2699B - Applying Lean Six Sigma Methods
Course Description
If you’ve already taken 2699A Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Methods, or have equivalent knowledge, this five-session micro course will take you deeper into the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) approach. Whether you’re working to improve services or manufacturing processes, you’ll develop a greater ability to measure process performance, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, and design workable solutions using the DMAIC approach. You’ll learn which tool to use in every phase of a project, whether you’re improving an existing process or implementing something new.
Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this micro course, you'll be able to:
- Identify opportunities for improvement.
- Identify LSS tools and techniques to use in each phase of DMAIC.
- Use the tools and techniques in service or manufacturing processes.
- Complete an end-to-end LSS project.
Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include:
- DMAIC Methodology
- Customer Focus
- Process Management
- Project Planning
- Data Analysis
Notes
Eligible learners may apply to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for this micro-credential. You can find more information on our Financial Aid page.Recommendations
2699A Introduction to Lean Six Sigma MethodsThis course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in
- Advanced Business Process Management : Micro Course Set
- Lean Six Sigma : Micro Course Set
- Licensing International Engineers into the Profession (LIEP) Program: Civil : Micro Course Option
- Licensing International Engineers into the Profession (LIEP) Program: Electrical : Selection Group 2A
- Licensing International Engineers into the Profession (LIEP) Program: Mechanical : Selection Group 2A
- Life Science Enterprise : Required Courses