6 Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
Build confident problem-solvers who improve daily operations
WHY MANUFACTURERES ENROLL TEAM MEMBERS
- Build a common problem-solving approach across teams
- Develop employees who can identify and solve process issues early
- Reduce scrap, rework, and everyday operational waste
- Strengthen frontline ownership and continuous improvement culture
- Introduce practical 6 Sigma skills without advanced statistics
Members $750 per person
Non-Members $1,250 per person
“This will help us retain employees who want to learn and earn more all while spending less time in a classroom. ”
Scott Bliss, Operations Transformation Leader, Cretex
“Some people don’t like to learn in a classroom setting. This will help us invest in people who want to learn independently and at their own pace. ”
Melissa Sawin, COO, Pella Northland
THE CERTIFICATION INCLUDES
TRAINING, REAL-WORLD PRACTICE, COACHING & A TEST
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Kickoff Event
All participants begin the certification with a 45 minute live virtual Kickoff Event that will introduce the certification structure and expectations, explain how to successfully complete the program and connect participants with support resources
Define & Measure
11 Videos 1 Hour 30 Minutes Total
This first course is made up of 11 on-demand lessons and workbook exercises. After completing the course you will learn what a process and problem are, measurement techniques, and how DMAIC is used to improve performance. Applying these skills will help you understand that without a standard there can be no improvement and that if you don’t measure something you don’t really understand it.
Course Outline:
• The DMAIC problem solving process: 10 Min
• Knowing what your customer wants and business needs: 5 Min
• What is a process and a problem: 10 Min
• How projects are picked: 5 Min
• Defining inputs and outputs with Flow Diagrams, Process Maps, & SIPOC: 10 Min
• Defining inputs with a fishbone diagram: 10 Min
• What is a baseline and why do you need it: 5 Min
• Project Charters and how they help: 5 Min
• Types of data and common metrics: 5 Min
• Creating a plan to collect data: 5 Min
• Ensure your measurement systems are accurate: 5 Min
Analyze & Improve
9 Videos 1 Hour 20 Minutes Total
This second course is made up of 9 on-demand lessons and workbook exercises. After completing the course you will understand patterns and trends in the data you collect so it can be turned in opportunities for improvement and close performance gaps. Applying these skills will help you understand that correlation does not assume causation and to not confuse activity with results!
Course Outline:
• Statistics made simple – Mean, median, Y = F(x), histograms, normal distribution: 10 Min
• Statistics made simple – variation, common cause, special cause, process capability: 15 Min
• Creating a pareto chart: 5 Min
• Run charts and scatterplots: 5 Min
• Control charts and FMEA assessments: 10 Min
• Rank and prioritize with cause and effect matrix: 15 Min
• Creating a 5-Why diagram: 5 Min
• Mistake Proofing: 10 Min
• Validating your improvements: 5 Min
Control
6 Videos 35 Minutes Total
This third and final course is made up of 6 on-demand lessons and workbook exercises. You will learn how to ensure new routines, practices, and processes are locked-in so backsliding is prevented and new standards are sustained. Applying these skills will help you understand that improvement is not an act, it’s a habit.
Course Outline:
• Your role in developing SOP’s: 10 Min
• Translating expertise into training plans: 5 Min
• Sustaining with the 4W’s: 5 Min
• What is ISO and how does it help: 5 Min
• Recognizing and celebrating the success of others: 5 Min
• The mindset of a Professional Yellow Belt: 5 Min
WORKBOOK EXERCISES AND A TEST
All participants are required to complete workbook exercises that demonstrate real-world application of the material learned and reviewed by the Manufacturers Alliance. Additionally, an open-book online test is required to reinforce shared leadership language and concepts.
COACHING
All participants are required to attend a 45-minute live online coaching session. The coaching session focuses on applying course concepts directly to real workplace situations and completing workbook exercises.
Members $750 per person
Non-Members $1,250 per person
Your Instructor
Susan Weum is a Professional Six Sigma Black Belt and Chemical Engineer, with extensive experience in Aerospace, Engineered Plastics, Semiconductor, and Medical Device industries. Her background includes R&D, Manufacturing Operations, Technical Sales, Laboratory Management, New Product Development, and Project Management. She is a retired Project and Continuous Improvement leader from Smiths Medical.
SELECT A FORMAT THEN
ENROLL IN CERTIFICATION
Online Individual Registration
Kickoff: August 19, 2026
Coaching: September 2, 2026
Members: $750 per person
Non-members: $1250 per person
Online Group Registration
Kickoff: August 19, 2026
Coaching: September 2, 2026
Members: $750 per person
Non-members: $1250 per person
Custom
We customize training to fit your team needs, timeline, and improvement plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this certification for?
Operators, Technicians, Inspectors, Auditors, Engineers, Leads who want foundational 6 Sigma skills without the advanced statistical training
What is the time commitment?
The online courses, workbook exercises and test are completed at your own pace but typically completed in 1–2 months.
Will participants need minitab?
No, this is 6 Sigma training without complicated statistics
How much does the training cost?
Members: $750 per person / Non-members: $1,250 per person
Can I enroll a group of employees?
Yes. Many companies choose to enroll groups of employees at the same time to build a common problem-solving approach across teams. To enroll a group, click “Enroll a Group” or contact our team at ma@mfrall.com for support in setting up your group.
Who do I contact to learn more about this certification?
Email our Member Services Manager, Monica at monicas@mfrall.com
Get the checklist
HOW TO TURN YOUR OPERATORS
INTO ENGINEERS
Download this 5-step checklist to learn how to turn your operators into engineers, without having to teach them complicated statistics.