CSSYB Part 2: Data Gathering and Root Cause Analysis
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CSSYB Part 2: Data Gathering and Root Cause Analysis
Get ready for the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB) Certification exam. Explore data collection tools and techniques and learn how to analyze data to identify the underlying root causes.
Self-Paced
Mentored
Beginner
Duration
1-2 hours/week
This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of various data collection tools and techniques, along with the skills needded to analyze data to pinpoint underlying root causes.
You'll learn how to determine the type of data required to measure process performance and achieve project objectives. This involves selecting appropriate metrics and data sources.
You'll also delve into gathering relevant data from the process using suitable methods, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and sufficiency for analysis. You'll learn how to establish baseline metrics for process performance and set benchmarks for improvement. Plus, you'll explore how to examine data for variations and patterns that may indicate potential issues or areas for enhancement.
By the end of this course, you'll have insight into utilizing data analysis tools and techniques to identify the key factors contributing to process problems or variations. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their proficiency in data collection and analysis for process improvement initiatives. You will also be prepared for questions on these topics in the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB).
NOTE: You can also explore two additional courses specifically designed for ASQ Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB) exam preparation. These are CSSYB Part 1: Foundations of Lean Six Sigma and CSSYB Part 3: Project Identification Methods and Improvement Techniques and Control Tools. These courses are crafted to provide you with a thorough understanding of the associated content covered in the CSSYB exam. We recommend completing these courses in sequence to fully understand the material.
This course comprises four modules that take you on a carefully defined learning path. It is a self-paced course, which means it is not run on a fixed schedule with regard to completing modules or submitting assignments. To give you an idea of how long the course takes to complete, it is anticipated that if you work 1-2 hours per week, you will complete the course in 4 weeks. However, as long as the course is completed before the end date, you can work at your own pace.
The materials for each module will become available when you start the particular module. Methods of learning and assessment will include videos, reading material, and a graded assignment.
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will earn your Certificate of Completion.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain data requirements to collect pertinent data from the process using suitable data collection methods.
- Compute baseline process performance metrics derived from the gathered data.
- Analyze techniques to pinpoint the root causes of the problem.
- Analyze data for discrepancies, employing data analysis tools.
This course is ideal for:
- Individuals looking to understand and implement the Six Sigma methodology to optimize organizational processes.
- Newcomers to process improvement.
- Seasoned professionals seeking to enhance customer experience.
- Team members seeking foundational knowledge to contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Team leaders looking to gain valuable insights into process improvement techniques while overseeing their team's work.
You should have successfully completed the CSSYB Part 1: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods course.