Organization Planning and Development for the 6 σ Black Belt (Coursera)

Organization Planning and Development 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 1 of 8 in this specialization dealing with topics in Organization Planning and Development. 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 1 of 8 in the Six Sigma Black Belt Specialization

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Fundamentals of Lean and Six Sigma
WEEK 2: Leadership
WEEK 3: Strategic Planning
WEEK 4: Common Financial Measures
WEEK 5: Change Management
WEEK 6: Business Measures
WEEK 7: Course 1 Summative Quiz

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