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This is a whole new approach to learning the tools and methodologies of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)through Air Academy. While we maintain our belief that in-class, instructor-led learning is always the most effective approach, we understand that there may be circumstances that prevent classroom learning. This virtual-style of learning will provide the flexibility and capability you will need to become proficient in the basic concepts and power of Design for Six Sigma, all while retaining Air Academy’s famous Keep-It-Simple-Statistically (KISS) approach to instruction. This overview course on DFSS will provide a solid understanding of the IDOV (Identify, Design, Optimize, Validate) roadmap which is an integral part of DFSS.

Learning Objectives

As with all of our training, the objective of this course is to develop a set of skills that will let you function effectively as a change agent in your company.  You will get a basic understanding of what Design for Six Sigma is all about, and you will learn about the vital roles and responsibilities of a DFSS champion. This will enable you to help create and maintain momentum to drive success with Design for Six Sigma enabling better, faster, and lower cost products and services.

Course Structure (Self-Paced Learning)

This is a self-paced course, consisting of 2 recorded sessions, each approximately an hour long.  There is an outline at the end of this document that describes the content in each of the sessions.  These sessions are the first and last sessions of the course that belts in your organization will take, providing you a direct line-of-sight into Air Academy’s approach and a common experience.

 At the end of each session, there is an associated 5-question quiz to test your knowledge and gauge your understanding for that topic. Many of the recorded sessions will contain places to “pause” the recording to complete a practice exercise or to reflect on the material.Of course, it is your prerogative to pause and review at any point in the recording.  Each session also includes supplemental reading assignments along with additional practice and review questions which will help support your learning.  You are strongly encouraged to complete these.

 

Best practices for online learning:

  • Create a distraction-free study space. Use headphones to help reduce surrounding noise and make it easier to hear without distracting others.
  • Hold yourself accountable. You will need to manage your time in order to complete the sessions in a timely manner.  You will get out of this what you put in!
  • Schedule time to work on the course.
  • Don’t try to do too much at one sitting. Break up the learning into manageable chunks.
  • Stay organized. Keep the downloadable presentation files and data files in one location on your computer.
  • Take notes! Use a notebook, app, or whatever method works best for you.
  • Actively participate. Pause the sessions to complete practice exercises, jot down notes or ideas, or simply reflect on a topic.
  • Complete the practice and review questions, along with suggested readings for each topic.
  • Reach out to your coach, or Air Academy Associates, if you have questions or need help.

 

What’s Included? 

Participants receive the following, which are integrated and used throughout the course:

  • Access to the online modules and embedded quizzes
  • Downloadable pdf versions of the written course modules
  • Access to online SPC XL video tutorials
  • Downloadable data files (for use with software)
  • Design for Six Sigma: The Tool Guide for Practitioners (e-version)
  • Reversing the Culture of Waste: 50 Best Practices for Achieving Process Excellence (e-version)

 

Course Content