Business Skills Training : Introduction to Six Sigma

Introduction to Six Sigma

Business Skills Training Overview

You will identify the fundamental concepts of Six Sigma.

Courses Objecties:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

discuss the basics of Six Sigma.
describe a Six Sigma organization.
examine the Six Sigma approach.
identify the DMAIC methodology.
implement Six Sigma.

Prerequisites

None

Target Student;

This course is intended for all professionals from entry-level individuals, experienced individuals, and various levels of management.

Hardware Requirements

The instructor�s computer should have the following hardware configured:

Intel� Pentium� IV 300 MHz processor
64 MB of RAM with 1.0 GB of free hard disk space
CD-ROM drive

Software Requirements

The instructor�s computer should have the following software installed:

Microsoft� PowerPoint� 2000 or later

Course duration

1.0 Day(s)

Business Skills Training outline

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Six Sigma

Topic 1A: Describe Six Sigma
Topic 1B: Define Quality
Topic 1C: Identify Key Metrics of Six Sigma

Lesson 2: Describing a Six Sigma Organization

Topic 2A: Determine the Need for a Customer-Driven Organization
Topic 2B: Identify a Six Sigma Organization

Lesson 3: Examining the Six Sigma Approach

Topic 3A: Identify Six Sigma Methodologies
Topic 3B: Identify Six Sigma Projects

Lesson 4: Identifying the DMAIC Methodology

Topic 4A: Describe the Define Phase
Topic 4B: Describe the Measure Phase
Topic 4C: Describe the Analyze Phase
Topic 4D: Describe the Improve Phase
Topic 4E: Describe the Control Phase

Lesson 5: Implementing Six Sigma

Topic 5A: Identify the Essentials of Six Sigma Implementation
Topic 5B: Implement Six Sigma
Topic 5C: Assess Six Sigma Implementation

Appendix A: Sample Project: Yield Improvement