About this course: This course will cover the Measure phase and portions of the Analyze phase of the Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) process. You will learn about lean tools for process analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), measurement system analysis (MSA) and gauge repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R), and you will be introduced to basic statistics. This course will outline useful measure and analysis phase tools and will give you an overview of statistics as they are related to the Six Sigma process. The statistics module will provide you with an overview of the concepts and you will be given multiple example problems to see how to apply these concepts. Every module will include readings, discussions, lecture videos, and quizzes to help make sure you understand the material and concepts that are studied. Our applied curriculum is built around the latest handbook The Certified Six Sigma Handbook (2nd edition) and students will develop /learn the fundamentals of Six Sigma. Registration includes online access to course content, projects, and resources but does not include the companion text The Certified Six Sigma Handbook (2nd edition). The companion text is not required to complete the assignments. However, the text is a recognized handbook used by professionals in the field. Also, it is a highly recommended text for those wishing to move forward in Six Sigma and eventually gain certification from professional agencies such as American Society for Quality (ASQ).
Created by: University System of Georgia
Taught by: Christina Scherrer, PhD, Professor of Industrial Engineering
Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering
Taught by: David Cook, PhD, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Taught by: Gregory Wiles, PhD, Interim Chair and Assistant Professor
Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering
Taught by: Bill Bailey, PhD, Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering
Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering
| Basic Info | Course 3 of 4 in the Six Sigma Yellow Belt Specialization |
| Level | Beginner |
| Language | English |
| Hardware Req | Required Companion text: The Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Handbook (2nd edition) |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Measurement System Analysis
Welcome to Six Sigma Tools for Analyze! This is the third course in the Six Sigma Yellow Belt Specialization. Your team of instructors, Dr. Bill Bailey, Dr. David Cook, Dr. Christine Scherrer, and Dr. Gregory Wiles, currently work in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University. This module will introduce you to Measurement System Analysis (MSA) which is a key component of the Measure phase of the DMAIC process. You will also learn about Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R) and why it is used in the measurement phase.
2 videos, 3 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: Highly-Recommended Text
- Reading: Measurement System Analysis - Recommended Reading
- Video: Measurement System Analysis Part 1
- Reading: Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility - Recommended Reading
- Video: Measurement System Analysis Part 2
- Practice Quiz: Measurement System Analysis Practice
Graded: Measurement System Analysis Practice Graded Quiz
WEEK 2
Process Analysis Tools
This module will introduce you to the Analysis phase of the DMAIC process. Process analysis helps you to better understand current processes and how they can be improved. You will be introduced to many of the different process analysis tools that are commonly used by Six Sigma experts. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) will also be introduced to help you better understand how to identify process failures.
6 videos, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Video: Process Analysis Tools
- Reading: Eliminating Waste and 5S - Recommended Reading
- Video: Eliminating Waste
- Video: 5S
- Practice Quiz: Process Analysis Tools Practice
- Reading: FMEA Pt. 1 - Recommended Reading
- Video: FMEA Part 1
- Reading: FMEA Pt. 2 - Recommended Reading
- Video: FMEA Part 2
- Reading: FMEA Gift - Recommended Reading
- Video: FMEA Part 3
- Discussion Prompt: FMEA Discussion
Graded: Process Analysis Tools
WEEK 3
Root Cause Analysis
Root cause analysis is a common problem solving step. Determining the root cause of something is an important aspect of uncovering the causes of a problem. In this module you will review the different tools used in determining root cause including 5-whys, process mapping, force-field analysis, and matrix charts.
5 videos, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Video: Root Cause Analysis
- Reading: 5 Whys - Recommended Reading
- Video: 5 Whys
- Reading: Process Mapping - Recommended Reading
- Video: Process Mapping
- Reading: Force Field Analysis - Recommended Reading
- Video: Force Field Analysis
- Discussion Prompt: Force Field Analysis Discussion
- Practice Quiz: Root Cause Analysis Practice
- Reading: Matrix Charts - Recommended Reading
- Video: Matrix Charts
Graded: Root Cause Analysis Graded Quiz
WEEK 4
Data Analysis
In this module you will be diving into the statistical side of Six Sigma. You will begin with learning about the basic distribution types which include normal and binomial. You will then proceed to variation and will learn the difference between common and special cause variation.
7 videos, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: Characteristics of Probability Distributions - Recommended Reading
- Video: Characteristics of Probability Distributions
- Reading: The Normal Distribution Table
- Video: Calculating Probabilities Using the Normal Distribution
- Video: Calculating Probabilities in the Normal Distribution: Example Problems
- Reading: The Binomial Distribution - Recommended Reading
- Video: The Binomial Distribution
- Video: Binomial Distribution Calculations
- Video: Binomial Distribution Calculations: More Examples
- Reading: Common Versus Special Cause Variation - Recommended Reading
- Video: Common Versus Special Cause Variation
- Practice Quiz: Data Analysis Practice Quiz
Graded: Data Analysis Graded Quiz
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