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Get BIG Savings with our Six Sigma and Lean Process Online Bundle, 5 Certificate Courses
- Six Sigma and Lean Process
- Continuous Improvement with Lean
- Process Improvement with Gap Analysis
- Six Sigma Business Improvement Plan
- Developing a High Reliability Organization
1. Six Sigma and Lean Process: Eliminate Defects and Waste in Your Business Processes
Six Sigma is a data-driven approach for eliminating defects and waste in any business process. You can compare Six Sigma with turning your water faucet and experiencing the flow of clean, clear water. Reliable systems are in place to purify, treat, and pressure the water through the faucet. That is what Six Sigma does to business: it treats the processes in business so that they deliver their intended result.
Our Lean Process And Six Sigma course will provide an introduction to this way of thinking that has changed so many corporations in the world. This course will give you an overview of the Six Sigma methodology, and some of the tools required to deploy Six Sigma in own organizations.
After you complete this Six Sigma and Lean Process course, you will be able to:
- Develop a 360 degree view of Six Sigma and how it can be implemented in any organization
- Identify the fundamentals of lean manufacturing, lean enterprise and lean principles
- Describe the key dimensions of quality - product features and freedom from deficiencies
- Develop attributes and value according to the Kano Model
- Understand how products and services that have the right features and are free from deficiencies can promote customer satisfaction and attract and retain new customers
- Describe what is required to regulate a process
- Give examples of how poor quality affects operating expenses in the areas of appraisal, inspection costs, internal failure costs and external failure costs
- Using basic techniques such as DMAIC and how to identify Six Sigma Projects
- Use specific criteria to evaluate a project
- Discover root causes of a problem
- Design and install new controls to hold the gains and to prevent the problem from returning
2. Continuous Improvement with Lean: Learn the Basics of Continuous Improvement Strategies
This Continuous Improvement with Lean Online Course is an ideal choice if you’re ready to take your Lean knowledge to the next step. In it, we will explore what continuous improvement is all about and how Lean methodology can help get you there.
In this Continuous Improvement with Lean course, you will learn about developing continuous improvement strategies in the workplace using Lean methodology. The course focuses on the Identify – Plan – Execute – Review cycle, and wraps up with an in-depth case study to help you practice what you have learned
After you complete this Learn the Basics of Continuous Improvement Strategies course, you will be able to:
- Describe what continuous improvement with Lean is all about.
- Explain the concepts of the continuous improvement cycle: Identify, Plan, Execute, and Review.
- Apply Lean continuous improvement concepts to a case study.
- Present ideas for continuous improvement.
3. Process Improvement with Gap Analysis: Improve Organizational Processes Through Gap Analysis
Gap analysis is a useful tool to improve processes in an organization or business. It will help you reveal and bridge process gaps. Gap analysis can be used in various facets of a business and in many ways to get to the desired end result.
You will learn how to embrace Process Improvement with Gap Analysis during this course which provides you with the knowledge of what gap analysis is, examples, templates, and the guidance to implement an analysis in your situation.
After you complete this Process Improvement with Gap Analysis course, you will be able to:
- Define the term “gap analysis.”
- Identify different types of gap analyses.
- Perform all stages of the gap analysis process.
- Create a gap analysis report.
4. Six Sigma Business Improvement Plan: Learn The Skills You Need To Implement A Six Sigma Business Improvement Plan
This course will give you the skills you need to implement a Six Sigma business improvement plan to your business. You will learn what Six Sigma is and different methods to apply in a practical sense by using a set of tools. You will then wrap things up with a consideration of managing relationships with your customers, both internal and external.
Once you complete Six Sigma: Entering the Dojo your skills in this practical area of business improvement will be prepped and practiced enough to apply them in the real world. You are going to learn about the basics of Six Sigma and about various improvement tools. You will follow that up with a look at management tools for generating ideas. A look at continuous improvement is next on the agenda and the course concludes with a consideration of customer relationships.
