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Minimum Viable Training Onboarding Courses for New Employees
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Starting a new role can be overwhelming... especially when it comes to understanding how your work connects to larger organizational goals. Our Onboarding Micro-Courses are designed to give new employees the tools and confidence they need to succeed.
Through short, focused sessions, participants learn the essentials of quality systems, teamwork, and measurement science. These courses not only build technical understanding but also help new hires see how their contributions make a meaningful impact on their teams and the organization as a whole. This gives them the minimum viable training needed to take part in any organization鈥檚 team-oriented initiatives.
Class schedules can be offered to organizations in-house.
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Who Should Attend
These courses are designed for new hires in functional positions; this can also include HR leaders, supervisors, or teams onboarding new staff.
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Micro-Course Descriptions
Courses: Foundation | Advanced | Measurement Science
Foundation Courses
Fundamentals of Team Participation in Projects
NBQA 717 鈥� 4 hours
A study of the roles and responsibilities of Teams in project environments. Interpersonal theories, principles, and methodologies are explored for understanding and application.
Course Goals/Objectives
At the completion of the Fundamentals of Team Participation in Projects course, students will:
- Understand the purpose and benefit of teams in project environments
- Distinguish among various types of teams
- Apply tools and techniques based on team dynamics
Applying Quality Tools and Techniques in Project Management
NBQA 718 鈥� 4 hours
An analysis of quality tools and techniques that can be applied to achieve effective outcomes within the project management framework will be offered in this course. Scenarios that depict different processes will be presented to achieve understanding.
Course Goals/Objectives
At the completion of the Applying Quality Tools and Techniques in Project Management course, students will:
- Understand the project management framework and expected outcomes
- Understand quality tools and techniques, their use, and benefits
- Apply quality tools and techniques based on project management processes
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听Advanced Courses
Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma
NBQA 720 鈥� 4 hours
This course is designed to help students understand and apply lean and six sigma principles, tools and techniques as they experience a project as a team member or subject matter expert, regardless of industry and degree of six sigma experience.
Course Goals/Objectives
At the completion of the Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma course, students will:
- Understand the principles of lean, its use, and benefits
- Understand six sigma, its use, and benefits
- Apply lean and six sigma from the customer鈥檚 perspective
Root Cause Analysis
NBQA 721 鈥� 4 hours
In this course, learn to effectively contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) teams, understand investigation methods, and help identify key factors behind issues. Develop model, method, and tool related strategies to support actionable solutions in any organization.
Course Goals/Objectives
At the completion of the Root Cause Analysis course, students will:
- Enhance their problem-solving skills
- Improve decision making and confirmation techniques
- Improve contributions to CI, RCA and CAPA team success
- Improve the prevention of future issues
- Advance career growth
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Measurement Science Courses
Introduction to Measurement Science
NBQA 715 鈥� 6 hours
Through this course, acquire introductory knowledge in metrology covering measurement principles, SI units, traceability, calibration, uncertainty, and quality systems鈥攙ital for all careers. Includes hands-on activities and certification upon successful assessment.
Course Goals/Objectives
At the completion of the Introduction to Measurement Science course, students will recognize:
- Basic metrology as a science and its global context
- Measurement reliability through standards and traceability practices
- Measurement uncertainty and metrological quality through standards and best practices
Fundamental Skills of a Metrologist
NBQA 716 鈥� 6 hours
This certification course equips participants with essential skills needed by modern metrologists. It covers measurement principles, calibration techniques, uncertainty analysis, traceability, and documentation practices. Applicable to laboratory, industrial, and regulatory settings.
Course Goals/Objectives
At the completion of the Fundamental Skills of a Metrologist course, students will recognize:
- Core metrology concepts, roles, and responsibilities
- Application of measurement and calibration practices aligned with standards
- Measurement uncertainty analysis and establishing traceability
- Maintaining documentation and contribute to quality systems
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Onboarding Micro-Courses Schedule
*Schedule subject to change at any time | Updated daily
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Instructor Profiles
Dr. Rochelle Cook
PhD, MS, BS, PMP, CPHQ, ASQ CMBB
Email: rcook@csudh.edu
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About
Experienced leader in process improvement, specializing in Lean techniques and Six Sigma methodology. Managed diverse projects in the manufacturing and healthcare sectors. Skilled in coaching, training, and mentoring teams to build a culture of continuous improvement, systems thinking, and operational excellence. Authored multiple publications that focus on the influential role of the Project Manager in various organizational settings.
Subject Matter Expertise
Change Management; Team Facilitation; Process Improvement; Six Sigma Certification
Training; Scholarly Writing Review
Education
BS in Textile Management & Technology
Auburn University
MS in Industrial Engineering
North Carolina State University
PhD in Leadership Studies
North Carolina A&T State University
Emil Hazarian
BSEE, BS Metrology, MSME, MSQA
Email: ehazarian@csudh.edu
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About
Domestic and international extensive experience in metrology, accreditation, standardization, quality assurance and related activities. Lead Assessor for ISO 17025, Certified ISO 9000 Lead Auditor, authored books, expert witness, and former president of Measurement Science Conference.
Subject Matter Expertise
Metrology, Quality Assurance, Auditing, Engineering, Expert Witness, Standardization, Lean Six Sigma
Education
BS in Measurement Science
Technical School of Metrology
MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Thermal Machines)
Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania
MS in Quality Assurance (Metrology)
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Kim Niles
MSQA, CLSSMBB, CSSBB, CQE, ASQ Fellow
Email: kniles@csudh.edu
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About
Over 25 years of experience in Quality Engineering, establishing standards, leading and managing people, problem solving and new product development applications where advanced implementation of quality and statistical tools can be applied. UCSD Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, American Society for Quality certified SSBB, CQE, and Fellow.
Subject Matter Expertise
Statistics, Design of Experiments, Lean Six Sigma, Design Quality, Quality Engineering, Quality Tools
Education
BS in Industrial Engineering & Technology
San Diego State University
MS in Quality Assurance
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