Course Description
This course is specifically designed to help project managers and quality managers work
effectively on statistical and quality problems using the popular Minitab 15 software.
Minitab is
the generally favored software of companies implementing six sigma methodologies within their
organization. The software attributes can be broken down into:
• Comprehensive and powerful statistical methods
• Compelling graphs that help you interpret your data and are simple to edit
• An intuitive design and features that make it easy to use
The Minitab software is a must for team members working on combining lean or Six Sigma
principles into projects.
Course Outline
Day 1:
Introduction to Minitab Version 15.0
The 7 basic tools of quality
Distributions and Functions
Creating Histograms
Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Regression Analysis
Design of Experiments
Control Charts
Discrete and Continuous Distributions
Setting up a statistical problem in Minitab
Group Exercises
Practice Exam – Day 1
Day 2:
Advanced Minitab Functions
SIPOC diagrams
Quality Function Deployment
Process Maps
Anova
Pareto Charts
Cost of Poor Quality
Process Capability Studies
Continuous Improvement Strategies
Poka - Yoke
Practice Exam – Day 2
