About this course
About this course
Design for Six Sigma applies the rigour of Six Sigma methodology to product and process design, rather than to the ongoing improvement of existing operations. The DMADV framework (Define, Measure, Analyse, Design, Verify) structures the design activity in a way that parallels the DMAIC framework for operational improvement. This self-paced eLearning programme teaches DFSS methodology in depth with practical application across product development and process design contexts.
Who should attend
The programme is aimed at product development specialists, process engineers, R and D technical staff, design engineers and consultants supporting client new product introduction work. It is equally suitable for Green Belt or Black Belt practitioners moving from operational improvement into design work and for product developers wanting to formalise structured technique they have applied informally. Organisations running new product introduction programmes or major process redesign find the framework directly applicable.
What the programme covers
Content covers the DMADV framework at project-leader depth, including the Define stage for design problem articulation, the Measure stage for customer requirements capture and critical-to-quality identification, the Analyse stage for design concept generation and selection, the Design stage for detailed development and optimisation, and the Verify stage for design validation and handover to operations. The programme covers quality function deployment, Pugh matrices, design of experiments application in design work, robust design methodology and the integration of DFSS with wider stage-gate product development processes.
Assessment and certification
Learners complete knowledge checks throughout the programme and a practical design project assignment. On passing, delegates receive a certificate of achievement, suitable evidence of DFSS methodology competence for senior technical role specifications.
Course format and delivery
The programme is delivered as self-paced eLearning across multiple modules, accessible on any device and resumable across sessions. Learners work through video content, worked design project examples and downloadable templates for each DMADV stage, with practical exercises that allow application to real design work.
Why this matters
Products and processes designed with DFSS methodology typically outperform those designed without it on quality, cost and lifecycle performance measures, making the capability a genuine commercial differentiator for technical teams. The skill is also highly portable between industries, supporting career progression across product development, engineering and consultancy roles. The programme pairs naturally with the FMEA course for complementary design risk assessment capability, with the Green Belt or Black Belt Lean Six Sigma qualifications for wider methodology progression and with the wider eLearning catalogue for flexible continuing development.
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