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The Control Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt (Coursera)

Offered by University System of Georgia,

This course is designed for professionals interested in learning the principles of Lean Sigma, the DMAIC process and DFSS. This course is number 7 of 8 in this specialization dealing with topics in the Control Phase of Six Sigma. Professionals with some completed coursework in statistics and a desire to drive continuous improvement within their organizations would find this course and the others in this specialization appealing. Method of assessment consists of several formative and summative quizzes and a multi-part peer reviewed project completion regiment.

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Syllabus

WEEK 1: SPC Foundations
WEEK 2: SPC Selection and Analysis
WEEK 3: Maintenance Controls
WEEK 4: Maintaining Controls
WEEK 5: Control and Improvement
WEEK 6: Course 7 Summative Deliverables

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