Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

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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There are 5 modules in this course

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 minutePreview module
Purpose of Lean5 minutes
Cause and Effect Diagrams1 minute
5 Whys4 minutes
FMEA - pt15 minutes
FMEA - pt25 minutes
FMEA - pt36 minutes
Introduction1 minute
7-Step Model4 minutes
More Tools for Root Cause4 minutes
Counter Measures4 minutes
Single-minute Exchange of Die (SMED)5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Root Cause Analysis Graded Quiz30 minutes
Root Cause Analysis Practice Quiz30 minutes
Root Cause Analysis Practice 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 90 minutes

Yellow Belt Refresher Areas Explained1 minutePreview module
Poka Yoke6 minutes
Removing Waste5 minutes
Kaizen4 minutes
Kan Ban9 minutes
5S4 minutes
Process Mapping - vid16 minutes
Process Mapping - vid23 minutes
Value Stream Mapping3 minutes
Total Productive Maintenance, Visual Management, & SMED4 minutes
Introduction1 minute
Lean Philosophy5 minutes
Visual Management8 minutes
Lean Goals4 minutes
Lean Tools & Systems5 minutes
Case Study 14 minutes
Case Study 23 minutes
Case Study 36 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Lean Tools Graded Quiz30 minutes
Lean Tools Practice 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

15 Courses280,126 learners

Bill Bailey, PhD

Kennesaw State University

9 Courses266,529 learners

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Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

I did learn a lot from the Capstone Project which helped me implement my first improvement initiative at work. Confident to tackle improvement projects

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If anyone wants to have a detail theoretical knowledge about Six sigma green belt this specialization is a must for them.

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Great course to learn about six sigma Green belt from entrance level to expertise level. I highly recommend this course. Thank you all for the immense support throughout the course.

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