Introduction to the Six Sigma Methodology
Next Date
Mon, 16/11/2026
Participants
3 - 12
Duration
1 Day
Course Form
online, classroom in Basel or in-house ℹ
He has over 25 years of experience in the application of statistical methods in the process industry. He has coached many training sessions on various topics, including Six Sigma. His wide practical knowledge allows him to make even technical concepts easily understandable by participants.
Dr. Solot holds an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, both from the EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne).
Course Description
Would like to know more about the renowned Six Sigma methodology for efficient process and quality improvement, so as to evaluate whether and how it could be used in your company? The course will provide you in only one day a detailed overview of the methodology and of its essential aspects. It is designed as a gateway to the Six Sigma world for business, production and quality managers who want to gain knowledge on the applicability of the methodology in their context.
What Are You Going to Learn?
The course starts by introducing the fundamentals of the Six Sigma methodology, highlighting how its structured, project-oriented approach – organized into five key steps (DMAIC: Define - Measure - Analyse - Improve - Control) – helps achieve improvement objectives efficiently. You will then get an overview of the appropriate Six Sigma tools for each phase. The course focuses on the simplest yet highly effective tools, demonstrating their application through real-world examples from successful projects. Practical exercises will also allow you to apply these tools to practical cases. Finally, you will discover how to effectively implement the Six Sigma methodology within a company, addressing in particular the key project management and organizational factors that drive success.
Who Should Attend?
Managers who want to gain knowledge about the applicability of Six Sigma, persons responsible for production, quality assurance or for the introduction of Six Sigma in a company
No previous statistical knowledge necessary, basic knowledge of Excel is an advantage.
Course Fees
- CHF 795.- per day + 8.1% VAT (incl. course documents and individual participant coaching during the practical exercises) for online courses
- CHF 865.- per day + 8.1% VAT (incl. course documents, individual participant coaching during the practical exercises, break refreshments and lunch) for classroom courses.
Which Topics Are Covered?
Introduction
What is Six Sigma?
Six Sigma as training scheme
Six Sigma protagonists and their competences
5 clear steps to your goal (DMAIC)
Define the project
Measure to assess the process
Analyse the improvement potential
Improve using the identified solutions
Control the improvement over time
Overview of Six Sigma Tools
Fundamental Quality Tools
Process flow diagram
Ishikawa diagram
Check Sheet
Pareto chart
Defect concentration diagram
Histogram
Scatter plot
Control chart
Discussion of applications
Implementation of Six Sigma in a Company
Approaches
Stakeholders
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