Learn the principles of Lean Six Sigma and prepare to take the Lean Six Sigma Black
Belt certification exam.
Overview
Six Sigma Black Belts streamline organizational processes through strategic improvement projects. These highly skilled professionals will lead and mentor a team of Green Belts to complete projects that deliver sustainable results.
This online Six Sigma training course will help you prepare for the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam. You will be enabled to transform your organization by reducing costs, increasing revenue, and improving collaboration. You will learn how to manage multiple projects and ensure their alignment meets organizational goals.
Upon completion of this course and the required project, you will be prepared for the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification exam. The fee for this exam is included with the course.
What you will learn
- Certified Six Sigma
- Describe the ways that Black Belt Training enhances the Green Belt body of knowledge
- Define the process used to select an appropriate Black Belt Project
- List and define the influence and facilitation skills that help Black Belts improve their leadership capabilities
- Describe how to coach Green Belts and other Lean Six Sigma practitioners through each Phase of DMAIC
- List the steps involved in testing the measurement system, sampling the data, and assessing process capability
- Describe the steps involved in conducting hypothesis tests to assess theories of root cause
- Identify which type of tests are appropriate for any given data set
- Describe the steps involved and the different uses for Design of Experiments
- Identify which type of control charts are appropriate for any given data set
- Describe how and why to apply visual management to an improved process
- Describe how to construct an effective project storyboard
How you will benefit
- Prepare yourself for a career as an engineering manager, product manager, operations manager, production manager, or quality manager
- Learn how to create happier customers, increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve collaboration at your place of employment
- Increase your efficiency at your job by learning to manage multiple projects at once
- Become fully prepared to take the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam
Syllabus
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II. Define Phase |
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III. Measure Phase |
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IV. Analyze |
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V. Improve |
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VI. Control |
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Instructor
Bill Eureka
Bill Eureka has over 40 years of experience in continuous improvement in manufacturing, engineering, and management. He is an experienced trainer, mentor, and coach with the ability to relate to all levels within an organization. He has led and coached hundreds of improvement projects. Bill brings expertise in multiple improvement methodologies and readily combines them to fit the situation as needed. Bill is a Professor in the School of Business at Davenport University.
Requirements
Hardware requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Office (not included in enrolment) or LibreOffice (free) or Google Docs (free).
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrolment and will be available online.
Prerequisites:
To be successful in this course, it is strongly recommended that you complete your Black Belt project at your current place of employment. Black Belt-level process improvement projects require significant real-time data, which is easier to obtain when you are presently employed. Projects must also be based on an actual business and are subject to approval by a Master Black Belt. Examples include:
- Manufacturing Floor – Reduced manufacturing product defects
- Human Resources Department – Reduced recruitment cycle time
- Accounting Department - Reduced accounts payable invoice processing costs
If you are currently unemployed, then you should instead take a Green Belt level certification course like Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
FAQ
Does this course prepare you for a certification?
Yes, once you finish the course and assessments with GoLeanSixSigma.com, you'll earn your certification. Note: the certificate will include a specified expiration date. If you certificate does not show an expiration date, your certification will expire two years after the course completion date. Certification Requirements:
You must hold a Green Belt to be eligible for the Black Belt certification exam. To enroll in the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification course, you will be required to provide either an approved Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training Certification certificate or test out of the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course. You can bypass testing out if you present a qualifying Green Belt Certificate, which is:
- Issued by a regionally accredited higher education institution.
- ASQ Issued for a Green Belt course covering Lean and Six Sigma concepts and tools (not only Lean or only Six Sigma).
The qualifying process to submit your Green Belt Certificate:
- The certificate must be scanned and emailed to the student's Student Advisor.
- The certificate will be reviewed to determine its acceptability in place of the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate.
- If the certificate is not accepted, you will be required to register for the full Lean Six Green Belt Training Certification or test out by passing the Lean Green Belt Exam.
When can I start the course?
This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the course.
What if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?
The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.
What kind of support will I receive?
Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.
What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion. In addition, you will be able to sit for the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification after successful completion of the course and financial obligation.
Am I guaranteed a job?
This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
Can I get financial assistance?
This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.
How can I get more information about this course?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available via LIVE chat. You can also call us at 1-877-221-5151 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the "Contact Us" form.
What if I do not pass the project requirement of the course?
