SIX SIGMA

CERTIFICATION
SCHEMA AND
SUMMARY
JULY, 2020

SIX SIGMA

CERTIFICATION SUMMARY

GLOBAL COMPETENCE
FRAMEWORK
 CERTIFICATION DEFINITION

Six Sigma is a method that provides organizations tools to improve the capability of
their business processes.This increase in performance and decrease in process variation
helps lead to defect reduction and improvement in profits, employee morale, and
quality of products or services. The Aqonta Six Sigma certification
recognizes competence of an individual to perform, direct and lead in Six Sigma
projects of any scale and complexity.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Employees and organizations requiring a standardized approach to problem solving for

the purpose of continuous improvement in Quality Management.

AQONTA SIX SIGMA CERTIFICATION SCHEMA

CPSSGB 
NA NA NA NA (or)
Pre-requisite
CPSSBB

40 questions 75 questions 80 questions 120 questions 120 questions

Exam information 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes 150 minutes 150 minutes
multiple choice multiple choice multiple choice multiple choice multiple choice

60 CRPs
Maintaining 60 CRPs 60 CRPs 60 CRPs
NA every 3 years
certification every 3 years every 3 years every 3 years

Competency
5 10 15 15 15
credits

Training and Available via Available via Available via Available via Available via
exam fee CTPs CTPs CTPs CTPs CTPs

"This course changed my perception about management and quality control.

NEVER STOP This certification helped me in enhancing my knowledge on management and
BUILDING waste reduction. The vast application and structured processes make this
YOUR certification a must have for quality professionals." 
CAREER
- Six Sigma credential holder
COURSE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION TO SIX SIGMA

PROJECTS AND PROCESSES
ADVANCED DMAIC
BEGINNER STATISTICS
INTERMEDIATE STATISTICS 
ADVANCED CONTROL
EXPERIMENTS
MINITAB

TOP 5 REASONS TO GET CERTIFIED

Credibility - Certifications validate knowledge and skills required to excel in your role.
Aqonta certifications are recognized globally and is adapted in major corporations in
the industry.
Competitive advantage - Get the competitive advantage to grow your career faster.
Aqonta certification holders earn an average 28% more than their peers.
Stay relevant - Developed by leaders and practitioners, the certification council works
round the year to implement high quality and current standards in the industry.
Vendor neutral - The framework can be tailored to any industry and organizations of
any scale.
Continually improve - By earning and maintaining your certification you continually
develop your skills, knowledge and abilities.

GLOBAL COMPETENCE PROGRAM

Your certificate demonstrates your expertise and knowledge. Aqonta Global

Competence Program is structured to boost confidence in employers and brings more
visibility to your career achievements. Earn your competence badge and increase your
credibility and worthiness to your employers. 

"The competence badge was a game changer in my job search. I

NEVER STOP received more interview calls after I included my skill report and verified
BUILDING badge earned from the competence program. The recruiters were able
YOUR to verify my achievements and potential. It certainly increased my
CAREER credibility in the job market".

- Global Competence Program member

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UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO SIX SIGMA

CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS SIX SIGMA ?
Data Driven Processes and Decisions
Defining 6 σ
Common Six Sigma Principles
Challenges of Six Sigma
CHAPTER 2: SIX SIGMA HISTORY AND APPLICATION
The Development of Statistical Process Control
Continuous Process Improvement: Toyota and Lean
Motorola’s Focus on Defects
ABB, Allied Signal, and General Electric
Continued Growth of Six Sigma
Applying Six Sigma Knowledge
CHAPTER 3: OTHER PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND QUALITY METHODS
Other Formal Quality or Process Improvement Programs
When to Use Six Sigma
CHAPTER 4: LEAN CONCEPTS
The Seven Muda
Other Forms of Waste
Two Types of Muda
5S
Just-in-Time Manufacturing
CHAPTER 5: BASIC SIX SIGMA CONCEPTS
Standard Deviation
The Pareto Principle
Voice of the Customer
Basic Metrics
CHAPTER 6: APPROACHING THE PROBLEM
Problem Functions: y = f(x)
The 5 Whys
Creating a Problem Statement
UNIT 2: PROJECTS AND PROCESSES
CHAPTER 7: WHAT IS A PROCESS ?
What is a Process?
Major Process Components .
Process Owners
Data
Defining Process Components: The SIPOC
Tips for a SIPOC Brainstorming Session
Sample SIPOC Diagrams
CHAPTER 8: QUALITY
Critical to Quality Characteristics
The CoQ and the CoPQ
Quality is Critical to Success
CHAPTER 9: SELECTING THE RIGHT PROJECTS
Juggling the Right Amount of Projects
Enterprise-Level Selection Process
See for Yourself

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CHAPTER 10: BASIC SIX SIGMA TEAM MANAGEMENT

