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
Throughout this course, you will synthesize all the knowledge gained throughout the certificate program. You will have the opportunity to integrate statistical methodologies, core Six Sigma tools, leadership strategies, and project management best practices to understand their collective impact on Six Sigma project success. You will engage with practical exercises, collaborative discussions, and case studies, preparing you for the Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) exam and equipping you to apply Six Sigma principles in diverse professional settings. By emphasizing real-world application, you will develop a comprehensive project management plan aligned with Six Sigma methodologies, setting you up to bring these skills with you in your role and beyond.
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
- Identifying and Measuring Risk
- Risk Analysis and Six Sigma
- Project Management for Six Sigma
Key Course Takeaways
- Synthesize elements of Six Sigma Methodology by applying it to real-world scenarios
- Develop a comprehensive project management plan
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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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