Six-Sigma – Manufacturing Processes Improvement is a RUN-EU Short Advanced Programme (SAP) jointly coordinated by the Polytechnic of Cávado and Ave (IPCA), and the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS).

Six-sigma is a method to improve the performance and capability of business processes to consistently provide compliant product parts.

The goal of this SAP is to learn the fundamentals of Six-Sigma and DMAIC methodology, and the introduction to statistical concepts within the Analyse, Improve and Control sections of the Six Sigma DMAIC problem-solving methodology.

After completing the SAP, the participants will have the fundamental knowledge and statistical techniques to be part of the Lean and Six-Sigma project.

Date
From 27 March to 6 April 2023

Face-to-face week
From 3 to 6 April at the Polytechnic of Cávado and Ave (Barcelos, Portugal)

Mode of delivery
Blended

Language of instruction
English

ECTS credits
2

Academic recognition
To be defined by each Home Institution.
In general, most students will have the SAP certified in their Diploma Supplement, as a minimal condition.

Eligible participants
Students from the relevant areas of the manufacturing industry:
• Industrial Engineering and Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Technical Drawing and Machining
• Metrology, Instrumentation, and Industrial Quality
• Industrial production management