This course discusses the importance of using only measurement systems that are unbiased and have adequate precision for making measurements that provide reliable information. The course teaches you how to design experiments for assessing a measurement system, gather the data, and calculate metrics that can be used to decide if the measurement system can be used as it exists or if it needs to be improved. Using engineering, supply chain, and transactional applications examples, this interactive online training uses quizzes throughout the modules to test your understanding. While also, learning to apply the statistical Minitab Software package in a simulation environment.  Click here to view and print the brochure.

• Understand input, output, and process indicators.
• Decide what to measure and develop an operational definition
• Understand MSA types – Variable and Attribute
• Assess a variable MSA for Stability, Discrimination, Accuracy (Bias), Linearity,  Precision (understanding repeatability and reproducibility).
• Conduct attribute agreement analysis
• Use Minitab – for analyzing the data
• Understand what is acceptable and when to take corrective actions.

Course Length:  6 to 8 hours (On-line, self-paced)

Target Audience:  This course can be taken by those working in a wide variety of roles, such as professionals in manufacturing, engineering, business and transactional functions.  Managers can also benefit from understanding the purpose of MSA and the information derived from an MSA study.  The MSA tools are applied during the Measurement phase of the Six Sigma DMAIC or DMADV process.  This online training is good experience for anyone pursuing Green Belt Certification.

Computer Requirements:  Web browser and Flash plug-in (PC: IE 7 or higher; Firefox 3.5 or higher.  Macintosh: Safari 4 or higher)