ASQ Section 1313 Boulder, CO Date: 5 Jan 2010
Boulder/Denver Area Quality related Courses/Conferences
by non-ASQ Boulder organizations and Companies
Course/Conference Summary:
Prototest Software training through Colorado WorkForce: 2010
Cavendish Scott Inc: Various ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 27001 courses: 2010
Ron Sedlock, the quality Catalyst: Courses: 2010 (Jan to Mar)
CSU Denver Extension - Lean Six Sigma Courses: 2010 (Mar)
FRCC Professional Development - Six Sigma Courses: Fall 2008
Course/Conference Details:
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**** Prototest: Colorado WorkForce sponsorship ****
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Colorado WorkForce approved training course
- Any colleagues, co-workers or friends that are (or may be soon be)
eligible for Unemployment?
- If so, there may be free training opportunities for them
through Colorado WorkForce.
Course Name: Applied Agile Testing
- Workforce #140903
- Category (NEW): Computer Software Engineering
- Just approved
Information:
- This 2-day course covers the concepts, methodologies, and
implementation of testing software in an Agile environment.
- Students will learn the key differences between traditional
testing and agile testing from the planning stage through the
implementation stage.
- We will examine the challenges and strategies of how to test effectively
within short sprints.
- Students will understand ways to implement test strategies that
increase efficiency.
- The course will be run as a mini-Scrum project to provide the student
a hands-on learning experience.
- Students receive a ProtoTest Training Certification.
- The course is taught by senior consultants who are
Scrum Masters and ASTQB certified testers.
Intended Audience
- Quality Assurance (QA) / Test Managers
- Test Automation Engineers
- Product/Project Managers
- Software Developers
- Scrum Masters
- Business Analysts
Prerequisites
- A basic understanding of software QA / test and of Agile methodologies.
Date: 4-5 Feb 2010, Denver, CO
Date: 15-16 Apr 2010, Denver, CO
Date: 29-30 Jul 2010, Denver, CO
Date: 11-12 Nov 2010, Denver, CO
Base course price is $1,295
Course Name: Fundamentals of Software Testing (FOST)
- Workforce #110899
- Category: Computer Software and Media Applications
- approved for over 2 years.
Information:
- This 3-day course is designed for professionals who want to build
or enhance their knowledge of Quality Assurance and testing.
- After covering the key objectives and benefits of process for testing,
students will be equipped to create an effective test strategy
and plan.
- The test development portion of the course will dissect the techniques
to implement your test plan.
- Finally, the student will learn about specialized tests, defect
management, test tools and test metrics.
- Students receive a workbook including labs, examples, and glossary
and a ProtoTest Training Certificate.
- FOST is taught by senior consultants who are ASTQB certified testers
and Scrum Masters.
Intended Audience
- Junior and Mid-level Software Testers looking for a solid foundation
and testing techniques
- Experienced Testers looking to refresh and build on their
testing knowledge
- Project Managers who wish to gain a solid understanding of where
testing fits in the software development process and how to
best leverage testing resources
- Product Managers and Business Analysts looking to understand the
relationship between well documented requirements and
successful test cycles
- Developers interested in learning about how they fit into the
testing and quality equation
Date: 26-28 Jan 2010, Denver, CO
Date: 6-8 Apr 2010, Denver, CO
Date: 2-4 Nov 2010, Denver, CO
Base course price is $1,700
If you would like more details on these courses see the
descriptions at Prototest Training
Workforce Signup Information:
- Go to Colorado Work force EMP to get a list of
Workforce centers in the area.
- Contact that center and let them know that you are interested
in attending training.
- You will then go through a 1/2 day session to be assigned a counselor
and learn how to complete the Workforce training packet.
- Once the packet is complete you will work with your counselor
to get it approved.
