Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:

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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the Crowd

Contents

What is a Black Belt? 3

5 Key Benefits of Becoming a Black Belt 4

10 Characteristics of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt 5

Our Black Belt Certification 6

Who Attends Black Belt Training? 8

Course Content 9

3 Ways To Get Started 13

Get In Touch 14

3Professional DevelopmentWhat is a Black Belt?

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the Crowd

What is a Black Belt?

Master Sustainable Process Improvement

Experienced managers, supervisors and process

improvement project leaders often reach a point

where they want to progress their skills and take

their process improvement capabilities to the next

level.

This is where Black Belt certification comes in.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belts have thoroughly

mastered sustainable process improvement at

every level.

This guide will give you an overview of the

benefits and characteristics of successful Black

Belt practitioners. It will also outline the black belt

training and certification process.

4Professional Development5 Key Benefits of Becoming a Black Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the Crowd

5 Key Benefits of Becoming a Black Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt personnel

are identified as “go-to” achievers in

any organisation.

Having achieved proficiency in

process improvement, ideally but

not essentially at Green Belt level,

candidates find new, rewarding

challenges at Black Belt level.

Progressing to Black Belt level enables

you to acquire the “sweet fruit” of high

level improvements and savings.

Our Black Belt programme leads to a

respected, international certification,

giving you flexibility to travel or to

work with multi-national organisations

in any industry.

Black Belt certification enhances your

career prospects, as practitioners

at this level are in demand in every

sector.

5Professional Development10 Characteristics of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the Crowd

10 Characteristics of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

• Exceptional Communication Skills

• Ability to Lead Change

• Understanding of organisations at cross-functional and process levels

• Advanced project management capabilities

• Pro-active attitude to achieving goals and problem solving

• Customer advocacy

• Technical aptitude - computer competency, analytical skills

• Motivated to produce sustainable results

• Simultaneously leads and participates in process improvement projects

• Ability to remain detail-orientated while focusing on the bigger picture

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6Professional DevelopmentOur Black Belt Certification

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the Crowd

Our Black Belt Certification

“What Certification Will I Gain?”

Upon successfully completing this course, its

accompanying project work, and the IASSC Black

Belt Exam, participants will achieve 2 certifications:

Professional Development Lean Six Sigma

Black Belt (project based)

• IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

(exam based)

Professional Development is an Accredited

Training Organisation (ATO) and our trainers are

Accredited Training Associates (ATA) with IASSC.

7Professional DevelopmentOur Black Belt Certification

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the Crowd

Our Black Belt Certification

Your Complete Black Belt Solution

Our Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course includes everything you need to achieve both black belt

certifications.

We run this 15-day programme in short, focused instalments over 4 months. The objective of

the course is to provide you with practical, best-practice approaches to Black Belt projects, while

preparing you, with sample questions and answers, to achieve a respected, international Lean Six

Sigma Black Belt Certification.

We Include:

15 days classroom training (3 and 4 day modules over 4 months)

Exam and certification fees

Study support materials

Sigma XL software

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Who is this Black Belt programme designed for?

There are some eligibility requirements for this course and certification. Black Belt training is for those who have plenty of experience both leading and implementing process improvements in an organisation.

It’s a natural next step for people who have achieved a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, and built experience upon this certification.

If you are completely new to the concept of Lean Six Sigma, or have very limited experience working with process improvement, we recommend our Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Business.

Need advice about your eligibility status?

If you have some experience in Lean Six Sigma (either formally, or informally) and are unsure if you are ready for Black Belt certification, why not get in contact with us? You can reach us by calling us on Freephone 1800 910 810 or 01 861 0700 (9.00 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday).

8Professional DevelopmentWho Attends Black Belt Training?

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the Crowd

Who Attends Black Belt Training?

9Professional DevelopmentCourse Content Month 1: Define & Measure Phases

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the Crowd

Course Content Month 1: Define & Measure Phases

Introduction to the programme:

• About IASSC & the exam application & format

• About your project Define Phase

Understanding Six Sigma:

• General history of Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement

• Deliverables of a Lean Six Sigma Project

• The Problem Solving Strategy Y = f(x)

• Voice of the Customer, Business & Employee

• Six Sigma Roles & Responsibilities

The Lean Enterprise:

• Understanding Lean

• The History of Lean

• Lean & Six Sigma

• The 8 Elements of Waste Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects:

