Course description

In this course, learn how to apply the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) model each step of the way. Examine how to define, plan, implement, and close a Six Sigma project. Determine the relationship of basic statistics to Six Sigma and learn about the Six Sigma business case, including strategic planning, the voice of the customer (VOC), quality function deployment (QFD), benchmarking, and financial investment methods. Discover how to use brainstorming, Pareto charts, and critical quality help define processes, problems, and opportunities. Master the use of other key tools such as cause and effect diagrams, check sheets, scatter diagrams, failure mode and effects analysis (FEMA), and force field analysis.

Course details

Hours: 24
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Additional information: This course is offered through ed2go. Find out more about ed2go courses.

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These 6-week online courses are designed for working professionals and those seeking personal advancement. From the start date, students have access to their courses 24/7. There are no live lectures or specific days and times students must be logged in. Each Wednesday and Friday, the instructor releases a lesson, for a total of 12. There is a 2-week period at the end of the course to complete the final exam.

Dates
Day/Time
Delivery
Campus
Cost
Availability
Starts: Dec. 18, 2024
Ends: Feb. 17, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $197.00
Starts: Jan. 15, 2025
Ends: Mar. 17, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $197.00
Starts: Feb. 12, 2025
Ends: Apr. 14, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $197.00
Starts: Mar. 12, 2025
Ends: May. 12, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $197.00

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery