curriculum

  • 1.0 Define Phase

  • 1.1 Overview of Six Sigma

      1.1.1 What is Six Sigma
      1.1.2 Six Sigma History
      1.1.3 Six Sigma Approach Y = f(x)
      1.1.4 Six Sigma Methodology
      1.1.5 Roles & Responsibilities

  • 1.2 Fundamentals of Six Sigma

      1.2.1 Defining a Process
      1.2.2 VOC & CTQ's
      1.2.3 QFD
      1.2.4 Cost of Poor Quality
      1.2.5 Pareto Analysis (80:20 rule)

  • 1.3 Lean Six Sigma Projects

      1.3.1 Six Sigma Metrics
      1.3.2 Rolled Throughput Yield
      1.3.3 Business Case & Charter
      1.3.4 Project Team Selection
      1.3.5 Project Risk Management
      1.3.6 Project Planning

  • 1.4 Lean Fundamentals

      1.4.1 Lean and Six Sigma
      1.4.2 History of Lean
      1.4.3 Seven Deadly Muda
      1.4.4 Five-S (5S)

  • Define Phase Test

    Included in the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt "Certification Test-Prep" and online "Training and Certification" Courses.

  • 2.0 Measure Phase

  • 2.1 Process Definition

      2.1.1 Cause & Effect Diagram
      2.1.2 Cause & Effect Matrix
      2.1.3 Process Mapping
      2.1.4 Failure Modes & Effects Analysis
      2.1.5 Theory of Constraints

  • 2.2 Six Sigma Statistics

      2.2.1 Basic Statistics
      2.2.2 Descriptive Statistics
      2.2.3 Distributions & Normality
      2.2.4 Graphical Analysis

  • 2.3 MSA

      2.3.1 Precision & Accuracy
      2.3.2 Bias, Linearity & Stability
      2.3.3 Gage R&R
      2.3.4 Variable & Attribute MSA

  • 2.4 Process Capability

      2.4.1 Capability Analysis
      2.4.2 Concept of Stability
      2.4.3 Attribute & Discrete Capability
      2.4.4 Monitoring Techniques

  • Measure Phase Test

    Included in the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt "Certification Test-Prep" and online "Training and Certification" Courses.

  • 3.0 Analyze Phase

  • 3.1 Patterns of Variation

    3.1.1 Multi-Vari Analysis
    3.1.2 Classes of Distributions

  • 3.2 Inferential Statistics

      3.2.1 Understanding Inference
      3.2.2 Sampling Techniques & Uses
      3.2.3 Sample Size
      3.2.4 Central Limit Theorem

  • 3.3 Hypothesis Testing

      3.3.1 Goals of Hypothesis Testing
      3.3.2 Statistical Significance
      3.3.4 Risk; Alpha & Beta
      3.3.5 Types of Hypothesis Test

  • 3.4 Hypothesis Tests: Normal Data

      3.4.1 1 & 2 sample t-tests
      3.4.2 1 sample variance
      3.4.3 One Way ANOVA

  • 3.5 Hypothesis Tests: Non-Normal Data

      3.5.1 Mann-Whitney & Mood’s Median
      3.5.2 Kruskal-Wallis
      3.5.3 Moods Median
      3.5.4 Friedman
      3.5.5 1 Sample Sign
      3.5.6 1 Sample Wilcoxon
      3.5.7 1 and 2 Sample Proportion
      3.5.8 Chi-Squared
      3.5.9 Test of Equal Variances

  • Analyze Phase Test

    Included in the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt "Certification Test-Prep" and online "Training and Certification" Courses.

