The Key Takeaways

THE KEY TAKEAWAYS

And now, we have reached the end of this introductory chapter! Since this was just an introduction, this chapter does not contain a quiz. But there are some key points to remember. So, let’s go through those takeaways I mentioned.

Here are your key takeaways:

• One: The CSSYB exam is administered by ASQ: The American Society for Quality.

Certifications by ASQ are highly respected in many industries. Having this certification indicates that you have the necessary skills to help your organization improve its bottom line.

• Two: Six Sigma saves companies millions of dollars by helping them minimize the defects in their processes. Quality is improved, customers are satisfied, and profits increase.

• Three: The Six Sigma Yellow Belt is an entry level certification. It has no education or work experience requirements. The certification shows that you thoroughly understand the fundamentals of the Six Sigma methodology. The methodology consists of five phases: DMAIC. This stands for Define, Measure,

Analyze, Improve, and Control.

• Four: The average salary you can earn with the Yellow Belt certification is sixty six thousand, seven hundred and thirty four -US dollars. Many prestigious employers seek Yellow Belts, including -HSBC, -IBM, and Accenture.

• Five: If you decide to progress further in Quality Improvement, you can become a

Six Sigma Green Belt. With some experience as a Green Belt, you can become a

Black Belt, and eventually, a Master Black Belt.

• Six: Chapter two tells you everything you need to know about the logistics of the exam, including registration and scheduling. Chapter three explains Bloom’s

Taxonomy. After that, we work our way through the phases of the DMAIC methodology.

• Seven: The Follow Along PDF Manual contains summaries of important course material as well as links to supplemental information. It contains the quizzes and your final exam. Use the quizzes to test how much knowledge you’ve retained.

• Eight: The final exam contains one hundred questions and is a great way to prepare for the real thing. You can even mimic the actual exam conditions to give you the most realistic practice.

• Nine: When you hear ideas that have been repeated, even multiple times, take note of them. They are important.

• Ten: Listen to every chapter in this course at least twice, or even more. This puts you in the best position to remember everything you need to pass the exam.

OK, that’s all for this introductory chapter. In the next chapter, I will explain everything you need to know about the exam. If you are ready to get started, be sure to have your Follow Along PDF Manual close at hand. Get comfortable, gather all the necessary supplies, and let’s begin!