Six Sigma Start-Up!

Web-Based  •  Network/LAN  •  CD-ROM

Six Sigma Start-Up is an introductory course on the principles and practices of Six Sigma.  It is a web- and a computer-based interactive training system that teaches operators, engineers, supervisors, and managers the key concepts of six sigma so they will be better prepared to support a company's six sigma efforts.  The program is ideal as a general introduction to Six Sigma for all employees as well as for orienting new employees to the philosophy of Six Sigma.

Course Objectives

Six Sigma Start-Up is designed to help your company launch a successful Six Sigma initiative.  Your employees will gain an appreciation for the powerful Six Sigma Tools and will recognize that Six Sigma is a way of doing business; not just another program of the month.  Supervisors and managers will have a better understanding of their role to make Six Sigma a success.

Intended Audience

Operators, engineers, supervisors, and managers and all other personnel involved in a Six Sigma initiative.


Time To Complete

Approximately three hours.


Course Outline

Six Sigma Start-Up is divided into three topic areas: The Six Sigma Environment, Six Sigma Tools, and Six Sigma Infrastructure.  There are exercises throughout the program and upon completion of the course learners can take the Six Sigma Challenge to test their knowledge of what they learned in the program. 


Why Does My Company Need This Program?

If your company is just starting a Six Sigma Initiative

The first step to a successful Six Sigma implementation is creating awareness and enthusiasm for Six Sigma throughout the workforce.  That usually means conducting short training sessions with all employees to introduce them to the Six Sigma concepts and tools.  However, developing and delivering this type of overview can be time consuming and expensive.  In addition, scheduling training and assuring that all employees participate in the overview can be a nightmare.  

Instead of taking valuable time just getting your company ready to implement Six Sigma with an introductory classroom training program, why not let the Six Sigma Start-Up do it for you?  Many companies find that they can begin applying and benefiting from Six Sigma more quickly with the Six Sigma Start-Up because the difficult task of designing the overview course is already done for them.  


If you already are a Six Sigma Company

Just because you have completed your initial round of Six Sigma doesn't mean that your Six Sigma training is over.  Companies that have been involved in Six Sigma initiatives for several years find that they are always needing to provide refresher training as people change jobs and responsibilities internally and as new employees are brought on board.  It's easy to let this important, on-going training slip because of the hassles of scheduling and presenting the training.  Often employees will be in a new job for several months before a class is offered.  However, with Six Sigma Start-Up you don't have those hassles because it is always available and ready to train at the moment of need.  What would happen if you could eliminate mistakes in your manufacturing operations?  Impossible you say?  Not if you implement mistake-proofing techniques.  When you eliminate mistakes everything you make will be made right the first time; you will have no scrap, no rework, and no disappointed customers.