Transfer Six Sigma Certification between Organizations is possible?
Answer can be yes or no…both.
Business implementing Six Sigma can have same requirements or variations also. Some companies may also require an individual to re-certify to display competency.
Why i need certification to become quality professional
Why i need certification to become quality professional?
Reasons for certification are:
- to display proficiency in the subject matter
- to increase interest by employers
- to potentially increase your salary
Reasons for certification are:
- to display proficiency in the subject matter
- to increase interest by employers
- to potentially increase your salary
How to get Six Sigma Certified?
How to get Six Sigma Certified?
There is no as such single body designated to provide Six Sigma certification. Almost every one of the tens of companies providing Six Sigma training, consulting and certifications. Also can enroll in any renowned Six Sigma Institution to get classroom trainings, examination and certifications.
There is no as such single body designated to provide Six Sigma certification. Almost every one of the tens of companies providing Six Sigma training, consulting and certifications. Also can enroll in any renowned Six Sigma Institution to get classroom trainings, examination and certifications.
What is Six Sigma Certification? And it entails what?
What is Six Sigma Certification? And it entails what?
Six Sigma Certification is a verification of an individual capability with respect to quality competencies. It entails learning appropriate subject matter, passing a written proficiency test, & displaying competency in a hands-on environment. The written proficiency test may be given by the training company or the business hiring the training company. Typically, companies new to Six Sigma will refer to some training company's proficiency test. Companies that have been performing in-house training for years (such as Motorola or GE) have created & administer their own written proficiency tests.
Six Sigma Methodologies in brief
Six Sigma Two Methodologies in brief
Six Sigma projects follow two project methodologies inspired by Deming's Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle. These methodologies, comprising five phases each, DMAIC and DMADV.
Six Sigma projects follow two project methodologies inspired by Deming's Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle. These methodologies, comprising five phases each, DMAIC and DMADV.
- DMAIC is used for projects aimed at improving an existing business process.
- DMADV is used for projects aimed at creating new product or process designs.
Six Sigma Statistical Terms - X
Six Sigma Statistical Terms
UNNATURAL PATTERN
Any pattern in which a significant number of the measurements do not group themselves around a central tendency. When the pattern is unnatural, it means that non-random disturbances are present and are affecting the process.
UPPER CONTROL LIMIT
A horizontal line on a control chart (usually dotted) which represents the upper limits of capability for a process operating with only random variation. VARIABLE A characteristic that may take on different values.
VARIABLES DATA
Data collected from a process input or output where the measurement scale has a significant level of subdivisions or resolution, e.g., ohms, voltage, diameter, etc. VARIATION Any quantifiable difference between individual measurements; such differences can be classified as being due to common causes (random) or special causes (assignable).
UNNATURAL PATTERN
Any pattern in which a significant number of the measurements do not group themselves around a central tendency. When the pattern is unnatural, it means that non-random disturbances are present and are affecting the process.
UPPER CONTROL LIMIT
A horizontal line on a control chart (usually dotted) which represents the upper limits of capability for a process operating with only random variation. VARIABLE A characteristic that may take on different values.
VARIABLES DATA
Data collected from a process input or output where the measurement scale has a significant level of subdivisions or resolution, e.g., ohms, voltage, diameter, etc. VARIATION Any quantifiable difference between individual measurements; such differences can be classified as being due to common causes (random) or special causes (assignable).
Six Sigma Statistical Terms - IX
Six Sigma Statistical Terms
SAMPLE
A portion of a population of data chosen to estimate some characteristic about the whole population. One or more observations drawn from a larger collection of observations or universe (population).
SCATTER DIAGRAMS
Charts which allow the study of correlation, e.g., the relationship between two variables or data sets.
SHORT RUN STATISTICAL
A statistical control charting technique which applies to
SAMPLE
A portion of a population of data chosen to estimate some characteristic about the whole population. One or more observations drawn from a larger collection of observations or universe (population).
SCATTER DIAGRAMS
Charts which allow the study of correlation, e.g., the relationship between two variables or data sets.
SHORT RUN STATISTICAL
A statistical control charting technique which applies to
Six Sigma Statistical Terms - VIII
Six Sigma Statistical Terms
RANDOMNESS
A condition in which any individual event in a set of events has the same mathematical probability of occurrence as all other events within the specified set, i.e., individual events are not predictable even though they may collectively belong to a definable distribution.
RANDOM SAMPLE
One or more samples randomly selected from the universe (population).
RANDOM SAMPLE
Selecting a sample such that each item in the population has an equal chance of being selected; lack of predictability; without pattern.
RANDOMNESS
A condition in which any individual event in a set of events has the same mathematical probability of occurrence as all other events within the specified set, i.e., individual events are not predictable even though they may collectively belong to a definable distribution.
RANDOM SAMPLE
One or more samples randomly selected from the universe (population).
RANDOM SAMPLE
Selecting a sample such that each item in the population has an equal chance of being selected; lack of predictability; without pattern.
Six Sigma Statistical Terms - VII
Six Sigma Statistical Terms
PROBABILITY
The chance of an event happens or condition occurring by pure chance and is stated in numerical form.
