University System of Georgia

Six Sigma Tools for Analyze

This course is part of Six Sigma Yellow Belt Specialization

Taught in English

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Christina Scherrer, PhD
David Cook, PhD
Gregory Wiles, PhD

Instructors: Christina Scherrer, PhD

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There are 4 modules in this course

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 videos4 readings1 quiz1 assignment

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.

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6 videos4 readings2 quizzes1 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.

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5 videos4 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

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.

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7 videos4 readings2 quizzes

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Christina Scherrer, PhD
University System of Georgia
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