Introduction to Six Sigma
14 weeks – Course
Overview
This course provides an introduction to Six Sigma, a quality management approach used to improve efficiency and reduce defects. Students will learn about the history and development of Six Sigma, as well as the differences between Six Sigma and other quality initiatives. They will also be introduced to tools, such as the SIPOC diagram, Theory of Constraints, process flow charts, and value stream mapping, which are used to identify and eliminate inefficiencies in a process. The course also covers Six Sigma project financial evaluation and assessment, and provides strategies for proposing ideas for Six Sigma projects.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
You may enroll in a Continuing Education course at Canadore College if you are 19 years of age or older or if you have earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma/Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
Registraition
Registraition
We recommend that you use a computer to complete the online registration process as you may encounter an error if using a device such as a phone or tablet. If you have already encountered an error when registering please contact us:
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Admissions Office |
Continuing Education Office |
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705.474.7600 ext. 5123 |
705.474.7600 ext. 5601 |
What You Need
What You Need
Most college level courses require textbooks; textbooks are not included in the course fees. It is the student’s responsibility to purchase any required textbooks.
Textbooks are available at the Campus Shop for in class, Contact North, and iLearn/D2L courses. The Campus Shop does not carry most OntarioLearn textbooks. OntarioLearn textbooks can be purchased at www.textnet.ca.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.