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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.
5.0

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

What you'll learn

  • Analyze quality culture and apply customer-centric CRM strategies for excellence.

  • Implement QA systems, PPC techniques, and the PDCA cycle to optimize operations.

  • Apply Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC framework for sustainable process improvement.

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17 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 5 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze quality culture, apply customer-centric strategies, implement CRM practices, evaluate quality assurance systems, and apply Six Sigma methodologies to achieve operational excellence.

This course empowers professionals to decrease errors, increase profitability, and assure long-term quality by mastering the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM). Learners will explore how to build a quality-first culture, adopt customer-focused practices, and leverage CRM strategies to strengthen customer relationships. They will also gain hands-on understanding of the PDCA cycle, quality assurance processes, and production planning and control (PPC) techniques to optimize operations. Finally, the course integrates Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC framework to enable data-driven decisions and sustainable process improvements. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end approach, combining foundational quality culture with practical tools like CRM, PPC, and Six Sigma in one program. Designed for managers, quality specialists, and business leaders, this course provides actionable insights to align mission, vision, and strategy with customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

This module introduces the foundation of Total Quality Management (TQM) by focusing on the creation of a quality-first culture. Learners will explore the differences between quality culture and traditional culture, understand the importance of mission and vision, and recognize the role of core values in aligning employees with organizational goals. The module emphasizes how leadership and employee engagement shape sustainable quality practices.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videosβ€’Total 46 minutes
  • Understanding quality cultureβ€’11 minutes
  • Quality Culture vs Traditional Cultureβ€’7 minutes
  • Implementation of quality cultureβ€’11 minutes
  • Establishing a mission and vision goal for the organizationβ€’9 minutes
  • Core values of a quality culture and it's significanceβ€’8 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Graded-Building a Quality-First Organizationβ€’30 minutes
  • Foundations of Quality Cultureβ€’10 minutes
  • Mission, Vision, and Core Valuesβ€’10 minutes

This module highlights the critical role of customer-centricity in achieving organizational excellence. Learners will study evolving consumer dynamics, strategies to adopt customer-focused practices, and practical steps to overcome barriers in transformation. The module also introduces customer-centric innovation as a key differentiator in modern markets.

What's included

10 videos3 assignments

10 videosβ€’Total 90 minutes
  • Customer Centric Approach Fundamentalsβ€’8 minutes
  • Evolving Consumer Dynamicsβ€’8 minutes
  • Being More Customer Focussedβ€’10 minutes
  • Principles of Redefining Customer Relationshipβ€’10 minutes
  • Re-cap of previous notesβ€’9 minutes
  • Barriers in successful transformation_part 01β€’9 minutes
  • Barriers in successful transformation_part 02β€’6 minutes
  • Customer Centric Innovationβ€’12 minutes
  • Practical steps taken on journey_part 01β€’9 minutes
  • Practical steps taken on journey_part 02_DLL logoβ€’9 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Graded-Customer-Centric Transformationβ€’30 minutes
  • Adopting a Customer-Centric Mindsetβ€’10 minutes
  • Overcoming Barriers and Driving Innovationβ€’10 minutes

This module explores Customer Relationship Management (CRM) as a strategic tool to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. Learners will examine the essentials of CRM, understand customer expectations, analyze current challenges, and discover how to manage customer interactions effectively through strategies that create trust and long-term relationships.

What's included

13 videos3 assignments

13 videosβ€’Total 109 minutes
  • Introduction and Highlights of CRMβ€’9 minutes
  • 10 things customer wish_part 01β€’10 minutes
  • 10 things customer wish_part 02β€’7 minutes
  • What goes wrongβ€’9 minutes
  • Steps to avoid customer service failure_part 01β€’8 minutes
  • Steps to avoid customer service failure_part 02β€’9 minutes
  • What is CRM and why we need CRM_part 01β€’8 minutes
  • What is CRM and why we need CRM_part 02β€’8 minutes
  • Pareto's lawβ€’7 minutes
  • Current challenges in CRM_part 01β€’10 minutes
  • Current challenges in CRM_part 02β€’7 minutes
  • Moments of truth_part 01β€’9 minutes
  • Moments of truth_part 02β€’7 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Graded-Elevating Customer Relationship Management (CRM)β€’30 minutes
  • CRM Essentials and Customer Expectationsβ€’10 minutes
  • CRM Strategy and Current Challengesβ€’10 minutes

This module delves into the frameworks and methods of quality assurance (QA) and production planning and control (PPC). Learners will study the PDCA cycle, quality characteristics, risk identification, QA approaches, and PPC fundamentals. The module also covers advanced PPC operations such as routing, scheduling, dispatching, and follow-up to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

What's included

25 videos5 assignments

25 videosβ€’Total 181 minutes
  • Introduction and Shewhart cycle_part01β€’5 minutes
  • Introduction and Shewhart cycle_part02β€’6 minutes
  • Definition of PDCA_part01β€’5 minutes
  • Definition of PDCA_part02β€’5 minutes
  • Quality characteristics_part01β€’8 minutes
  • Quality characteristics_part02β€’9 minutes
  • Impact of poor quality assuranceβ€’8 minutes
  • Identification of risk in QA processβ€’11 minutes
  • QA-Criteria, Prevention and Inspection drivenβ€’11 minutes
  • Purpose of quality assurance_part01β€’6 minutes
  • Purpose of quality assurance_part02β€’5 minutes
  • Types of quality assurance_part01β€’6 minutes
  • Types of quality assurance_part02β€’6 minutes
  • PPC definition, importance and advantages_part01β€’9 minutes
  • PPC definition, importance and advantages_part02β€’6 minutes
  • Key requirements and Elements of PPCβ€’11 minutes
  • Re-cap of PPC Management and Inventory planningβ€’8 minutes
  • Steps involved in PPC-Routing and Scheduling_part01β€’9 minutes
  • Steps involved in PPC-Routing and Scheduling_part02β€’7 minutes
  • Steps involved in PPC-Dispatching and Follow-up_part01β€’5 minutes
  • Steps involved in PPC-Dispatching and Follow-up_part02β€’7 minutes
  • Aims, Objectives and Features of PPC_part01β€’10 minutes
  • Aims, Objectives and Features of PPC_part02β€’6 minutes
  • Advantages of PPC Management_part01β€’7 minutes
  • Advantages of PPC Management_part02β€’6 minutes
5 assignmentsβ€’Total 70 minutes
  • Graded-Quality Assurance and Production Planningβ€’30 minutes
  • PDCA and Quality Characteristicsβ€’10 minutes
  • Managing Risks and Assurance Methodsβ€’10 minutes
  • Fundamentals of PPCβ€’10 minutes
  • Advanced PPC Operationsβ€’10 minutes

This module integrates Six Sigma into TQM practices to help organizations reduce errors and achieve operational excellence. Learners will understand the synergy between TQM and Six Sigma, explore the DMAIC methodology, and apply Six Sigma tools to drive data-driven decision-making and long-term improvement.

What's included

4 videos3 assignments

4 videosβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • TQM through Six Sigma_part01β€’7 minutes
  • TQM through Six Sigma_part02β€’8 minutes
  • Methods of Six Sigma_part01β€’7 minutes
  • Methods of Six Sigma_part02β€’8 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Graded-Achieving Excellence with Six Sigmaβ€’30 minutes
  • Total Quality Management through Six Sigmaβ€’10 minutes
  • Six Sigma Tools and Methodsβ€’10 minutes

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Excellent total quality management and six Sigma course, clear concept, practical applications.

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Well structured training covering six Sigma tools, perfect for improving quality management skills.

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