Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Following the disciplined Six Sigma DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) road map, this course teaches you how to collect and analyze performance data, identify inefficiencies and problems, pinpoint root causes, and institute new protocols to greatly improve processes. In addition to teaching the complementary methodologies of Lean and Six Sigma, this course also provides skills in leading teams through the process of change.

Students will attend 4 hours per day of the live instructor-led virtual classroom via the Microsoft Teams platform and blend this learning with Lean Methods’ state-of-the-art online Black Belt course. The course is designed to be accelerated through six weeks of virtual classroom training. Students may utilize their personalized project coaching hours as they wish e.g, studying for exams, project work, or a specific chosen topic.

<<<If the student is already a trained Green Belt, they may join the Lean Methods’ Green Belt to BlackBelt Upgrade” program.  Please refer to our course schedule.>>>

Students should expect to come to the virtual classroom ready to participate in interactive simulations with students from other industry sectors.

Each Black Belt session is $5,999 and includes everything listed here:

• E-learning, quizzes, and exam access for one-year
• Certification
• Each student will have two years to submit their project.
• Minitab statistical software during training and project work up to one year if needed
• Black Belts receive 8 hours of personalized coaching from seasoned Lean Methods’ MBB
• Access to eBinder, PDFs and virtual classroom posters
• Simulations (virtual)

How many CEUs/PDUs are available?

• 18 CEUs
• 31.5 PDUs

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply such Lean concepts as 5S, waste reduction, process mapping, value stream mapping and mistake proofing.
• Define, scope and execute DMAIC projects.
• Apply the DMAIC methodology to business issues and transition projects from phase to phase.
• Apply basic and more advanced statistical analyses to determine the relationship between key inputs and process outputs.
• Effectively manage team dynamics and understand how to work with multiple levels of leadership to remove barriers and achieve project success.
• Close projects and hand over control to process owners.
• Present projects to instructors, peers and managers.

Who Should Attend?

• Anyone desiring the skills of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and those who seek to become professional problem solvers

Certification

Requirements for Certification:

• Proficiency of at least 70% on exams
• Submission and acceptance of Black Belt project
• Attendance in the virtual classroom with active participation

Certificates Received:

• Upon completion of the virtual classroom, students will receive a “training completion” certificate for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• Upon meeting the certification requirements above, students will receive a “Certificate of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification”

**Students seeking certification through IASSC must successfully sit for and pass the IASSC exam.  Lean Methods Group’s Black Belt course, quizzes, and exams prepare the student for the IASSC exam based on their Body of Knowledge.  Lean Methods Group’s exams are included in this course, so students have the opportunity to certify through both institutions.