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Intro to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods

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Intro to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods

This course is part of ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization Specialization

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

28 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Identify the problem or opportunity to be addressed and then define specific and measurable goals for the project.
Develop a project charter, including its objectives, scope, and required resources.
Identify the needs and expectations of the customers directly affected by the problem or process under consideration.
Create a high-level process map to visualize the process flow and identify areas for improvement.

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The course will equip you with the competencies and essential skills required to excel in the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB) exam and contribute effectively to process improvement initiatives. The course provides an overview of Lean Six Sigma as a powerful methodology for process improvement, the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) framework, measurement systems analysis (MSA), and various data collection methods.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Identify the problem or opportunity to be addressed and then define specific and measurable goals for the project. -Develop a project charter, including its objectives, scope, and required resources. -Identify the needs and expectations of the customers directly affected by the problem or process under consideration. -Create a high-level process map to visualize the process flow and identify areas for improvement. The course is best suited for entry-level employees who are new to the world of Six Sigma and aim to advance their careers. No prior education or specific knowledge is required to enroll in this course.

Module details

In this module, you will gain an overview of the goal, origin, and evolution of the problem-solving approaches of Lean and Six Sigma. This module will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required to contribute to process improvement initiatives in your organization effectively. You will also be introduced to each of the phases of the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) approach and its role in driving continuous improvement and waste reduction.

What's included

11 videos3 readings3 assignments

11 videosTotal 66 minutes

Specialization Overview6 minutes
Course Introduction3 minutes
Origin and evolution of lean4 minutes
Lean essentials8 minutes
Origin and goals of six sigma7 minutes
Introduction to DMAIC and DMADV4 minutes
The define phase8 minutes
The measure phase6 minutes
Analyze phase5 minutes
Improve Phase10 minutes
Control phase7 minutes

3 readingsTotal 14 minutes

Specialization overview5 minutes
Course overview5 minutes
DMAIC and DMADV approach - A comparative study 4 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Graded Quiz: Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Overview of Lean and Six Sigma8 minutes
Practice Quiz: The DMAIC approach12 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to effectively measure and analyze performance in Lean Six Sigma projects. This first step comprises a detailed review to identify areas where improvements can make a difference. This module will also dive into consumer feedback to determine their requirements and expectations. After gathering consumer insights, you will learn how to determine critical-to-quality (CTQ) measures and KPIs for monitoring current conditions and future improvement activities. This aligns the company’s focus on customer satisfaction and strategic goals with a comprehensive, data-driven approach to continuous improvement.

What's included

4 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt

4 videosTotal 22 minutes

Defect metrics6 minutes
Voice of customers, businesses, employees, and processes 5 minutes
Cost of quality6 minutes
Overview of CTQ, the CTQ tree, converting a purpose into CTQ5 minutes

1 readingTotal 4 minutes

Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) and First Time Yield (FTY)4 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 28 minutes

Graded Quiz: Lean Six Sigma Metrics and Strategic Improvement Initiatives Framework20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Key Six Sigma metrics and project identification4 minutes
Practice Quiz: Introduction to cost of quality (COQ) and critical to quality (CTQ)4 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes

Critical-to-quality (CTQs)15 minutes

In this module, you will deep-dive into your organizational processes and the tools to be used for executing process improvements. You will be introduced to a visual representation technique called process mapping, which is used to document and understand the flow of a process from start to finish. The module also discusses how process maps help identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement. Additionally, you will learn about another tool called SIPOC, which stands for suppliers, inputs, process, outputs, and customers, representing the key elements involved in a process. SIPOC diagrams provide a high-level view of the process and its stakeholders and help to define and understand its boundaries. It also helps identify the critical requirements and potential sources of variation. Here, you will also learn how to develop a comprehensive project charter for your Lean Six Sigma initiatives. Further, you will be introduced to the essential elements of a project charter, its purpose, and its significance in project management. Finally, you will learn about the risk and how to control them and reduce their impact.

What's included

5 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 29 minutes

Overview of process mapping7 minutes
Overview of SIPOC6 minutes
Purpose and elements of a project charter5 minutes
Project deliverables: Risks and mitigation8 minutes
Course wrap-up video 3 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

Seven important elements of a charter5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 28 minutes

Graded Quiz: Process Mapping and Project Charter 20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Understanding process mapping and SIPOC4 minutes
Practice Quiz: Project charter and charter elements4 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes

Writing the business case, goal statement, and problem statement 15 minutes

This is a graded assignment based on the concepts taught in the Introduction to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods course. In this assignment, you will be provided with real-life scenarios. You will be asked to explain how the DMAIC process can be applied to improve processes.