If you need more help with how to obtain CO Workforce
funding for training, please contact
- e-mail: Matt Laughlin phone: 303-703-1510 x121
- e-mail: Nancy Parker phone: 303-703-1510 x104
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**** Cavendish Scott Inc: Courses: 2010 ****
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Course Name: IATCA Certified ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor Training Course
Includes all standards, materials, meals and on site audit at a local
company. Comprehensive, Effective and Fun
Week long course offered:
8-12 Feb 2010, Timbers Hotel, I-70 and Quebec, Denver, CO
19-23 Apr 2010, Timbers Hotel, I-70 and Quebec, Denver, CO
14-18 Jun 2010, Timbers Hotel, I-70 and Quebec, Denver, CO
16-20 Aug 2010, Timbers Hotel, I-70 and Quebec, Denver, CO
11-15 Oct 2010, Timbers Hotel, I-70 and Quebec, Denver, CO
6-10 Dec 2010, Timbers Hotel, I-70 and Quebec, Denver, CO
Information:
- This course will also be addressing the changes for the newly released
version of the standard, ISO 9001:2008. This course will qualify as
transition training for qualification as an ISO 9001:2008 QMS auditor.
- You will gain significant expertise in the concepts of process
definition and improvement, the ISO standard and auditing techniques.
- The course provides you with practical skills to add value to your
organization's ISO 9000 Program. It is the most comprehensive and
intensive learning environment to fully prepare you for your own
ISO 9000, quality and business improvement projects
- This course is ideal for new and experienced auditors, ISO project
managers and management wanting to gain a broader understanding of
the standard.
- This is the formally recognized training class that is currently
a requirement to qualify as a professionally registered auditor.
- It is 5 days (M-Fr) and is an intensive but fun learning environment
with many exercises, role plays and an actual ISO audit at a local
organization to test theoretical skills learned during the course.
- The fee of includes all materials, continental breakfast, lunch and
refreshments.
Course Fee $1699 with discounts for multiple registrations
Discounts are available for 3 or more registrations
Course Name: ISO 9001:2008 Process Approach Internal Auditor Training
Excellent for first timers and refresher for experienced auditors.
Includes an on site audit at a local company
3 day course offered:
9-11 Mar 2010, Longmont CO
18-20 May 2010, Longmont CO
27-29 Jul 2010, Longmont CO
9-11 Nov 2010, Longmont CO
Information:
This course is designed for new and refresher internal auditors, project
mangers, management, supervisors and anyone with a role in ISO, quality and
management systems. The course substantially covers the ASQ CQA
requirements and is an excellent refresher or preparation for the CQA
examination. This course is presented in a relaxed environment and covers
the theory of management systems, the ISO requirements, audit planning and
execution, report writing and corrective action. It includes an audit at a
local company to practice the skills learned in a realistic environment.
It includes materials, manuals, the ISO standard, formal certificate,
refreshments and lunch.
Course Fee: $1250 with discounts for multiple registrations
ISO 27001 Information Security Training
Week long course offered:
10-14 May 2010, Timbers Hotel, I-70 and Quebec, Denver, CO
15-19 Nov 2010, Timbers Hotel, I-70 and Quebec, Denver, CO
Information:
This 5 day course covers the requirements of the ISO 27001 standard as
well as the requirements of the ISO 27002 information security controls.
It covers interpretation and application with exercises to better
understand the practical application of required systems. It includes
audit preparation and planning, audit execution and techniques and
findings and report writing. This is the course that professional
certification body auditors take.
Fun and effective training with practical advice.
These classes are presented in collaboration with Veridion, Inc. and
are RABQSA approved and IRCA recognized.
Course Fee: $2499
AS9100C Transition Training
2 day course offered:
16-17 Feb 2010, Denver CO
23-24 Mar 2010, Denver CO
1-2 Jun 2010, Denver CO
5-6 Oct 2010, Denver CO
Information:
- Great for Management Reps, Internal Auditors, Quality Managers,
Company Management.
- We do not just cover the changes we cover the whole standard.
When was the last time you went through the standard in detail?
- We cover interpretation, auditing, and application with an emphasis on
implementing changes. As a result of this training you should know what
you need to do to reach AS9100C.
