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Five Steps of Lean Six Sigma
Learn Lean Six Sigma’s five steps of continuous improvement.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 6 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Paul van Putten 6 Lessons · 12m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
This course explores the Lean Six Sigma methodology’s five steps to continuous process improvement. It provides a closer look at the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control steps, collectively referred to as DMAIC. It further highlights how mastery of these concepts enables one both to assess improvements that have already been made and to standardize further processes.
What You'll Learn
- Identify the five phases of Lean Six Sigma known collectively as DMAIC
- Move through the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control steps of continuous improvement
- Assess process improvements that have already been made
- Plan and standardize further processes for ongoing improvement
- Apply each DMAIC step to drive continuous process improvement
Key Takeaways
- Lean Six Sigma uses five steps for continuous process improvement: define, measure, analyze, improve, and control, collectively referred to as DMAIC.
- Mastering the DMAIC concepts enables a learner to assess improvements that have already been made.
- Understanding these steps helps standardize further processes for ongoing improvement.
- The course examines each DMAIC step in closer detail to support moving through continuous improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It explores the Lean Six Sigma methodology's five steps to continuous process improvement, taking a closer look at the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control steps, collectively referred to as DMAIC.
What is DMAIC?
DMAIC is the collective name for the five Lean Six Sigma steps covered in this course: define, measure, analyze, improve, and control.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course addresses skills in Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, and Lean Six Sigma certification levels including White Belt, Black Belt, and Master Black Belt.
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into lessons covering Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control, followed by a Test Your Knowledge section.
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