Design of Experiments for Process Improvement
Changing one factor at a time is slow and misses the interactions that matter most. This course covers planned experimentation, so process settings are optimised on evidence rather than on trial and error.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why one factor at a time wastes effort and misses interactions
- 02Framing the process question and choosing responses
- 03Factors, levels, replication and randomisation
- 04Full and fractional factorial designs
- 05Screening designs for many factors
- 06Analysing main effects and interactions
- 07Confirmation runs and implementing optimised settings
What you will gain
- Plan an experiment around a clear process question
- Select factors, levels and responses appropriately
- Design factorial and screening experiments
- Run experiments while controlling nuisance variation
- Analyse results including interaction effects
- Confirm and implement optimised settings
Who should attend
- Process and quality engineers
- Six sigma practitioners
- Manufacturing and production staff
- Research and development technologists
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 8 to 12 Feb 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 19 to 23 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 21 to 25 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Quality & Auditing
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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