- We also cover the AS9101D standard which describes the new way in which
AS 9100C will be audited. We review and discuss the new standard, cover
what will change about your audit and strategies and preparation for
being audited. Auditing AS9100C will be very different.
Course Fee $699
Also, In Company Training is available
- All of our training courses can be presented at your facility.
- This reduces the costs, personalizes the training to your specific
situation and allows you to build a relationship with your local expert.
- Consider bringing different groups to this training at different times,
including your own management presentations and using your processes and
procedures to feature in the exercises.
- Training classes can be customized and provided for all industry types.
- They can be based on all varieties of the ISO 9000 and similar standards.
AS9100A, TS 16949, TL 9000, QS 9000, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 17025,
etc.
- Training can be provided for the basic modules of Lean Manufacturing/
Organization, Six Sigma, Malcolm Baldrige and other quality disciplines.
- Comprehensive programs can be developed and provided for these techniques
to include in-house training, implementation and facilitation.
- Commonly presented courses include:
- Advanced Auditing - techniques to get tangible value from an audit
- ISO 13485 Analysis and Application - an in depth review of the IS0
standard and its application
- Management Awareness Training - an introduction designed to promote
in-depth understanding and commitment.
- Quality Program Overview - an introduction for all employees covering
the basics of quality management designed to promote positive
understanding and good quality behavior
Fees and Discounts: Payment is required in advance for all course fees.
To simplify this we take credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and American
Express). Discounts are available for multiple registrations on all
Cavendish Scott training classes. Ask for details.
Contact and registration information
Phone: 303-480-0111
FAX: 303-480-9000
Address: 245 South Downing Street, Denver, Colorado 80209
E-mail: CavendishScott training
Web site: CavendishScott
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**** Ron Sedlock, the quality Catalyst: Jan-Mar 2010 Courses ****
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ASQ Boulder Members:
As valued customers, I would like your input.
I'm currently putting together my training offerings for Spring 2010
If you or your company have specific training needs, please let me know.
Based on the voice of customer (that's you!), I will be designing
various public seminars and in-house training classes.
Your input will be highly regarded and is greatly appreciated.
At your service,
- Ron Sedlock
CQE and CQA Exam review courses and study help:
Be aware the deadline for taking the ASQ certification examinations
in December is this Friday, October 5th.
If you are in need of help to pass an exam, let me know.
If there is sufficient need I can offer a formal review class.
If not, I can offer informal help to anyone wanting it.
Over the past 30 years I have help many hundreds of people get certified.
Course Name: How to Prepare for Any ASQ Certification Exam
Description: This course explains the process of getting ASQ certified for
any of the various certifications offered. You will learn which
certification is right for you. You will learn how to do a self-
assessment based on the body of knowledge. Body of knowledge common to
all certification will be covered. You will learn the best resources and
materials to obtain. You will develop a personal study plan. A practice
exam is part of this course. Also test-taking strategies will be
discussed.
Note: Recommend you take this course about 6 months before you take any exam.
- You will learn:
- Good reference material
- Bad reference material
- How to do a self assessment
- How to develop a study plan
- How to use the body of knowledge
- What to take to the exam
- Test taking strategies
- Includes workbook, breaks and lunches
1 day course offered:
26 Jan 2010, Golden, CO
Course Fee: About $395
Discount for 3 or more from the same organization or early registration
Course Name: Providing Outstanding Quality Service
Course Description:
- This course covers the key differences between a quality product
and a quality service.
- What research shows customer expect from a service.
- What are the components of the service bundle?
- Learn how to provide your customer a service experience
-- an experience to distinguish you from your competitor.
- The specific behaviors you can use in increase the professional
service you provide.
- The course includes classroom discussions and exercises.
Prerequisites:
- None, anyone can benefit from this course.
- Having several years of work experience would be useful to
contribute to classroom discussion.
