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

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The Improve 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 6 of 8 in this specialization dealing with topics in the Improve 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: DOE Terminology
WEEK 2: Planning Experiments
WEEK 3: Experimentation
WEEK 4: Lean Methods
WEEK 5: Course 6 Summative Deliverables

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