{"id":9103,"date":"2011-01-17T15:38:26","date_gmt":"2011-01-17T21:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/?p=9103"},"modified":"2020-09-11T18:43:20","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T23:43:20","slug":"six-sigma-black-belt-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/six-sigma-black-belt-certification\/9103\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Sigma Black Belt Certification: Eye of the Beholder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>What&#8217;s a Certification?<\/h2>\n<p>In general terms, certification refers to the demonstration or mastery of a specific body of knowledge. So, to be &#8220;certified&#8221; in something means that you&#8217;ve done the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You&#8217;ve demonstrated that you understand the topic well enough<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ve proven &#8220;understanding&#8221; through the passing of some test or exam<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ve met other requirements that are required by the governing body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That&#8217;s the gist of certification. Now, let&#8217;s transition to the problems of certification in Six Sigma.<\/p>\n<h2>Black Belt Certification<\/h2>\n<p>A simple Google search for &#8220;six sigma black belt certification&#8221; will render hundreds of hundreds of search results. This is a problem, kind of. Because there is no single objective governing body that identifies &nbsp;and defines the body of knowledge and has created a test to assess understanding of the material, it&#8217;s resulted in crops of consultancies and online learning companies that claim to certify. The unfortunate thing is that many people are fooled into actually signing up with these companies, giving away precious time and money.<\/p>\n<h2>Certification in the Eye of the Beholder<\/h2>\n<p>In the past when I interviewed Black Belts for a position at the company for whom I worked, I never &#8211; not once &#8211; asked if they were certified. Instead, I only interviewed candidates that came from companies with known and reputable Lean and Six Sigma training programs. Never &#8211; not once &#8211; did I interview someone who received some type of certification from a governing body like ASQ or the hundreds of others.<\/p>\n<p>You see, from my perspective, the only training that truly counts is the one provided by a company through their internal program. For me, I was trained in Lean at Toyota, then in Six Sigma at Amazon.com. Both companies are known for their rigor and fidelity to the methodology. At Toyota, there&#8217;s no such thing as being certified in the Toyota Production System. But, having the Toyota name on your resume says something about you. Same with Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>So, while I&#8217;m not a fan of certification in Six Sigma in general, I do understand that it&#8217;s one way to measure or assess the mastery of the subject. It doesn&#8217;t say anything about experience &#8211; just the mastery of the topic.<\/p>\n<h2>What does this Mean for YOU?<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s up to you. You have many options in the marketplace to receive your certification. If that is your goal, I can help you get in touch with the known non-for-profit governing bodies that are more reputable than the many consultancies and online learning programs.<\/p>\n<p>Given my perspective on certification, let&#8217;s go through the history &nbsp;of the Six Sigma Certification and Belt System to gain a better understanding of what it all means for us.<\/p>\n<h2>Black Belt Certification: The History<\/h2>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the term Black Belt has its roots in the exotic realm of martial arts. Like a person skilled in the Oriental sport of karate, the Six Sigma Black Belt is self-assured and knowledgeable, the result of intensive training and real-world experience.<\/p>\n<p>Motorola, the company that holds the Six Sigma trademark, says the data-driven defect-reduction process has saved the company more than $16 billion over the past 15 years. Six Sigma has generated similarly stunning results at companies here and abroad in the manufacturing, transactional, and service sectors. All businesses &#8212; regardless of sector, size, or project &#8211; link their success to one factor. In Six Sigma parlance, it&#8217;s the Black Belt.<\/p>\n\n<p>The term Black Belt refers to project leaders, skilled in the use of statistical methods and interpersonal communication, and dedicated to using Six Sigma methods to ensure customer satisfaction. Green Belts require less training than Black Belts and take responsibility for leading fewer projects, while Master Black Belts spend nearly all of their time consulting, mentoring, and training Green Belts and Black Belts.<\/p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the term Black Belt has its roots in the exotic realm of martial arts. Like a person skilled in the Oriental sport of karate, the Six Sigma Black Belt is self-assured and knowledgeable, the result of intensive training and real-world experience. The Six Sigma Black Belt is disciplined, purposeful, and decisive, able to lead highly focused efforts aimed at improving a company&#8217;s bottom line. And, to ensure continued improvement, the Black Belt works affirmatively to identify and mentor new Black Belts.<\/p>\n<h2>Six Sigma Black Belt Certification: Everything You Need to Know<\/h2>\n<p>The evocative term is not without its detractors, however. For some, martial arts is synonymous with violence, attack mode, and bravado, all of which run counter to the term&#8217;s intended meaning: a methodically executed self-defense. Some companies have changed the names of their process improvement change leaders to move away from these images. Raytheon, for example, has replaced the words Black Belt with Expert, as in Six Sigma Expert and Six Sigma Master Expert. Mount Carmel Health System refers to Black Belts as Guides, and Master Black Belts as Master Guides. Countrywide Financial Corporation has left the Six Sigma and Belt terminology completely behind; instead, they refer to Master Black Belts, Black Belts and Green Belts as Gold, Silver, and Bronze certification levels, respectively. The Vanguard Group has even gone as far as to call their process improvement efforts &#8220;Unmatchable Excellence,&#8221; although much is based on the Six Sigma methodology.