Six Sigma Tools for Analyze

Six Sigma Tools for Analyze

This course is part of Six Sigma Yellow Belt Specialization

Instructors: David Cook, PhD

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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.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

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

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 videosTotal 29 minutes

Root Cause Analysis1 minutePreview module
5 Whys4 minutes
Process Mapping3 minutes
Force Field Analysis4 minutes
Matrix Charts7 minutes
8D Problem Solving Video with 8D Form in Resources8 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Root Cause Analysis Graded Quiz30 minutes
Root Cause Analysis Practice30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Force Field Analysis Discussion10 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 videosTotal 22 minutes

Characteristics of Probability Distributions2 minutesPreview module
Calculating Probabilities Using the Normal Distribution4 minutes
Calculating Probabilities in the Normal Distribution: Example Problems3 minutes
The Binomial Distribution2 minutes
Binomial Distribution Calculations3 minutes
Binomial Distribution Calculations: More Examples3 minutes
Common Versus Special Cause Variation2 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

The Normal Distribution Table10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Data Analysis Graded Quiz30 minutes
Data Analysis Practice Quiz40 minutes

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David Cook, PhD

Kennesaw State University

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Reviewed on Jul 8, 2020

thank you for teaching the basic of six sigma i really enjoyed it, i once again thank all instructors who guided me throughout this course

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023

Excellent course to develop your Analysis skills. Real-world problem-solving exercises are a great way to develop the skills.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2020

Useful and interesting topics, well explained and structured. I give four stars because I would have liked a higher level of insight and some additional practical example.

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