Process Capability Analysis
What you'll learn
- Learn to build histograms and compute the capability statistics in Microsoft Excel
- Calculate and interpret process capability indices like Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk and Cpm.
- Understand the exact differences between Cpk and Ppk
- How to apply Process Capability Analysis to manufacturing improvement projects or new parts
- Interpret the results of a capability study to drive process improvement
- Advanced topics such as one-sided targets, estimating % defective using capability indices, skew, and kurtosis
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing
- Basic knowledge of print reading and mathematics
- Eagerness to expand quality knowledge base
Description
Master the Tools That Separate Great Quality Professionals from Good Ones
Do you analyze production data but still feel unclear about what Cp, Cpk, Pp, or Ppk actually mean? Are you prepping for an ASQ exam or driving a Six Sigma project and need to truly understand process performance?
This course gives you the tools, templates, and confidence to apply Process Capability Analysis (PCA) across a wide range of manufacturing and quality challenges.
What You’ll Learn:
How to analyze population and sample data to assess process capability
The difference between Cp/Cpk and Pp/Ppk, and when to use each
How to work with control chart data and interpret capability over time
Advanced concepts like one-sided tolerances, Taguchi’s Loss Function, and Cpm
How to build capability analysis tools using Microsoft Excel
Practical use cases, costing defects, and integrating PCA with SPC and quality cost systems
All with downloadable templates, cheat sheets, and real-world examples that make the math approachable and the concepts stick.
Who Should Take This Course?
Manufacturing & Quality Professionals
Apply data-driven decisions to real production problems and improve yield, consistency, and customer satisfaction.ASQ Exam Candidates (CQE, CQT, CQIA)
Focus on exactly what’s tested. You'll gain clarity on statistical terms and analysis techniques that often trip up candidates.Engineers New to Quality or Six Sigma
Whether you're early in your career or shifting into a process improvement role, this course builds foundational understanding and confidence.Green Belts, Black Belts & CI Practitioners
Use capability indices to diagnose variation, set improvement targets, and communicate results clearly.Professionals in Regulated or Precision Industries
If you're in aerospace, medical devices, automotive, or food manufacturing, process capability is essential for meeting regulatory and customer expectations.
Why This Course Stands Out:
Over 9,200 students enrolled
Average rating: 4.6+ stars
Step-by-step Excel demonstrations
Includes downloadable templates and job aids
Taught by a passionate, experienced instructor who makes complex topics easy to follow
What Your Colleagues Say:
“Clarity on confusing Process Capability concepts… lecture very good and passionate.” — Kemsley J.
“A great way to gain experience with PCA. Explanations were thorough, and the examples made the statistics come to life.” — Chris F.
“I work in manufacturing and this course gave me a better understanding of Cpk and Ppk. Easy to follow, even for a dry topic!” — Robin S.
Ready to Advance Your Skills?
If you want to level up in quality, prepare for certification, or simply understand your process better, this course is for you.
Sign up now and transform how you use data to drive performance.
Who this course is for:
- Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, Quality Managers
- Six Sigma Green Belts, Six Sigma Black Belts, Continuous Improvement Engineers, Operations Managers
- Industrial Engineers, Production Supervisors, Quality Technicians, Production Planners
- Supplier Quality Engineers, Lean Manufacturing Specialists, Test Engineers, Data Analysts
- Calibration Technicians, Process Development Engineers, Plant Managers, Project Engineers
- Technical Trainers, ASQ Certification Candidates (CQEs, CQTs, CQIAs), Operations Analysts
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 39,113 Reviews
- 109,845 Students
- 56 Courses
Ray Harkins is a senior manufacturing professional with over 30 years of experience in quality management, manufacturing engineering, and business analysis. During his career, he has toured hundreds of manufacturing facilities and worked with leading industry professionals throughout North America and Japan.
He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Akron where he studied Engineering Technology, his Master of Science from Rochester Institute of Technology where he studied Manufacturing Leadership and Project Management, and his Master of Business Administration from Youngstown State University.
He is a senior member of the American Society of Quality, and holds their Quality Engineering (CQE), Quality Technician (CQT), Quality Auditing (CQA) and Calibration Technician (CCT) certifications.
Ray has written extensively for national trade publications on the topics of quality engineering and career management and has taught over 100,000 students through the Udemy platform on a range of manufacturing-related topics.