<\/p>\n<p>While the late Bill Smith, a Motorola senior engineer and scientist, commonly gets credit for initiating the Six Sigma concept, the wordsmith who originated the belt argot is Dr. Mikel Harry. In 1986-1987 Harry, on authorized sabbatical from Motorola, spent three months at the Unisys Salt Lake Printed Circuit Facility, where he worked as a technical consultant with Unisys facility manager Clifford Ames. Harry&#8217;s mission was to solve a costly circuit board production problem.<\/p>\n<p>According to Harry, once the problem was solved, Ames asked him to train others at Unisys. Harry referred to those he trained as process characterization experts, the term he had previously used for trainees at the Motorola Government Electronics Group. Harry remembers brainstorming with Ames to come up with something a little catchier. When Harry suggested Black Belts, Ames responded enthusiastically: &#8220;That&#8217;s sexy! I can sell that.&#8221; And the rest, as they say, is history.<\/p>\n<p>Because a team approach is the norm among Motorola scientists and engineers, the belt-naming convention may appear to some to have occurred over time and osmotically among Motorola executives. However, Harry cites contracts, reports, and other artifacts that document the terminology&#8217;s introduction and implementation. The belt terminology, first articulated in a 1988 contract between Unisys and Harry, appears that same year in strategy papers from the first Unisys Black Belt trainees. Harry says he formally introduced the terminology to Motorola in a 1989 white paper, A Strategic Vision for Accelerating The Implementation of Six Sigma at Motorola, a paper he prepared for then CEO Robert Galvin.<\/p>\n<p>By the early 1990s, the Black Belt nomenclature was hot. Recently retired Quality Director John Lupienski complements Harry&#8217;s version of the origins of Black Belt terminology in a time line Lupienski prepared for a 1990s Motorola Six Sigma presentation. Lupienski, who participated in Motorola&#8217;s first Quality Council meetings with Bill Smith and Jack Germain (Motorola&#8217;s first Vice President of Quality), says the Black Belt program began in 1990 with the organization of a DOE symposium committee. Additional Motorola employees who were present at this time verify these facts.<\/p>\n<p>The following year, Harry established Motorola&#8217;s Six Sigma Research Institute, which he had proposed in his 1989 Strategic Vision white paper, and served as its founding Director and a senior member of the technical staff. The Institute, a research and testing site, offered a reasonable alternative to the factory floor for simulations and statistical problem solving. As the Institute&#8217;s Director, Harry relied on the Black Belt framework to move Six Sigma methodology across the corporation.<\/p>\n<p>Harry successfully nurtured the Black Belt model, encouraging other companies to implement it in 1992. Harry says he persuaded those other companies &#8212; Texas Instruments, IBM, Kodak, Digital Equipment, and Asea Brown Boveri &#8212; to share expertise and work with Motorola and the Institute to craft a mutually beneficial training program.<\/p>\n<p>David Hallowell, the Digital representative at that time, recalls the common Black Belt curriculum that the consortium identified, developed and piloted. The statistical part of the body of knowledge was easy to see, but a key insight was the inclusion of a healthy measure of soft skills to deal with the change management, business awareness, and team dynamics critical to real Six Sigma success. The Six Sigma Technical Institute was soon deploying that training for Black Belt candidates. By the end of 1992, the first half-dozen Six Sigma Black Belts had gained recognition in Asia and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The Black Belt jargon has stuck. In fact, an online Google search for Six Sigma generates a whopping 554,000 keyword matches, many of them about Black Belt training. Just as Six Sigma has outlived early skepticism about its long-term survival, the Green Belt\/Black Belt\/Master Black Belt designations have emerged as generally accepted business terminology.<br>\n<p>Interested in obtaining a Green or Black Belt certification by completing a real-life project example? Check out some <a href=\"\/shop\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">affordable options from OpEx Training >>><\/a>\n<div class=\"ebook-page\">\r\n<table border=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12997\" alt=\"blog-post-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blog-post-logo.gif\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12998\" alt=\"excel-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/excel-icon.gif\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12999\" alt=\"pdf-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pdf-logo.gif\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13000\" alt=\"powerpoint-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/powerpoint-icon.gif\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13001\" alt=\"video-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/video-icon.png\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Blog Article<\/td>\r\n<td>Excel<\/td>\r\n<td>PDF<\/td>\r\n<td>PowerPoint<\/td>\r\n<td>Video<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ebook-page\">\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Module<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 450px;\">Description<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">Type<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Overview<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/what-is-six-sigma\/12015\/\">What is Six Sigma<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThe various definitions of Six Sigma is explained in this 5:42 video. We specifically discuss 6 definitions of \"Sigma\", ending with the most relevant definition which is related to the DMAIC Method of Problem Solving.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/what-is-six-sigma\/12015\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13982 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/what-is-six-sigma-video-icon-300x167.png\" alt=\"video of what is six sigma\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/what-is-six-sigma-video-icon-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/what-is-six-sigma-video-icon-600x335.