Program Overview

University College Dublin Programs

Overview

University College Dublin offers a range of programs for students and staff. One of the programs available is the Yellow Belt training.

Yellow Belt Training

Description

The Yellow Belt training provides participants with a good understanding of the concepts and key tools of Lean Six Sigma and includes a hands-on lean process simulation exercise. On completion, trainees will be ready to actively participate on Lean Six Sigma projects.

Duration

The training is available in two formats:

• Virtual training: 2 x 2 hour sessions separated by a day or so, with some pre-course work required.
• Regular mode: One day.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for all UCD staff who are key participants on a project or have a project in mind.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes of the Yellow Belt training include:

• Outlining the concepts and principles of Lean Six Sigma and its application to process improvement and UCD Agile.
• Understanding the DMAIC methodology used to drive Agile projects.
• Applying some of the key Lean Six Sigma Tools to eliminate waste and tackle issues impeding the best utilization of resources.
• Using the Agile A3, a simplified version of DMAIC, to tell the story of how an issue was addressed that was impeding the best utilization of resources.

UCD Colleges

List of Colleges

University College Dublin has several colleges, including:

• UCD College of Arts and Humanities
• UCD College of Business
• UCD College of Engineering and Architecture
• UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences
• UCD College of Science
• UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

Research and Innovation

Research Areas

UCD has a strong focus on research and innovation, with various research areas available for graduate studies and support for researchers.

Key Services

List of Services

UCD provides a range of key services, including:

• Library
• Staff Directory
• Sport & Fitness
• IT Services
• HR
• Commuting