Quality Control & Improvement with MINITAB Course | IIT Bombay | Prof. Indrajit Mukherjee
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 194 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Categories | Management Studies, Operations |
| Credit Points | 2 |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Elevate Your Career with Expert-Led Training in Quality Control & MINITAB
In today's competitive industrial landscape, achieving and sustaining high-quality standards is non-negotiable. The ability to control processes, identify defects, and drive continuous improvement using statistical tools is a critical skill for engineers and managers. A new, in-depth course from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is now available to equip professionals with these essential capabilities.
"Quality Control and Improvement with MINITAB" is an 8-week postgraduate-level program designed and taught by Prof. Indrajit Mukherjee from the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management. This course bridges the gap between theoretical quality management principles and their practical application using the powerful MINITAB 19 software.
Learn from an Industry and Academic Expert
Prof. Mukherjee brings a unique blend of industrial experience and academic excellence to this course. His background includes:
- Industry Experience: Former Senior Engineer in the Central Quality Division at Tata Motors Limited.
- Academic Credentials: Ph.D. from IIT Kharagpur and a Master's in Quality, Reliability, and OR from the Indian Statistical Institute.
- Teaching Prowess: Extensive experience teaching at IIT Bombay, BITS Pilani, and other renowned institutions.
- Research Focus: Active work in Multiple Response Process Optimization, Sourcing, and Quality Management.
This combination ensures the course content is both rigorously academic and immediately applicable to real-world manufacturing and service challenges.
Comprehensive Course Curriculum: From Theory to Practice
The 8-week curriculum is meticulously structured to build your knowledge from foundational concepts to advanced optimization techniques, all with hands-on MINITAB application.
| Week | Core Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Quality, Voice of Customer (VOC), Kano Model, Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Data Visualization. |
| Week 2 | Pareto Chart, Cause & Effect Diagram, Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC). |
| Week 3 | Attribute Control Charts, Process Capability & Performance Indices, Sigma Level Calculation. |
| Week 4 | Basic Statistics, Hypothesis Testing, ANOVA Analysis. |
| Week 5 | One-way ANOVA, Linear & Multiple Regression Analysis. |
| Week 6 | Multiple Regression (contd.), Basics of Design of Experiment (DOE), Two-way ANOVA. |
| Week 7 | Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Full Factorial Design of Experiments. |
| Week 8 | Blocking in Factorial Design, Response Surface Methodology, Multiple Response Optimization, Fractional Factorial Design, Taguchi Method. |
Who Should Enroll in This MINITAB Course?
This course is specifically designed for postgraduate students, working professionals, and researchers in the following fields:
- Management Studies: Operations Management, Quality Management specialists.
- Engineering Disciplines: Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Metallurgical, Chemical Engineering.
- Sciences & Pharma: Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences professionals involved in process optimization.
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of statistics and quality management concepts (through any web or video course) is recommended to fully benefit from the program.
Industry Recognition and Support
The course's practical relevance is underscored by the wide range of industries that value these skills. This program is highly relevant for professionals at leading organizations including:
- Tata Motors Limited, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki
- Tata Steel Limited, Sundaram Clayton Limited
- CEAT Limited, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
- GE Global Research, General Motors, Ford Motors, Cummins
Essential Reference Materials
The course draws upon authoritative texts to provide a solid theoretical foundation, including:
- Mitra, A. - Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement
- Montgomery, D.C. - Design and Analysis of Experiments & Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers
- Besterfield, D.H. - Total Quality Management
- Ross, P.J. - Taguchi Techniques for Quality Engineering
Why This Course is a Career Investment
This course offers more than just software training. It provides a holistic framework for quality management:
1. End-to-End Knowledge: Covers the entire quality journey from design (QFD, FMEA) to conformance (SPC, Capability) and advanced improvement (DOE, Taguchi).
2. Software Proficiency: Gain hands-on, practical expertise in MINITAB 19, the industry-standard software for statistical analysis and quality improvement.
3. Solve Real Problems: Learn to apply tools to actual industry problems, making you an asset in driving efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing product reliability.
4. IIT Bombay Certification: Add a credential from one of India's most premier institutions to your resume.
Whether you aim to lead quality initiatives in your organization, optimize production processes, or build a strong research foundation, "Quality Control and Improvement with MINITAB" is your definitive guide. Enroll today to transform data into decisions and quality into a competitive advantage.
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