Course description
This course provides hands-on experience in applying DMAIC principles to identify areas to apply improvement processes. Participants will learn to use tools to isolate problems and create a needs check list to process efficiency, minimize variation, and reduce defects. The course covers practical tools such as value stream mapping, process flow analysis, and statistical methods to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2026 registration is now open.Spring 2026 registration opens March 2, 2026.
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