Building a Six Sigma Team
Timelines, Scheduling, and Milestones
Budgets
CHAPTER 11: INTRODUCTION TO DMAIC AND DMADV
DMAIC versus DMADV
Define
Measure
Analyze
Improve
Control
Design
Verify
Breaking up the Elephant
UNIT 3: ADVANCED DMAIC
CHAPTER 12: DEFINE
Creating a Project Charter
Project Ground Rules
Define Toolset
Define Tollgate Checklist
CHAPTER 13: MEASURE
Failure Modes and Effect Analysis
Collecting Data
Measure Tollgate Checklist
CHAPTER 14: ANALYZE
Root Cause Analysis
Graphical Analysis
Statistical Analysis.
Analyze Tollgate Checklist
CHAPTER 15: IMPROVE
Solutions Selection Matrix
Cost Benefit Analysis
Piloting a Solution
Planning Implementation
Improve Tollgate Checklist
CHAPTER 16: CONTROL
Revise FMEA
Create a Control Plan
Visual Management
SPC Charts
Team Celebration and Reflection
Control Tollgate Checklist
UNIT 4: BEGINNER STATISTICS
CHAPTER 17: INTERMEDIATE GRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
Additional Graphical Analysis Tools
Creating an X-Bar Control Chart without Statistical Software
Adding Free Data Analysis Tools to Excel

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CHAPTER 18: NORMAL PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS

Probability distributions
Creating a Histogram in Excel
Normal Distributions
Normal Probabilities
CHAPTER 19: CORRELATION AND REGRESSION
Correlation
Linear Regression Analysis
Using Correlation and Regression in Six Sigma
UNIT 5: INTERMEDIATE STATISTICS
CHAPTER 20: N ON -N NORMAL PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS
Reviewing Normal Probability Distributions
Non-Normal Continuous Distributions
Non-Normal Discrete Distributions
Applying Data to Real-World Situations
CHAPTER 21: HYPOTHESIS TESTING
Hypothesis Test Basics
Selecting the Right Hypothesis Test 299
Why Run Hypothesis Tests 305
Running Hypothesis Tests 305
CHAPTER 22: SAMPLE SIZE
A Review of Hypothesis Testing Errors
What Information is Required for Choosing Sample Size?
Sample Size Calculations: Choosing the Right Method
Running and Analyzing Sample Size Tests in Minitab
CHAPTER 23: ADVANCED CONTROL CHARTS
Common Control Chart Types and When to Use Them
Creating and Reading Control Charts in Minitab
CHAPTER 24: APPLYING STATISTICS TO BUSINESS APPLICATIONS THROUGH SIX SIGMA
Common Challenges When Presenting Statistical Analysis
Why Include Some Statistics?
Tips for Creating Business-Friendly Presentations
UNIT 6: ADVANCED CONTROL
CHAPTER 25: INTRODUCTION TO MINITAB
Overview of the Minitab Interface
Overview of the Minitab Menu
The Calc Menu Option
CHAPTER 26: GRAPHS AND QUALITY TOOLS IN MINITAB
The Graph Menu Option
The Stat Menu: Quality Tools
Gage Studies
CHAPTER 27: THE START MENU IN MINITAB
Basic Statistics
Statistical Tests
UNIT 7: EXPERIMENTS
CHAPTER 28: ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE (1-WAY ANOVA)
Preparing for a 1-Way ANOVA
Running a 1-Way ANOVA

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CHAPTER 29: DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS

When Analysis Can Occur on Existing Data
Why Run an Experiment?
Best-Guess Trial-and-Error versus Factorial Experiments
What is Factorial Experimentation?
Step-by-Step Guide for Creating a Designed Experiment
Step-by-Step Guide to Running a 2k Factorial Experiment in Minitab
Next Steps
CHAPTER 30: INTERACTIONS , MULTI -L EVEL FACTORIALS , AND CREATING EXPERIMENTS
The Importance of Understanding Interactions
2k Factorials Versus Multi-Level Factorials
Tips for Creating Successful Designed Experiments
UNIT 8: MINITAB
CHAPTER 31: BRAINSTORMING AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT TOOLS
Activity Network Diagram
Affinity Diagram
Interrelationship Diagram
Force Field Analysis
Responsibility Chart
Nominal Group Technique
Check Sheets
SWOT Analysis
Starburst Brainstorming
Role-Play or Figuring Brainstorming
Brainwriting
Brainstorming Alone
CHAPTER 32: PROCESS MAPS
Why Create Process Maps
Two Types of Process Map
Process Map Symbols
Basic Flow Charts
Creating a Swimlane Diagram
Tips for Creating Concise, Attractive Process Maps
CHAPTER 33: VALUE STREAM MAPPING
What is Value Stream Mapping?
Value Stream Map Symbology
Value Stream Mapping Tips
Value Stream Mapping Steps
What Do You Do with Value Stream Maps?
Tips for Creating a Future-State Value Stream Map

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