Description

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The Six Sigma eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of the principles and methods used within Six Sigma to improve processes, reduce variation and support consistent organisational performance.

The course explores how a structured, data-led approach can be used to identify problems, understand their causes and develop effective improvements. Learners will consider key Six Sigma concepts, including process performance, customer requirements, variation and the DMAIC improvement methodology.

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Who Should Attend?

• Employees involved in process or quality improvement.
• Managers and supervisors.
• Team leaders.
• Project and process management personnel.
• Quality and continuous improvement personnel.
• Employees involved in reviewing organisational processes.
• Anyone looking to develop an understanding of Six Sigma principles and methodology.

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What You Will Learn

• What is meant by Six Sigma.
• The purpose and principles of Six Sigma.
• Understanding the relationship between quality, efficiency and process improvement.
• Recognising the importance of customer requirements.
• Understanding processes and process performance.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Understanding variation within workplace processes.
• Recognising how variation can affect quality and consistency.
• Understanding the importance of evidence and data in decision-making.
• Awareness of common Six Sigma terminology and concepts.
• Understanding the DMAIC improvement methodology.
• The purpose of the Define stage.
• Identifying and defining a process problem.
• Establishing clear improvement objectives.
• Understanding the purpose of the Measure stage.
• Identifying appropriate measures of process performance.
• Collecting relevant and reliable information.
• Establishing an understanding of current process performance.
• Understanding the purpose of the Analyse stage.
• Identifying potential causes of process problems.
• Applying root cause analysis principles.
• Distinguishing between symptoms and underlying causes.
• Understanding the purpose of the Improve stage.
• Identifying potential solutions and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluating and implementing appropriate improvements.
• Understanding the purpose of the Control stage.
• Monitoring improvements to determine whether they remain effective.
• Recognising the importance of standardising successful improvements.
• Understanding the role of continuous improvement.
• Recognising the importance of involving relevant employees and stakeholders.
• Applying structured problem-solving principles to workplace processes.
• Contributing to a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

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Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

This course provides an introduction to Six Sigma principles and methodology and does not constitute a formal Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt or other professional Six Sigma certification.

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Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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