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Hypothesis Tests for Variances Proportions ANOVA and Chi-Square in Six Sigma ...Variances, Proportions, ANOVA, and Chi-Square in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) The hypothesis test is one of the most important tools used in the Analyze stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. A hypothesis test helps to determine whether or not an observed relationship or difference truly exists between inputs and outputs identified in the earlier stages of the process. Six  more...

Tests for Variances and Proportions ...Variances and Proportions ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) As a Six Sigma team moves into the Analyze phase of a project, team members begin analyzing the information and data collected in the earlier phases. During the Analyze phase, Six Sigma teams identify possible sources of variation, underlying root causes, and areas for improvement. It is here where assumptions or hypotheses about a  more...

Controlling Costs ...anned value, earned value, actual cost, schedule and cost variance, and schedule-performance and cost-performance indices. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK Guide certification  more...

Multivariate Analysis and Attribute Data Analysis in Six Sigma Multivariate Analysis and Attribute Data Analysis in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) In the Analyze phase of the DMAIC methodology, a Six Sigma team begins to analyze the root causes of the problems that it identified in the earlier stages. This analysis may require churning out huge volumes of data of different types. Sometimes this data is of a multivariate nature, meaning that  more...

The Essentials of Budgeting for Non-financial Professionals The Essentials of Budgeting for Non-financial Professionals Professionals and functional managers in every department deal with budgets one way or another for providing targets and direction in their day-to-day decision making and control activities. The budget is a formal expression of the plans, goals, and objectives of an organization and familiarity with the essentials of the budget is  more...

Cost Accounting Decisions Cost accounting is an activity that provides financial and nonfinancial information to business managers and other internal decision makers of an organization. This course examines how cost accounting information is gathered, and how it is used by business professionals to make effective decisions. Topics such as Cost-volume-profit (CVP) Analysis, Standard Costing and Variance Analysis, and  more...

The Basics of Budgeting Running a department without understanding the budget process is like driving a car without knowing how to steer. Every manager needs a basic understanding of how to plan, use, and monitor adherence to a budget. Addressing the needs of your own budget process will help you support the financial processes and goals of your organization as a whole. In this course, non-financial managers will  more...

Budgeting Operating Manufacturing Budgets ...udent an overview of operating and manufacturing budgets, variance analysis, and forecasting. The program covers terms and practices unique to operating and manufacturing budgets, as well as methods for creating operating and manufacturing budgets. Additionally, the program covers several options for devising an action plan to solve a problem identified during variance analysis. Learn To  more...

Six Sigma Deploying Six Sigma In Deploying Six Sigma you will learn the fundamentals of beginning a Six Sigma project. It begins by giving assistance in prioritizing projects and selecting key people before then helping the learner to define, measure, analyze, improve and control the selected process. It also looks at process capability studies and how they should be directed. Learn To  more...

Project Management Essentials Controlling Closing a Project ...t performance. Calculate cost variance and schedule variance. Calculate cost performance index and schedule performance index. Identify the actions a project manager can take to avoid common performance reporting problems. Identify the steps for closing a project. Audience  more...

Managing IT Projects Project Planning Execution In a Project Planning and Execution,'' you will learn about project activity definition, time management, project critical path, and cost management. Planning is critical to the success of a project. Project managers must develop and maintain plans for both human and resource management, as well as for communication, risk, and procurement. With proper planning in place, the project can be  more...

Six Sigma Team Leadership ...essing customer needs, streamlining processes, minimizing variance, and addressing poor quality and inefficiency, Six Sigma?? can encourage a more profitable and sustainable business. The development and leadership of an effective team is critical if these outcomes are to be achieved. An effective Six Sigma team comprises the right people using their skills in collaboration with each other to  more...