Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications

Learn to apply the elements and methods of Six Sigma to achieve the highest possible quality.

AUD$269 RRP $499

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Quick Facts

Delivery Method Online
Professional Certificate
24hrs Suggested Study Time
8 Weeks Access
Tutor Support
Mobile and Tablet Friendly
4370 Students

Price

AUD $269

What's it all about?

Learn how to effectively apply the elements and methods of Six Sigma. Understand how more than 25 tools and methods relate to the DMAIC (define, measure, analyse, improve, and control) model. Determine the relationship of basic statistics to Six Sigma and learn about the Six Sigma business case including strategic planning, the voice of the customer (VOC), quality function deployment (QFD), benchmarking, and financial investment methods. Discover how to use brainstorming, Pareto charts, and critical to quality help define processes, problems, and opportunities. Master the use of other key tools such as cause and effect diagrams, checksheets, scatter diagrams, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and force field analysis.

In this six-week online course, you will learn how to apply the DMAIC model each step of the way. You'll learn how to define, plan, implement, and close a Six Sigma project. You'll also know how to use process capability and how to apply lean thinking. And you'll understand the basics of advanced Six Sigma tools such as sampling, design of experiments (DOE), analysis of variance (ANOVA), hypothesis testing, control charts, and probability distributions.

Courses are delivered to you through expertly executed lessons, online instruction and interaction with like-minded students. Our courses are designed to deliver all of the benefits of studying in a classroom whilst giving you the flexibility to study at a time and place to suit your needs. You can access your classroom 24/7 from any device with an internet connection.

New sessions of each course start monthly and last for six weeks. You’ll gain access to two lessons a week (for a total of 12 lessons) helping you pace your learning. There are no set times for you to study, you can log in and out at any time and complete the course at your own pace. Your expert tutor will guide and facilitate your course, answering any questions you have and providing guidance and feedback. You’ll complete comprehensive lessons, quizzes and assignments before submitting your final exam at the end of the course to achieve your certificate.

Session start dates are listed below. Has the start date already passed? Don’t worry, you can join a class up to 2 weeks after the start date!

Start Dates:

18 October
08 November
13 December
17 January

Who's the instructor?

Tony Swaim has helped many clients, colleagues, and students reach their professional and personal goals. He has been an online instructor since 1998 and has taught at colleges and universities across the United States since 1981. His focus areas ... Read more

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What's involved?

Lesson 1- DMAIC and Basic Statistics
Lesson 2- Six Sigma: The Business Case
Lesson 3- Define: The D of DMAIC
Lesson 4- Measure Part I: The M of DMAIC
Lesson 5- Measure Part II: The M of DMAIC
Lesson 6- Analyze Part I: The A of DMAIC
Lesson 7- Analyze Part II: The A of DMAIC
Lesson 8- Project Management Phases
Lesson 9- Project Definition and Scheduling
Lesson 10- Improve: The I of DMAIC
Lesson 11- Control: The C of DMAIC
Lesson 12- Thinking Lean

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What do others think?

‘I thought the instructor did an amazing job in writing the lessons. They were up-beat, easy to understand and they kept my interest throughout the entire lesson. I would definitely take another course with this instructor in the future.’

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The Learning Environment

From the moment that you enrol in Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications you will become an integral part of our learning community. You will experience the perks of classroom studies such as chatting by the water cooler or sharing your opinion on a specific task, all in your own home.

Tutor support during your learning is flawless, friendly and encouraging. You will learn from your professional tutor who is not only knowledgeable and highly skilled but is a passionate industry expert. Our ethos is that if you succeed, we succeed. As with any studies, learning can be intense, yet you will soon realise that your hard work and commitment will be both personally and professionally rewarding.

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