Benefit
- Lean Six Sigma prepares Students and Professional to become a change agent within their organization and been ready for leadership roles, with the techniques and knowledge to cut costs, increase revenue and improve business processes
- The content of this course follows the ASQ’s certification’s Body of Knowledge (Green Belts level)
- The course prepares you for Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt Level Certification Exam
Target Group
- MBA/Engineering students who need to gain knowledge of Six Sigma in process/quality improvements
- Professionals, Executives, Quality/Process Managers, Production Supervisors, Customer Service Managers and Executives who want to understand Six Sigma as a management tool for process and performance improvement at their workplace
Prior Knowledge
- Basics of Quality Management and Statistics
- It is recommended that the student has a bachelor’s degree in Technology
Learning objectives
After completion of this course you will
- understand the concept of Lean Six Sigma operations
- be able to solve reel life, business and industry-related problems using Lean Six Sigma techniques
- be able to develop critical and analytical skills required in controlling, preventing, and identifying defects
- be equipped with the tools needed to achieve quality management.
Content
- Introduction to Six Sigma
- Lean principles and tools
- Six Sigma roles & responsibilities
- DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) phases and methods
- Defining Six Sigma projects in qualitative and quantitative terms
- Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Statistical process control
Teaching Mode and Methods
- Flipped learning and self-study
- Workshop
- Guest Speeches
- Case Studies
- Virtual live class via Zoom – 4 sessions
Study Material
- Munro, R.A., Ramu, G. & Zrymiak, D.J. (2015). The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook. American Society for Quality, 2nd Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0873898911
- Scientific journal and conference articles
- Lecture slides
Assessment
Scale 1-5 or fail. Assessment consists of
- Case studies and/or article reviews (10%)
- Lean Six Sigma Project (40%)
- Final Exam (50%)
Schedule and Location
Session 1: 10 – Jan 2022 @ 15h:00 – 18:00 (ZOOM)
Session 2: 21 – Feb 2022 @ 15h:00 – 18:00 (ZOOM)
Session 3: 04 – Apr 2022 @ 15h:00 – 18:00 (ZOOM)
Session 4: 25 – Apr 2022 @ 15h:00 – 18:00 (ZOOM)
Further Information
Kodjovi Lotchi
Senior Lecturer
School of Business | Business Economics