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/what-is-six-sigma-video-icon.png 945w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Overview<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/the-dmaic-framework\/369\/\">The DMAIC Framework<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this 4:17 video, we explain the DMAIC framework and give an introduction to each phase in DMAIC. We specifically show the storyboard for each phase in the DMAIC framework.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/the-dmaic-framework\/369\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13983 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/dmaic-framework-video-icon-300x165.png\" alt=\"join shmula pro membership\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/dmaic-framework-video-icon-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/dmaic-framework-video-icon-600x331.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/dmaic-framework-video-icon.png 942w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Overview<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/lean-and-six-sigma-pdca-and-dmaic-comparison\/3179\/\">DMAIC versus PDCA<\/a><\/h3>\r\nArticle describes how PDCA is used in Lean and the similarities and common history between PDCA and DMAIC.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12997\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blog-post-logo.gif\" alt=\"blog-post-logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Overview<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/history-of-six-sigma\/12209\/\">History of Six Sigma and Lean<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this video, we go through the various contributors of Six Sigma, their contribution, and why it's important in the practice of modern Six Sigma. We also go into the history of the Toyota Production System and how the term \"lean\" was coined. Video is 7:36 long.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/history-of-six-sigma\/12209\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13984 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/history-founding-of-lean-300x166.png\" alt=\"history and founding of lean\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/history-founding-of-lean-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/history-founding-of-lean-600x333.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/history-founding-of-lean.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Overview<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/lean-history-and-timeline-toyota-production-system\/5993\/\">Lean History and Timeline<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThis article shows a comprehensive history and timeline of Lean and of continuous improvement beginning in the 1600's.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12997\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blog-post-logo.gif\" alt=\"blog-post-logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Overview<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/six-sigma-black-belt-certification\/9103\/\">Black Belt Certification<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this article, we provide various resources where you may take the Black Belt exam should you choose to do so. We also discuss the positive and negative of Black Belt certification.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12997\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blog-post-logo.gif\" alt=\"blog-post-logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #005f9d;\" valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td colspan=\"4\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>DEFINE<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Define<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/lean-six-sigma-elements-of-define\/3231\/\">The Define Phase Storyboard<\/a><\/h3>\r\nWe introduce the Define Phase and show the Define Storyboard, a high level map of what the phase is about and the expected outputs. Video length is 3:50.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/lean-six-sigma-elements-of-define\/3231\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13985\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/define-phase-storyboard-video-icon-300x168.png\" alt=\"define phase in six sigma\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/define-phase-storyboard-video-icon-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/define-phase-storyboard-video-icon-600x337.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/define-phase-storyboard-video-icon.png 941w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Define<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/business-needs-assessment\/12456\/\">Business Needs Assessment<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this video, we discuss how to identify business needs of an organization and how to take that knowledge and transform it into a formal DMAIC project that will get the backing and support from top management. Video length is 6:46.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/business-needs-assessment\/12456\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13986\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/business-needs-assessment-video-icon-300x167.png\" alt=\"business needs assessment video icon for six sigma videos\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/business-needs-assessment-video-icon-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/business-needs-assessment-video-icon-600x335.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/business-needs-assessment-video-icon.png 938w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Define<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/project-charter-six-sigma\/12458\/\">Project Charter<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this 5:37 minute video, we explain the role of the project charter and its importance in Six Sigma DMAIC projects. Video length is 5:37.