Linda Nozick is a professor in Cornell’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She served as director of the school for more than a decade. Prior to that role, Nozick was the director of the college’s Systems Engineering Program, which she co-founded. Nozick has been the recipient of several awards including a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation and a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from President Clinton for “the development of innovative solutions to problems associated with the transportation of hazardous waste.” She is a past U.S. Presidential appointee to the U.S Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board. Nozick has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, many focused on transportation, the movement of hazardous materials, and the modeling of critical infrastructure systems. Nozick holds a B.S. in systems analysis and engineering from the George Washington University and a M.S.E and Ph.D. in systems engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
Course Overview
Successfully managing risk is a key factor in delivering Six Sigma projects that meet business goals. In this course, you will focus on identifying and measuring risk across various domains, including manufacturing, finance, natural disasters, and cybersecurity. You will apply tools such as failure mode and effect analysis, quality function deployment, and voice of the customer to manage and mitigate risks effectively in diverse contexts. You will focus on adapting risk management tools to specific scenarios and synthesizing common strategies across different industries. Finally, you will incorporate risk analysis into product design and production processes, enhancing quality and reducing failures. By the end of the course, you will be prepared to evaluate risk in real-world situations and formulate strategic recommendations for risk mitigation.
This course requires you to complete various statistical calculations using Microsoft Excel or another tool, language, or software of your choice.
You are required to have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience before taking this course:
- Six Sigma Statistics Essentials
- Six Sigma Tools and Methodologies
Key Course Takeaways
- Identify, measure, and mitigate risk in Six Sigma projects
- Incorporate risk management tools into business processes
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Who Should Enroll
- Engineers
- Project managers
- Business leaders
- Operations and production managers
- Product managers
- Business analysts
- Consultants
- Professionals working toward a Six Sigma certification
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