OE015 – Introduction to Minitab®

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:

MINIMUM: 3, MAXIMUM: 10

LANGUAGES:

Training material: English / French
Trainers: 25+ spoken languages by TRIGO trainers all over the world

RECOMMENDED FOR:

Anybody that would like to use Minitab® for statistical analysis. 

CONTEXT:

Minitab® is a statistical software package for exploring and interpreting data. 

Frequently used in conjunction with the 6 Sigma methodology, it is also used for everyday statistical analysis: graphical analysis, control charts, capability studies, hypothesis testing, DOE, etc. 

This is not a statistics course. 

OBJECTIVES:

• Comprehend the overview and importance of Minitab® 
• Understand the worksheet and project formats 
• Know how to configurate Minitab® settings 
• Understand the Menu and Tools Bars  
• Know how to manipulate data  
• Know the various graphical analysis 
• Know how to create a report 
• Know the Assistant menu to make commonly used statistical analysis  

PREREQUISITES:

• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods 
• Need to have a Minitab license  (not provided by Trigo) 

SPECIFIC OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR REMOTE SESSIONS:

• Have a PC with a microphone, a webcam and, if possible, a headset for greater comfort. Note: background screens are available on Zoom or Teams to blur or hide the rear view.
• Have a good Internet connection, to be tested before the session.
• Be installed in a quiet, isolated place ; set yourself to “unavailable” status on Teams ; close your email access, and mute your phone, so as not to be disturbed during the session.
• Participants from the same organization should not be grouped together in the same room, but each at his/ her own desk, to avoid any side discussions during the session. Virtual sub-groups will be specially created for the exercises, which will also enable mixed groups. 
• Remote qualification/certification exams must be taken with camera and microphone open. We may also need to check that you are alone in the room.
• Please connect 5 minutes before the start of the session.

TRAINING METHOD:

• The training is based on numerous exercises to help you to use the Minitab® menu. 
• For in-company training, preparation prior to the course enables developing company-specific exercises. 

TRAINING PROGRAM:

1. Presentation of Minitab structure: Menu and tools Bars, worksheet and navigator 
2. Presentation of various graphical analysis 
3. Presentation of assistant menu for statistical analysis 
4. Minitab settings 
5. Data-handling exercises 
6. Common pitfalls 

EVALUATION METHOD:

Practical exercises with Minitab®

SKILLS VALIDATION:

Training qualification certificate.

TRAINING MATERIALS:

Presentations and exercises files delivered during the course. Training materials in digital format are made available to trainees a few days before the course.