After you complete this Six Sigma: Entering the Dojo course, you will be able to:
- Understand the Basics of Six Sigma.
- Describe the seven quality tools to solve process problems.
- Describe the various quality management tools.
- Describe incremental and breakthrough improvements and understand the methodologies of continuous improvement projects.
- Describe the importance of customer relationships in a quality organization.
5. Developing a High Reliability Organization: Learn What Constitutes A High Reliability Organization
High Reliability Organizations (HROs) are aware of their situations, they take stock of things and take the best approach to deal with trouble before it happens and afterwards as well. This course explores the principles of high reliability, looks at real examples of HROs, and probes the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster to help showcase the principles.
You will learn what constitutes a High Reliability Organization (HRO), the principles behind high reliability and take a look at a real life disaster that could have benefitted from those principles.
After you complete this Developing a High Reliability Organization course, you will be able to:
- Define the characteristics of a high reliability organization.
- Define key concepts required for high reliability, including mindfulness and expectations.
- Describe the five principles governing high reliability organizations: preoccupation with failure, resistance to simplification, sensitivity to operations, commitment to resilience, and deference to expertise.
- Audit activities at all stages to assess the business’ reliability.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.
This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!
Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificates
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.
Units of Study
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
The Six Sigma and Lean Process 5 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Certificate In Six Sigma and Lean Process
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Understanding Lean
- About six sigma
- About lean
- History behind lean
- Toyota production systems
- The toyota precepts
Module Three - Liker's Toyota Way
- Philosophy
- Process
- People and partners
- Problem solving
Module Four - The TPS House
- The goals of TPS
- The first pillar - Just in time (JIT)
- The second pillar - Jidoka (Error-free production)
- Kaizen (Continuous improvement)
- The foundation of the house
Module Five - The Five Principles of Lean Business
- Value
- Value Stream
- Flow
- Pull
- Seek perfection
Module Six - The First Improvement Concept (Value)
- Basic characteristics
- Satisfiers
- Delighters
- Applying the Kano model
Module Seven - The Second Improvement Concept (Waste)
- Muda
- Mura
- Muri
- The new wasters
Module Eight - The Third Improvement Concept (Variation)
- Common cause
- Special cause
- Tampering
- Structural
Module Nine - The Fourth Improvement Concept (Complexity)
- What is complexity?
- What causes complexity?
- How to simplify?
Module Ten - The Fifth Improvement Concept (Continuous Improvement)
- The PDSA cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Act)
- The DMAIC method
Module Eleven - The Improvement Toolkit
- Gemba
- Genchi Genbutsu
- Womack's Principle
- Kaizen
- A roadmap for implementation
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Certificate In Continuous Improvement with Lean
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Defining Continuous Improvement
- Definitions
- Continuous Improvement
- Pre-Assignment Review
- How Can Lean Help?
- Fully Adopted
- Four-Stage Cycle
- Making Connections
Session 3: Stage One – Identify Areas For Improvement
- Making It Valuable
- Test the Theory
Session 4: Stage Two – Create a Plan for Improvement
- Building the Plan
- Breaking Down the Steps
- Next Steps
- Where Are You At?
Session 5: Stage Three – Implement the Changes
- Taking the Lead
- Staying Focused
- Value Stream
Session 6: Stage Four – Review the Impact
- Remember to be Green with Lean
- Making Connections
- The Review Stage
- Checklist for Success
- The Three-Foot Circle
- Review in Progress
- Making Connections
Session 7: Test Driving
- Background Information
- Case Study, Part One
- Case Study, Part Two
- Identify Opportunities for Improvement
- Define the Process to Improve
- Toolkit: Flow Charts, Part One
- Toolkit: Flow Charts, Part Two
- Toolkit: Flow Charts, Part Three
- Toolkit: Ishikawa Diagrams
- Toolkit: SIPOC Diagrams, Part One
- Toolkit: SIPOC Diagrams, Part Two
- Toolkit: Value Stream Map, Part One
- Toolkit: Value Stream Map, Part Two
- Work on Your Plan
- Polish Your Plan
A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Certificate In Process Improvement with Gap Analysis
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: What is Gap Analysis?
