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There are 4 modules in this course
This course is designed to guide you on how to prepare for the American Society for Quality Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (ASQ CSSBB) certification, a mark of quality excellence across industries.
The course offers insights into the statistical tools for drawing valid conclusions, depicting relationships, analyzing measurement systems, testing hypotheses, designing experiments, applying statistical process control, and leading advanced Six Sigma projects across the enterprise.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the statistical analysis tools required for quality and process improvement in each phase of the DMAIC methodology.
- Describe the statistical processes of each phase of the DMAIC methodology used for operational efficiency.
- Apply statistical analysis tools for representing relationships, analyzing systems, and testing hypotheses.
- Implement design experiments and apply statistical process control to streamline business processes.
This course is best suited for employees working in process improvement teams, including individuals with significant experience leading and executing Six Sigma, lean, or other quality improvement projects.
In this module, you will learn about the various statistical tools you can use for process analysis and data collection. The module delves into the statistical technique of measurement system analysis (MSA). You will also learn how to use graphical tools to construct and interpret diagrams and charts. You will be equipped with how the results of statistical studies are used to draw valid conclusions, the distribution methods relevant to probability, and the techniques used for process capability. Finally, you will learn to interpret the difference between short-term and long-term capabilities.
Graphical tools and statistical analysis•5 minutes
Data distribution methods•6 minutes
Process capability•5 minutes
Short-term and long-term capability•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Course overview •5 minutes
Normal distribution and standard normal distribution•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 34 minutes
Graded Quiz: Statistical analysis and tools in the measure phase•20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Process, Data, and Measurement•6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Graphical tools, probability, and process capability•8 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 15 minutes
Meet and greet •15 minutes
Statistical analysis and tools in the analyze phase
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module, you will learn how to measure and model relationships between variables. You will explore the correlation coefficient, linear regression, and multivariate tools. The module also delves into applying the key concepts of hypothesis testing, such as the significance of testing, calculating sample size, and analyzing waste. You will become acquainted with techniques such as point and interval estimates and tests for means, variances, and proportions. Additionally, you will learn the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and goodness-of-fit (chi-square) tests and the techniques for analyzing and managing risk.
What's included
7 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt
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7 videos•Total 39 minutes
Correlation coefficient•6 minutes
Regression analysis•6 minutes
Sources of variation•6 minutes
Fundamental concepts of hypothesis testing•5 minutes
Estimates, means, variations, and proportions•6 minutes
Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and goodness-of-fit (chi-square)•6 minutes
Methods of risk and waste analysis•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
Types of hypotheses•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 34 minutes
Graded Quiz: Statistical analysis and tools in the analyze phase•20 minutes
Relationship between variables•6 minutes
Hypothesis testing and risk management•8 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Risk management•10 minutes
Statistical analysis and tools in the improve and control phase
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module, you will explore the key concepts of the design of experiments (DOE). You will also learn how to apply the principles of DOE, such as power, sample size, balance, repetition, replication, order, efficiency, randomization, blocking, interaction, confounding, and resolution. The module will take you through planning and evaluating different types of experiments in DOE and various types of Lean methods you can use for process improvement, like waste elimination, cycle-time reduction, Kaizen, and others. Additionally, the module focuses on statistical process control (SPC) and other controls that help to streamline business processes. Finally, you will learn how to sustain process improvements using methods like documentation, training, and evaluation.
What's included
5 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 30 minutes
Design of experiments (DOE): Key concepts and principles•7 minutes
Design of experiments (DOE): Types of experiments•7 minutes
Lean methods and implementation for process improvement•6 minutes
Statistical process control (SPC) and other controls•6 minutes
Sustaining improvements•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 3 minutes
Sustenance of process improvements•3 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
Graded Quiz: Statistical analysis and tools in the improve and control phase•30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Design of experiments (DOE), lean methods, and improvement sustenance•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Statistical process control and other controls•10 minutes
Peer review assignment
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
This is a peer-review assignment based on the concepts taught in the Advanced Statistical Analysis and Tools course. In this assignment, you have been provided with a real-life scenario. You must explain how you can use process capabilities and their related metrics in process improvement.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 peer review
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1 video•Total 5 minutes
Course Wrap-up•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 2 minutes
Congratulations and next steps •1 minute
Thanks from the course team •1 minute
1 peer review•Total 180 minutes
Process capability•180 minutes
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The course provides very good clarity on the complex concepts.
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Excellent effort, Your analysis of Process Capability is very understandable. A small improvement: consider expanding on the key steps to make it stronger. Well done.
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