Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

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Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

This course is part of Six Sigma Green Belt Specialization

Instructors: David Cook, PhD

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 hours to complete

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

830 reviews

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

Flexible schedule

9 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

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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 "Improve" and "Control" phases of the DMAIC structure of Six Sigma.

It is highly recommended that you complete the "Yellow Belt Specialization" and the courses "Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced)," "Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phase," and "Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase" 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 root cause analysis, lean tools, control plan, process control, and statistical process control (SPC) as they are 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).

In this module, Dr. Bill Bailey will cover root cause analysis, which includes the 7-step model, counter measure, and "single-minute exchange of die" (SMED). This module also begins with a Yellow Belt Refresher Area, since some learners may have entered this course without having taken the previous belt material. This refresher area does not serve as a "replacement" for taking the 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.

What's included

12 videos3 assignments

12 videosTotal 51 minutes

Yellow Belt Refresher Area Explained1 minute
Purpose of Lean6 minutes
Cause and Effect Diagrams1 minute
5 Whys4 minutes
FMEA - pt16 minutes
FMEA - pt26 minutes
FMEA - pt37 minutes
Introduction2 minutes
7-Step Model4 minutes
More Tools for Root Cause5 minutes
Counter Measures4 minutes
Single-minute Exchange of Die (SMED)5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Root Cause Analysis Practice Quiz30 minutes
Root Cause Analysis Practice Quiz30 minutes
Root Cause Analysis Graded Quiz30 minutes

In this module, Dr. Bill Bailey will cover a more advance use of lean tools, including a look at the lean philosophy, lean goals, and lean systems. You will also be exposed to three important case studies. 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.

What's included

18 videos2 assignments2 discussion prompts

18 videosTotal 91 minutes

Yellow Belt Refresher Areas Explained1 minute
Poka Yoke7 minutes
Removing Waste6 minutes
Kaizen4 minutes
Kan Ban9 minutes
5S4 minutes
Process Mapping - vid16 minutes
Process Mapping - vid24 minutes
Value Stream Mapping4 minutes
Total Productive Maintenance, Visual Management, & SMED5 minutes
Introduction1 minute
Lean Philosophy6 minutes
Visual Management9 minutes
Lean Goals4 minutes
Lean Tools & Systems6 minutes
Case Study 14 minutes
Case Study 24 minutes
Case Study 37 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Lean Tools Practice Quiz30 minutes
Lean Tools Graded Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Lean as a system, not just tools10 minutes
Cost Cutting vs. Lean Principles of Reducing Cost10 minutes

In this module, Dr. David Cook will cover statistical process control (SPC) and control plan.

What's included

5 videos2 assignments

In this module, Dr. David Cook will cover lean tools for process control.

What's included

2 videos2 assignments

This module is the "capstone project." You should only complete this project if you have taken all three previous yellow belt specialization courses (Six Sigma Fundamentals, Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure, and Six Sigma Tools for Analyze), AND you want to complete this specialization. It should be noted that completing the Green Belt Specialization does not give the learner "professional accreditation" in Six Sigma. However, successful completion will assist in better preparation for such professional accreditation testing.

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1 reading1 peer review

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David Cook, PhD

Kennesaw State University

16 Courses363,271 learners

Bill Bailey, PhD

Kennesaw State University

9 Courses340,981 learners

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Reviewed on Jun 2, 2020

Best depiction of the Six sigma DMAIC model's Improve & Control phases. Really enjoyed a lot.

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2020

Very helpful course. Gives you an overall experience about the Six sigma and the Lean system as well. It was worth the time spent on this specialization

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2020

This is a very well designed course which will help you learn about the six sigma's concept. It is a must if you are to gain knowledge on how industries are managed.

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