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Six Sigma |
The American Society for Quality (ASQ) defines
Six Sigma as "a fact-based, data-driven philosophy of quality improvement that values defect prevention over defect detection. It drives customer satisfaction and bottom-line results by reducing variation and
waste, thereby promoting a competitive advantage. "
The Six Sigma approach identifies and eliminates defects with a structured, data-driven, problem-solving
method of rigorous data-gathering and statistical analysis. Its statistics provide quantitative
descriptions of how a process is performing. To achieve Six Sigma, a process must not produce more than
3.4 defects per million opportunities, a defect being any result outside of customer specifications.
HUCE is pleased to offer its prospective students with alternative options for learning this important
body of modern management procedures.
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HUCE's distinguished partner -- Reed Educational Services -- offers a short, inexpensive, instructor-led
online course for students who want to find out what Six Sigma is really about before they invest the
substantial time and effort required to successfully complete the more extensive courses that will
prepare them to obtain their Green Belt and Black Belt professional certifications. Black Belts organize
Six Sigma projects; Green Belts assist the Black Belts to collect and analyze project data
- For students who live within the Baltimore-Washington area and who seek traditional face-to-face
instruction, HUCE will be providing Lean Six Sigma classes taught by its nationally accliamed partner
6SigmaTek in the Fall 2008 and Summer 2009 semesters. Note: Lean
Six Sigma enhances speed (cycle time) as well as quality.
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For students who prefer to study Six Sigma from the convenience of workstations in their homes or
offices, HUCE offers a self-paced, online program taught by its renowned partner, Gatlin Education
Services. The courses in this program can be started at any time and will be available in the Summer
2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, and Summer 2009 semesters.
Many readers may be aware that Six Sigma was originally developed to
improve the quality of manufacturing processes, but some may not
be aware that Six Sigma methods are
currently being successfully applied, not just to manufacturing, but to
a surprisingly wide range of service sectors. Interested readers can gain
a tangible sense of the power and the scope of Six Sigma methodologies
by reading some of the success stories presented in the following references:
http://www.actuate.com/solutions/performance-management/six-sigma/customer-successes.asp and http://www.ies.ncsu.edu/_library/includes/successstoriesall.cfm
Note: The courses in this program are taught by HUCE's course development partners --
Gatlin Educational Services and
Reed Educational Services
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| *** HUCE Courses in Summer 2009 *** |
Six Sigma Introduction
Reed ... Online
-CEBU610- |
Start Date = TBA ... End Date = TBA
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... Cost = $89 -- Does not include textbooks
... CEUs = 0.8 |
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This introductory course will provide students with an overview of the Six Sigma movement and some of its most important methodologies, including DMAIC, Control, and Causal procedures. Note: Howard University faculty, staff, and alumni receive a 10 percent discount, but remission of tuition does not apply.
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Six Sigma Introduction
Reed ... Online
-CEBU610-
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Start Date = TBA ... End Date = TBA
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... Cost = $89 -- Does not include textbooks
... CEUs = 0.8 |
Same description as Section 1 (above)
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Six Sigma Green Belt
Gatlin ... Online
-CEBU612- |
Start Date = anytime after 4/28/2009 because this course is self-paced ... End Date = 7/31/2009, but additional time can be requested
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... Cost = $1595 -- Does not include textbooks
... CEUs = 10.0 |
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This nationally recognized Six Sigma Greenbelt online course and training program encompasses all aspects of running a Six Sigma Greenbelt business, including management, service delivery, design, production and customer satisfaction. Six Sigma is one of the highest standards for companies and individuals to achieve. This interactive online training provides the skills needed to master this highly valuable skill. Note: A more detailed description of this course is found HERE.
Note: Howard University faculty, staff, and alumni receive a 10 percent discount, but remission of tuition does not apply.
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Six Sigma Black Belt
Gatlin ... Online
-CEBU614- |
Start Date = anytime after 4/28/2009 because this course is self-paced ... End Date = 7/31/2009, but additional time can be requested
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... Cost = $2235 -- Does not include textbooks
... CEUs = 20.0 |
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This nationally recognized Six Sigma Black Belt certification training and online course integrates Six Sigma Black Belt online learning with hands-on data analysis. The Six Sigma Black Belt online certificate course material provides an in-depth look at the Six Sigma Black Belt DMAIC problem-solving methodology, as well as deployment and project development approaches. Note: A more detailed description of this course is found HERE.
Note: Howard University faculty, staff, and alumni receive a 10 percent discount, but remission of tuition does not apply.
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| Last updated: 11/19/2008 12:06:38 AM
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