Course description

This course introduces Six Sigma, a quality management approach used to improve efficiency and reduce defects. Learn about the history and development of Six Sigma, as well as the differences between Six Sigma and other quality initiatives. Explore tools, such as the SIPOC diagram, Theory of Constraints, process flow charts, and value stream mapping, which are used to identify and eliminate inefficiencies in a process. The course also covers Six Sigma project financial evaluation and assessment and provides strategies for proposing ideas for Six Sigma projects.

Course details

Hours: 36
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Please note: This course is offered through OntarioLearn. To review important information such as textbook, exam and grade information, visit the OntarioLearn Information web page.

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Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024. Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024.

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