PROBABILITY OF AN EVENT
The number of successful events divided by the total number of trials.
PROBLEM
A deviation from a specified standard.
PROBABILITY
The chance of an event happens or condition occurring by pure chance and is stated in numerical form.
PROBABILITY OF AN EVENT
The number of successful events divided by the total number of trials.
PROBLEM
A deviation from a specified standard.
Six Sigma Statistical Terms - VI
Six Sigma Statistical Terms
NULL HYPOTHESIS
An assertion to be proven by statistical analysis where two or more data sets are stated to be from the same population.
ONE-SIDED ALTERNATIVE
The value of a parameter which has an upper bound or a lower bound, but not both.
NULL HYPOTHESIS
An assertion to be proven by statistical analysis where two or more data sets are stated to be from the same population.
ONE-SIDED ALTERNATIVE
The value of a parameter which has an upper bound or a lower bound, but not both.
Six Sigma Statistical Terms - V
Six Sigma Statistical Terms
LOWER CONTROL LIMIT
A horizontal dotted line plotted on a control chart which represents the lowest process deviation that should occur if the process is in control (free from assignable cause variation).
MASTER BLACK BELT
A person who is “expert” on Six Sigma techniques and on project implementation. Master Black Belts play a major role in training, coaching and in removing barriers to successful project execution in addition to overall promotion of the Six Sigma philosophy.
LOWER CONTROL LIMIT
A horizontal dotted line plotted on a control chart which represents the lowest process deviation that should occur if the process is in control (free from assignable cause variation).
MASTER BLACK BELT
A person who is “expert” on Six Sigma techniques and on project implementation. Master Black Belts play a major role in training, coaching and in removing barriers to successful project execution in addition to overall promotion of the Six Sigma philosophy.
Six Sigma Statistical Terms - IV
Six Sigma Statistical Terms
GAGE LINEARITY
A measure of gage accuracy variation when evaluated over the expected operating range.
GAGE REPEATABILITY
A measure of the variation observed when a single operator uses a gage to measure a group of randomly ordered (but identifiable) parts on a repetitive basis.
GAGE REPRODUCIBILITY
A measure of average variation observed between operations when multiple operators use the same gage to measure a group of randomly ordered (but identifiable) parts on a repetitive basis.
GAGE LINEARITY
A measure of gage accuracy variation when evaluated over the expected operating range.
GAGE REPEATABILITY
A measure of the variation observed when a single operator uses a gage to measure a group of randomly ordered (but identifiable) parts on a repetitive basis.
GAGE REPRODUCIBILITY
A measure of average variation observed between operations when multiple operators use the same gage to measure a group of randomly ordered (but identifiable) parts on a repetitive basis.
Six Sigma Statistical Terms - III
Six Sigma Statistical Terms
EFFECT
That which was produced by a cause.
EVOLUTIONARY OPERATIONS
A DOE process used to optimize the key process input
(EVOPS)
Variables in a production environment, is usually limited to 2-3 variables, is performed over a long period of time, and is non-disruptive to the process.
EFFECT
That which was produced by a cause.
EVOLUTIONARY OPERATIONS
A DOE process used to optimize the key process input
(EVOPS)
Variables in a production environment, is usually limited to 2-3 variables, is performed over a long period of time, and is non-disruptive to the process.
Six Sigma Statistical Terms - II
Six Sigma Statistical Terms
CENTER LINE
The line on a statistical process control chart which represents the characteristic’s central tendency.
CENTRAL TENDENCY
Numerical average, e.g., mean, median, and mode; center line on a statistical process control chart.
CHAMPION
An executive level business leader who facilitates the leadership, implementation, and deployment of Six Sigma philosophies.
CHANGE ACCELERATION
A process which helps accelerates stakeholder buy-in and PROGRAM PROGRAM (CAP) implementation of new philosophies and processes within a business.
CENTER LINE
The line on a statistical process control chart which represents the characteristic’s central tendency.
CENTRAL TENDENCY
Numerical average, e.g., mean, median, and mode; center line on a statistical process control chart.
CHAMPION
An executive level business leader who facilitates the leadership, implementation, and deployment of Six Sigma philosophies.
CHANGE ACCELERATION
A process which helps accelerates stakeholder buy-in and PROGRAM PROGRAM (CAP) implementation of new philosophies and processes within a business.
Six Sigma Statistical Terms - I
Six Sigma Statistical Terms
ABSCISSA
The horizontal axis of a graph.
ACCEPTANCE REGION
The region of values for which the null hypothesis is accepted.
ALPHA RISK
The probability of accepting the alternate hypothesis when, in reality, the null hypothesis is true.
ABSCISSA
The horizontal axis of a graph.
ACCEPTANCE REGION
The region of values for which the null hypothesis is accepted.
ALPHA RISK
The probability of accepting the alternate hypothesis when, in reality, the null hypothesis is true.
