Six Sigma Tools
MINITAB
MINITAB is a tool for Six Sigma, quality improvement projects, Statistical Process Control to Design of Experiments, etc. It is a MS Windows based software and runs as a desktop tool.
MINITAB Quality Companion
Quality Companion is a suite of interconnected tools for Six Sigma projects. The tools include Project Roadmap and Charter, Process Maps, FEMA, SIPOC, and Cause & Effect Diagram, etc. It is a MS Windows based software and runs as a desktop tool.
Crystal Ball
Crystal Ball, now acquired by Oracle, helps you in risk analysis and in creation of accurate predictive models. It has powerful features for simulation, modeling, optimization, and forecasting. It is available in form of a MS Excel plugin.
R
R is a language and environment for statistical computing and graphics from GNU. It provides a wide variety of statistical functions like linear and nonlinear modelling, classical statistical tests, time-series analysis, classification, and clustering, etc.
Training
ASQ provides a wide range of classroom and online training courses on Six Sigma. Details can be found at their training page.
Six Sigma eLearning, Inc. offers online courses for Black and Green Belt certification for various reputed certification agencies including ASQ. The best part of this course is that it is an ILT (Instructor Led Training) format and not in a conventional CBT (Computer Based Training) format. The courses are delivered using WebEx and offer excellent degree of learner instructor interaction over voice, chat and online collaboration mechanisms.
Certification
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