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There are 4 modules in 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).
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.
What's included
2 videos1 reading2 assignments
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2 videos•Total 10 minutes
Measurement System Analysis Part 1•6 minutes
Measurement System Analysis Part 2•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Measurement System Analysis Graded Quiz•30 minutes
Measurement System Analysis Practice•30 minutes
Process Analysis Tools
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
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.
What's included
6 videos2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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6 videos•Total 29 minutes
Process Analysis Tools•2 minutes
Eliminating Waste•5 minutes
5S•4 minutes
FMEA Part 1•6 minutes
FMEA Part 2•6 minutes
FMEA Part 3•7 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Process Analysis Tools•30 minutes
Process Analysis Tools Practice•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
FMEA Discussion•10 minutes
Root Cause Analysis
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
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.
What's included
6 videos2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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6 videos•Total 29 minutes
Root Cause Analysis•1 minute
5 Whys•4 minutes
Process Mapping•4 minutes
Force Field Analysis•4 minutes
Matrix Charts•7 minutes
8D Problem Solving Video with 8D Form in Resources•8 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Root Cause Analysis Graded Quiz•30 minutes
Root Cause Analysis Practice•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Force Field Analysis Discussion•10 minutes
Data Analysis
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
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.
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7 videos1 reading2 assignments
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7 videos•Total 23 minutes
Characteristics of Probability Distributions•2 minutes
Calculating Probabilities Using the Normal Distribution•5 minutes
Calculating Probabilities in the Normal Distribution: Example Problems•4 minutes
The Binomial Distribution•3 minutes
Binomial Distribution Calculations•4 minutes
Binomial Distribution Calculations: More Examples•3 minutes
Common Versus Special Cause Variation•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
The Normal Distribution Table•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 70 minutes
Data Analysis Graded Quiz•30 minutes
Data Analysis Practice Quiz•40 minutes
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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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