ONCE1125 - Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt

Course Description

Six Sigma methods have been successfully deployed in many industries and organizations. This challenging Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt course teaches critical skills required for Six Sigma practitioners. This first course in the Certificate program explains the basic terms and proven Six Sigma problem-solving methods, team building tools, and descriptive statistics that are the basis for the statistical tools that contribute to the success of improvement projects and to the overall success of your organization. Topics covered include Lean Principles, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Team Tools, Project Charters, and Basic Statistical Tools. The instructor uses the “flipped” classroom technique and expects participants to go beyond the classroom and use the internet and other resources to learn the material.

This course is part of the Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Program.

Course Outline

Unit 1

• Six Sigma Goals
• Value of Six Sigma
• Origins of Six Sigma
• Organizational Drivers
• Goals and Projects
• Lean Principles
• Lean Concepts and Tools
• Non-Value-Added Activities
• Theory of Constraints
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
• DFSS Road Maps

Unit 2

• FMEA
• Define - Teams & Customers
• Process Management for Projects
• Process Elements
• Owners and Stakeholders
• Identify Customers
• Collect Customer Data
• Analyze Customer Data
• Translate Customer Requirements
• Team Dynamics and Performance
• Team Stages and Dynamics
• Six Sigma and Other Team Roles
• Team Tools
• Communications

Unit 3

• Define - Projects, Tools & Results
• Project Management Basics
• Project Charter
• Project Scope
• Project Metrics
• Project Planning Tools
• Project Documentation
• Project Risk Analysis
• Project Closure
• Management and Planning Tools
• Business Results for Projects
• Process Performance

Unit 4

• Descriptive Statistics

Learner Outcomes

Once inside the online classroom, here’s what you can expect.

Participate when you want

You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate.
For the best learning, participants should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

What you will do

For each Unit, you will:

• Read the print readings (about 20 pages a week)
• Have the option of accessing the online readings
• Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides
• Have the option of taking a self-quiz to see how much you have learned
• Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants

For best learning, you should make one or more comments at 2-3 different times each week.
The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.

Discussion

The Discussion for each Unit lasts one week. All comments are made in writing and can be made at any time of the day or night.

Your instructor will log into the Discussion area at least once a day and answer questions, make comments, and respond to comments by you and the other participants.

We encourage you to make 2-3 comments each week to maximize your learning and enjoyment of the course.

Notes

Instructor: Scott Follett, is an Engineer with many years of experience working with organizations. In addition to working with corporations and other organizations as a Master Blackbelt, he served as an Education Chair and Section Chairman for the American Society for Quality. He has also served as an examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige Award and as a Judge and Senior Examiner for the Arkansas Quality Award. Currently, he is working as a Lean and Six Sigma consultant for several companies as well as teaching Lean and Six Sigma courses.

You will receive the virtual classroom invitation from UGotClass prior to the start of the course. Typically, classroom invitations are sent out the Wednesday prior to the start of the course. If you don't receive the classroom invitation/link, please contact the Office of Non-Credit and Continuing Education at ncce@temple.edu or 267-468-8500.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Program : Certificate Program