Skills Bootcamp in Business Improvement Techniques

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Course Type

Adult Learning, Distance Learning

Subject Area

Administration & Office Skills, Business Management

Location

Taunton College

Start date

Flexible

Course Overview

This Skills Bootcamp is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive continuous improvement within the organisation. This programme is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their problem-solving abilities, streamline processes, and foster a culture of efficiency and innovation.

Units of study/what is involved:

Introduction – Welcome – Overview of Policies & Procedures – Programme Overview and Objectives – Schedule and Expectations

Principles and Methods – Introduction to Six Sigma Principles – Understanding the International Organisation for Standardisation – Interim Containment Actions – Lean Principles – Knowledge Assessment

Project Management – Project Selection and Scope Definition – Problem Definition Techniques – Developing a Project Charter – Creating and Managing a Gantt Chart – Reporting Documentation – Understanding Red, Amber, Green (RAG) Status – Communication – Implementation Plans – Using a Selection Matrix – Scoping Tree Analysis – Exploratory Data Analysis – Data Collection Planning – Crafting Problem and Goal Statements

Change Management – Identifying and Prioritising Changes – Ensuring Sustainability and Control – Team Formation and Leadership Skills – Self-Development and Continuous Improvement

Compliance and Legislation – Understanding Compliance and Legislation in a Business Environment

Basic Statistics & Measures – Introduction to Basic Statistics – Key Measures and Their Importance

Process Mapping & Analysis – Techniques for Process Mapping – Analysing Processes for Improvement

Data Acquisition for Analysis – Methods for Acquiring Data – Preparing Data for Analysis

Process Capabilities & Performance – Assessing Process Capabilities – Measuring and Improving Performance

Root Cause Analysis & Experimentation – Conducting Root Cause Analysis – Designing and Implementing Experiments – Project Work and Application – Presenting Project Findings

Progression Options

On completion and achievement of the Skills Bootcamp, learners will be able to upskill in their current role, apply for relevant jobs, or progress on to an accelerated apprenticeship.

Entry Requirements

• Aged 19 or over

• Have not started or completed a Skills Bootcamp this financial year

• Have the right to work in the UK

• Have lived in the UK for the last 3 years

• If you are employed and upskilling, your employer may be asked to contribute dependant on your circumstances

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