One of the most exclusive qualifications for the Lean Six Sigma quality management methodology. This Black Belt training course, delivered by our partner Simplilearn, equips individuals with the skills needed to apply Lean thinking to lead teams and enhance manufacturing quality and business processes.
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
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Become an expert in Lean Six Sigma with this Black Belt certification
This Black Belt programme will confirm your expertise in implementing Lean, design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Six Sigma define, measure, analyse, improve and control (DMAIC), and total productive maintenance (TPM). You will become proficient in handling complex improvement and process-related projects.
Learning objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Apply Lean concepts including 5S, waste reduction and process mapping
- Apply basic and advanced statistical analyses
- Determine the relationship between key inputs and process outputs
- Manage team dynamics and work with multiple levels of leadership
- Close projects and hand over control to process owners
What you'll learn
Lean Six Sigma has emerged as a popular business management strategy applied to projects globally, focusing on maximising business potential. This course will help you understand Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, demonstrating your ability to improve product quality, drive increased profits and enhance customer satisfaction.
The role of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, you’ll learn to lead large-scale projects and guide teams to achieve operational excellence. This role demands a deep understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles, along with the ability to mentor other team members. With a focus on managing complex processes and delivering measurable results, you’ll be equipped to champion improvement initiatives that align with strategic business goals.
Lean principles
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Lean principles, focusing on eliminating waste, streamlining workflows, and maximising value. Discover how to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions that improve quality and productivity. By learning to balance speed with precision, you’ll develop a holistic view of process optimisation, enabling you to deliver enhanced customer satisfaction and drive continuous improvement across all operational levels.
Design of Six Sigma
Delving into the design of Six Sigma, you’ll gain the expertise to create processes that minimise variability and achieve consistent outcomes. The course will guide you through advanced statistical tools and methodologies, enabling you to design processes that meet high-quality standards. You’ll also learn how to integrate Six Sigma into organisational practices, fostering a data-driven culture that ensures long-term success and scalability.
What's included
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt exam
- Four hands-on projects to help perfect the skills learnt
- Four simulation test papers for self-assessment
Key facts
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Who it’s for
Senior management, team leaders, software professionals, Project Managers, Quality Assurance Engineers, software quality assurance team members, and management students.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. But it is recommended that those taking the exam have experience working on real-world Lean Six Sigma projects.
Exam information
Multiple choice, 150 questions, 4 hours duration, 70% pass mark, closed book.
Exam not included for those in India, the Indian subcontinent, and Africa.
Optional extras
There are no optional extras to accompany this course.
Pre-course
There is no pre-course work for this training course.
FAQs
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification equips professionals with the advanced skills to lead complex improvement projects, optimise processes, and drive strategic business outcomes.
What is the role of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt?
A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is a professional who understands how to use Lean Six Sigma principles to help organisations improve the quality of a process and successfully sustain such business processes after project execution. They are often tasked with mentoring White, Yellow and Green Belt members of their team.
Why get a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification?
There are many benefits to achieving a Black Belt certification, including:
- Increased earning potential
- Improved knowledge and status over Yellow and Green Belts
- Becoming a subject matter expert on Six Sigma methods
- Access to greater leadership and management opportunities
- Optimised processes and lessened waste for your organisation
How do I achieve my Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification?
There are three ways to achieve certification.
The Simplilearn certification is split into two levels, technical and functional. The technical certification is achieved once you complete 85% of the course and pass the LSSBB Certification Examination with a score of 60% or more. For functional certification, in addition to the previous criteria you must also submit a full-scale live DMAIC project for review by the LSSCC faculty.
To achieve IASSC certification, you must complete a multiple choice, closed book exam. You will have four hours to answer 150 questions and must achieve a score of at least 70% to pass.
Do I need prior experience to take the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification?
While there are no formal prerequisites for this course, as an advanced qualification a level of prior experience is recommended. You should have previously worked on a Lean Six Sigma project.
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