From Serebra Learning Corporation
Six Sigma and the Voice of the Customer 
Do you know the phrase, "caveat emptor"? It's a
Latin term that means, "
Let the buyer beware." It's also a legal principle stating that consumers must purchase goods at their own risk, because unless specifically asked, the seller is generally under no obligation to disclose defects. Caveat emptor once struck fear in the hearts of many wary consumers. Fortunately, the tide has turned. Increased
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Six Sigma DMAIC Defining the Problem 
...r quantifying the challenges facing your organization. In lesson one, "
The Project Charter," you'll learn guidelines for developing a problem statement, measuring your
Six Sigma project, and determining its goal. In the second lesson, "
The SIPOC Diagram," you'll learn how to create, and then apply, this useful tool to your unique situation. Finally, in "
Stakeholder Analysis," you'll learn the
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From Sessions Online School of Design
Web Site 101 


Getting started on the
Web can be intimidating. A host of technical questions need addressed:
How do I obtain Web space? How do I create and structure my site? How do I post pages and graphics correctly to the Web?
In this
3-lesson course, we offer a one-stop solution: a painless start to establishing your Web presence.
We'll help you select and register your domain name, set up a Web hosting
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Advanced Graphic Design Course 


...ments in
Design What is this thing called graphic design? Lesson
One explores the economic, cultural, and political context of today's graphic design styles. The lesson begins with an analysis of graphic design: its role in visual communication, cultural influence, political origins, role in business innovation, and governing aesthetic principles. Then you'll take a journey through some of the
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Advanced Layout Design Course 


...ise, the basis of creative layout design is organization. Lesson
One explores the structural foundations of layout design how designers use grid systems to unite text, images, and other page elements within an overall visual communication. Case studies on A.M. Cassandre and
Josef Mueller-Brockmann explore how the masters constructed fluid designs on firm foundations. You'll learn how elements
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Advanced Logo Design 


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LESSON 1 Visual
Communication What makes a logo work? In
Lesson One, the logo course developer shares his personal vision of visual communication. Successful logos achieve a tradeoff between flexibility (appearing anywhere, at any size) and communication. To build a conceptual foundation, you'll look at the purpose of logo design from ancient times to today's consumer society, exploring the
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Advanced Typography Course 


...eaming about typography!
Ouline:
LESSON 1 Letterforming
Lesson One opens your eyes to the expressive power of type. You'll begin with an introduction to the exciting field of type design, exploring some of the challenges that typographers face. You'll investigate the difference between seeing type and reading it, helping you develop your appreciation for both functional and expressive
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Advertising Design Course 


...er should know.
Outline:
LESSON 1 Intro to
Advertising Lesson One builds a firm foundation for your ad design career. You'll trace the evolution of advertising in the
United States, and learn about the different roles and departments in an ad agency. Thinking about going it alone? You'll look at some of the key attributes required for success as a freelancer. The fundamentals of form,
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After Effects I Course 


...to AE projects
Outline:
LESSON 1 Intro to
After Effects Lesson One begins by familiarizing you with the many facets of the AE interface. After an introductory training to some real-world AE applications, you'll dive right into using the basic features of the program. First you'll learn how to create, copy, and nudge keyframes in order to develop your first composition on a timeline. Then
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Branding & Identity Course 


...t identity that's as recognizable as a human personality? Lesson
One explores the history, purpose, and possibilities of corporate identity. The lesson presents the concept of experienced value and how it relates to visual design and includes case studies of
CBS and
BMW. In the exercise, you will design logos for three companies with different goals but the same name.
LESSON 2 Design and
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Color Correction Course 


...e range of images.
Outline:
LESSON 1 Color
Fundamentals Lesson One builds a conceptual foundation for color correction. You'll explore what color correction is and learn why it's an important part of the digital imaging workflow. You'll learn how
RGB and
CMYK images are constructed by pixels and color channels and displayed on your computer or other output devices, and gain an introduction to
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