BUSINESS/CAREER

BASIC STATISTICS FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

These two courses will provide training in the fundamental knowledge of statistics needed for improving quality and productivity. This course work will cover the statistical concepts required to pursue professional certifications from the American Society for Quality (CQA, CQT, & CQM), and provide a strong foundation for the advanced training required to gain certifications as a CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt. This curriculum is designed for a wide variety of skilled positions including those working as technicians, administrative and technical staff, supervisors and managers. If you have been reluctant to tackle statistics due to “math anxiety”, these courses are for you!  Individuals completing both courses receive a certificate of completion which may be used towards CQE recertification.

Introduction to Basic Statistics Using Excel   (Course 1)

This course will focus on the practical application of statistical tools in the collection, organization, presentation, and analysis of data. This first course concentrates on Descriptive Statistics, Graphical Analysis, Probability Concepts and Distributions, and Introduction to the 7 Step Problem Solving Model. Students will learn how to use calculators and MS Excel to perform basic statistical analysis. Required text available at BRCC Bookstore: Data Analysis with Microsoft Excel - Updated for Office XP (with CD-ROM): 2nd Edition, Duxbury Press-Brooks/Cole Thomson, Berk & Carey, ISBN 0-53-440714-5.

Basic Statistics for Quality Control and Process Improvement (Course 2)

(Pre-requisite:  Introduction to Basic Statistics Using Excel)

The focus of this course is on Data Analysis and will concentrate on Sampling, Estimation, Hypothesis Testing, Control Charts, Linear Regression, and Categorical Data Analysis. Students will expand their skills in learning how to use MS Excel to perform more advanced data analysis. Required text available at BRCC Bookstore: Data Analysis with Microsoft Excel - Updated for Office XP (with CD-ROM): 2nd Edition, Duxbury Press-Brooks/Cole Thomson, Berk & Carey, ISBN 0-53-440714-5.

To investigate delivery of this set of classes in-house for your employees, contact Mary Sullivan.