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).
This course is part of the Six Sigma Yellow Belt Specialization
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Skills you will gain
StatisticsBinomial DistributionData AnalysisCausality
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
1Measurement 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 (Total 10 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
3 readings
Highly-Recommended Text1m
Measurement System Analysis - Recommended Reading3m
Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility - Recommended Reading10m
2 practice exercises
Measurement System Analysis Practice20m
Measurement System Analysis Practice Graded Quiz16m
Week
2Process 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 (Total 29 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
4 readings
Eliminating Waste and 5S - Recommended Reading10m
FMEA Pt. 1 - Recommended Reading5m
FMEA Pt. 2 - Recommended Reading10m
FMEA Gift - Recommended Reading20m
2 practice exercises
Process Analysis Tools Practice20m
Process Analysis Tools8m
Week
3Root 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 (Total 21 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
4 readings
5 Whys - Recommended Reading5m
Process Mapping - Recommended Reading15m
Force Field Analysis - Recommended Reading2m
Matrix Charts - Recommended Reading5m
2 practice exercises
Root Cause Analysis Practice20m
Root Cause Analysis Graded Quiz10m
Week
4Data 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 (Total 23 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
7 videos
Calculating Probabilities Using the Normal Distribution4m
Calculating Probabilities in the Normal Distribution: Example Problems3m
The Binomial Distribution2m
Binomial Distribution Calculations3m
Binomial Distribution Calculations: More Examples3m
Common Versus Special Cause Variation2m
4 readings
Characteristics of Probability Distributions - Recommended Reading20m
The Normal Distribution Table10m
The Binomial Distribution - Recommended Reading10m
Common Versus Special Cause Variation - Recommended Reading15m
2 practice exercises
Data Analysis Practice Quiz40m
Data Analysis Graded Quiz30m
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Top Reviews
By ET•Oct 16th 2018
I enjoy the clear presentations of the lecturers. The lecture slides are extremely helpful. The lectures compliment very well the ideas mentioned in the textbook.
By EL•Apr 27th 2018
Easy to comprehend. It provides a gist of the handbook without omitting essential information.
Instructors
Christina Scherrer, PhD
Professor of Industrial EngineeringDepartment of Systems and Industrial Engineering
David Cook, PhD
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering TechnologyDepartment of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Gregory Wiles, PhD
Interim Chair and Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Systems and Industrial Engineering
Bill Bailey, PhD
Assistant Professor of Industrial EngineeringDepartment of Systems and Industrial Engineering
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About the Six Sigma Yellow Belt Specialization
This specialization 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, performance, and quality assurance.
In this specialization, you will learn proven principles and tools specific to six sigma and lean.
This is a sequential, linear designed specialization that covers the introductory level content (at the "yellow belt" level) of Six Sigma and Lean. Yellow Belt knowledge is needed before advancing to Green Belt (which is a second specialization offered here on Coursera by the USG). Green Belt knowledge is needed before moving to a Black Belt.
The proper sequence of this specialization is:
Course #1 - Six Sigma Fundamentals
Course #2 - Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure
Course #3 - Six Sigma Tools for Analyze
Course #4 - Six Sigma Tools for Improve and Control
At the end of Course #4 (Six Sigma Tools for Improve and Control), there is a peer-reviewed, capstone project. Successful completion of this project is necessary for full completion of this specialization.
It should be noted that completing either the Yellow Belt or Green Belt Specializations does not give the learner "professional accreditation" in Six Sigma. However, successful completion will assist in better preparation for such professional accreditation testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
What is the refund policy?
Is financial aid available?
What do I need to successfully complete this course?
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 all course content, projects, and resources. This price does not include the companion text The Certified Six Sigma Handbook (2nd edition).
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