This is a whole new approach to learning the tools and methodologies of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt through Air Academy. This virtual-style of learning will provide the flexibility and capability you will need to become proficient in all of the basic analytical tools necessary to execute Lean Six Sigma projects, all while retaining Air Academy’s famous Keep-It-Simple-Statistically (KISS) approach to instruction. In addition to the Green Belt modules, there are seven modules introducing Design of Experiments (DOE) tools and techniques. You will learn how to plan, design, conduct and analyze experiments for the purpose of screening, modeling, and validation testing. Learning the tools and methods in these modules will help you develop the skills necessary to apply efficient experimental design and analysis techniques resulting in increased process and product knowledge, optimized performance, reduced variation, and return on investment.
Course Structure (Self-Paced Learning)
This is a self-paced course consisting of 23 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. Although the sessions can be viewed in any order, we believe that you will learn most efficiently by following the sequence in the order shown. In particular, the first session presents an overview of Lean Six Sigma, which will be helpful to put the remaining sessions in the proper context. At the end of each session, there is an associated 5-question quiz to test your knowledge and gauge your understanding of 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.
