Special Note
Online courses are offered through Georgia Tech Professional Education using the Canvas Learning Management System platform. The interface is primarily point-and-click, and can be learned by anyone capable of using a web browser. There is no software to distribute, and no experience with HTML or other technical knowledge required.Course Description
This course serves as a solid first step in providing you with insight into the Lean Six Sigma competency area. With this foundation and appreciation of the competency, you may choose to pursue further training on specific statistical techniques and other aspects of Lean Six Sigma while beginning to apply Lean thinking in your daily operations. You’ll develop an understanding of what is involved in becoming a Lean Thinker, understand the purpose of Lean and Six Sigma, learn to see waste and problems, and connect to customer value.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for individuals who want to improve their company’s processes and bottom line using the Lean Six Sigma approach or are interested in understanding the role of Lean Six Sigma as a competency for further educational pursuits.
How You Will Benefit
Learn to see waste and problems, and connect to customer value. Understand the purpose of Lean and Six Sigma. Identify the elements of a Lean process within the workplace. Apply DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) in the workplace.
What You Will Learn
How to see waste and problems, and connect to customer value The purpose of Lean and Six Sigma What is meant by a Lean Enterprise System Process Entropy and PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Customer value, the three types of processes, and the eight wastes How to define a problem with emphasis on eliminating waste Root cause identification The components of Lean thinking The role and components of Six Sigma
Course Prerequisite and Related Certificate Information
No prerequisites. This course is part of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Certificate.
Course Times
This course is comprised of 4 lessons with each lesson taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. Please note the course end date when registering for the course via the Georgia Tech Professional Education website. After you complete all quizzes within the course satisfactorily, you can apply for a course certificate. You have the flexibility of taking the course on your own time and pace. Start and stop as often as you like, allowing you to set the schedule.
Course Materials
Required (student must provide) A computer with speakers and high-speed internet connectivity to access online content. Please visit https://pe.gatech.edu/technology-requirements to ensure the computer you will be using meets the minimum technical requirements. Provided (student will receive) Access to online course content and optional reading materials until the course end date.
Course Instructor(s)
Course CEUs
This course provides for 0.20 continuing education units (CEUs).
Cancellations
If SCL/GTPE cancels a course, registrants will be notified via email or phone and will receive a full refund. SCL/GTPE is not responsible for nonrefundable plane tickets, hotel and rental car deposits, nor any other expenses incurred.
Every effort is made to present the course as advertised herein; however, circumstances may make it necessary to alter the schedule and/or presenters.