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Lean Six Sigma

Class Number: LOGISTIC 10182114-3 - 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

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

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 10182114-3 - Lean Six Sigma
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2026 Spring Session 2

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
3/26/2026 - 5/14/2026 Thursday
12:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room BT314A

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