Statistical Process Control (SPC) – afternoon sessions ⭐

Course Duration: 16 Hours
Format: Instructor-led |  Online
Target Audience: QA managers, quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, technical warranty managers, chemists, quality analysts, CQI coordinators, quality auditors, quality technicians, and SPC coordinators.

Course Overview

Statistical Process Control (SPC) is an essential tool for effective quality management that provides reliable information for informed decision-making. By enabling real-time tracking of process performance, SPC helps organizations take corrective actions before failures occur. This course emphasizes the importance of data collection and interpretation in both manufacturing and service environments, ensuring that participants can make decisions based on solid facts.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of SPC and its application in quality control.
• Analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions regarding process performance.
• Implement control charts and other SPC tools to monitor and improve process stability and capability.

Course Outline

Session 1: Introduction to SPC 

• Overview of Statistical Process Control
• Importance of Data-Driven Decision Making
• Applications of SPC in Various Industries

Session 2: The Process Description 

• Understanding Process Variability
• Process Flow and Mapping
• Defining Key Process Metrics

Session 3: Normal Distribution and the Histogram 

• Fundamentals of Normal Distribution
• Constructing and Interpreting Histograms
• Importance of Distribution in SPC

Session 4: Stable Processes 

• Identifying Stable vs. Unstable Processes
• Techniques for Ensuring Process Stability
• Importance of Stability in Quality Management

Session 5: Control Charts: Variable and Attribute 

• Overview of Control Charts
• Types of Control Charts: Variable and Attribute
• Key Components and Interpretation

Session 6: Constructing an X-bar/R Chart: Variable 

• Step-by-Step Construction of X-bar and R Charts
• Interpreting X-bar and R Chart Data
• Practical Exercise: Creating X-bar/R Charts

Session 7: Constructing a p Chart and u Chart: Attribute 

• Overview of p Charts and u Charts
• Step-by-Step Construction and Interpretation
• Practical Exercise: Creating p and u Charts

Session 8: Process Capability 

• Understanding Process Capability Indices (Cp, Cpk)
• Assessing and Improving Process Capability
• Practical Exercises and Case Studies

Session 9: Process Improvement & Process Control 

• Techniques for Continuous Process Improvement
• Integrating SPC with Other Quality Improvement Methods
• Developing a Culture of Quality in the Workplace

Course Prerequisites

Participants should have a basic knowledge of quality methods in the Product Life Cycle to fully benefit from this course.

Why Choose This Course?

• Expert Instruction: Learn from seasoned professionals with extensive experience in quality management.
• Hands-On Learning: Engage in practical exercises to apply SPC concepts in real-world scenarios.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers in quality management and share best practices.

Scheduled Afternoon Days and Times ⏰

Language of Instruction

The course will be taught in Greek, while all training materials will be provided in English.

Certificate

Participants will receive a certificate and a digital badge upon successful completion of the program.

Tuition Fees

The cost for tuition is €650.00, with the option to pay in three monthly instalments.

Discounts on Tuition ️

The following discount policy applies to all programs unless otherwise specified:

General Categories

• One-time Payment: 5% Discount: This discount applies with a one-time payment of the tuition fees. Registrants who pay the tuition fees in full through a bank deposit will be eligible. This one-time payment discount can be combined with only one of the following special categories.
• Early Bird Registration (21 days prior): 10% Discount: This discount applies with a one-time payment of the tuition fees. This one-time payment discount can be combined with only one of the following special categories.
• Group Registrations (4+ individuals): 15% Discount: This discount applies with the simultaneous registration of four individuals and cannot be combined with any other discounts.

Special Discount Categories

• Unemployed (proof of valid unemployment card): 10% Discount
• Disabled Individuals, Large Families (member of a large family): 10% Discount
• Single-Parent Families, Parents of Children with Special Needs: 10% Discount

To receive the certificate, full payment of the tuition fees is required.

To validate the discounts selected in the registration form, participants must send the relevant documentation in original or certified copy to the administrative support department promptly before the start of the chosen program. If the documentation is not sent on time or if the validity of the submitted documents is not confirmed, Greece Lean Six Sigma reserves the right to revoke the granted discount and demand any resulting monetary difference.

Greece Lean Six Sigma reserves the right to change the percentages of discounts and other offers on the original tuition prices at any time during the current academic cycle without prior notice. Any changes will not affect those already registered.

Payment Methods

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• Bank Deposit: Upon completing your registration, you will receive the necessary information for the deposit.
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General Terms of Participation

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If the maximum number of participants for the seminar has been reached, the participant will be informed about the next available seminar date.

Greece Lean Six Sigma reserves the right to postpone, change the instructor, or cancel the seminar. You will be informed promptly by the organization of any changes. In case of cancellation of the training program, the amounts paid will be refunded to the participants.

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The seminar prices are final and do NOT incur VAT.

Enrolment Information

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