  • 4.0 Improve Phase

  • 4.1 Simple Linear Regression

      4.1.1 Correlation
      4.1.2 X-Y Diagram
      4.1.3 Regression Equations
      4.1.4 Residuals Analysis

  • 4.2 Multiple Regression Analysis

    4.2.1 Non-Linear Regression
    4.2.2 Multiple Linear Regression
    4.2.3 Confidence Intervals
    4.2.4 Residuals Analysis
    4.2.5 Data Transformation, Box Cox
    4.2.6 Stepwise Regression
    4.2.7 Logistic Regression

  • 4.3 Designed Experiments

    4.3.1 Experiment Objectives
    4.3.2 Experimental Methods
    4.3.3 DOE Design Considerations

  • 4.4 Full Factorial Experiments

    4.4.1 2k Full Factorial Designs
    4.4.2 Linear & Quadratic Models
    4.4.3 Balanced & Orthogonal Designs
    4.4.4 Fit, Model & Center Points

  • 4.5 Fractional Factorial Experiments

    4.5.1 Designs
    4.5.2 Confounding Effects
    4.5.3 Experimental Resolution

  • Improve Phase Test

    Included in the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt "Certification Test-Prep" and online "Training and Certification" Courses.

  • 5.0 Control Phase

  • 5.1 Lean Controls

      5.1.1 Control Methods for 5S
      5.1.2 Kanban
      5.1.3 Poka-Yoke

  • 5.2 Statistical Process Control (SPC)

      5.2.1 Data Collection for SPC
      5.2.2 I-MR Chart
      5.2.3 Xbar-R Chart
      5.2.4 U Chart
      5.2.5 P Chart
      5.2.6 NP Chart
      5.2.7 X-S chart
      5.2.8 CumSum Chart
      5.2.9 EWMA Chart
      5.2.10 Control Methods
      5.2.11 Control Chart Anatomy
      5.2.12 Subgroups, Variation, Sampling
      5.2.13 Center Line & Control Limits

  • 5.1 Lean Controls

      5.1.1 Control Methods for 5S
      5.1.2 Kanban
      5.1.3 Poka-Yoke

  • 5.1 Lean Controls

      5.1.1 Control Methods for 5S
      5.1.2 Kanban
      5.1.3 Poka-Yoke

  • Control Phase Test

    Included in the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt "Certification Test-Prep" and online "Training and Certification" Courses.

  • Green Belt Certification Exam

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Curriculum

  • 1.0 Define Phase

  • 1.1 Overview of Six Sigma

      1.1.1 What is Six Sigma
      1.1.2 Six Sigma History
      1.1.3 Six Sigma Approach Y = f(x)
      1.1.4 Six Sigma Methodology
      1.1.5 Roles & Responsibilities

  • 1.2 Fundamentals of Six Sigma

      1.2.1 Defining a Process
      1.2.2 VOC & CTQ's
      1.2.3 QFD
      1.2.4 Cost of Poor Quality
      1.2.5 Pareto Analysis (80:20 rule)

  • 1.3 Lean Six Sigma Projects

      1.3.1 Six Sigma Metrics
      1.3.2 Rolled Throughput Yield
      1.3.3 Business Case & Charter
      1.3.4 Project Team Selection
      1.3.5 Project Risk Management
      1.3.6 Project Planning

  • 1.4 Lean Fundamentals

      1.4.1 Lean and Six Sigma
      1.4.2 History of Lean
      1.4.3 Seven Deadly Muda
      1.4.4 Five-S (5S)

  • Define Phase Test

    Included in the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt "Certification Test-Prep" and online "Training and Certification" Courses.

  • 2.0 Measure Phase

  • 2.1 Process Definition

      2.1.1 Cause & Effect Diagram
      2.1.2 Cause & Effect Matrix
      2.1.3 Process Mapping
      2.1.4 Failure Modes & Effects Analysis
      2.1.5 Theory of Constraints

  • 2.2 Six Sigma Statistics

      2.2.1 Basic Statistics
      2.2.2 Descriptive Statistics
      2.2.3 Distributions & Normality
      2.2.4 Graphical Analysis

  • 2.3 MSA

      2.3.1 Precision & Accuracy
      2.3.2 Bias, Linearity & Stability
      2.3.3 Gage R&R
      2.3.4 Variable & Attribute MSA

  • 2.4 Process Capability

      2.4.1 Capability Analysis
      2.4.2 Concept of Stability
      2.4.3 Attribute & Discrete Capability
      2.4.4 Monitoring Techniques

  • Measure Phase Test

    Included in the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt "Certification Test-Prep" and online "Training and Certification" Courses.

