Overview

NGS trains hundreds of students in Six Sigma methodology, tools and methods annually.  Six Sigma and the DMAIC model is an integral course within the NGS Master’s degree program in Quality Systems Management.

NGS students learn to use and apply Lean, Six Sigma and other process improvement and continuous improvement tools to find and minimize the effects of not only the failure modes causing variation in processes but also the root causes driving them.

NGS students are trained to find and fix problems in a more direct and tactical manner.  First, they start with working on the right problem. Second, they find the failure modes, variation by following process data and information. Finally, they develop and deploy Improvement Plans that apply the best tools to fix your problems and sustain performance gains.

For more details, see the individual program descriptions below or download our brochure.

Program Descriptions

BlackBelt Certification
A four course program held over four months. Certification requires completion of process improvement project by end of fifth month. (Learn More)

GreenBelt certification
A two course program held over four months. Certification requires completion of project by end of fourth month. (Learn More)

Biography of Michael Kukhta

Michael is the resident Master BlackBelt and Dean of Faculty for the National Graduate School (NGS) of Falmouth, MA. Michael teaches and mentors students across the country in the NGS Masters and NGS Certificate programs.  NGS Customers that Michael helped to build programs, instruct and implement process improvement activities include:  AOL, US Coast Guard, US Air Force, US Army Reserves, Boeing Aerospace, the State of Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma, HEB Texas, Ford Motor Company, and other industrial partners.

Michael has a demonstrated record of success in the education field and in industry operations, technical and executive roles. He develops business, innovation and improvement strategies, and teaches and leads positive fundamental organizational change.

Michael graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Quality Management Systems.   He worked for the Ford Motor Company, established a business in Tokyo, Japan teaching Business Skills to Japanese executives and was the Production Manager at Liburdi Engineering in Hamilton. At Goodrich Aerospace division, he was the Engineering Manager at the Walbar Turbine Components Division then Director of Quality and Director of Lean Enterprise, the Continuous Improvement program, for Landing Gear Division. Michael then helped create and launch the position of “Innovation”, generating and leading an Innovation Strategy and Processes for the Landing Gear Division.