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Lean Six Sigma

Class Number: LOGISTIC 10182114-1 - Lean Six Sigma
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-182-114 LEAN SIX SIGMA ...develop a general awareness of Lean Six Sigma: what it is, why it matters, what makes it successful. This course provides an overview of Six Sigma concepts and language and an introduction to the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) process improvement cycle. This course will prepare you to take the green belt six sigma certification. (Pre-requisite: 10-182-112, Lean Manufacturing)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Discuss the lean six-sigma process improvement method.
  2. Examine the Define phase as the first step in problem investigation.
  3. Examine the Measure phase to establish a project baseline (process performance, development, and meaningful measurement systems).
  4. Examine the Analyze phase to identify critical factors of a good product or service, and the root causes of defects or a problem.
  5. Examine the Improve phase to develop, select, and implement best solutions and KPI's.
  6. Examine the Control phase to ensure sustainment of the proposed solutions.

Class Details

Class Number:
LOGISTIC 10182114-1 - Lean Six Sigma
Date:
-
Delivery:
Online
Term:
2025 Fall Session 2

Class Notes

This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
11/17/2025 - 12/15/2025 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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