Printed : 12 / 14 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 901968
The Quality Improvement & Innovation Certi�cate is designed for people who are interested in applying speci�c methods of innovative thinking in order to continuously increase customer value of their products and services . Projects and simulations will be customized to the learner ' s own work environment and will apply the principles of innovation , quality and continuous improvement , lean thinking , Six Sigma , systems thinking , and project management . Some credits in this certi�cate may be applied to the Leadership Development Associate Degree program .
First Semester
10-196-188 Project Mgmt Fundamentals 10-182-111 Lean Operations 10-196-192 Managing-Quality 10-182-112 Lean Manufacturing 10-182-114 Lean Six Sigma Semester Total
3 1 3 1 1 9
Total Credits 9
This program is offered at : Green Bay
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Enroll in classes .
10-196-188 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS ... the role of project management , developing a project proposal , demonstration of relevant software , working with project teams , sequencing tasks , charting progress , dealing with variations , budgets and resources , implementation , and assessment . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-182-111 LEAN OPERATIONS ... develop knowledge skills , process of lean operations management / JIT , quality management , quality control , continuous improvement methodologies , statistical process control chart interpretation , material handling and production logistics . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-196-192 MANAGING-QUALITY ... developing a personal philosophy of quality , identifying all stakeholder relationships , meeting / exceeding customer expectations , managing a quality improvement project , measuring effectiveness , lean thinking , Six Sigma , and systems thinking . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-182-112 LEAN MANUFACTURING ... develop knowledge skills process of lean manufacturing / JIT environment , systems approach , productivity attainment , line balancing , kaizen , Kanban , 5S system , value stream mapping , human resource development and lean operations management . ( Corequisite : 10-182-111 , Lean Operations ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-182-114 LEAN SIX SIGMA ... develop a general awareness of Lean Six Sigma : what it is , why it matters , what makes it successful . This course provides an overview of Six Sigma concepts and language and an introduction to the De�ne-Measure- Analyze-Improve-Control ( DMAIC ) process improvement cycle . This course will prepare you to take the green belt six sigma certi�cation . ( Corequisite : 10-182-112 , Lean Manufacturing ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
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