You will learn:
- The new experience economy
- The attributes of service
- Going beyond expectations
- What customers want
- The service bundle
- Specific outstanding service behaviors
- Adding service to 6#
Course Outline:
- The new experience economy
- The attributes of service
- Going beyond expectations
- What customers want
- The service bundle
- Adding service to 6#
- Understand corporate culture
- The systems approach to service
- How to make use of fads
- What leaders do
- Looking for the positive
- Specific outstanding service behaviors
- What you can do
Cost Includes workbook, breaks and lunches.
1 day course offered:
2 Feb 2010, Golden, CO
Course Fee: About $395
Discount for 3 or more from the same organization or early registration
Course Name: Process-Based Auditing
Course Description:
- Process-based auditing requires a different skill set then
traditional element-based auditing.
This course goes beyond basic lead assessor training to
- auditing process linkages, system effectiveness and customer
satisfaction.
Prerequisites:
- Basic audit training and/or experience would be helpful but not
necessary.
- This class includes planning and scheduling audits as well
as advance audit execution techniques.
You will learn:
- Why the clause-by-clause approach doesn't work
- What is the process-based approach
- The three types of processes
- How to do a IPO Spider Process Model#
- How to link processes with a IPO Spider Web Model#
- Auditing effectiveness
- How Deming would audit your QMS
Course Outline:
- Why Audits?
- Why the clause-by-clause approach doesn't work
- What is the Process-Based Approach
- The Difference between supplier and in-house audits
- Preparation
- How to do a IPO Spider Process Model#
- How to link processes with a IPO Spider Web Model#
- The three types of processes
- Execution
- Questioning Techniques
- Easing Fear
- Interaction Trails
- Effectiveness Measurements
- Customer Satisfaction
- Follow-up
- Audit Autopsy
- Value-Added Reporting
- Corrective Action Effectiveness
- The Do's and Don'ts of Auditing
Cost Includes workbook, breaks and lunches.
2 day course offered:
2-3 Dec 2009, Table Mountain Inn, Golden, CO
Course Fee: Normal $695
Discount for 3 or more from the same organization or early registration
Course Name: Statistics: Principles and Applications
Course Description:
- Learning the principles of statistics in an understandable way as well
as practical applications in the workplace.
- From understanding variation to hypothesis testing to process
capability studies -- this course covers it all.
- The course objective is to give the knowledge and skills necessary
to make better decisions.
Prerequisites:
- Ability to understand basic mathematical expressions would be
useful as well as ability to use a hand-held calculator.
You will learn:
- The GQM Measurement Model
- Types of variation
- Test of hypothesis
- Statistical error
- Control charts
- Rational subgroups and intervals
- Determine process capability
- Design of experiment
- Factual approach to decision making
Course Outline:
- Descriptive Statistics
- Measures of Location
- Measures of Spread
- Shape of Distribution
- Normal distribution
- Concepts of Probability
- Statistical Decision-making
- Central Limit Theorem
- Test of Hypothesis
- Alpha and Beta Risks
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Analyzing Process Capability
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Full Factorials
- ANOVA Tables
- Partial Factorials (Taguchi)
- Relationship Between Variables
- Other Useful Tools
Cost Includes workbook, breaks and lunches.
2 day course offered:
10-11 Nov 2009, Table Mountain Inn, Golden, CO
Course Fee: Normal $695
Discount for 3 or more from the same organization or early registration
Course Name: Being a Quality Professional
- This personal development course takes quality to the individual level.
_ You will learn the difference between advocating quality versus
practicing quality.
- This class includes developing a personal checklist to develop the habit
of quality without waiting for upper management approval.
- Includes workbook, breaks and lunch.
1 day course offered:
TBA, Golden/Denver, CO
Course Name: Management Responsibility and Leadership
- This workshop addresses corporate culture and the importance of
leadership in any effective quality management system (QMS) or any
improvement strategy such as Six Sigma or Lean. The leadership
challenge is how make improvement part of the daily work of everyone.
- Breakthrough improvement involves innovation which leads to resistance
to change and change management.
