Lean Six Sigma: Defining Requirements
Gain a solid foundation in project management methods for selecting and defining projects based on strategic importance, equipping you with the skills to successfully plan, implement, and assess projects.
Next available course: Spring 2026
Classes Start 05/11/2026
Registration Open Until 05/15/2026
Course Overview
In our comprehensive Lean Six Sigma Defining Requirements online course, we delve deep into the critical area of project management. This course is strategically designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills necessary for the precise selection and definition of projects, all within the framework of strategic alignment. By the time you complete this course, you will have gained a robust foundation that empowers you to not only choose projects thoughtfully but also plan, implement, and assess them effectively.
Course lessons, instructor insight and peer discussions will further your understanding of the differences between project management and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. With personalized insight from expert instructors and feedback from course peers, you'll finish Lean Six Sigma Defining Requirements with the knowledge and tools to enhance product and process excellence.
Course Format
Instructor-led week-to-week cadence, with assignments, discussion boards, and learning assessments (quizzes) opening on Monday and to be completed by the end of the week. This gives students flexibility to review materials at their leisure. Additionally, recorded lectures and video recordings are available to enhance learning objectives.
Price
$Course Details
Units 1.5 CEUs / 15 PDUs
Location Online Courses
Course Type Group-Paced
Next Available Course
Term Spring 2026
Classes Start 05/11/2026
Registration Open Until 05/15/2026
Register NowWhat You’ll Learn
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Distinguish between Project Management, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies, understanding their unique characteristics and applications.
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Evaluate project selections based on strategic importance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
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Create a comprehensive project charter that outlines project objectives, scope, and stakeholders, setting a strong foundation for project management.
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Develop a SIPOC chart (Supplier, Input, Process, Output, and Customer) to systematically analyze and visualize key components of a process, enabling effective problem-solving and process improvement.
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Construct a Value Stream Map (VSM) to identify, visualize, and analyze the current state of a process, providing insights into potential areas for improvement and optimization.
Your Instructor
M.S.
Tony has more than 25 years of management experience in the healthcare and consumer electronic markets. His areas of expertise include new technology development, Lean Six Sigma implementation, international project management, risk management, quality management, and high volume manufacturing.
In addition to teaching for Oregon State, Tony teaches certification courses for the University of California - Irvine and the American Society for Quality (ASQ). He has worked with world-class clients such as Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Sprint, Southern California Edison, Ricoh, and Parker Hannifin. His professional certifications include Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Quality Manager (CQM), and Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).