You are allowed 3 revisions of your project, where you are provided feedback by a Master Black Belt. If you fail to pass after 3 revisions, there will be a fee of $300 to submit another revision.
What will I do as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt?
As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, you will develop an even deeper understanding of the Lean and Six Sigma concepts and build upon what you learned as a Green Belt. This will most likely be your full time role, and you will be responsible for leading the team charged with undertaking a project to improve quality. You will plan and deploy the project, define and measure benchmarks and milestones, form and motivate your team, analyze progress and results due to process improvement, interpret and communicate risks, and develop control plans to maintain and sustain improvements made.
What is the average salary of someone certified in Lean Six Sigma?
The salary of certified Lean Six Sigma professionals varies widely depending on your years of experience and type of job you hold. The overall national median salary of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is between $66,000 and $117,000. Many of the highest paying Lean Six Sigma jobs can be obtained after several years of experience and working your way up to director and more senior level positions.
Are those with Lean Six Sigma certification in demand?
Yes, demand for professionals with Lean Six Sigma certifications is high and continuing to rise not just in large corporations where we've seen these jobs historically but also in mid-sized organizations as well. In fact, many of the jobs with the highest salaries as well as highest increases in job openings in the United States are related to process improvement.
Where do certified Lean Six Sigma professionals work?
Certified Lean Six Sigma professionals can work in almost any industry. Some of the more common industries for Lean Six Sigma jobs include healthcare, technology, retail, finance, hospitality, and government. Your work environment will depend largely on the industry in which you work, but you will work with closely with other people to improve processes and solve problems regardless of the industry you choose.
What qualities should a good certified Lean Six Sigma professional have?
In order to be a good Lean Six Sigma professional, you will first and foremost have to be a great communicator. It is your job to sell the need for process improvement and change to stakeholders, team members, and those financing your work. You must communicate with everyone affected throughout the process, and ensure that you keep momentum moving in your favor. You must pursue perfection in order to find and eliminate flaws in processes, and you must always have a determined focus on the customer. You must also be a person who champions simplicity and ensures that no details are left uncovered in your understanding of the business as you design a process.
What is the black belt certification?
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is considered a pinnacle of a Lean Six Sigma career. In order to earn this certification, you will need to earn your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification first. You will also complete additional training like this course to help you prepare, and you will complete a project that will be reviewed by a Master Black Belt. During your training, you will learn to manage multiple projects while ensuring they meet organizational goals, coach Green Belts effectively to complete projects and achieve significant results, communicate with professionals at all levels in your organization and influence change, and understand statistical analysis tools that will help improve your project outcomes. You will take a 185 question multiple-choice exam offered by GoLeanSixSigma.com and will receive a certificate after successful completion.
Can I use Lean Six Sigma without certification?
Yes. You can work in a job that requires knowledge of Lean Six Sigma without obtaining certification as long as you possess the proper knowledge, training and experience to get the job done. However, we encourage all students to sit for Green Belt and/or Black Belt certification. In short, certification will open up more opportunities for you. These certifications are highly-respected worldwide, they prove your commitment to the industry and your understanding of global standards, they place you ahead of your competition for jobs, and they show that you are continuously learning through professional development. Certifications also make a big difference in the amount of money you can earn.
Why is Lean Six Sigma so important?
In our global economy, organizations constantly face rising costs of doing business and increasing competition in the marketplace. Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies work to help organizations by streamlining processes to increase profit, cutting down on waste to decrease costs, improving effectiveness and efficiency to deliver more products and services, and providing ownership and accountability to help build effective teams.
What type of career path can I pursue after completing this course?
A few of the careers you could choose to pursue after you've successfully become certified in Lean Six Sigma include:
- Project Manager (junior through senior level)
- Preconstruction Manager
- Data Scientist
- Agile Coach
- Instructional Designer
- Assistant Plant Manager
- Manufacturing Engineer
Why is it highly recommended that I be employed to complete a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project?
A Black Belt project is a quality improvement project that demonstrates measurable results, such as improving business processes, reducing defects and waste production, and increasing efficiency. For the greatest possibility of success with this course, it is highly recommended that you complete the project at your current place of employment in order to gather the necessary data in real time. If you are currently unemployed, consider our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course. In some cases, a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project could be home-based, volunteer project, or based on past employment.
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