- Defining Gap Analysis
- Where Gaps Occur
- The Business Case for Gap Analysis
- Types of Gap Analyses
- Making Connections
Session 3: The Gap Analysis Process
- Process Overview
- Recording the Data
- Step One: Identify the Future State, Part One
- Step One: Identify the Future State, Part Two
- Step Two: Identify the Current State, Part One
- Step Two: Identify the Current State, Part Two
- Step Three: Measure the Gap, Part One
- Step Three: Measure the Gap, Part Two
- Step Four: Create an Action Plan
- Step Five: Implement and Follow Up
- Making Connections
- Task
Session 4: Supporting Tools
- The McKinsey 7S Model
- The 7S Framework
- About the Elements
- SWOT Analysis
- Sample SWOT
- The Five Whys Technique
- Example
- The Fishbone Diagram
- About the Diagram
- Making Connections, Part One
- Making Connections, Part Two
- Task One
- Task Two
- Task Three
Session 5: Creating a Gap Analysis Report
- Essential Elements of a Gap Analysis Report
- Extra Elements
Session Six: Test Driving
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Toolbox
- SWOT Analysis
- Five Whys
Session 7: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 4 - Certificate In Six Sigma Business Improvement Plan
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Six Sigma Basics
- Introduction
- DMAIC and DMADV?
Session 3: Improvement Tools
- Check Sheets and Flowcharts, Part 1
- Check Sheets and Flowcharts, Part 2
- Check Sheets and Flowcharts, Part 3
- Check Sheets and Flowcharts, Part 4
- Scatter Diagrams and Histograms, Part 1
- Scatter Diagrams and Histograms, Part 2
- Pareto Analysis
- Control Charts
- Cause-and-Effect Diagrams
- Improvement Tool Activity
Session 4: Management Tools for Generating Ideas
- Brainstorming and Affinity Diagrams, Part 1
- Brainstorming and Affinity Diagrams, Part 2
- Making Connections
- Other Idea Generating Techniques, Part 1
- Other Idea Generating Techniques, Part 2
Session 5: Continuous Improvement
- Continuous Improvement
- How to Carry Out a Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Project, Part 1
- How to Carry Out a Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Project, Part 2
- Making Connections
Session 6: Customer Relationships
- Customer Satisfaction
- Obtaining Customer Feedback, Part One
- Obtaining Customer Feedback, Part Two
A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 5 - Certificate In Developing a High Reliability Organization
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
- Preoccupation with Failure
- Resistance to Simplification
- Sensitivity to Operations
- Commitment to Resilience
- Deference to Expertise
Session 2: What is a High Reliability Organization?
- High Reliability Organizations
- Links in the Chain, Part One
- Links in the Chain, Part Two
- HRO Principles
Session 3: Key Concepts
- Expectations, Normalization, and Mindfulness
- Normalization
- Mindfulness
- Making Connections
- Case Study
Session 4: The Anticipation Principles
- Preoccupation with Failure
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Resistance to Simplification
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Sensitivity to Operations
- Case Study
- Making Connections, Part One
- Making Connections, Part Two
Session 5: The Containment Principles
- Commitment to Resilience, Part One
- Commitment to Resilience, Part Two
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Deference to Expertise
- Case Study
- Making Connections, Part One
- Making Connections, Part Two
Session 6: Auditing for High Reliability
- Auditing Techniques
- Churchill’s Four Questions
- Making Connections
- Sample Audit Questions
Session 7: Test Driving
- Case Study, Part One
- Case Study, Part Two
- Case Study, Part Three
- Task
Session 8: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
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Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
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Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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About This Course
What you will learn - Eliminate Defects and Waste in Your Business Processes
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Get BIG Savings with our Six Sigma and Lean Process Online Bundle, 5 Certificate Courses
- Six Sigma and Lean Process
- Continuous Improvement with Lean
- Process Improvement with Gap Analysis
- Six Sigma Business Improvement Plan
- Developing a High Reliability Organization
1. Six Sigma and Lean Process: Eliminate Defects and Waste in Your Business Processes
Six Sigma is a data-driven approach for eliminating defects and waste in any business process. You can compare Six Sigma with turning your water faucet and experiencing the flow of clean, clear water. Reliable systems are in place to purify, treat, and pressure the water through the faucet. That is what Six Sigma does to business: it treats the processes in business so that they deliver their intended result.
Our Lean Process And Six Sigma course will provide an introduction to this way of thinking that has changed so many corporations in the world. This course will give you an overview of the Six Sigma methodology, and some of the tools required to deploy Six Sigma in own organizations.
After you complete this Six Sigma and Lean Process course, you will be able to:
- Develop a 360 degree view of Six Sigma and how it can be implemented in any organization
- Identify the fundamentals of lean manufacturing, lean enterprise and lean principles
- Describe the key dimensions of quality - product features and freedom from deficiencies
- Develop attributes and value according to the Kano Model
- Understand how products and services that have the right features and are free from deficiencies can promote customer satisfaction and attract and retain new customers
- Describe what is required to regulate a process
- Give examples of how poor quality affects operating expenses in the areas of appraisal, inspection costs, internal failure costs and external failure costs
- Using basic techniques such as DMAIC and how to identify Six Sigma Projects
- Use specific criteria to evaluate a project
- Discover root causes of a problem
- Design and install new controls to hold the gains and to prevent the problem from returning
2. Continuous Improvement with Lean: Learn the Basics of Continuous Improvement Strategies
This Continuous Improvement with Lean Online Course is an ideal choice if you’re ready to take your Lean knowledge to the next step. In it, we will explore what continuous improvement is all about and how Lean methodology can help get you there.
In this Continuous Improvement with Lean course, you will learn about developing continuous improvement strategies in the workplace using Lean methodology. The course focuses on the Identify – Plan – Execute – Review cycle, and wraps up with an in-depth case study to help you practice what you have learned
After you complete this Learn the Basics of Continuous Improvement Strategies course, you will be able to:
- Describe what continuous improvement with Lean is all about.
- Explain the concepts of the continuous improvement cycle: Identify, Plan, Execute, and Review.
- Apply Lean continuous improvement concepts to a case study.
- Present ideas for continuous improvement.
3. Process Improvement with Gap Analysis: Improve Organizational Processes Through Gap Analysis
Gap analysis is a useful tool to improve processes in an organization or business. It will help you reveal and bridge process gaps. Gap analysis can be used in various facets of a business and in many ways to get to the desired end result.
You will learn how to embrace Process Improvement with Gap Analysis during this course which provides you with the knowledge of what gap analysis is, examples, templates, and the guidance to implement an analysis in your situation.
After you complete this Process Improvement with Gap Analysis course, you will be able to:
- Define the term “gap analysis.”
- Identify different types of gap analyses.
- Perform all stages of the gap analysis process.
- Create a gap analysis report.
4. Six Sigma Business Improvement Plan: Learn The Skills You Need To Implement A Six Sigma Business Improvement Plan
This course will give you the skills you need to implement a Six Sigma business improvement plan to your business. You will learn what Six Sigma is and different methods to apply in a practical sense by using a set of tools. You will then wrap things up with a consideration of managing relationships with your customers, both internal and external.
Once you complete Six Sigma: Entering the Dojo your skills in this practical area of business improvement will be prepped and practiced enough to apply them in the real world. You are going to learn about the basics of Six Sigma and about various improvement tools. You will follow that up with a look at management tools for generating ideas. A look at continuous improvement is next on the agenda and the course concludes with a consideration of customer relationships.
After you complete this Six Sigma: Entering the Dojo course, you will be able to:
- Understand the Basics of Six Sigma.
- Describe the seven quality tools to solve process problems.
- Describe the various quality management tools.
- Describe incremental and breakthrough improvements and understand the methodologies of continuous improvement projects.
- Describe the importance of customer relationships in a quality organization.
5. Developing a High Reliability Organization: Learn What Constitutes A High Reliability Organization
High Reliability Organizations (HROs) are aware of their situations, they take stock of things and take the best approach to deal with trouble before it happens and afterwards as well. This course explores the principles of high reliability, looks at real examples of HROs, and probes the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster to help showcase the principles.
You will learn what constitutes a High Reliability Organization (HRO), the principles behind high reliability and take a look at a real life disaster that could have benefitted from those principles.
After you complete this Developing a High Reliability Organization course, you will be able to:
- Define the characteristics of a high reliability organization.
- Define key concepts required for high reliability, including mindfulness and expectations.
- Describe the five principles governing high reliability organizations: preoccupation with failure, resistance to simplification, sensitivity to operations, commitment to resilience, and deference to expertise.
- Audit activities at all stages to assess the business’ reliability.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.
This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!
Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificates
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.
Units of Study
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
The Six Sigma and Lean Process 5 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Certificate In Six Sigma and Lean Process
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Understanding Lean
- About six sigma
- About lean
- History behind lean
- Toyota production systems
- The toyota precepts
Module Three - Liker's Toyota Way
- Philosophy
- Process
- People and partners
- Problem solving
Module Four - The TPS House
- The goals of TPS
- The first pillar - Just in time (JIT)
- The second pillar - Jidoka (Error-free production)
- Kaizen (Continuous improvement)
- The foundation of the house
Module Five - The Five Principles of Lean Business
- Value
- Value Stream
- Flow
- Pull
- Seek perfection
Module Six - The First Improvement Concept (Value)
- Basic characteristics
- Satisfiers
- Delighters
- Applying the Kano model
Module Seven - The Second Improvement Concept (Waste)
- Muda
- Mura
- Muri
- The new wasters
Module Eight - The Third Improvement Concept (Variation)
- Common cause
- Special cause
- Tampering
- Structural
Module Nine - The Fourth Improvement Concept (Complexity)
- What is complexity?
- What causes complexity?
- How to simplify?
Module Ten - The Fifth Improvement Concept (Continuous Improvement)
- The PDSA cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Act)
- The DMAIC method
Module Eleven - The Improvement Toolkit
- Gemba
- Genchi Genbutsu
- Womack's Principle
- Kaizen
- A roadmap for implementation
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Certificate In Continuous Improvement with Lean
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Defining Continuous Improvement
- Definitions
- Continuous Improvement
- Pre-Assignment Review
- How Can Lean Help?
- Fully Adopted
- Four-Stage Cycle
- Making Connections
Session 3: Stage One – Identify Areas For Improvement
- Making It Valuable
- Test the Theory
Session 4: Stage Two – Create a Plan for Improvement
- Building the Plan
- Breaking Down the Steps
- Next Steps
- Where Are You At?
Session 5: Stage Three – Implement the Changes
- Taking the Lead
- Staying Focused
- Value Stream
Session 6: Stage Four – Review the Impact
- Remember to be Green with Lean
- Making Connections
- The Review Stage
- Checklist for Success
- The Three-Foot Circle
- Review in Progress
- Making Connections
Session 7: Test Driving
- Background Information
- Case Study, Part One
- Case Study, Part Two
- Identify Opportunities for Improvement
- Define the Process to Improve
- Toolkit: Flow Charts, Part One
- Toolkit: Flow Charts, Part Two
- Toolkit: Flow Charts, Part Three
- Toolkit: Ishikawa Diagrams
- Toolkit: SIPOC Diagrams, Part One
- Toolkit: SIPOC Diagrams, Part Two
- Toolkit: Value Stream Map, Part One
- Toolkit: Value Stream Map, Part Two
- Work on Your Plan
- Polish Your Plan
A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Certificate In Process Improvement with Gap Analysis
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: What is Gap Analysis?
