Linked with the Six Sigma Green Belt certification, the goal of this program is to provide students with enhanced problem-solving skills, using what is known as the DMAIC Model (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control). Students will learn to successfully develop and deploy Six Sigma techniques in leading small-scale improvement projects. They will learn to gather and organize data in support of larger-scale projects, and gain proficiency in Six Sigma statistical tools.

Completers will be prepared to pursue Business Management and Specialist positions in a variety of fields, including but not limited to healthcare, finance, manufacturing, government, or any service or product-based industry.

Competency Goals

• Discuss the basics of Six Sigma
• Identify Six Sigma methodologies
• Describe the fundamentals of the Define phase
• Describe the fundamentals of project management
• Apply management and planning tools used across the DMAIC methodology to identify opportunities for improvement
• Identify key metrics of a Six Sigma project
• Describe team dynamics
• Identify the basic concepts related to the Measure phase
• Perform basic probability and statistical calculations
• Describe the data collection plan
• Describe descriptive measures of statistics
• Use graphical methods to depict process performance
• Analyze and interpret a measurement system’s capability
• Conduct process capability and performance studies
• Describe the fundamentals of the Analyze phase
• Conduct hypothesis testing
• Conduct the Six Sigma Improve phase
• Describe the Control phase of the DMAIC methodology
• Describe SPC
• Describe the implementation of Six Sigma

Sample Job Titles

Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Project Manager, Process Engineer, Quality Manager, Production Supervisor, Business Analyst, Quality Assurance Manager, Senior Quality Engineer, Senior Project Manager, and other similar titles.

Location(s) Program Offered: Memphis, Nashville

Learning Methodology: Blended

Credential Awarded: Certificate of Completion

Length of Program: 66 Clock Hours (1-2 Months)

Lecture/Lab Hours: 40/26

Maximum Student/Teacher Ratio: 25:1

Withdrawal Fee: $100.00

Prerequisites: Either 1 year relevant work experience, 1 year postsecondary education at an accredited institution in a related field, or 1 industry certification in a related field

Tuition for Program: $2,95.00

Course Materials Fee (nonrefundable): $250.00

Included in Course Materials Fee
Digital Course Content: $50.00
Virtual Labs: $100.00
Practice Tests: $75.00
eBooks: $25.00