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Lean Six Sigma DMAIC: A Practical Guide to Process Improvement

This intermediate course provides a practical, structured approach to applying the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC framework to process improvement projects. Learners progress through Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control, developing the ability to frame problems clearly, establish meaningful measures, investigate causes systematically, select practical solutions, and create controls for sustaining improvements.

Estimated Time

~226 mins

Curriculum

5 Modules (14 Lessons)

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+400 XP

Format

Step-by-step

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What You'll Master

Apply the DMAIC framework to structure a process improvement project from problem definition through control.
Define process problems using clear problem statements, project boundaries, and measurable improvement goals.
Measure current process performance using appropriate process data, metrics, and measurement approaches.
Analyze process data and use root-cause analysis techniques to identify likely sources of process problems.
Evaluate and select practical improvement solutions based on identified root causes and process requirements.
Develop control approaches that monitor improved process performance and help sustain results over time.

Course Syllabus

Step-by-step curriculum breakdown.

5 Modules
Module 1

DMAIC Project Structure and Define Phase

Learn how to structure a DMAIC project and convert a broad business concern into a clearly scoped, measurable improvement problem.

~42 mins
1.1

Map the DMAIC Framework to Process Improvement

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10 mins • 0 interactive exercises
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Define the Problem and Project Scope

12 mins • 0 interactive exercises
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Set Measurable Improvement Goals

10 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Module Mastery Checkpoint / Practical Test

10 mins • 4 interactive exercises
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Module 2

Measure the Current Process

Learn how to translate a defined problem into measurable process information and establish a useful current-state baseline.

~44 mins

Identify What to Measure

10 mins • 0 interactive exercises
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Build a Process Measurement Plan

12 mins • 0 interactive exercises
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Establish the Process Baseline

12 mins • 0 interactive exercises
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Module Mastery Checkpoint / Practical Test

10 mins • 4 interactive exercises
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Module 3

Analyze Process Problems and Root Causes

Learn how to move from observed process performance to structured cause investigation and evidence-supported root-cause conclusions.

~46 mins

Separate Symptoms from Root Causes

10 mins • 0 interactive exercises
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Investigate Causes Systematically

14 mins • 0 interactive exercises
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Prioritize and Validate Likely Causes

12 mins • 0 interactive exercises
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Module Mastery Checkpoint / Practical Test

10 mins • 2 interactive exercises
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Module 4

Improve the Process with Targeted Solutions

Learn how to translate validated causes into improvement opportunities and evaluate practical solutions before implementation.

~46 mins

Translate Root Causes into Improvement Opportunities

10 mins • 0 interactive exercises
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Module Mastery Checkpoint / Practical Test

10 mins • 0 interactive exercises
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Module 5

Control and Sustain Process Improvements

Learn how to establish controls, monitor performance, document the improved process, and transition ownership for ongoing sustainability.

~44 mins

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of business process improvement concepts.
  • Familiarity with foundational Lean Six Sigma concepts and terminology.
  • Basic ability to interpret process and operational data.

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