- Learn what works and what does not in maintaining a culture of
business excellence
- Management Responsibility and Leadership are requirements of such
quality models as ISO 9001-2000 and the Malcolm Baldrige National
Quality Award.
This executive workshop addresses corporate culture and
the importance of leadership in any effective Quality Management System
(QMS) or any improvement strategy such as Six Sigma, Lean or Balanced
Scorecard.
- Includes workbook, breaks and lunch.
1 day course offered:
TBA, Golden/Denver, CO
Course Name: How to Prepare for Any ASQ Certification Exam
- How to properly prepare to take and pass any ASQ Certification
examination. You will learn:
- Good reference material
- Bad reference material
- How to do a self assessment
- How to develop a study plan
- How to use the body of knowledge
- What to take to the exam
- Test taking strategies
- Includes workbook, breaks and lunches
1 day course offered:
TBA, Golden/Denver, CO
Course Name: Six Sigma Simplified
- This course is meant to demystify six sigma.
- This course teaches continuous improvement through systematic problem
solving. The DMAIC cycle will be presented in a leaner version then
more expensive courses. The basic of statistics will be presented in
an understandable and practical way.
- Includes workbook, breaks and lunches.
2 day course offered:
TBA, Golden/Denver, CO
Course Name: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Exam Preparation
- How to properly prepare to take and pass the CQE examination.
- Includes workbook, breaks and lunches
2 day course offered:
TBA, Denver, CO
Course Fee: $695
Course Name: Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) Exam Preparation
- How to properly prepare to take and pass the CQA examination.
- Includes workbook, breaks and lunches
2 day course offered:
TBA, Denver, CO
Course Fee: $695
Potential Course: Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
Ron Sedlock has been asked if he will be doing a review class for the ASQ
Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) exam
If you have an interest in obtaining this important credential, let him
know. If the need is there, he will offer a class in the Denver-Boulder
area.
- Includes workbook, breaks and lunch.
The CMQ/OE exam will be given Saturday, March 3, 2007.
The ASQ deadline for applying for the CMQ/OE exam is
TBA, Golden/Denver, CO
the quality Catalyst: Contact and registration information
Phone: 303-716-5873 or 303-587-9153
E-mail: Ron Sedlock
Web site: the quality catalyst
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Colorado State University - Denver Continuing Education offers
Six Sigma Certification Training
Web site: CSU Six Sigma Certification Training Courses
Course: BSLL 2001 - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Location: CSU Denver Center
410 17th Street, Suite 1400
Denver, CO 80202
Dates: Mar. 1 - Mar. 4, 2009 (Mon-Thur) 8:00am to 5:00 pm
Cost: $1,895 ($1,795 before Feb 1, 2010)
Registration ends: Feb 8, 2010
Information:
- Six Sigma is set of tools and methods for advanced problem-solving
that focuses on eliminating defects. Six Sigma methods integrate
principles of business, statistics and engineering to achieve
breakthrough cost reductions. These tools have been used to improve
the processes, products, and services of a variety of organizations.
Six Sigma has proven its worthiness saving billions of dollars since
its introduction 20 years ago.
- Lean thinking focuses on removing the non-value added (NVA) delay,
waste, and rework from your processes. It comes from the Toyota
Production System but can be used in any industry or business.
- Lean Six Sigma is an aggressive method for breakthrough improvement
in speed, quality and cost. By combining the tools and methods of
breakthrough problem-solving with the solid tools of process flow,
many businesses have earned great cost savings. Blending the concepts
of Lean Thinking with traditional Six Sigma methodology is one of the
most current trends in business today.
- Subjects:
- Understand Six Sigma and Lean and when each is useful
- Use the Six Sigma method (DMAIC) to solve problems
- Use some of the basic concepts of statistics to make decisions
- Determine if a basic measurement system is suitable for use
- Measure product or service quality as experienced by a customer
- Use tools to identify potential sources of nonconformance
- Be familiar with some of the basic concepts of experimental design
- Create an FMEA or PPA for a process
- Choose and generate an appropriate control chart for a process
- Be familiar with lean process flow methods and how they are used
- Highlights of the topics covered during the program include:
- Upon completion of the four-day workshop, students will have the
knowledge to pass an online post-course certification exam.
