This one-day equivalent introductory seminar provides a management overview of the concepts, structure and organization of Six Sigma. It is designed for the individual who needs to understand Six Sigma as a strategic initiative. This seminar is offered both in the classroom and online.
Overview:
Demystify this topic with this seminar that includes a discussion of the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Implement-Control (DMAIIC) methodology. This seminar will provide you with an overview of the basic philosophy, organization and methodology for Six Sigma quality and introduce you to the Six Sigma topics of variation, process capability and root cause analysis. Note: Individuals planning to take Six Sigma Green Belt should not take this course.
Topic Highlights:
- DMAIIC
- Management's role
- Six Sigma objective
| - Six Sigma process
- Six Sigma project
- Variation
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What You Will Learn:
- Define a plan for implementing Six Sigma in your organization
- Interpret the nature of the variation found in all processes
- Recognize the DMAIIC model used to improve processes
- Explain the Six Sigma methodology and the benefits of a Six Sigma program
Online Details
The On-Demand course is divided into two units. Each unit will include from 30 minutes to an hour of recorded material (audio and video).
- Unit 1: Introduction to Six Sigma, Variation, and Basic Statistics
- Unit 2: Control Charts, Process Capability and All about Six Sigma
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Instructors
Larry Aft, P.E.
Larry Aft, P.E., is IIE's continuing education director. Prior to joining IIE, he served for 31 years as a professor of industrial engineering technology at Southern Polytechnic State University. He has consulted for more than 165 organizations on productivity and quality-related activities. He has taught Six Sigma, work measurement, process analysis, statistical process control, problem-solving tools and data analysis courses, and he has helped countless organizations implement these methods. Aft has authored numerous articles and several books. His professional experience includes master black belt trainer, Six Sigma implementation, SPC implementation and expert witness and standards audits provider for labor disputes. He is a fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers and the American Society for Quality.
Requirements
- Users of On Demand Seminars must have an established Internet connection.
- Access to content is only available for six (6) months. Access will expire six (6) months from the date of purchase.
On Demand Viewing Tips
How to Access
After you have registered for the course you will be e-mailed a receipt for your purchase. At the bottom of that receipt will be the link to the login page. Alternatively, you can reach the login page by clicking the "My Account" link at the top of the training website (www.iietrainingcenter.org). Login with your user name and password you setup during the registration process and you will see a list of the online courses you have purchased with their expiration dates. Click the "Select" link next to the course you wish to view. You will then be taken to a page with links to the Units. Simply click the "Launch" button next to the Unit you wish to view.Topic Highlights: