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Kennesaw State University

Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced)

This course is for you if you are looking to dive deeper into Six Sigma or strengthen and expand your knowledge of the basic components of green belt level of Six Sigma and Lean. Six Sigma skills are widely sought by employers both nationally and internationally. These skills have been proven to help improve business processes and performance. This course will introduce you to the purpose of Six Sigma and its value to an organization. You will learn about the basic principles of Six Sigma and Lean. Your instructors will introduce you to, and have you apply, some of the tools and metrics that are critical components of Six Sigma. This course will provide you with the basic knowledge of the principles, roles, and responsibilities of Six Sigma and Lean. Every module will include readings, videos, and a quiz to help make sure you understand the material and concepts that are studied. You will also have the opportunity to participate in discussions and peer review exercises to give you the opportunity to apply the material to your daily life. Registration includes online access to course content, projects, and resources but does not include the companion text The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook (2nd edition). The companion text is NOT required to complete the assignments. However, the text is a recognized handbook used by professionals in the field. Also, it is a highly-recommended text for those wishing to move forward in Six Sigma and eventually gain certification from professional agencies such as American Society for Quality (ASQ).

Status: Lean Six Sigma
Status: Root Cause Analysis
IntermediateCourse11 hours

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PS

5.0Reviewed Feb 1, 2021

Very Informative course for Six Sigma. Learnt very much about Six Sigma and the Organization. Learnt about Quality Control tools and techniques. And six sigma as well as lean six Sigma tools.

BZ

5.0Reviewed Apr 23, 2021

I had an outstanding experience of quality learning which has exponentially increased my awareness on the subject. I wish to join the organization again if opportunity provided. Best Regards

SO

5.0Reviewed Sep 16, 2017

A great course to go for. It will literally strength the basic ideas and concepts of six sigma, which i feel is really important for understanding of the DMAIC methodology.Thank you Coursera

KP

5.0Reviewed Oct 31, 2020

The course is very detailed and easy to understand because the professor speaks in moderate speed. Thank you for creating this amazing course, I can be able to apply it in my job.

FM

4.0Reviewed Oct 7, 2022

Very good material and explanations. I really recommend this course for begineers and experienced workers that wants to engage with a Continuous Improvement culture, at any types of industry.

GA

5.0Reviewed Nov 11, 2020

Very good material and explanations. I really recommend this course for begineers and experienced workers that wants to engage with a Continuous Improvement culture, at any types of industry.

JD

5.0Reviewed Jun 21, 2025

What an amazing, specific and easy to follow course. It was great that each module is sub divided into different videos that tackles specific portion of the lean six sigma system.

OS

5.0Reviewed Mar 3, 2019

It was really impressive and interesting course for me i really enjoyed it and it gives me more information about management and new ideas to simplify many of our activities

BR

4.0Reviewed Aug 12, 2019

This is a great course. Each of the important topics were discussed and illustrated well. And, the Yellow Belt refresher information was an unexpected bonus (a Delighter or Exciter if you will).

IR

5.0Reviewed Dec 6, 2020

a really great course for an introduction towards the six sigma and lean management methodologies, a great knowledge for problem stating and definition as well, really enjoyed it.

SS

5.0Reviewed Aug 7, 2020

I'm happy to get my first online certificate and i will come back soonstudy material and the videos helped me a lot to understand the topics in detailthanks once gain!!!

DD

5.0Reviewed May 5, 2019

The information in this course is relevant to organizations and keeping customer satisfaction and performance in mind. I enjoyed the learning and plan to continue. Thanks Coursera!

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