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/project-charter-six-sigma\/12458\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13987\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/project-charter-video-icon-300x168.png\" alt=\"project charter lean six sigma video\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/project-charter-video-icon-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/project-charter-video-icon-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/project-charter-video-icon.png 942w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Define<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/project-selection-matrix\/12460\/\">Project Selection Matrix<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this short 2:51 minute video, we learn a simple and effective method for prioritizing between competing priorities. This method is important for the selection of an improvement project.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/project-selection-matrix\/12460\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13988\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/project-selection-matrix-video-icon-300x166.png\" alt=\"project selection in six sigma\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/project-selection-matrix-video-icon-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/project-selection-matrix-video-icon-600x332.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/project-selection-matrix-video-icon.png 944w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Define<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/lean-six-sigma-the-problem-statement\/5112\/\">Problem Statement<\/a><\/h3>\r\nArticulating the problem well gets you much closer to a solution. In this video, we show you how along with several real world examples of effective problem statements. Video length is 5:42.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/lean-six-sigma-the-problem-statement\/5112\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13989\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/problem-statement-video-icon-300x165.png\" alt=\"problem statements in six sigma\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/problem-statement-video-icon-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/problem-statement-video-icon-600x331.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/problem-statement-video-icon.png 947w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Define<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/stakeholder-analysis\/3276\/\">Stakeholder Analysis<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIdentifying stakeholders and their needs is one of the most important steps in Define. This is especially crucial if there are any influential stakeholders that are resistant to your message. Video length is 2:47.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/stakeholder-analysis\/3276\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13990\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/stakeholder-analysis-video-icon-300x165.png\" alt=\"stakeholder analysis for six sigma\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/stakeholder-analysis-video-icon-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/stakeholder-analysis-video-icon-600x332.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/stakeholder-analysis-video-icon.png 944w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Define<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/affinity-diagram\/3262\/\">Affinity Diagram<\/a><\/h3>\r\nAffinity Diagram is a tried and true method for brainstorming and coming up with ideas. Learn how to apply this technique in this video. Video length is 4:25.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/affinity-diagram\/3262\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13991\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/affinity-diagram-video-icon-300x166.png\" alt=\"affinity diagram in six sigma\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/affinity-diagram-video-icon-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/affinity-diagram-video-icon-600x333.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/affinity-diagram-video-icon.png 942w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Define<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/suppliers-inputs-process-output-customers-sipoc\/3289\/\">SIPOC<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIdentifying the key spots where measurements can be taken in crucial. This video will show you how to do it. Video length is 3:01.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/suppliers-inputs-process-output-customers-sipoc\/3289\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13992\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/sipoc-video-icon-300x166.png\" alt=\"sipoc maps in six sigma\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/sipoc-video-icon-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/sipoc-video-icon-600x333.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/sipoc-video-icon.png 943w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Define<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/voice-of-the-customer-voc\/3268\/\">Voice of the Customer and CTQ<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this video spanning 5:11, we explain Voice of the Customer and how Six Sigma is rooted in the customer. We explain how to translate Voice of the Customer into Critical to Quality Metrics.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/voice-of-the-customer-voc\/3268\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13993\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/voice-of-customer-video-icon-300x167.png\" alt=\"six sigma voice of the customer\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/voice-of-customer-video-icon-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/voice-of-customer-video-icon-600x334.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/voice-of-customer-video-icon.png 942w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Define<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/critical-to-quality-ctq\/3255\/\">Critical to Quality Tree<\/a><\/h3>\r\nArticle explaining the critical to quality tree, with examples, and a template to download so you can create your own for your six sigma projects.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12997\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blog-post-logo.gif\" alt=\"blog-post-logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Define<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/value-stream-map-symbols\/8984\/\">Value Stream Map<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this 4:42 video, you will learn understand the value stream map symbols and learn how to design your own value stream map. We provide a zip file of VSM Symbols for you to download.