This course is part of the Six Sigma Green Belt Specialization

Christina Scherrer, PhD +2 more instructors

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Six Sigma Green Belt SpecializationUniversity System of Georgia

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This course is for you if you are looking to dive deeper into Six Sigma or strengthen and expand your knowledge of the basic components of green belt level 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 and performance. This course will take you deeper into the principles and tools associated with the "Define" and "Measure" phases of the DMAIC structure of Six Sigma.
It is highly recommended that you complete the "Yellow Belt Specialization"  and the course "Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced)" before beginning this course.

In this course, your instructors will introduce you to, and have you apply, some of the tools and metrics that are critical components of Six Sigma. This course will provide you with the advanced knowledge of team dynamics and performance, process analysis, probability, statistics,  statistical distributions, collecting and summarizing data, measurement systems analysis, process and performance capability, and exploratory data analysis associated with Six Sigma and Lean. 

Every module will include readings, videos, and quizzes to help make sure you understand the material and concepts that are studied. 

Registration includes online access to course content, projects, and resources but does not include the companion text The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt 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).

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Approx. 15 hours to complete

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Learner Career Outcomes

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got a tangible career benefit from this course

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Six Sigma Green Belt Specialization

Flexible deadlines

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish, Romanian

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University System of Georgia

The University System of Georgia is composed of 28 higher education institutions including 4 research universities, 2 regional universities, 12 state universities, 13 state colleges and the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. The Georgia Public Library System, encompassing 61 library systems throughout Georgia, is also part of the University System.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Yellow Belt Refresher - Team Basics

This module is a Yellow Belt Refresher Area, since some learners may have entered this course without having taken the previous yellow belt material. This refresher area does not serve as a "replacement" for taking the yellow belt specialization. It is only a "patch" for those who already have some knowledge of six sigma, but find the yellow belt specialization to be too introductory for their current situation. If you find yourself struggling with the green belt material in this course, it is highly recommended that you travel through the yellow belt specialization before attempting the green belt content. In this module you will learn about team development, different types of teams, tools for decision making, and tools for communication.

1 hour to complete

7 videos (Total 32 min), 1 reading

7 videos

Explaining Yellow Belt Refresher Areas1m

The Importance of Teams in Quality Improvement4m

Types of Teams3m

Stages of Team Development5m

Brainstorming4m

Team Decision Tools5m

Agendas, Minutes, and Status Reports6m

1 reading

Highly-Recommended Text10m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Process Analysis and Documentation

In this module you will learn the application of process maps and flow charts swim lane. You will also about the application of: written procedures and works instructions, CEDAC, the Pareto diagram, and the relationship matrix.

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 44 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

7 videos

Introduction1m

Process Mapping and Flow Charts6m

Written Procedures3m

Work Instructions5m

CEDAC8m

Pareto Diagrams8m

Relationship Matrix9m

5 readings

Process Maps and Flow Charts - Recommended Reading10m

Written Procedures & Work Instructions - Recommended Reading10m

CEDAC - Recommended Reading10m

Pareto Diagrams - Recommended Reading10m

Relationship Matrix - Recommended Reading10m

2 practice exercises

Process Analysis and Documentation Practice Quiz30m

Process Analysis and Documentation Graded Quiz30m

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Probability and Statistics - pt1

In this module, you will learn how mutually-exclusive events and independent events relate to probability. You will also learn how to solve basic probability problems, including those that require the addition, multiplicative, and conditional rules of probability.

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 16 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

5 videos

Basic Probability Concepts3m

Mutually Exclusive & Independent Events4m

Addition Rules for Probability3m

Conditional Probability2m

Multiplicative Rules2m

5 readings

Basic Probability Concepts - Recommended Reading10m

Mutually Exclusive & Independent Events - Recommended Reading10m

Addition Rules for Probability - Recommended Reading10m

Conditional Probability - Recommended Reading10m

Multiplicative Rules for Probability - Recommended Reading10m

2 practice exercises

Probability and Statistics - pt1 Practice Quiz30m

Probability and Statistics - pt1 Graded Quiz30m

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Probability and Statistics - pt2

In this module, you will learn how to solve probability problems related to combinations and permutations. You will also learn about central limit theorem and how to apply it to the concept of confidence intervals. This module also touches on descriptive and inferential statistics.

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 16 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

4 videos

Combinations and Permutations4m

The Central Limit Theorem (CLT)5m

The Central Limit Theorem (CLT) Applications3m

Descriptive vs. Inferential Statistics2m

3 readings

Combinations and Permutations - Recommended Reading10m

The Central Limit Theorem (CLT) & Its Applications - Recommended Reading10m

Descriptive vs. Inferential Statistics - Recommended Reading10m

2 practice exercises

Probability and Statistics - pt2 Practice Quiz30m

Probability and Statistics - pt2 Graded Quiz30m

Week

Week 5

2 hours to complete

Statistical Distribution

In this module, you will learn about the basic characteristics of probability distributions. You will also learn about binomial, normal, Poisson, t-, chi-square, and F-distributions.

