Six Sigma Principles

  • 4.6
Approx. 13 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course teaches the principles of Six Sigma, a data-driven approach to quality management. Students will learn how to identify and eliminate defects in a process, ultimately increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the history and philosophy behind Six Sigma
  • Learn the DMAIC process for problem-solving
  • Utilize statistical tools to analyze data and make informed decisions

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

    • USA: $68,000
    • India: ₹600,000
    • Spain: €32,000
    • USA: $68,000
    • India: ₹600,000
    • Spain: €32,000

    • USA: $95,000
    • India: ₹1,200,000
    • Spain: €50,000
    • USA: $68,000
    • India: ₹600,000
    • Spain: €32,000

    • USA: $95,000
    • India: ₹1,200,000
    • Spain: €50,000

    • USA: $140,000
    • India: ₹3,000,000
    • Spain: €70,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the principles and methodology of Six Sigma
  • Identify and eliminate defects in a process
  • Apply statistical tools to make data-driven decisions

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of statistics
  • Familiarity with Excel or other data analysis software

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures

Similar Courses

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  • Quality Management and Control

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Founder of Six Sigma
  • Co-creator of Six Sigma

Related Books

Description

This course is for you if you are looking to learn more about Six Sigma or refresh your knowledge of the basic components 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 introduce you to the purpose of Six Sigma and its value to an organization. You will learn about the basic principles of Six Sigma and Lean. Your instructors will introduce you to, and have you apply, some of the tools and metrics that are critical components of Six Sigma. This course will provide you with the basic knowledge of the principles, roles, and responsibilities of Six Sigma and Lean.

Outline

  • Six Sigma Foundations, Principles, Roles and Responsibilities
  • What is Quality - Origins of Six Sigma - David Cook
  • Six Sigma Foundations and Principles
  • Purpose of Six Sigma
  • Six Sigma Methodology
  • Evolution of Six Sigma
  • Value of Six Sigma
  • Individual Contributors
  • Yellow and Green Belt
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Black Belts
  • Role of Master Black Belts
  • Role of Champions
  • Highly-Recommended Text
  • Six Sigma Foundations and Principles - Recommended Reading
  • Six Sigma Roles and Responsibilities - Recommended Reading
  • Six Sigma Foundations and Principles Practice
  • Six Sigma Foundations and Principles Quiz
  • Six Sigma Roles and Responsibilities Practice
  • Six Sigma Roles and Responsibilities Quiz
  • Quality Tools and Six Sigma Metrics
  • Introduction to Quality Tools
  • Pareto Charts
  • Cause and Effect Diagrams
  • Flow Charts and Process Mapping
  • Checksheets
  • Scatter Diagrams
  • Histograms
  • Six Sigma Measure - pt1
  • Six Sigma Measure - pt2
  • Cost of Poor Quality
  • Intro to Quality Tools - Recommended Reading
  • Flow Charts and Process Mapping - Recommended Reading
  • Scatter Diagrams - Recommended Reading
  • Six Sigma Metrics - Recommended Reading
  • Cost of Poor Quality - Recommended Reading
  • Quality Tools and Six Sigma Metrics Quiz
  • Team Basics
  • Importance of Teams
  • Types of Teams
  • Stages of Team Development
  • Brainstorming
  • Team Decision-Making
  • Agendas, Minutes, and Status Reports
  • Types of Teams - Recommended Reading
  • Stages of Team Development - Recommended Reading
  • Decision Making Tools - Recommended Reading
  • Communication Methods - Recommended Reading
  • Team Basics Practice
  • Team Basics Graded Quiz
  • Lean Foundations and Principles
  • Purpose of Lean
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Interview: Real World Value Stream Mapping
  • JIT & KanBan
  • Poka Yoke
  • Value to the Organization
  • Purpose of Lean - Recommended Reading
  • Useful Resources
  • Value Stream Mapping - Recommended Reading
  • JIT and Kan Ban - Recommended Reading
  • Poka Yoke - Recommended Reading
  • Value to the Organization - Recommended Reading
  • Lean Foundations and Principles Practice Quiz
  • Lean Foundations and Principles Graded Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

The Six Sigma Principles course on Coursera has received high praise from many users. With a focus on process improvement and quality assurance, this course has helped participants gain valuable insight and skills. Many users have specifically noted the course's comprehensive content and engaging teaching style as major strengths.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive content and engaging teaching style

Pros from User Reviews

  • In-depth and well-structured course content
  • Engaging teaching style with clear explanations
  • Useful real-life examples and case studies
  • Interactive quizzes and assignments to reinforce learning

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic
  • Limited interaction with instructors
  • Lengthy lectures may be overwhelming for some
  • Some technical issues with the online platform
  • Not enough emphasis on practical application
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Approx. 13 hours to complete
Bill Bailey, PhD, Gregory Wiles, PhD, David Cook, PhD, Christina Scherrer, PhD
University System of Georgia
Coursera

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Bill Bailey, PhD

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