Successfully completing the examination will result in
Green Belt certification.
Other Related Course Include:
BSLL 1010 - Applied Business Science - Introduction to Quality Awareness
BSLL 1011 - Applied Business Science - Quality Structure:
The BaseWork Center Concept
BSLL 1031 - Organize Your Work and Successfully Complete Projects:
Project Management in the Real World
BSLL 2000 - Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
BSLL 2030 - Managing Your Time and Priorities
BSLL 2050 - Real Business Economics: Foundations
BSLL 2051 - Real Business Economics: Applications
BSLL 3001 - Project Management Certificate Program
BSLL 3003 - PMP Exam Preparation Workshop
BSLL 3006 - Project Management Fundamentals
BSLL 3035 - Project Management
For more information, please contact:
Web site: CSU Six Sigma Certification Training Courses
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Front Range Community College offers Six Sigma Certification Training
through their Institute for Community & Professional Development
General Info:
Web site: FRCC Six Sigma Certification Training Courses
- Six Sigma certification has become a valuable professional credential
in the marketplace and a means for companies to reduce process variation
and focus on improving process capability.
- In this regard Six Sigma is associated with consistent delivery of
high quality.
- There is a discounted rate when registering for the Green and Black
belts at the same time of $7500.
- These courses may be taken as a credit or non-credit option.
- Call FRCC office today, 303-404-5461, to inquire about group discounts
and enrollment options.
Courses:
Name: Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification (MNGT1094-001)
Location: Westminster Campus
Dates: contact FRCC for training dates
Cost: $ 795
Info: This 8 hour course provides participants with an introduction to
Six Sigma including program benefits and how to successfully deploy
Six Sigma in an organization. The course will focus on an overview
of the DMAIC process.
Name: Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (MNGT1095-001,002)
Location: Westminster Campus
Dates: MNGT1095-001 Mondays Jan 21 to Feb 18, 2008 from 8:00am - 4:30pm
Dates: MNGT1095-002 M-F Mar 10 to Mar 14, 2008 from 8:00am - 4:30pm
register online now
Cost: $ 2,195
Info: In this 5 day course, participants will learn Six Sigma Roles and
Responsibilities, DMAIC and DFSS improvement strategies, basic to
intermediate level statistics and problem solving tools, and general
project planning and implementation skills.
Name: Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (MNGT1096-001)
Location: Westminster Campus
Dates: contact FRCC for training dates
Cost: $ 5,995
Info: This 10 day course builds on the foundation of green belt knowledge
to cover advanced statistics and process variation, as well as
project selection, management and implementation. In addition to
an aptitude for higher math and statistics, Black Belt candidates
should demonstrate leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal
abilities. Black Belts act as project managers and mentors for green
belts so their ability to communicate and mentor is key.
Trainer Bio
- FRCC consultant Tom Reed has seventeen years of experience as a business
leader, lean manufacturing expert, project manager and operations
manager. He has extensive experience in completing projects in business
process reengineering, Demand Flow Technology, Six Sigma, Kaizen
methodologies and Set-up Reduction.
- Since the late 1980s Mr. Reed implemented lean manufacturing techniques
in a variety of industries and while a consultant with a Manufacturing
Extension Center in Ohio, Mr. Reed educated hundreds of member companies
on topics such as Kaizen methodologies, set-up reduction and lean
manufacturing basics.
- During the 1990s Tom worked as a consultant for the organization that
invented Demand Flow Technology and led implementations of DFT in the US
and Mexico where typical client savings per implementation were greater
than $1 million dollars.
For more information, please contact:
Claudia Ossola, Director
Center for Workforce Development
Phone: +1 303 404 5461
Email : claudia.ossola@frontrange.edu
Web site: FRCC Six Sigma Certification Training Courses
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