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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I. Introduction to Black Belt Training |
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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, you will be prepared to sit for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam (CLF-C02).
When can I start this course?
This course is open enrolment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.
How long does it take to complete this course?
After you register, you will receive three months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.
What if I don't have enough time to complete the 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 successfully passing the final exam, you will receive a digital badge from the University of Waterloo that you can share with your professional network.
Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.