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

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

This course is designed for professionals interested in learning the principles of Lean Sigma, the DMAIC process and DFSS. This course is number 4 of 8 in this specialization dealing with topics in the Measure 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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Course 4 of 8 in the Six Sigma Black Belt Specialization

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Process Characteristics
WEEK 2: Data Collection
WEEK 3: Measurement Systems
WEEK 4: Basic Statistics
WEEK 5: Probability
WEEK 6: Distributions
WEEK 7: Process Capability
WEEK 8: Course 4 Summative Deliverables

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