Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases

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Approx. 15 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn how to use Six Sigma methodology to define and measure advanced processes in this comprehensive course. Gain valuable skills in data analysis, process mapping, and project management.

Key Learning Points

  • Discover the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) approach to problem-solving
  • Learn how to use statistical tools to analyze data and measure process performance
  • Develop project management skills to implement process improvements

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

  • Six Sigma Black Belt
    • USA: $100,000 - $150,000
    • India: ₹1,000,000 - ₹3,000,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
  • Quality Control Manager
    • USA: $70,000 - $110,000
    • India: ₹600,000 - ₹2,000,000
    • Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
  • Process Improvement Analyst
    • USA: $60,000 - $90,000
    • India: ₹400,000 - ₹1,500,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €30,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the DMAIC approach to problem-solving
  • Learn how to use statistical tools to analyze data and measure process performance
  • Develop project management skills to implement process improvements

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of statistics
  • Familiarity with project management principles

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes and assignments

Similar Courses

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • Six Sigma Green Belt

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Mikel Harry
  • Bill Smith

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Description

This course is for you if you are looking to dive deeper into Six Sigma or strengthen and expand your knowledge of the basic components of green belt level of Six Sigma and Lean. Six Sigma skills are widely sought by employers both nationally and internationally. These skills have been proven to help improve business processes and performance. This course will take you deeper into the principles and tools associated with the "Define" and "Measure" phases of the DMAIC structure of Six Sigma.

Outline

  • Yellow Belt Refresher - Team Basics
  • Explaining Yellow Belt Refresher Areas
  • The Importance of Teams in Quality Improvement
  • Types of Teams
  • Stages of Team Development
  • Brainstorming
  • Team Decision Tools
  • Agendas, Minutes, and Status Reports
  • Highly-Recommended Text
  • Process Analysis and Documentation
  • Introduction
  • Process Mapping and Flow Charts
  • Written Procedures
  • Work Instructions
  • CEDAC
  • Pareto Diagrams
  • Relationship Matrix
  • Process Maps and Flow Charts - Recommended Reading
  • Written Procedures & Work Instructions - Recommended Reading
  • CEDAC - Recommended Reading
  • Pareto Diagrams - Recommended Reading
  • Relationship Matrix - Recommended Reading
  • Process Analysis and Documentation Practice Quiz
  • Process Analysis and Documentation Graded Quiz
  • Probability and Statistics - pt1
  • Basic Probability Concepts
  • Mutually Exclusive & Independent Events
  • Addition Rules for Probability
  • Conditional Probability
  • Multiplicative Rules
  • Basic Probability Concepts - Recommended Reading
  • Mutually Exclusive & Independent Events - Recommended Reading
  • Addition Rules for Probability - Recommended Reading
  • Conditional Probability - Recommended Reading
  • Multiplicative Rules for Probability - Recommended Reading
  • Probability and Statistics - pt1 Practice Quiz
  • Probability and Statistics - pt1 Graded Quiz
  • Probability and Statistics - pt2
  • Combinations and Permutations
  • The Central Limit Theorem (CLT)
  • The Central Limit Theorem (CLT) Applications
  • Descriptive vs. Inferential Statistics
  • Combinations and Permutations - Recommended Reading
  • The Central Limit Theorem (CLT) & Its Applications - Recommended Reading
  • Descriptive vs. Inferential Statistics - Recommended Reading
  • Probability and Statistics - pt2 Practice Quiz
  • Probability and Statistics - pt2 Graded Quiz
  • Statistical Distribution
  • Characteristics of Probability Distribution - (Yellow Belt Refresher Video)
  • The Binomial Distribution - (Yellow Belt Refresher Video)
  • Binomial Calculations - (Yellow Belt Refresher Video)
  • Poisson Distribution
  • Calculating Probabilities Using the Normal Distribution - (Yellow Belt Refresher Video)
  • Chi Square
  • T-distribution & F-distribution
  • Binomial Distribution & Binomial Calculation - Recommended Reading
  • Poisson Distribution - Recommended Reading
  • Calculating Possibilities in the Normal Distribution - Recommended Reading
  • Chi-square Distribution and Degrees of Freedom - Recommended Reading
  • T-distribution & F-distribution - Recommended Reading
  • Statistical Distributions Practice Quiz
  • Statistical Distributions Graded Quiz
  • COLLECTING AND SUMMARIZING DATA & MEASURING SYSTEM ANALYSIS
  • Explaining the Yellow Belt Refresher Areas
  • Basic Statistics - pt 1
  • Basic Statistics - pt 2
  • Collecting and Summarizing Data - pt 1
  • Collecting and Summarizing Data - pt 2
  • Collecting and Summarizing Data - pt 3
  • Measuring System Analysis - pt 1
  • Measuring System Analysis - pt 2
  • Collecting and Summarizing Data - Recommended Reading
  • Measuring System Analysis - Recommended Reading
  • Collecting and Summarizing Data Practice Quiz
  • Collecting and Summarizing Data Graded Quiz
  • Measuring System Analysis Practice Quiz
  • Measuring System Analysis Graded Quiz
  • PROCESS AND PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY & EXPLORATORY DATA ANALYSIS
  • Process and Performance
  • Designing Process Performance
  • Analyzing Process Capability
  • Control Chart Interpretation
  • Multi-Variable Study
  • Types of Correlation (Yellow Belt Refresher Video)
  • Correlation
  • Linear Regression
  • Process and Performance Capability - Recommended Reading
  • Exploratory Data Analysis - Recommended Reading
  • Process and Performance Capability Practice Quiz
  • Process and Performance Capability Graded Quiz
  • Exploratory Data Analysis Practice Quiz
  • Exploratory Data Analysis Graded Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical approach with real-world examples

Pros from User Reviews

  • Clear and concise explanations of Six Sigma methodology
  • Interactive exercises and quizzes to reinforce learning
  • Great instructor with extensive industry experience
  • Course content is relevant and applicable to various industries
  • Excellent preparation for Six Sigma certification exams

Cons from User Reviews

  • Course may be too advanced for beginners without prior knowledge of Six Sigma
  • Some users found the course pace to be too slow
  • Not enough emphasis on statistical analysis for some users
  • Limited interaction with other students or opportunities for networking
  • Lack of flexibility in course schedule
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Approx. 15 hours to complete
Christina Scherrer, PhD, Gregory Wiles, PhD, Bill Bailey, PhD
University System of Georgia
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