• Building a Business Case & Project Charter

• Developing Project Metrics

• Financial Evaluation & Benefits Capture

Lean Six Sigma Project Structure:

• Governance Structures

• Roles & Responsibilities

• Selecting team members

Measure Phase

Process Definition:

• Cause & Effect / Fishbone Diagrams

• Process Mapping, SIPOC, Value Stream Map

• XY Diagram

• Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Six Sigma Statistics:

• Basic Statistics

• Descriptive Statistics

• Normal Distributions & Normality

• Graphical Analysis

Gap Between Month 1 & 2

Work on project Study course material

1 Days 1 - 4: Define & Measure Phases

10Professional DevelopmentCourse Content Month 2: Measure & Analyse Phases

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the Crowd

Course Content Month 2: Measure & Analyse Phases

Review of progress with project Sample Exam Questions: Define

Measure Phase Continued...

Measurement System Analysis:

• Precision & Accuracy

• Bias, Linearity & Stability

• Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility

• Variable & Attribute MSA Process Capability:

• Capability Analysis

• Concept of Stability

• Attribute & Discrete Capbility

• Monitoring Techniques

Analyse Phase

Analyse Process Maps

Patterns of Variation:

• Multi-Vari Analysis

• Classes of Distributions

Inferential Statistics:

• Understanding Inference, Sampling Techniques & Uses

• Central Limit Theorem

Hypothesis Testing:

• General Concepts & Goals

• Significance: Practical vs Statistical

• Risk; Alpha & Beta

• Types of Hypothesis Test

• Hypothesis testing with normal data

• Hypothesis testing with non-normal data

• Chi-Squared (Contingency Tables) including tests of equal variance, normality testing and sample size calculation, performing tests and interpreting results

2 Days 5 - 8: Measure & Analyse Phases

Gap Between Month 2 & 3

Work on project Study course material Sample Exam Questions (Define)

11Professional DevelopmentCourse Content Month 3: Improve Phase & Managing People

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the Crowd

Course Content Month 3: Improve Phase & Managing People

Review of progress with project Sample Exam Questions

Improve Phase

• Running Kaisen Events

• Implementing Pull & Kanban Systems

• Error Proofing

• Implementing 5S

• Simple Linear Regression, correlation, regression equations, residuals analysis

• Multiple Regression Analysis, non-linear & multi-regression, confidence & prediction intervals, residuals analysis, data transformation, Box Cox

• Designed Experiments (Objectives, Methods, Considerations)

• Full Factorial Experiments

• Fractional Factorial Experiments

Managing People

• Self-awareness & Emotional Intelligence

• Understanding & adapting your social & leadership style

• Managing Change & Resistance

• Team Dynamics

• Leadership Skills

• Communication & Assertiveness Skills

• Influencing Stakeholders

• Coaching Team Members

• Handling Difficult Situations

3 Days 9 - 12: Improve Phase & Managing People

Gap Between Month 3 & 4

Work on project Study course material Sample Exam Questions (Measure, Analyse)

12Professional DevelopmentCourse Content Month 4: Control Phase, Project Presentation

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the Crowd

Course Content Month 4: Control Phase, Project Presentation

Project Work Sample Exam Questions

Control Phase

• Lean Controls, 5S Kanban, Poka Yoke (Mistake Proofiing)

• Standardised procedures

• Visual Workplace

• Statistical Process Control (SPC), Data Collection for SPC, I-MR Chart, Xbar - R Chart, U Chart, NP Chart, X - S Chart, CumSum Chart, EMWA Chart, Control Methods, Control Chart Anatomy, Subgroups, Impact of Variation, Frequency of Sampling, Centre Line & Control Limit Calculations

• Six Sigma Control Plans, Cost Benefit Analysis, elements of control plan, elements of response plan

Day 15: Project Presentation

Presentation of Projects for Professional Development Black Belt Certification

• 30-minute PowerPoint presentation

• Submit presentation to Professional Development

4 Days 13 - 15: Control Phase, Project Presentation

Study Period and Applying for Your Exam

You will need to allocate a study period following your training. This period varies from person-to-person.

Once you have completed your study, you need to schedule and sit the IASSC Black Belt Exam.

You will find more details on the next pages.

13Professional Development3 Ways To Get Started

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the Crowd

3 Ways To Get Started

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You can reach us by phone on Freephone 1800 910 810, or 01 861 0700 (mon - fri,

9.00 - 5.30).

We will always be happy to chat with you about the right path for your Black Belt

training.

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