Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases (Coursera)

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 Design 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.

Course 4 of 4 in the Six Sigma Green Belt Specialization

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Root Cause Analysis

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.

Graded: Root Cause Analysis Graded Quiz

WEEK 2

Lean Tools

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.

Graded: Lean Tools Graded Quiz

WEEK 3

Statistical Process Control (SPC) & Control Plan

In this module, Dr. David Cook will cover statistical process control (SPC) and control plan.

Graded: SPC and Control Plan Graded Quiz

WEEK 4

Lean Tools for Process Control

In this module, Dr. David Cook will cover lean tools for process control.

Graded: Lean Tools for Process Control Graded Quiz

WEEK 5

CAPSTONE PROJECT FOR COMPLETION OF GREEN BELT SPECIALIZATION

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.

Graded: Green Belt Capstone Project