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Controlling and Sustaining Improvement Training

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Controlling and Sustaining Improvement Training

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build effective Six Sigma control plans to sustain process improvements

  • Measure financial impact using cost benefit analysis, ROI, and ROA

  • Define control plan elements and response plans to manage risk

  • Apply project closure practices to ensure long term business value

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February 2026

Assessments

9 assignments¹

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This course is part of the Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Certification Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 2 modules in this course

This Control phase and sustainability training develops strong skills in maintaining and institutionalizing process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma practices. You learn how to apply Lean controls, visual management, 5S, Kanban, and mistake proofing to standardize work, reduce variation, and prevent errors. The course also covers Six Sigma control plans, cost benefit analysis, ROI and ROA measurement, response planning, and project closure to ensure improvements deliver consistent performance and long term business value.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Apply Control Phase Practices: Sustain improvements using Lean controls, visual management, and standard work - Use Lean Control Tools: Implement 5S, Kanban, and Poka Yoke to manage workflow and prevent defects - Build Six Sigma Control Plans: Define metrics, response plans, and governance to maintain gains - Measure Financial Impact: Assess cost benefit, ROI, and ROA to validate business value Ideal for professionals seeking to move from implementation to sustained results in Lean Six Sigma projects. Prior knowledge of Lean Six Sigma fundamentals and DMAIC phases is recommended.

This module explains how to sustain process improvements using Lean controls and the Control phase. Learners understand Control phase objectives, apply visual management through 5S practices, and use Kanban principles to manage workflow and reduce variation. The module also covers mistake proofing with Poka Yoke techniques, real examples, and key takeaways to ensure consistent performance, standardization, and long term operational stability across processes.

What's included

12 videos1 reading5 assignments

12 videos•Total 20 minutes
  • Introduction to Control Phase•1 minute
  • Learning Objectives•0 minutes
  • Control Methods of 5S•2 minutes
  • Sort•2 minutes
  • Set in Order•2 minutes
  • Shine, Standardize, and Sustain•2 minutes
  • Kanban•1 minute
  • Kanban: Principles•2 minutes
  • Six Steps to Implement Kanban•4 minutes
  • Poka-Yoke or Mistake-Proofing •1 minute
  • Mistake Proofing: Examples•2 minutes
  • Key Takeaways•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Course Syllabus•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 160 minutes
  • Assessment for Lean Controls•60 minutes
  • Quiz on Introduction to Control Phase•15 minutes
  • Quiz on Control Methods and Visual Management•15 minutes
  • Quiz on Lean Control Tools•15 minutes
  • Quiz on Mistake Proofing•55 minutes

This module focuses on building effective Six Sigma control plans to sustain improvements and deliver measurable financial impact. Learners assess project cost benefit, calculate ROI and ROA, and apply structured cost benefit analysis to guide control planning. The module covers control plan elements, response planning, and project closure practices to ensure gains are maintained, risks are managed, and improvement initiatives deliver long term business value.

What's included

11 videos4 assignments

11 videos•Total 19 minutes
  • Learning Objectives•0 minutes
  • Project Cost-Benefit Analysis•2 minutes
  • Return on Investment (ROI) and Return on Assets (ROA)•3 minutes
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis•1 minute
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis: Steps•2 minutes
  • Control Plan•2 minutes
  • Elements of a Control Plan•3 minutes
  • Response Plan•1 minute
  • Project Closure•3 minutes
  • Key Takeaways•1 minute
  • Exercise•1 minute
4 assignments•Total 145 minutes
  • Assessment for Six Sigma Control Plans•60 minutes
  • Quiz on Financial Impact of Control•15 minutes
  • Quiz on Cost Benefit and Control Planning•15 minutes
  • Quiz on Sustaining Improvements and Closure•55 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Beginners, business professionals, quality teams, and process improvement practitioners who want to sustain improvements and ensure long-term performance using Lean Six Sigma Control phase practices.

Build Six Sigma control plans; apply Lean controls such as visual management, 5S, Kanban, and Poka Yoke; measure financial impact using ROI and ROA; manage risks with response plans; and close projects effectively.

Control phase objectives, Lean controls, visual management, 5S practices, Kanban, mistake proofing with Poka Yoke, Six Sigma control planning, cost benefit analysis, ROI, ROA, response planning, project closure, and long-term business value.

No prerequisite is required. This is a beginner-level course.

Yes, you will earn a certificate validating your ability to sustain process improvements, apply control plans, and deliver measurable, long-term business impact.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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