Workshops

Useful Links:

• Current Class Schedule
• Certification Dates
• Discount for Partners
• South Central College CBI Website

Education Programs:
The Hiawatha Section sponsors many training activities for our members.  We have a unique partnership with South Central College in Faribault, MN, working jointly to provide value-added training, featuring:

• Professional instructors - experienced industry experts
• Hands-on training techniques
• Real-world applications 
• Costs below equivalent local and national training courses.

For more information on training opportunities contact our Education Chair, Brian Knutson at brian.knutson@southcentral.edu or 507-332-5874.

Examples of Quality and Improvement Courses Offered:

• Introduction to Quality
• Understanding ISO 9001:2000
• Internal Auditor Skills
• Failure Modes & Effects Analysis
• Problem Solving Tools & Methods
• Introduction to Lean Manufacturing
• Supplier Quality Management & Improvement
• Introduction to 6-Sigma
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• SPC Applications & Statistical Tools

Certification Review Classes:
Through out the year we offer certification review classes, timed to coincide with upcoming exam dates.

Annual Seminar:
In addition to our on-going training courses, Hiawatha Section sponsors a special seminar event every April, bringing a national expert on a topic of high interest.