Six Sigma Tools for Analyze
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Six Sigma Tools for Analyze
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course will cover the Measure phase and portions of the Analyze phase of the Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) process. You will learn about lean tools for process analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), measurement system analysis (MSA) and gauge repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R), and you will be introduced to basic statistics. This course will outline useful measure and analysis phase tools and will give you an overview of statistics as they are related to the Six Sigma process.
The statistics module will provide you with an overview of the concepts and you will be given multiple example problems to see how to apply these concepts. Every module will include readings, discussions, lecture videos, and quizzes to help make sure you understand the material and concepts that are studied. Our applied curriculum is built around the latest handbook The Certified Six Sigma Handbook (2nd edition) and students will develop /learn the fundamentals of Six Sigma. Registration includes online access to course content, projects, and resources but does not include the companion text The Certified Six Sigma Handbook (2nd edition). The companion text is not required to complete the assignments. However, the text is a recognized handbook used by professionals in the field. Also, it is a highly recommended text for those wishing to move forward in Six Sigma and eventually gain certification from professional agencies such as American Society for Quality (ASQ).
Welcome to Six Sigma Tools for Analyze! This is the third course in the Six Sigma Yellow Belt Specialization. Your team of instructors, Dr. Bill Bailey, Dr. David Cook, Dr. Christine Scherrer, and Dr. Gregory Wiles, currently work in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University. This module will introduce you to Measurement System Analysis (MSA) which is a key component of the Measure phase of the DMAIC process. You will also learn about Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R) and why it is used in the measurement phase.
What's included
2 videos1 reading2 assignments
2 videos•Total 10 minutes
- Measurement System Analysis Part 1•6 minutes
- Measurement System Analysis Part 2•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
- Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Measurement System Analysis Practice•30 minutes
- Measurement System Analysis Graded Quiz•30 minutes
This module will introduce you to the Analysis phase of the DMAIC process. Process analysis helps you to better understand current processes and how they can be improved. You will be introduced to many of the different process analysis tools that are commonly used by Six Sigma experts. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) will also be introduced to help you better understand how to identify process failures.
What's included
6 videos2 assignments1 discussion prompt
6 videos•Total 29 minutes
- Process Analysis Tools•2 minutes
- Eliminating Waste•5 minutes
- 5S•4 minutes
- FMEA Part 1•6 minutes
- FMEA Part 2•6 minutes
- FMEA Part 3•7 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Process Analysis Tools Practice•30 minutes
- Process Analysis Tools•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- FMEA Discussion•10 minutes
Root cause analysis is a common problem solving step. Determining the root cause of something is an important aspect of uncovering the causes of a problem. In this module you will review the different tools used in determining root cause including 5-whys, process mapping, force-field analysis, and matrix charts.
What's included
6 videos2 assignments1 discussion prompt
6 videos•Total 29 minutes
- Root Cause Analysis•1 minute
- 5 Whys•4 minutes
- Process Mapping•4 minutes
- Force Field Analysis•4 minutes
- Matrix Charts•7 minutes
- 8D Problem Solving Video with 8D Form in Resources•8 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Root Cause Analysis Practice•30 minutes
- Root Cause Analysis Graded Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Force Field Analysis Discussion•10 minutes
In this module you will be diving into the statistical side of Six Sigma. You will begin with learning about the basic distribution types which include normal and binomial. You will then proceed to variation and will learn the difference between common and special cause variation.
What's included
7 videos1 reading2 assignments
7 videos•Total 23 minutes
- Characteristics of Probability Distributions•2 minutes
- Calculating Probabilities Using the Normal Distribution•5 minutes
- Calculating Probabilities in the Normal Distribution: Example Problems•4 minutes
- The Binomial Distribution•3 minutes
- Binomial Distribution Calculations•4 minutes
- Binomial Distribution Calculations: More Examples•3 minutes
- Common Versus Special Cause Variation•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- The Normal Distribution Table•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Data Analysis Practice Quiz•40 minutes
- Data Analysis Graded Quiz•30 minutes
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Reviewed on Apr 5, 2025
This course is very detailed and the examples given in the course make it easy to understand the topics and the real-life application of the topics
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2020
The course is excellent but would love if the videos are much more explanatory rather than just reading out the PPT slides. Would suggest to use the animation tools for explaining.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Excellent course to develop your Analysis skills. Real-world problem-solving exercises are a great way to develop the skills.
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Our applied curriculum is built around the latest handbook The Certified Six Sigma Handbook (2nd edition) and students will develop /learn the fundamentals of Six Sigma. Registration includes online access to all course content, projects, and resources. This price does not include the companion text The Certified Six Sigma Handbook (2nd edition).
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.
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