PDS 256 Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training | University of Calgary Continuing Education

Course Description

Yellow belts are for entry-level employees who are new to Six Sigma and may have a small role, interest or need to develop foundational knowledge. Yellow belts come from all levels of an organization, including executive champions who require an overview of Six Sigma.

Examine various proce...

Course Description

Examine various process improvement techniques that impact the organization and discover how to apply the DMAIC framework. Yellow Belt training is ideal for those who want to move to the next level of certification as a Green Belt practitioner.

Course Details

Explain several fundamental DMAIC elements within the Lean Six Sigma methodology and the role of Lean Six Sigma within organizations
Explain how process improvement can help the organization become more effective and agile in its key processes
Describe the DMAIC problem-solving approach

Instruction Topics

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
Roles of the Lean Six Sigma
DMAIC problem-solving approach

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals Certificate : Core Courses

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PDS 256 - 010

Sep 25, 2025

Online Synchronous

Available

Online Synchronous

Th, F

8:30AM to 4:30PM

Sep 25, 2025 to Sep 26, 2025

Schedule and Location

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14.0

Online Synchronous

Flat Fee non-credit

$699.00

Reading List / Textbook

No Text

Section Notes

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

This course uses:

Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L.
Zoom web conferencing software.

For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.