Program Orientation Starts 9/12/02 University of California, San Diego Extension   Six-Sigma Institute A Black-Belt Professional Certificate Program

What is Six-Sigma?  

Institute objectives

• To present the essential principles of the Six-Sigma improvement methodology to working professionals.

• To provide participants with the tools and techniques to implement Six-Sigma within their own organizations.

• To facilitate collaboration and communication among practicing Six-Sigma organizations and professionals across a broad range of industries.

Who should attend the institute?

This Black-Belt certification program is appropriate for any team or individual responsible for managing or participating significantly in manufacturing, design or business process activities. Appropriate participants would include managers, professionals and line staff in key functional areas (e.g. product design manufacturing operations, supply chain management, manufacturing and quality engineering, finance and business administration) improvement team or task force leaders and members, as well as individuals who manage and supervise various business, product development and manufacturing operations and/or improvement initiatives. The diverse participant industries provide for cross learning and application of principles as well as identification of Six-Sigma best practices.

The program

 Free Informational Meetings

Learn more about this program and what it can mean to your business or organization at one of the following informational meetings (choose one):

• Tuesday, August 13, 2002, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the UCSD North County Center in Carmel Mountain Ranch    Already Completed

• Wednesday, August 21, 2002, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the UCSD North County Center in Carmel Mountain Ranch    Already Completed 

Call (858) 613-1672 or e-mail mvinole@ucsd.edu to reserve a seat or receive special information. 

Program logistics

1. Designed for working professionals, the Institute's four modules are spread out over a seven-week period. Four three-day training modules are organized to allow structured implementation of Six-Sigma projects and resulting in actual project  ROI and certification of company Black Belts.                                                                                                                                                                    

2. Sponsor Meeting – This lunchtime meeting brings together corporate sponsors and mentors to define supporting roles in the participant’s organizations.

3. Participant Orientation Meeting – This morning session brings together the Institute students, instructors, and staff for an informal orientation and overview of the program. Project pre-work is assigned at this time. It will also be an ideal time for students to get to know each other and to get answers to any questions they have of program administrators.

4. Instructional Modules - These sessions are scheduled on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

   Module 1: Define and Measure 

   Module 2: Analyze 

   Module 3: Improve 

   Module 4: Control 

5. Project Report and Graduation Day - This session will be highlighted by student presentations of their Six-Sigma projects.

6. Program Location: UCSD Extension, North County Center, 15373 Innovation Drive, San Diego, CA 92128.

Program schedule

Enrollment information

The 7-week, 80-hour program costs $4,495. This includes all course materials, textbooks, software and meals.

For more program information, contact:

Please call Mary Ann Vinole at (858) 613-1672 or by e-mail at mvinole@ucsd.edu and ask for an enrollment package. Complete the Enrollment Application Form in its entirety and fax  or mail to:

Mary Ann Vinole
Six-Sigma Institute Coordinator
UCSD Extension
15373 Innovation Drive, Suite 105
San Diego, CA 92128

Fax: (858) 613-9032

Checks Payable to: UC Regents

Sponsored by UCSDE

Free Info Sessions.  Click here for more info. 

or call (858) 882-8018