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/value-stream-map-symbols\/8984\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13995\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/how-to-create-value-stream-map-icon-300x225.png\" alt=\"value stream maps in six sigma\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/how-to-create-value-stream-map-icon-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/how-to-create-value-stream-map-icon-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/how-to-create-value-stream-map-icon.png 694w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Define<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a title=\"the kano model\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/kano-model-customer-experience-continuous-improvement\/13462\/\">Kano Model<\/a><\/h3>\r\nWe explain the Kano Model to identify service and product characteristics that should be \"satisfiers\" and the ones that be \"good enough\" and don't need to go any further.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12997\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blog-post-logo.gif\" alt=\"blog-post-logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #005f9d;\" valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td colspan=\"4\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>MEASURE<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/lean-six-sigma-elements-of-measure\/3234\/\">The Measure Phase Storyboard<\/a><\/h3>\r\nWe introduce the Measure Phase and show the Measure Storyboard, a high level map of what the phase is about and the expected outputs.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12997\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blog-post-logo.gif\" alt=\"blog-post-logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a title=\"data types in six sigma\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/data-types-in-six-sigma\/13611\/\">Data Types in Six Sigma<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this article we explain the various types of data, how they're different, and what they tell us about process behavior. We will also learn how to collect data. Video length is 5:24.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/data-types-in-six-sigma\/13611\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13996\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/data-types-in-six-sigma-video-icon-300x166.png\" alt=\"data types in six sigma examples\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/data-types-in-six-sigma-video-icon-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/data-types-in-six-sigma-video-icon-600x333.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/data-types-in-six-sigma-video-icon.png 939w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/descriptive-statistics-six-sigma\/12483\/\">Descriptive Statistics<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this module we learn various data measures that tell us key characteristics of a data set. We also begin the foundation for our discussion on distributions in a later module.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12997\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blog-post-logo.gif\" alt=\"blog-post-logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/types-of-distributions-in-six-sigma\/12481\/\">Distributions<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThis is a brief introduction to statistical distributions and what inferences we can draw from them.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12997\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blog-post-logo.gif\" alt=\"blog-post-logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a title=\"graphically represent data\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/graphical-representation-of-data\/13242\/\">Graphical Representation of Data<\/a><\/h3>\r\nGraphically representing data effectively is required to effectively communicate meaning. In this module we learn various graphical methods and how to do them.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12997\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blog-post-logo.gif\" alt=\"blog-post-logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/seven-quality-control-tools-qc-tools\/8711\/\">7 Quality Tools<\/a><\/h3>\r\nWe briefly introduce each of the 7 quality tools. We follow this video several videos where we focus on the detailed of each of the 7 quality tools. Video length is 4:46.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/seven-quality-control-tools-qc-tools\/8711\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13997\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/7-quality-tools-video-icon-300x159.png\" alt=\"7 qc tools for six sigma\" width=\"300\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/7-quality-tools-video-icon-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/7-quality-tools-video-icon-600x319.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/7-quality-tools-video-icon.png 943w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/check-sheets\/3932\/\">Check Sheets<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this HD video, we explain the checksheet, what it is used for, see various examples of checksheets, how to create one, and be able to download a checksheet template from the Shmula content library. Video length is 3:53.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/check-sheets\/3932\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13998\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/check-sheets-video-icon-300x166.png\" alt=\"checksheets for six sigma\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/check-sheets-video-icon-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/check-sheets-video-icon-600x332.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/check-sheets-video-icon.png 944w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/the-pareto-principle\/129\/\">Pareto Chart<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this 4:48 minute video, you will learn the history of the Pareto Principle, why it's important, and how to apply the Pareto Principle in your lean and six sigma efforts using excel.