Mastering the Seven Quality Tools (with Microsoft Excel)

A Deep Dive into the theory and application of the 7 Quality Tools for root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Created by: Ray Harkins, The Manufacturing Academy
Senior Manufacturing Professional, Online Educator

What Will I Learn?

• Understand and apply the Seven Quality Tools
• Learn the fundamental tools of problem solving and root cause analysis
• The Scatter Plot, Histogram, Pareto Diagram, Control Chart, and much more
• Essential elements of the Six Sigma Improvement Process
• The Seven Quality Tools with Real World Applications
• Linear Regression and Predictive Modeling in Excel using your Scatter Plot
• Use Pivot Tables to Build Pareto Diagrams
• A Useful Checklist Template called the "Containment Checklist"
• Rapidly Build Flowcharts in Excel

Requirements

• Experience in the manufacturing or service industries
• Desire to improve problem solving skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Some experience in Excel is helpful

Target audience

• Quality Professionals
• Manufacturing Supervisors
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Quality Technicians
• Anyone studying for their CQE, CQIA, CQT or 6-Sigma Green Belt exams
• Industrial Engineers
• Problem Solvers