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Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals

Build a practical foundation in Lean Six Sigma by learning how Lean addresses waste and flow, how Six Sigma addresses variation and defects, and how the DMAIC framework and fundamental improvement tools can be applied to workplace processes.

Estimated Time

~243 mins

Curriculum

6 Modules (21 Lessons)

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+420 XP

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Step-by-step

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What You'll Master

Explain the core principles and purpose of Lean Six Sigma
Identify common forms of waste and opportunities for process improvement
Describe how variation affects process performance and quality
Apply the DMAIC framework to structure a basic improvement project
Use fundamental Lean Six Sigma tools to analyze processes and identify root causes
Distinguish between process measures used to monitor quality and performance

Course Syllabus

Step-by-step curriculum breakdown.

6 Modules
Module 1

Lean Six Sigma Foundations

Build a clear foundation in Lean Six Sigma, customer value, process thinking, and continuous improvement.

~31 mins
1.1

Explain What Lean Six Sigma Is

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8 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Compare Lean and Six Sigma

8 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Identify the Customer and Process

8 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Recognize Continuous Improvement Principles

7 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Module 2

Understanding Lean and Process Waste

Learn to distinguish value-added work, recognize the eight common forms of Lean waste, and understand flow and process efficiency.

~34 mins

Identify Value-Added and Non-Value-Added Work

8 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Recognize the Eight Wastes

10 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Spot Waste in a Process

8 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Explain Flow and Process Efficiency

8 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Module 3

Variation and Six Sigma Thinking

Understand process variation, distinguish common and special causes, and interpret basic process-performance measures.

~35 mins

Explain Process Variation

8 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Distinguish Common and Special Causes

9 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Use Basic Process Measures

10 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Connect Variation to Customer Requirements

8 mins • 0 interactive exercises
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Module 4

The DMAIC Improvement Framework

Learn the five DMAIC phases and how each phase contributes to structured process improvement.

~53 mins
Module 5

Essential Lean Six Sigma Tools

Learn practical tools for visualizing processes, understanding process boundaries, organizing causes, and prioritizing problems.

~43 mins

Create a Basic Process Map

9 mins • 0 interactive exercises
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Use the SIPOC Framework

9 mins • 0 interactive exercises
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Apply the Five Whys

8 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Use Pareto Analysis

8 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Module 6

Starting a Lean Six Sigma Improvement Project

Bring together Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools to select, define, and outline a practical improvement project.

~47 mins

Select a Suitable Improvement Opportunity

8 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Define a Basic Improvement Project

10 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Choose Appropriate Improvement Tools

9 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Outline a Simple DMAIC Project

10 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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Review Your Lean Six Sigma Foundation

10 mins • 1 interactive exercises
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