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/the-pareto-principle\/129\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13999\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/pareto-chart-six-sigma-video-icon-300x165.png\" alt=\"pareto chart videos\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/pareto-chart-six-sigma-video-icon-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/pareto-chart-six-sigma-video-icon-600x330.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/pareto-chart-six-sigma-video-icon.png 949w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/histogram-7-qc-tools-for-graphical-analysis\/12966\/\">Histogram<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThis video on the Histogram explains what it is, when to use it, and how to use it. Video length is 3:01.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/histogram-7-qc-tools-for-graphical-analysis\/12966\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14000\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/histogram-video-icon-300x163.png\" alt=\"qc tools histogram\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/histogram-video-icon-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/histogram-video-icon-600x327.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/histogram-video-icon.png 947w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a title=\"scatterplot video\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/scatterplot-in-excel-and-7-quality-tools\/13621\/\">Scatter Plot<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this 4:27 short video, we introduce the Scatterplot, what it is, why use it, and how it can be helpful in your six sigma projects.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/scatterplot-in-excel-and-7-quality-tools\/13621\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14001\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/scatterplot-video-icon-300x165.png\" alt=\"scatterplot video, qc tools in six sigma\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/scatterplot-video-icon-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/scatterplot-video-icon-600x332.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/scatterplot-video-icon.png 932w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/cause-and-effect-diagram\/13081\/\">Cause and Effect Diagram<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThis 5:21 minute video explains the cause and effect diagram - what it is, when to use it, and how to create one.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/cause-and-effect-diagram\/13081\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14002\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cause-effect-video-icon-300x165.png\" alt=\"root cause analysis video\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cause-effect-video-icon-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cause-effect-video-icon-600x331.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cause-effect-video-icon.png 933w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a title=\"control charts used in six sigma\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/control-charts-six-sigma-introduction\/13743\/\">Control Chart<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this video, we introduce you to the control chart - what it is, where to use it, when to use it, and how it's used. Video length is 7:05.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/control-charts-six-sigma-introduction\/13743\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14003\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/control-charts-video-icon-300x224.png\" alt=\"control charts in six sigma\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/control-charts-video-icon-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/control-charts-video-icon-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/control-charts-video-icon.png 925w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Run Chart<\/h3>\r\nIn Progress<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Process Cycle Efficiency<\/h3>\r\nProcess Cycle Efficiency is a more modern tool that looks at processes from the perspective of value and waste. We show you how to do it and why it's important.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/fmea-template-fmea-example\/9065\/\">FMEA<\/a><\/h3>\r\nFailure Mode Effects Analysis is a tried and true method and technique for quickly identifying ways where process problems can occur and how to quickly mitigate them. Video length is 4:45.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/fmea-template-fmea-example\/9065\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14004\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/fmea-video-icon-300x168.png\" alt=\"failure mode effects analysis video\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/fmea-video-icon-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/fmea-video-icon-600x336.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/fmea-video-icon.png 935w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a title=\"basic statistics in six sigma article\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/basic-statistics-six-sigma\/13710\/\">Basic Statistics<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this article, we go in depth to explain basic data types, scales, and the language of six sigma.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12997\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blog-post-logo.gif\" alt=\"blog-post-logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/using-z-values-six-sigma\/13719\/\">Using Z Values<\/a><\/h3>\r\nWe learn about Z Values or the Z Score with applications in Six Sigma projects.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12997\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blog-post-logo.gif\" alt=\"blog-post-logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a title=\"sample size  calculations for six sigma\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/sample-size-calculation-six-sigma\/13727\/\">Sample Size Calculations<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this module we learn the underpinnings of sample size calculations and how they are used in six sigma. We provide a sample size calculator in the template section also.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12997\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blog-post-logo.gif\" alt=\"blog-post-logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/explaining-variation\/373\/\">Introduction to Variation<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThis article introduces the learner to the concept of variation and how it impacts the customer experience.