- Duration / Course length: 40 Hours
- Timings: Weekends
- Accrediting body: KHDAPeopleCertCPD
Course details
Introduction to Six Sigma & LEAN
Business Context
Section – INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY
Fundamentals of Quality
What is Quality
Quality Gurus & Their Contribution
Section – OVERVIEW ON SIX SIGMA & LEAN
Fundamentals of Six Sigma
Basics of Six Sigma
Definition of the word ‘Sigma’
What is Six Sigma
Six Sigma Methodology
Thinking Mechanism & Executional Approach
Evolution of Six Sigma
The fruits of improvement efforts
Types of Improvement Projects
Generic Project Selection Criteria – Six Sigma Projects Only
Why do we need to learn Statistics in Six Sigma
Descriptive & Inferential Statistics
Six Sigma Certification Journey
DMAIC Framework – An Overview
Fundamentals of LEAN (Overview on Six Sigma & LEAN continued…)
What is LEAN
Benefits of LEAN Methodology
Pillars of LEAN & Six Sigma Methodology
LEAN Principles
Eight Types of Wastes in LEAN
Define Phase
Key Deliverables
Section – Voice of Customer (VOC)
Identifying Customer Segment
Gathering VOC data
Analyzing VOC data
Section – Determining Critical-To-Quality (CTQ) factors
Translating VOC to CTQs
Drivers of Project Selection
Defects-Per-Unit
Defects-Per-Million-Opportunities
Section – Develop Project Charter
What is a Project Charter
Critical elements of a Project Charter
Business Case
Problem Statement, Goals & Benefits, Goal Statement
Specimen Project Charter
Section – Map the Process
Process Maps & Flowcharts
SIPOC Diagram
MEASURE Phase
Key Deliverables
Section – Types of Data
Discrete Data
Continuous Data
Section – Data Distribution
Measures of Central Tendency:
Mean, Median & Mode
MINITAB Simulation
Measures of Dispersion:
Range
Quartile Deviation
Mean Deviation
Standard Deviation
MINITAB Simulation
Section – Normal Distribution Curve
Background of Bell Curve
MINITAB Simulation on Normality Test
Section – Process Capability Studies
Background of Process Capability Studies
MINITAB Simulation
ANALYZE Phase
Key Deliverables
Section – Identify Possible Causes
Root-Cause Analysis (RCA) – An Overview
Cause-and-Effect Diagram (C&E)
Pareto Diagram
5-WHY Analysis
Section – Correlation
Scatter Plot
Correlation Coefficient
MINITAB Simulation
Section – Hypothesis Testing
Meaning & Background
1-Sample t-Test
2-Sample t-Test
Regression Analysis
Mood’s Median
IMPROVE Phase
Key Deliverables
Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Section – LEAN Tools
5S
Poka-Yoke
Standardized Work
Continuous Flow
Heijunka
CONTROL Phase
Key Deliverables
Elements of Control Phase
Statistical Process Control – An Overview
Section – Control Charts (Continuous Data)
X-bar & R-chart
I&MR Chart
Section – Control Charts (Discrete Data)
C-chart
P-Chart
U-Chart
Section – Control Plan
Process Management Charts
Process Control Plan
Eligibility / Requirements
Entry-Level Roles
Example Roles: Quality Analyst, Process Analyst, Lean Technician
Eligibility:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or diploma (Engineering, Business, Statistics, or related field)
Experience: 0–2 years; internships or college projects in process improvement are helpful
Certifications: Optional but beneficial
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Basic Lean Training
Mid-Level Roles
Example Roles: Six Sigma Green Belt, Quality Engineer, Process Improvement Specialist
Eligibility:
Education: Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Operations, Industrial Management, etc.)
Experience: 2–5 years in quality, operations, or process roles
Certifications:
Six Sigma Green Belt (required or preferred)
Lean Practitioner / Lean Foundations
Knowledge of tools like Minitab, Excel, or other statistical software
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Manufacturing Technician , Quality Analyst , Business Analyst , Operation Excellence - AnalystAbout Ascendia Holding
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