Textile Fundamentals
February 13-17, 2012
The most popular core program in our "Fundamental Series" provides you with a comprehensive, in-depth study of the entire textile process from fiber formation through finishing. Lectures, coupled with visits to our state-of-the-art laboratories, will provide you a true working knowledge of textile processing. Be sure to register early, because this one sells out fast!
Basic Quality Methods for Textiles
February 22, 2012
This 1 day classroom, instructor led training will introduce participants to basic methods and tools using Microsoft Excel. It includes an introduction to continuous improvement tools that may be widely applied across industries and projects. It also discusses managing customer-supplier relationships. No previous quality experience is required. Be sure to bring a computer with Microsoft Excel 2007 or higher.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with Minitab
February 27-March 2 &
March 26-30, 2012
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training will introduce you to the Lean Six Sigma philosophy and terminology and give you the tools you need to complete your Green Belt certification project.
This two-week course comprises the entire Green Belt training program, and serves as the first two weeks of Black Belt training. This format allows Green Belts and Black Belts to train together, creating atmosphere similar to the work environment, where Green and Black Belts work together on Lean Six Sigma project teams.
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Continuing education is key to staying competitive and enjoying long-term economic success in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing marketplace. The Zeis Textile Extension Education for Economic Development Center is dedicated to promoting economic success in North Carolina and the nation by being a leading provider of professional education.
Our professional education programs offer classroom and hands-on training for all aspects of textile processing, covering topics from fibers to finished fabrics. This program encompasses a unique combination of on-campus workshops, online education and customized training courses, providing a broad range of options for our clients. Our courses offer accelerated training and simulation methods with maximum transfer of skills and knowledge to the workplace environment. The Textile Technology Certificate Program provides our trainees with an excellent means of credentialing and demonstrates their exposure to and grasp of essential skills and knowledge.
The NCSU Lean Six Sigma programs provide government agencies and manufacturing, service, and healthcare organizations with a proven methodology to significantly reduce costs and increase productivity. We offer training and certification for Green Belts, Black Belts and Master Black Belts through open enrollment courses or through our customized training program, in addition to providing advanced quality training courses for those outside of the certification programs.
TexLabs, housed in the $45M Model Manufacturing Facility at the College of Textiles, are a crossroads for industry and academia, helping to strengthen industry partnerships and providing a state-of-the-art platform for new product development and research. TexLabs also provide a unique opportunity for our course participants as they are a great environment for convenient, hands-on training in fiber science, knitting, weaving, fabric finishing and physical testing.
With our combination of technical course offerings, performance improvement training, integrated laboratory environments and knowledgeable, experienced faculty and staff, we offer a variety options to meet your professional education needs.
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