Six Sigma: Project Management Basics

Six Sigma: Project Management Basics

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level

Overview/Description
Six Sigma and Lean are business process improvement methodologies that, when used in concert, are called Lean Six Sigma and can become a transformational strategy that enables a system of process control and process design to make your business more effective and efficient. This course covers tools that are available for use when planning and managing a Six Sigma project. It explores the work breakdown structure, Gantt chart, activity network diagrams, affinity diagrams, matrix charts, tree diagrams and tollgate reviews.

Target Audience
Candidates seeking Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification; those who are new to the world of Six Sigma or have a small role, interest, or need to develop foundational knowledge; quality professionals; engineers; production managers; frontline supervisors; and all individuals, including process owners and champions, charged with the responsibility of improving quality and processes at the organizational or departmental level

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.4

Lesson Objectives

Six Sigma: Project Management Basics

identify the elements of a project charter

recognize a well-written goal statement

recognize a well-written problem statement

identify best practices when scoping a Six Sigma project

identify the elements of Six Sigma communication plan

determine the best communication tools to use in different situations

identify how planning tools are used during a Six Sigma project

recognize how a work breakdown structure is used during a Six Sigma project

interpret a given Gantt chart

use an activity network diagram to gain information about a project

recognize best practices when creating affinity diagrams

recognize when to use a matrix chart

identify uses for a relations chart

recognize best practices for creating tree diagrams

identify activities required to prepare for and conduct a tollgate review

recognize the purpose and benefits of tools, including the work breakdown structure, Gantt chart, activity network diagrams, affinity diagrams, matrix charts, tree diagrams, and tollgate reviews

Course Number:
apr_08_a02_bs_enus

Expertise Level
Intermediate