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12997\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blog-post-logo.gif\" alt=\"blog-post-logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a title=\"part 1 red bead experiment\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/red-bead-experiment-part-1\/3525\/\">Red Bead Experiment Part 1<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIntroduction to red bead experiment.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/red-bead-experiment-part-1\/3525\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14131 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-1-300x192.png\" alt=\"red-bead-experiment-part-1\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-1-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-1-600x384.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-1.png 776w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/red-bead-experiment-part-2\/3536\/\">Red Bead Experiment Part 2<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn part 2, we actually do a quick run through the experiment.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/red-bead-experiment-part-2\/3536\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14132 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-2-300x252.png\" alt=\"part 2 of red bead experiment\" width=\"300\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-2-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-2-600x506.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-2.png 693w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/red-bead-experiment-part-3\/3544\/\">Red Bead Experiment Part 3<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this video, we explain and go through more runs of the experiment.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/red-bead-experiment-part-3\/3544\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14134\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-3-300x184.png\" alt=\"red-bead-experiment-part-3\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-3-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-3-600x369.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-3.png 701w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/red-bead-experiment-part-4\/3549\/\">Red Bead Experiment Part 4<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this video we continue our experiment and go through some of Dr. Deming's most famous quotes.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/red-bead-experiment-part-4\/3549\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14137\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-4-300x242.png\" alt=\"red-bead-experiment-part-4\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-4-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-4-600x484.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-4.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a title=\"part 5 of red bead experiment\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/red-bead-experiment-part-5\/3558\/\">Red Bead Experiment Part 5<\/a><\/h3>\r\nContinuing the experiment, with a focus on how to best facilitate an event.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/red-bead-experiment-part-5\/3558\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14138\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-5-300x254.png\" alt=\"part 5 of red bead experiment\" width=\"300\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-5-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-5-600x508.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-5.png 692w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a title=\"part 6 of red bead game\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/red-bead-experiment-part-6\/3564\/\">Red Bead Experiment Part 6<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this last video in the series, we go through the key lessons learned from Deming's famous experiment on variation.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/red-bead-experiment-part-6\/3564\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14142\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-6-300x184.png\" alt=\"red bead experiment part 6\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-6-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-6-600x369.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/red-bead-experiment-part-6.png 821w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/measurement-system-analysis\/12334\/\">Measurement System Analysis<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this video we discuss variation and how it impacts our methods of measuring. Video length is 5:28 and we show examples along with tips on how to deal with bad metrology. Video length is 5:28.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/measurement-system-analysis\/12334\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14005\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/measurement-system-analysis-video-icon-300x168.png\" alt=\"measurement system analysis in six sigma\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/measurement-system-analysis-video-icon-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/measurement-system-analysis-video-icon-600x336.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/measurement-system-analysis-video-icon.png 938w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Measure<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Gauge R&amp;R<\/h3>\r\nIn this video we explain the Gauge R&amp;R Test and provide various examples of where and how it may be applied in industry.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #005f9d;\" valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td colspan=\"4\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>ANALYZE<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Analyze<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>The Analyze Phase Storyboard<\/h3>\r\nWe introduce the Analyze Phase and show the Analyze Storyboard, a high level map of what the phase is about and the expected outputs.