Six Sigma Abbreviations
Six Sigma Abbreviations
ANOVA - Analysis of Variance
BB - Black Belts
C&E Matrix - Cause & Effect Matrix
CAP - Change Acceleration Process
C&E - Cause & Effect
COPQ - Cost of Poor Quality
COQ - Cost of Quality
Cp - Capability Process Index (Ideal) - Pooled
Cpk - Capability Process Index (Real) - Pooled
ANOVA - Analysis of Variance
BB - Black Belts
C&E Matrix - Cause & Effect Matrix
CAP - Change Acceleration Process
C&E - Cause & Effect
COPQ - Cost of Poor Quality
COQ - Cost of Quality
Cp - Capability Process Index (Ideal) - Pooled
Cpk - Capability Process Index (Real) - Pooled
Six Sigma Glossary - V
Six Sigma Glossay
Stable Process
A process which i free of assignable causes, e.g., in statistical control.
Standard Deviation
A statistical index of variability which describes the spread.
Statistical Control
A quantitative condition which describes a process that is free of assignable/special causes of variation, e.g., variation in the central tendency and variance. Such a condition is most often evidenced on a control chart.
Stable Process
A process which i free of assignable causes, e.g., in statistical control.
Standard Deviation
A statistical index of variability which describes the spread.
Statistical Control
A quantitative condition which describes a process that is free of assignable/special causes of variation, e.g., variation in the central tendency and variance. Such a condition is most often evidenced on a control chart.
Six Sigma Glossary - IV
Six Sigma Glossary
Process Spread
The range of values which a given process characteristic displays; this particular term most often applies to the range but may also encompass the variance. The spread may be based on a set of data collected at a specific point in time or may reflect the variability across a given amount of time.
Quality Functional Deployment (QFD)
Structured methodology to identify and translate customer needs and wants into technical requirements and measurable features and characteristic. This tool is used to identify Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQCs).
Process Spread
The range of values which a given process characteristic displays; this particular term most often applies to the range but may also encompass the variance. The spread may be based on a set of data collected at a specific point in time or may reflect the variability across a given amount of time.
Quality Functional Deployment (QFD)
Structured methodology to identify and translate customer needs and wants into technical requirements and measurable features and characteristic. This tool is used to identify Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQCs).
Six Sigma Glossary - III
Six Sigma Glossary
Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (Gage R&R)
A measurement system evaluation to determine equipment variation and appraiser variation. This study is critical to ensure that the collected data is accurate.
Histogram
Vertical display of a population distribution in terms of frequencies; a formal method of plotting a frequency distribution.
Six Sigma Glossary - II
Six Sigma Glossary
Defect
A failure to meet an imposed requirement on a single quality characteristic or a single instance of nonconformance to the specification.
Six Sigma Glossary - I
Six Sigma Glossary
Benchmarking
An improvement process whereby a company measures its performance against that of best-in-class
Benchmarking
An improvement process whereby a company measures its performance against that of best-in-class
Six Sigma Applications & Softwares
List of Six Sigma software packages
There are generally three classes of software used to support Six Sigma:
• Analysis tools, which are used to perform statistical or process analysis
Lean Visual Process Controls (VPC)
Visual Process Controls is about:
• Establishes and posts work priorities
• Visually displays whether expected daily, weekly, monthly work performance/goals were met or not
• Establishes and posts work priorities
• Visually displays whether expected daily, weekly, monthly work performance/goals were met or not
Lean Mistake Proofing (Poka-Yoke)
To prevent mistakes from occurring or making it impossible to pass mistakes on to the next step in the process
Lean 5S
To create and maintain a clean, safe and high performing workplace 5S:
• 5S enables anyone to distinguish between normal and abnormal conditions at a glance
Lean Concepts
Basic Lean Concepts:
1. Total Lead Time (also called total cycle time, process lead time, or total cycle time): The time from when a work item enters a process until it exits. e.g. - Total Lead Time of a mortgage process could be
Lean Management
Lean Management is a business system for organizing, managing development, operations, suppliers, & customer relations. Organizations use lean principles, practices, and tools to create precise customer
Six Sigma - The People
Sponsor - Senior executive who sponsors the overall Six Sigma Initiative
Leader - Senior level executive responsible for implementing Six Sigma within the business
Six Sigma Metrics
The point of most Six Sigma projects is to reduce costs. The use of the Six Sigma metrics provides a common way to measure all processes so both the baseline and post-project improvements can be
Six Sigma History, Levels & Characteristics
History of Six Sigma:
1. In 1987 when Bob Galvin was the chairman, Six Sigma was started as a methodology in Motorola
2.The term “Six Sigma” was coined by Bill Smith, who is now called as Father of Six Sig
3.Terms such as Black Belt and Green Belt were coined by Mikey Harry in relation to martial arts
1. In 1987 when Bob Galvin was the chairman, Six Sigma was started as a methodology in Motorola
2.The term “Six Sigma” was coined by Bill Smith, who is now called as Father of Six Sig
3.Terms such as Black Belt and Green Belt were coined by Mikey Harry in relation to martial arts
What is Six Sigma?
Six Sigma is a business management strategy originally developed by Motorola.
Six Sigma seeks to improve the quality of process outputs by identifying and removing the causes of defects (errors), minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes.
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