Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt with Design Thinking

This course introduces Design Thinking, an approach to solving problems and developing new ideas. You will also learn how to use Six Sigma to implement more complex Six Sigma projects to increase efficiency in companies and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace.
  • Certificates: Design Thinking" certificate
    Certificate "Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt"
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
    „Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt”
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 5 Weeks

Design Thinking

Introduction to Design Thinking (approx. 1 day)

Design Thinking process at a glance

The most important rules and phases of Design Thinking

Practice-oriented approaches and applications


5 phases in a real project (approx. 3 days)

5 phases in the real project


Research Phase

Methodological input on qualitative research

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Synthesis phase

Methodical input on analysis and synthesis

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Ideation phase

Methodical input on creative techniques and idea development

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Prototyping phase

Methodical input on visualization and prototyping (including mockups, click dummies, 3D printing and rapid prototyping)

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Testing phase

Methodical input on test methods and iteration, agile approach

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Project work (approx. 1 day)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Quality management - Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt

Six Sigma Yellow Belt (approx. 1 week)


Introduction to the Six Sigma strategy - Yellow Belt (approx. 1.5 days)

What is Six Sigma? History and philosophy

DMAIC project phases at a glance and their individual objectives

Roles and responsibilities

Six Sigma in the context of lean and QM (OpEx)

AI as an assistant for structuring the project objective, scope and stakeholders


AI in the improvement project (approx. 0.5 days)

Types of AI (ML,DL,LLM,GenAI)

Data and prompt basics

Governance and security


Define phase (approx. 0.5 days)

Problem and project definition (Project Charter)

Understanding customer requirements (VOC-CTQ)

Process mapping (SIPOC)

Operational definition and data quality

AI-supported clustering of simple VOC examples


Measure phase (approx. 0.5 days)

Process mapping (flow chart and swimlane)

Insight into measurement system analysis (MSA)

Basic key figures (DPMO, Sigma Level)

Data types and collection (graphical analyses)

AI for measurement plan checklists, plausibility checks


Analysis phase (approx. 1 day)

Cause-effect analysis (5-Why, Ishikawa)

Basics of statistical methods

Insight into machines and process capability


Improve phase (approx. 0.5 days)

Generate solution ideas (Poka Yoke)

Risk assessment and introduction of FMEA


Control phase (approx. 0.5 days)

Definition of process monitoring (control plan)

Insight into statistical process control (SPC)

Process documentation and standardization (SOP)


Six Sigma Green Belt (approx. 3 weeks)


Project management with Six Sigma - Green Belt (approx. 1 day)

Green Belts as project managers

Work breakdown structure (WBS), project communication and documentation

Teamwork and leadership

Going through DMAIC project phases using advanced statistics application tools and methods

AI-supported project management: risks/dependencies, schedule risk analysis


Define phase (approx. 1.5 days)

Project profile, business case

Project scoping, stakeholder and risk analysis

VOC in CTQ transformation (CTQ tree)

Team composition, project planning (Gantt chart, milestone planning)

Cost calculation and target formulation (benefit)


Measure phase (approx. 2.5 days)

Advanced statistical basics

Visualization and interpretation (histogram, run chart, box plot)

Short-term vs. long-term capability (MFU, PFU)

Calculation and interpretation of the sigma level

Process indicators (Pp, Ppk, Cp, Cpk)

Measurement system analysis (MSA), bias, gage R&R

AI-supported data checks (missing values, outlier indications)


Analysis phase (approx. 4 days)

Hypothesis development, correlation analysis

Correlation (Pearson) and analysis of variance (ANOVA)

Lean time and value flow (yield, OEE, VSM)

Text/error code clustering for Pareto according to failure modes with AI


Improve phase (approx. 1 day)

Design of Experiments (DoE)

Solution generation and creativity methods (mind mapping, brainstorm/writing, 6-3-5 method)

Testing (Poka Yoke, piloting, cost-benefit analysis)

Risk minimization (FMEA, RPN evaluation)

Implementation


Control phase (approx. 1 day)

Sustainable implementation (control plan)

SPC, quality control charts (X̄-R chart, X̄-s chart)

Process monitoring (KPI, dashboard, BSC)

Project completion and handover

AI-supported KPI story/management summary


Project work, certification preparation and certification examination (approx. 4 days)



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

Professional experience in the production or service sector and basic knowledge of quality management are required.

The design thinking approach can be used to develop innovative solutions for complex problems. The design thinking approach is clearly structured, iterative and leaves plenty of room for new perspectives. The course conveys the meaning, process and principles of the method.

You will also be familiar with the specific tools and methods of Six Sigma in order to implement projects independently and successfully.

People with a degree in engineering, technicians, foremen and specialists from the production and service sectors and people from the areas of quality management, administration and sales who want to carry out and manage improvement projects using the Six Sigma method.

Design thinking was initially an innovative method for product development, but it has now spread to the entire corporate culture and is therefore in demand across all industries.

Six Sigma is an internationally standardized and recognized method of quality management and a management tool for process improvement. By obtaining the Green Belt, you demonstrate your mastery of the methodology in your profession. As a Six Sigma project manager, you will be in demand across all industries in medium-sized and large companies, thus enhancing your career profile in the long term.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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