  • 3.0 Analyze Phase

  • 3.1 Patterns of Variation

    3.1.1 Multi-Vari Analysis
    3.1.2 Classes of Distributions

  • 3.2 Inferential Statistics

    3.2.1 Understanding Inference
    3.2.2 Sampling Techniques & Uses
    3.2.3 Sample Size
    3.2.4 Central Limit Theorem

  • 3.3 Hypothesis Testing

    3.3.1 Goals of Hypothesis Testing
    3.3.2 Statistical Significance
    3.3.4 Risk; Alpha & Beta
    3.3.5 Types of Hypothesis Test

  • 3.4 Hypothesis Tests: Normal Data

    3.4.1 1 & 2 sample t-tests
    3.4.2 1 sample variance
    3.4.3 One Way ANOVA

  • 3.5 Hypothesis Tests: Non-Normal Data

    3.5.1 Mann-Whitney & Mood’s Median
    3.5.2 Kruskal-Wallis
    3.5.3 Moods Median
    3.5.4 Friedman
    3.5.5 1 Sample Sign
    3.5.6 1 Sample Wilcoxon
    3.5.7 1 and 2 Sample Proportion
    3.5.8 Chi-Squared
    3.5.9 Test of Equal Variances

  • Analyze Phase Test

  • 4.0 Improve Phase

  • 4.1 Simple Linear Regression

    4.1.1 Correlation
    4.1.2 X-Y Diagram
    4.1.3 Regression Equations
    4.1.4 Residuals Analysis

  • 4.2 Multiple Regression Analysis

    4.2.1 Non-Linear Regression
    4.2.2 Multiple Linear Regression
    4.2.3 Confidence Intervals
    4.2.4 Residuals Analysis
    4.2.5 Data Transformation, Box Cox
    4.2.6 Stepwise Regression
    4.2.7 Logistic Regression

  • 4.3 Designed Experiments

    4.3.1 Experiment Objectives
    4.3.2 Experimental Methods
    4.3.3 DOE Design Considerations

  • 4.4 Full Factorial Experiments

    4.4.1 2k Full Factorial Designs
    4.4.2 Linear & Quadratic Models
    4.4.3 Balanced & Orthogonal Designs
    4.4.4 Fit, Model & Center Points

  • 4.5 Fractional Factorial Experiments

    4.5.1 Designs
    4.5.2 Confounding Effects
    4.5.3 Experimental Resolution

  • Improve Phase Test

  • 5.0 Control Phase

  • 5.1 Lean Controls

      5.1.1 Control Methods for 5S
      5.1.2 Kanban
      5.1.3 Poka-Yoke

  • 5.2 Statistical Process Control (SPC)

      5.2.1 Data Collection for SPC
      5.2.2 I-MR Chart
      5.2.3 Xbar-R Chart
      5.2.4 U Chart
      5.2.5 P Chart
      5.2.6 NP Chart
      5.2.7 X-S chart
      5.2.8 CumSum Chart
      5.2.9 EWMA Chart
      5.2.10 Control Methods
      5.2.11 Control Chart Anatomy
      5.2.12 Subgroups, Variation, Sampling
      5.2.13 Center Line & Control Limits

  • 5.1 Lean Controls

      5.1.1 Control Methods for 5S
      5.1.2 Kanban
      5.1.3 Poka-Yoke

  • 5.1 Lean Controls

      5.1.1 Control Methods for 5S
      5.1.2 Kanban
      5.1.3 Poka-Yoke

  • Control Phase Test

    Included in the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt "Certification Test-Prep" and online "Training and Certification" Courses.

  • Yellow Belt Certification Exam