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Analyze<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Brainstorming<\/h3>\r\nWe introduce various methods of brainstorming. Some conventional and some not very and more modern. Some of these methods are taken from Design Thinking and have been found to be very effective in identifying innovative and simple solutions to problems.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Analyze<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>5 Whys and Fishbone Diagram<\/h3>\r\nIn this video we explain the 5 Why exercise and show many examples. We extend the 5 Whys and show how it naturally leads to the Fishbone Diagram.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Analyze<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Verifying Root Causes<\/h3>\r\nWe introduce hypothesis testing and various methods for doing so including the Regression, T Test, Chi Square, and ANOVA.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Analyze<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Hypothesis Testing<\/h3>\r\nIn Progress<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Analyze<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Regression<\/h3>\r\nIn Progress<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Analyze<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>T Test<\/h3>\r\nIn Progress<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Analyze<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Chi Square<\/h3>\r\nIn Progress<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Analyze<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>ANOVA<\/h3>\r\nIn Progress<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #005f9d;\" valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td colspan=\"4\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>IMPROVE<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Improve<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>The Improve Phase Storyboard<\/h3>\r\nWe introduce the Improve Phase and show the Improve Storyboard, a high level map of what the phase is about and the expected outputs.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Improve<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Change Management<\/h3>\r\nWe introduce you to several change management models that have been found to effective in practice. We show what they are, how to do them.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Improve<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Solution Selection Matrix<\/h3>\r\nThe Solution Selection Matrix is a simple tool that helps a team vote and decide on which solution makes the most sense to put resources behind in improvement projects.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Improve<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Process Capability<\/h3>\r\nWe discuss process capability and how it's different from a process not in control. We discuss its importance.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Improve<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Cost \/ Benefit Analysis<\/h3>\r\nWe introduce the concept of Cost and Benefit Analysis and provide several ways at showing cost savings from Six Sigma Projects.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Improve<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Poka Yoke<\/h3>\r\nAs part of the Improve Phase, we introduce the concept of Poka Yoke, or error proofing, as a way to prevent defects before they even occur. We show may examples and teach the principles behind Poka Yoke.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #005f9d;\" valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td colspan=\"4\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CONTROL<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Control<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>The Control Phase Storyboard<\/h3>\r\nWe introduce the Control Phase and show the Control Storyboard, a high level map of what the phase is about and the expected outputs.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">N\/AN\/A<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Control<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Before \/ After Pareto<\/h3>\r\nWe show ways to visually see before and after results of your project.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Control<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/standard-pig-game\/12385\/\">Standard Pig Game<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn this 4:55 minute video, we show you a simple and effective game that teaches the importance of Standard Work. This video should be watched prior to the video on Standard Work.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/standard-pig-game\/12385\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14007\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/standard-pig-game-video-icon-300x166.png\" alt=\"standard pig exercise\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/standard-pig-game-video-icon-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/standard-pig-game-video-icon-600x332.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/standard-pig-game-video-icon.png 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Control<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/no-standard-then-no-kaizen\/2035\/\">Standard Work<\/a><\/h3>\r\nStandard Work is a foundation of Lean and Six Sigma. In this 5:36 minute video we explain Standard Work and show its role in continuous improvement.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/no-standard-then-no-kaizen\/2035\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14006\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/standard-work-video-icon-300x165.png\" alt=\"what is standard work\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/standard-work-video-icon-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/standard-work-video-icon-600x332.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/standard-work-video-icon.png 942w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\r\n<td>Control<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Control Charts<\/h3>\r\nWe discuss the various control charts, why they're important, and how to create them given your process and given your data type.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\">In Progress<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div><br>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s a Certification? 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