- Defining Gap Analysis
- Where Gaps Occur
- The Business Case for Gap Analysis
- Types of Gap Analyses
- Making Connections
Session 3: The Gap Analysis Process
- Process Overview
- Recording the Data
- Step One: Identify the Future State, Part One
- Step One: Identify the Future State, Part Two
- Step Two: Identify the Current State, Part One
- Step Two: Identify the Current State, Part Two
- Step Three: Measure the Gap, Part One
- Step Three: Measure the Gap, Part Two
- Step Four: Create an Action Plan
- Step Five: Implement and Follow Up
- Making Connections
- Task
Session 4: Supporting Tools
- The McKinsey 7S Model
- The 7S Framework
- About the Elements
- SWOT Analysis
- Sample SWOT
- The Five Whys Technique
- Example
- The Fishbone Diagram
- About the Diagram
- Making Connections, Part One
- Making Connections, Part Two
- Task One
- Task Two
- Task Three
Session 5: Creating a Gap Analysis Report
- Essential Elements of a Gap Analysis Report
- Extra Elements
Session Six: Test Driving
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Toolbox
- SWOT Analysis
- Five Whys
Session 7: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 4 - Certificate In Six Sigma Business Improvement Plan
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Six Sigma Basics
- Introduction
- DMAIC and DMADV?
Session 3: Improvement Tools
- Check Sheets and Flowcharts, Part 1
- Check Sheets and Flowcharts, Part 2
- Check Sheets and Flowcharts, Part 3
- Check Sheets and Flowcharts, Part 4
- Scatter Diagrams and Histograms, Part 1
- Scatter Diagrams and Histograms, Part 2
- Pareto Analysis
- Control Charts
- Cause-and-Effect Diagrams
- Improvement Tool Activity
Session 4: Management Tools for Generating Ideas
- Brainstorming and Affinity Diagrams, Part 1
- Brainstorming and Affinity Diagrams, Part 2
- Making Connections
- Other Idea Generating Techniques, Part 1
- Other Idea Generating Techniques, Part 2
Session 5: Continuous Improvement
- Continuous Improvement
- How to Carry Out a Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Project, Part 1
- How to Carry Out a Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Project, Part 2
- Making Connections
Session 6: Customer Relationships
- Customer Satisfaction
- Obtaining Customer Feedback, Part One
- Obtaining Customer Feedback, Part Two
A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 5 - Certificate In Developing a High Reliability Organization
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
- Preoccupation with Failure
- Resistance to Simplification
- Sensitivity to Operations
- Commitment to Resilience
- Deference to Expertise
Session 2: What is a High Reliability Organization?
- High Reliability Organizations
- Links in the Chain, Part One
- Links in the Chain, Part Two
- HRO Principles
Session 3: Key Concepts
- Expectations, Normalization, and Mindfulness
- Normalization
- Mindfulness
- Making Connections
- Case Study
Session 4: The Anticipation Principles
- Preoccupation with Failure
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Resistance to Simplification
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Sensitivity to Operations
- Case Study
- Making Connections, Part One
- Making Connections, Part Two
Session 5: The Containment Principles
- Commitment to Resilience, Part One
- Commitment to Resilience, Part Two
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Deference to Expertise
- Case Study
- Making Connections, Part One
- Making Connections, Part Two
Session 6: Auditing for High Reliability
- Auditing Techniques
- Churchill’s Four Questions
- Making Connections
- Sample Audit Questions
Session 7: Test Driving
- Case Study, Part One
- Case Study, Part Two
- Case Study, Part Three
- Task
Session 8: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
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Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
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