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Master Quality Management: Apply SPC, Six Sigma & Lean

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

30 reviews

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply SPC methods and quality tools to monitor variation and improve processes.

  • Implement Six Sigma DMAIC, DFSS, and benchmarking for process excellence.

  • Evaluate advanced systems like QFD, FMEA, Kaizen, Lean, and Poka-Yoke.

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Assessments

14 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the TQM Excellence: Lean Six Sigma & Quality Systems Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 4 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods, analyze quality improvement tools, implement Six Sigma strategies, and evaluate advanced quality systems such as QFD, FMEA, Kaizen, Lean, and Poka-Yoke. Each module is designed to build a structured understanding of how to monitor variation, identify root causes, and create error-proof processes for sustained excellence.

This course equips learners with both statistical and creative approaches to quality management, combining practical tools like Pareto charts, run charts, and scatter plots with advanced frameworks like Six Sigma DMAIC, DFSS, and benchmarking. Through case-driven examples and systematic lesson design, learners will develop problem-solving, analytical, and process-improvement skills that can be applied across industries. What makes this course unique is its integration of foundational methods with advanced practicesβ€”bridging traditional SPC with Lean and Six Sigma excellence. Whether you are a student, professional, or quality enthusiast, the course provides a roadmap to design, implement, and sustain world-class quality systems.

This module introduces Statistical Process Control (SPC) as a cornerstone of quality management. Learners will explore SPC charts, variation types, and advanced techniques to monitor and control processes effectively. Emphasis is placed on detecting process shifts early and ensuring consistency in output quality.

What's included

7 videos3 assignments

7 videosβ€’Total 53 minutes
  • Statistical Process Control-2_part01β€’6 minutes
  • Statistical Process Control-2_part02β€’7 minutes
  • Statistical Process Control-3(Control for variables Charts)β€’9 minutes
  • Statistical Process Control-4(R Charts)_part01β€’5 minutes
  • Statistical Process Control-4(R Charts)_part02β€’8 minutes
  • Statistical Process Control-5_part01β€’9 minutes
  • Statistical Process Control-5_part02β€’9 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Graded-Statistical Process Control (SPC)β€’30 minutes
  • SPC Methods and Chartsβ€’10 minutes
  • Advanced SPC Techniquesβ€’10 minutes

This module covers essential quality improvement tools that help organizations identify, prioritize, and solve problems. Students will learn to use Pareto charts, Ishikawa diagrams, run charts, scatter plots, and creative methods like brainstorming and histograms to enhance process outcomes.

What's included

11 videos3 assignments

11 videosβ€’Total 79 minutes
  • Pareto Charts-1β€’11 minutes
  • Pareto Charts-2 and Ishikawa-1_part01β€’7 minutes
  • Pareto Charts-2 and Ishikawa-1_part02β€’7 minutes
  • Ishikawa Diagrams-2_part01β€’8 minutes
  • Ishikawa Diagrams-2_part02β€’5 minutes
  • Scatter Plotsβ€’7 minutes
  • Run Charts-1β€’10 minutes
  • Run Charts-2 Exampleβ€’7 minutes
  • Brainstorming-2_part01β€’8 minutes
  • Brainstorming-2_part02β€’6 minutes
  • Histogramβ€’5 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Graded-Quality Improvement Toolsβ€’30 minutes
  • Pareto & Ishikawa Diagramsβ€’10 minutes
  • Statistical & Creative Toolsβ€’10 minutes

This module explores the Six Sigma methodology, its hierarchy of experts, and the DMAIC and DMADV processes. Learners will understand Six Sigma’s role in reducing variation, achieving near-zero defects, and overcoming challenges. Benchmarking and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) are also introduced to support continuous improvement.

What's included

16 videos4 assignments

16 videosβ€’Total 137 minutes
  • Six Sigma Introduction-1β€’11 minutes
  • Six Sigma Acceptance & DPMO-1β€’12 minutes
  • Six Sigma Areas of Improvementβ€’8 minutes
  • Six Sigma Hierarchy of Experts_part1β€’6 minutes
  • Six Sigma Hierarchy of Experts_part2β€’7 minutes
  • Six Sigma Challenges and Rewards-5β€’10 minutes
  • Six Sigma DMAIC Process-6β€’11 minutes
  • Six Sigma-DFSS and DMADV-7_part1β€’5 minutes
  • Six Sigma-DFSS and DMADV-7_part2β€’8 minutes
  • Six Sigma SIPOC COPIS Modelβ€’7 minutes
  • Benchmarking-1_part1β€’8 minutes
  • Benchmarking-1_part2β€’5 minutes
  • Benchmarking-2β€’9 minutes
  • TQM Tools-TPM-1β€’9 minutes
  • TQM Tools-TPM-2β€’11 minutes
  • TQM Tools-TPM-3β€’9 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Graded-Six Sigma Excellenceβ€’30 minutes
  • Six Sigma Foundationsβ€’10 minutes
  • Six Sigma Processes & Challengesβ€’10 minutes
  • Benchmarking & TPMβ€’10 minutes

This module examines advanced systems and approaches for achieving sustained quality excellence. Learners will gain hands-on knowledge of Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Kaizen practices, Lean principles, Poka-Yoke, and Quality Circles to build robust and error-proof processes.

What's included

19 videos4 assignments

19 videosβ€’Total 156 minutes
  • TQM Tools-QFD-1_part1β€’6 minutes
  • TQM Tools-QFD-1_part2β€’7 minutes
  • TQM Tools-QFD-2_part1β€’8 minutes
  • TQM Tools-QFD-2_part2β€’6 minutes
  • TQM Tools-FMEA-1β€’9 minutes
  • TQM Tools-FMEA-2_part1β€’8 minutes
  • TQM Tools-FMEA-2_part2β€’7 minutes
  • Quality Improvement Systems-Kaizen-1β€’9 minutes
  • Quality Improvement Systems-Kaizen-2β€’6 minutes
  • Lean Principles-1β€’5 minutes
  • Lean Principles-2β€’9 minutes
  • Lean Principles-3β€’12 minutes
  • Lean Principles-4β€’7 minutes
  • POKA YOKE-1β€’8 minutes
  • POKA YOKE-2β€’11 minutes
  • POKA YOKE-3β€’9 minutes
  • Quality Circles-1β€’8 minutes
  • Quality Circles-2β€’10 minutes
  • Quality Circles-3β€’11 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Graded-Advanced Quality Systemsβ€’30 minutes
  • QFD and FMEAβ€’10 minutes
  • Kaizen and Lean Practicesβ€’10 minutes
  • Error-Proofing and Quality Circlesβ€’10 minutes

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Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

This course has helped in acquiring Quality methodologies, charts, six sigma, problem solving techniques. There are much more topics in this course but I have listed some.

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Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

he Lean waste reduction concepts combined with statistical tools offer real business value. Strongly recommended for manufacturing and service industries alike.

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Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

A valuable investment in professional development. The explanations of statistical tools were clear, and I can now confidently analyze process performance data.

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