Welcome to the “Understanding Six Sigma: The Define and Measure Steps” lesson, which dives into the first two steps of the DMAIC methodology, a tool for improving processes and reducing variation. This lesson is the fifth of nine in the “Expert Insights: Understanding Six Sigma with Steven Brown” course that’s designed to cover the basics of Six Sigma and Six Sigma project teams. Viewers will learn how to use a SIPOC diagram to determine the high-level view of a process, as well as two tools for process analysis, the Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and the Fishbone Diagram, or Ishikawa Diagram. After this lesson, viewers will have a solid understanding of the beginning steps of the DMAIC process.
Overview
COURSE DIFFICULTY
COURSE DURATION
7m
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Understand the Key Principles of Six Sigma
Define the Problem Statement Effectively
Identify Key Metrics for Measurement
Analyze Current Processes for Improvement
Develop a Project Charter for Six Sigma Projects
Quality Assurance Professionals, Process Improvement Specialists, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Operations Managers
Basic Knowledge of Quality Management Principles
01. Introduction to Six Sigma
02. The Define Phase
03. The Measure Phase
04. Tools and Techniques for Define and Measure
05. Case Studies and Practical Applications
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Understand the Key Principles of Six Sigma
Define the Problem Statement Effectively
Identify Key Metrics for Measurement
Analyze Current Processes for Improvement
Develop a Project Charter for Six Sigma Projects
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Quality Assurance Professionals, Process Improvement Specialists, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Operations Managers
PREREQUISITES
Basic Knowledge of Quality Management Principles
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Introduction to Six Sigma
02. The Define Phase
03. The Measure Phase
04. Tools and Techniques for Define and Measure
05. Case Studies and Practical Applications
