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SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate Program – Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Learn to improve productivity and processes through this foundational Lean Six Sigma training. This course will cover key tools and concepts such as the Define\, Measure\, Analyze\, Improve\, and Control (DMAIC) methodology\, data collection and measurement techniques\, how to display visual data\, lean analysis tools (including fishbone diagram\, 5 Why’s\, 5 S’s\, Gemba Walk\, and Poka-Yoke)\, brainstorming and option selection criteria\, process improvement results assessment\, documentation\, and introduction to Six Sigma leadership and cultural approaches. This introductory course is designed for employees at any organizational level. All program participants will receive a Mercer University certificate of completion. \nIn this 8-hour program\, employees at all organizational levels can improve their productivity by learning to employ foundational Lean Six Sigma tools and concepts. Topics that will be covered in the Yellow Belt program include: \n– Define\, Measure\, Analyze\, Improve\, Control (DMAIC) methodology\n– Data collection and measurement techniques\n– Data display tools including scatter plots and linear models\n– Lean analysis tools such as fishbone diagram\, 5 Why’s\, 5 S’s\, Gemba walks\, and Poka-Yokes\n– Brainstorming and option selection criteria\n– Process improvement results assessment and documentation\n– Introduction to Six Sigma leadership and cultural approaches \nProgram Outcomes \nMercer’s Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate will prepare employees at any organizational level to make impactful contributions to quality improvement projects and advance their teamwork skills. Yellow Belt Certificate holders often become the “go-to” individuals in their departments to determine how to improve organizational inefficiencies and decrease defects. \nUpon completion of Mercer’s program\, individuals will be able to effectively contribute to process improvement projects with the development of the following skills: \n– Foundational understanding of the DMAIC methodology and the financial\, cultural and leadership impact Lean Six Sigma can have on an organization\n– The aptitude to recognize what types of relevant data should be used to measure different processes\n– The ability to collect qualitative and quantitative data and display this data using a variety of different visual tools for analysis\, team and senior leadership presentations\n– Employ over a dozen tools to analyze collected data and determine opportunities to create “experiments” to test for process improvements\n– Assess an experiment’s success and develop methods for controlling the updated process
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/lean-six-sigma-yellow-belt-certificate-program-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff%20Wolfe":MAILTO:wolfe_jj@mercer.edu
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SUMMARY:The Voices of Spring: Mercer Women’s Chamber Choir
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Stanley L. Roberts\, conductor. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/the-voices-of-spring-mercer-womens-chamber-choir/
LOCATION:Fickling Hall\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you driven to make a significant impact on public health and eager to take your passion to the next level? Discover Mercer University’s Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program in Atlanta\, Georgia! Join us for an engaging virtual information session where you’ll explore the expansive world of public health. Whether you’re just beginning your research or ready to apply this year\, this is your chance to delve into our comprehensive graduate program. Learn about our dynamic curriculum\, ask detailed questions about the admissions process\, and find out how an M.P.H. degree can empower you to achieve your career goals. With the flexibility to complete courses fully online\, in person at our vibrant Atlanta campus\, or through a hybrid model\, our program is designed to fit your lifestyle. Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite your passion for public health and embark on a journey to make a real difference in communities around the world. Register now and step into an exciting future with Mercer University!
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/master-of-public-health-m-p-h-info-session-7/
LOCATION:Virtual\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions - Graduate/Professional
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