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CEQU 113 - Six Sigma Green Belt
Course Description
Objective:
- Provide participants with in-depth knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies, tools and techniques.
- Equip participants with the skills to lead and execute Six Sigma projects within their organizations.
- Prepare participants to achieve significant process improvements and cost savings through Six Sigma projects
Course Outline:
- Day 1: Introduction to Six Sigma and DMAIC
- Overview of Six Sigma
- History and evolution of Six Sigma
- Principles and objectives of Six Sigma
- Key benefits of implementing Six Sigma in organizations
- DMAIC Methodology
- Introduction to DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)
- Overview of each phase and its objectives
- Importance of structured problem-solving approach in process improvement
- Module 3: Roles and Responsibilities
- Roles and responsibilities of Green Belts in Six Sigma projects
- Importance of leadership support and stakeholder engagement
- Building effective project teams and communication strategies
- Overview of Six Sigma
- Day 2: Define and Measure Phases
- Define Phase
- Defining project goals and objectives
- Stakeholder analysis and project charter development
- Voice of the Customer (VOC) and Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) identification
- Measure Phase
- Process mapping and value stream mapping techniques
- Selection of appropriate process metrics
- Data collection planning and implementation
- Define Phase
- Day 3: Analyze Phase
- Analyze Phase
- Statistical analysis tools:
- Descriptive statistics
- Hypothesis testing
- Regression analysis
- Root cause analysis techniques
- Statistical analysis tools:
- Process Analysis
- Identifying and prioritizing root causes of process variation
- Value and non-value added analysis
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Analyze Phase
- Day 4: Improve and Control Phases
- Improve Phase
- Generating and evaluating potential solutions
- Design of Experiments (DOE) and optimization techniques
- Cost-benefit analysis and risk management
- Control Phase
- Development of control plans and standard operating procedures
- Statistical Process Control (SPC) and control charting
- Implementing controls and sustaining process improvements
- Improve Phase
- Day 5: Project Completion and Wrap-Up
- Project Completion
- Reviewing project progress and outcomes
- Documentation and reporting of results
- Celebrating successes and recognizing team contributions
- Continuous Improvement and Next Steps
- Importance of continuous learning and improvement
- Transitioning from project-based improvement to a culture of continuous improvement
- Opportunities for further training and certification
- Project Completion
- Assessment:
- Knowledge assessments at the end of each module
- Practical exercises and case studies to apply concepts learned
- Completion of a Six Sigma project demonstrating application of DMAIC methodology
