Quality analysis, Lean Six Sigma moduleLean Six Sigma Training

Lean removes process waste and Six Sigma minimizes process variation. This course gives hands-on experience with essential quality improvement tools and techniques.

Book an appointment Call 847-350-9034

DMAIC phasesHands-on labsBlack Belt eligible

Five phases of the course

Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control. 1

Define

Six Sigma basics, project selection, scoping, business case and team.2

Measure

Process mapping, root cause analysis, data collection and capability.3

Analyze

Multi-vari analysis, inferential statistics and hypothesis testing.4

Improve

Lean tools, correlation, regression and design of experiments.5

Control

Change management, Poka-Yoke, risk analysis, SPC and control plans.

Detailed course content

Topics covered in each phase.

Define phase

✓Introduction to Six Sigma✓Six Sigma fundamentals✓How to select projects✓Scoping your project (high-level process maps, COPIS)✓Project mandates: building your business case✓Building your project team

Measure phase

✓Process mapping✓Root cause analysis (fishbone diagrams, tree diagrams)✓FMEAs✓Data collection (sampling strategies, sample size, data sheets)✓Static statistics✓Graphical tools (Pareto, histograms, box plots)✓Dynamic statistics✓Process capability (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk)✓Measurement system analysis, Gage R and R

Analyze phase

✓Multi-vari analysis✓Inferential statistics✓Introduction to hypothesis testing✓Normal data (Z, T and F tests, ANOVAs)✓Non-normal data (1-sample sign, 1-sample Wilcoxon, Mood's median, proportions)✓Discrete data (goodness of fit, Chi Square contingency tables)

Improve phase

✓Lean tools (5S, cellular design, plant layout, POUS, Kanbans)✓Correlation✓Simple linear regression✓Multiple linear regression✓Design of experiments (full factorials)

Control phase

✓Human side of change✓Dealing with resistance✓Improved process capability analysis✓Poka-Yoke✓Risk analysis✓Statistical process control (SPC)✓Six Sigma control plans

Prerequisite and certification

✓Prerequisite: a technical undergraduate degree OR a college statistics course✓Test preparation is included✓Successful Lean Six Sigma project with documented results: eligible for Black Belt certification

Support and salient features

Career support and classroom features that come with the course.

Staffing support

✓Resume preparation✓Mock interview preparation✓Phone interview preparation✓Face to face interview preparation✓Project and technology preparation✓Internship with internal project work✓Externship with client project work

Our salient features

✓Hands-on labs and homework✓Group discussion and case study✓Course project work✓Regular quiz and exam✓Regular support beyond the classroom✓Students can re-take the class at no cost✓Dedicated conference rooms for group project work✓Live streaming for remote students✓Video recording to catch up on a missed class

Ready to start Lean Six Sigma?

Call 847-350-9034 or book an appointment to talk about this course and funding options.Book an appointment Call 847-350-9034 Education grant program

Five phases of the course

Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control.1

Define

Six Sigma basics, project selection, scoping, business case and team.2

Measure

Process mapping, root cause analysis, data collection and capability.3

Analyze

Multi-vari analysis, inferential statistics and hypothesis testing.4

Improve

Lean tools, correlation, regression and design of experiments.5

Control

Change management, Poka-Yoke, risk analysis, SPC and control plans.

Detailed course content

Topics covered in each phase.1

Define phase

✓Introduction to Six Sigma✓Six Sigma fundamentals✓How to select projects✓Scoping your project (high-level process maps, COPIS)✓Project mandates: building your business case✓Building your project team2

Measure phase

✓Process mapping✓Root cause analysis (fishbone diagrams, tree diagrams)✓FMEAs✓Data collection (sampling strategies, sample size, data sheets)✓Static statistics✓Graphical tools (Pareto, histograms, box plots)✓Dynamic statistics✓Process capability (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk)✓Measurement system analysis, Gage R and R3

Analyze phase

✓Multi-vari analysis✓Inferential statistics✓Introduction to hypothesis testing✓Normal data (Z, T and F tests, ANOVAs)✓Non-normal data (1-sample sign, 1-sample Wilcoxon, Mood's median, proportions)✓Discrete data (goodness of fit, Chi Square contingency tables)4

Improve phase

✓Lean tools (5S, cellular design, plant layout, POUS, Kanbans)✓Correlation✓Simple linear regression✓Multiple linear regression✓Design of experiments (full factorials)5

Control phase

✓Human side of change✓Dealing with resistance✓Improved process capability analysis✓Poka-Yoke✓Risk analysis✓Statistical process control (SPC)✓Six Sigma control plans6

Prerequisite and certification

✓Prerequisite: a technical undergraduate degree OR a college statistics course✓Test preparation is included✓Successful Lean Six Sigma project with documented results: eligible for Black Belt certification

Support and salient features

Career support and classroom features that come with the course.1

Staffing support

✓Resume preparation✓Mock interview preparation✓Phone interview preparation✓Face to face interview preparation✓Project and technology preparation✓Internship with internal project work✓Externship with client project work2

Our salient features

✓Hands-on labs and homework✓Group discussion and case study✓Course project work✓Regular quiz and exam✓Regular support beyond the classroom✓Students can re-take the class at no cost✓Dedicated conference rooms for group project work✓Live streaming for remote students✓Video recording to catch up on a missed class

Ready to start Lean Six Sigma?

Call 847-350-9034 or book an appointment to talk about this course and funding options.Book an appointment Call 847-350-9034 Education grant program