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 23 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

7 videos

Characteristics of Probability Distribution - (Yellow Belt Refresher Video)2m

The Binomial Distribution - (Yellow Belt Refresher Video)2m

Binomial Calculations - (Yellow Belt Refresher Video)3m

Poisson Distribution5m

Calculating Probabilities Using the Normal Distribution - (Yellow Belt Refresher Video)4m

Chi Square2m

T-distribution & F-distribution2m

5 readings

Binomial Distribution & Binomial Calculation - Recommended Reading10m

Poisson Distribution - Recommended Reading10m

Calculating Possibilities in the Normal Distribution - Recommended Reading10m

Chi-square Distribution and Degrees of Freedom - Recommended Reading10m

T-distribution & F-distribution - Recommended Reading10m

2 practice exercises

Statistical Distributions Practice Quiz30m

Statistical Distributions Graded Quiz30m

Week

Week 6

3 hours to complete

COLLECTING AND SUMMARIZING DATA & MEASURING SYSTEM ANALYSIS

In this module, you will learn the different types and sources of data. You will also learn: how to classify groups of data for descriptive statistics analysis, different ways to graphically display data, how to express the importance of measurement systems analysis, and the difference between precision and accuracy. This module also begins with a Yellow Belt Refresher Area, since some learners may have entered this course without having taken the previous yellow belt material. This refresher area does not serve as a "replacement" for taking the yellow belt material. It is only a "patch" for those who already have some knowledge of six sigma, but find the yellow belt specialization to be too introductory for their current situation. If you find yourself struggling with the green belt material in this course, it is highly recommended that you travel through the yellow belt specialization before attempting the green belt content.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 36 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes

8 videos

Explaining the Yellow Belt Refresher Areas1m

Basic Statistics - pt 14m

Basic Statistics - pt 23m

Collecting and Summarizing Data - pt 17m

Collecting and Summarizing Data - pt 23m

Collecting and Summarizing Data - pt 35m

Measuring System Analysis - pt 14m

Measuring System Analysis - pt 25m

2 readings

Collecting and Summarizing Data - Recommended Reading10m

Measuring System Analysis - Recommended Reading10m

4 practice exercises

Collecting and Summarizing Data Practice Quiz30m

Collecting and Summarizing Data Graded Quiz30m

Measuring System Analysis Practice Quiz30m

Measuring System Analysis Graded Quiz30m

Week

Week 7

3 hours to complete

PROCESS AND PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY & EXPLORATORY DATA ANALYSIS

In this module, you will learn how to use statistical tools and analyze data, including skills like: how to distinguish between natural process limits and specification limits, how to calculate the value of Cp and Ck, how to deal with process capability studies. This module also addresses multi-vari studies, the the correlation coefficient, and linear regression.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 39 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes

8 videos

Process and Performance3m

Designing Process Performance4m

Analyzing Process Capability5m

Control Chart Interpretation2m

Multi-Variable Study5m

Types of Correlation (Yellow Belt Refresher Video)3m

Correlation7m

Linear Regression8m

2 readings

Process and Performance Capability - Recommended Reading10m

Exploratory Data Analysis - Recommended Reading10m

4 practice exercises

Process and Performance Capability Practice Quiz30m

Process and Performance Capability Graded Quiz30m

Exploratory Data Analysis Practice Quiz30m

Exploratory Data Analysis Graded Quiz30m

About the Six Sigma Green Belt Specialization

This specialization is for you if you are looking to learn more about the more advanced 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 a more advanced level of content (at the "green belt" level) of Six Sigma and Lean. Yellow Belt knowledge is needed before advancing to Green Belt (which is the 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 and the Organization (Advanced) Course #2 - Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phase Course #3 - Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase Course #4 - Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phase At the end of Course #4 (Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phase), 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, but should assist in better preparation for such professional accreditation testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
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.
Is financial aid available?
Yes, Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project. Learn more.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Course?
This Course doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Course Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more. Online Degrees and Mastertrack™ Certificates on Coursera provide the opportunity to earn university credit.

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Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases

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Instructors

Christina Scherrer, PhD

Gregory Wiles, PhD

Bill Bailey, PhD

Learner Career Outcomes

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Offered by

University System of Georgia

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week 1

Yellow Belt Refresher - Team Basics

Week 2

Process Analysis and Documentation

Week 3

Probability and Statistics - pt1

Week 4

Probability and Statistics - pt2

Week 5

Statistical Distribution

Week 6

COLLECTING AND SUMMARIZING DATA & MEASURING SYSTEM ANALYSIS

Week 7

PROCESS AND PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY & EXPLORATORY DATA ANALYSIS

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Learner Career Outcomes

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Instructors

Christina Scherrer, PhD

Gregory Wiles, PhD

Bill Bailey, PhD

Learner Career Outcomes

40%

25%

Offered by

University System of Georgia

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week 1

Yellow Belt Refresher - Team Basics

Week 2

Process Analysis and Documentation

Week 3

Probability and Statistics - pt1

Week 4

Probability and Statistics - pt2

Week 5

Statistical Distribution

Week 6

COLLECTING AND SUMMARIZING DATA & MEASURING SYSTEM ANALYSIS

Week 7

PROCESS AND PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY & EXPLORATORY DATA ANALYSIS

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