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Lean Six SigmaBlack Belt:Stand Out fromthe Crowd
ContentsWhat is a Black Belt?35 Key Benefits of Becoming a Black Belt410 Characteristics of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt5Our Black Belt Certification6Who Attends Black Belt Training?8Course Content93 Ways To Get Started13Get In Touch14Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the CrowdProfessional DevelopmentContents2
What is a Black Belt?Master Sustainable Process ImprovementExperienced managers, supervisors and processimprovement project leaders often reach a pointwhere they want to progress their skills and taketheir process improvement capabilities to the nextlevel.This is where Black Belt certification comes in.Lean Six Sigma Black Belts have thoroughlymastered sustainable process improvement atevery level.This guide will give you an overview of thebenefits and characteristics of successful BlackBelt practitioners. It will also outline the black belttraining and certification process.Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the CrowdProfessional DevelopmentWhat is a Black Belt?3
5 Key Benefits of Becoming a Black Belt Lean Six Sigma Black Belt personnel Our Black Belt programme leads to aare identified as “go-to” achievers inrespected, international certification,any organisation.giving you flexibility to travel or towork with multi-national organisations Having achieved proficiency inin any industry.process improvement, ideally butnot essentially at Green Belt level, Black Belt certification enhances yourcandidates find new, rewardingcareer prospects, as practitionerschallenges at Black Belt level.at this level are in demand in everysector. Progressing to Black Belt level enablesyou to acquire the “sweet fruit” of highlevel improvements and savings.Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the CrowdProfessional Development5 Key Benefits of Becoming a Black Belt4
10 Characteristics of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt1 Exceptional Communication Skills2 Ability to Lead Change3 Understanding of organisations at cross-functional and process levels4 Advanced project management capabilities5 Pro-active attitude to achieving goals and problem solving6 Customer advocacy7 Technical aptitude - computer competency, analytical skills8 Motivated to produce sustainable results9 Simultaneously leads and participates in process improvement projects10 Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the CrowdAbility to remain detail-orientated while focusing on the bigger pictureProfessional Development10 Characteristics of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt5
Our Black Belt Certification“What Certification Will I Gain?”Upon successfully completing this course, itsaccompanying project work, and the IASSC BlackBelt Exam, participants will achieve 2 certifications: Professional Development Lean Six SigmaBlack Belt (project based) IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt(exam based)Professional Development is an AccreditedTraining Organisation (ATO) and our trainers areAccredited Training Associates (ATA) with IASSC.Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the CrowdProfessional DevelopmentOur Black Belt Certification6
Our Black Belt CertificationYour Complete Black Belt SolutionOur Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course includes everything you need to achieve both black beltcertifications.We run this 15-day programme in short, focused instalments over 4 months. The objective ofthe course is to provide you with practical, best-practice approaches to Black Belt projects, whilepreparing you, with sample questions and answers, to achieve a respected, international Lean SixSigma Black Belt Certification.We Include:15 days classroom training (3 and 4 day modules over 4 months)Exam and certification feesStudy support materialsReserve Your PlaceSigma XL softwareAsk a Quick QuestionLean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the CrowdProfessional DevelopmentOur Black Belt Certification7
Who Attends Black Belt Training?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 leadingand implementing process improvements in an organisation.It’s a natural next step for people who have achieved a Lean Six SigmaGreen Belt certification, and built experience upon this certification.If you are completely new to the concept of Lean Six Sigma, or have verylimited experience working with process improvement, we recommendour 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, orinformally) and are unsure if you are ready for Black Belt certification, whynot 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).Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the CrowdProfessional DevelopmentWho Attends Black Belt Training?8
Course Content Month 1: Define & Measure PhasesThe Lean Enterprise:Measure PhaseIntroduction to the programme: Understanding LeanProcess Definition: About IASSC & the exam application & format The History of Lean C ause & Effect / Fishbone Diagrams About your project Lean & Six Sigma Process Mapping, SIPOC, Value Stream Map The 8 Elements of Waste XY DiagramUnderstanding Six Sigma:Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects: Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) General history of Six Sigma & Continuous Building a Business Case & Project CharterSix Sigma Statistics: Developing Project Metrics Basic Statistics Financial Evaluation & Benefits Capture Descriptive StatisticsLean Six Sigma Project Structure: Normal Distributions & Normality Governance Structures Graphical Analysis1Days 1 - 4: Define & Measure PhasesDefine PhaseImprovement Deliverables of a Lean Six Sigma Project The Problem Solving Strategy Y f(x) Voice of the Customer, Business & Employee Six Sigma Roles & Responsibilities Roles & Responsibilities Selecting team membersGap Between Month 1 & 2Work on projectStudy course materialLean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the CrowdProfessional DevelopmentCourse Content Month 1: Define & Measure Phases9
Course Content Month 2: Measure & Analyse PhasesAnalyse Phase Types of Hypothesis TestReview of progress with project Sample ExamQuestions: DefineAnalyse Process Maps Hypothesis testing with normal dataPatterns of Variation: Hypothesis testing with non-normal dataMeasure Phase Continued. Multi-Vari Analysis Chi-Squared (Contingency Tables) includingMeasurement System Analysis: Classes of Distributions Precision & AccuracyInferential Statistics: Bias, Linearity & Stability Understanding Inference, Sampling2Days 5 - 8: Measure & Analyse Phases Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility Variable & Attribute MSAProcess Capability: Capability Analysis Concept of Stability Attribute & Discrete Capbilitysample size calculation, performing tests andinterpreting resultsTechniques & Uses Central Limit TheoremHypothesis Testing: General Concepts & Goals Significance: Practical vsStatistical Risk; Alpha & Beta Monitoring TechniquesLean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the Crowdtests of equal variance, normality testing andProfessional DevelopmentCourse Content Month 2: Measure & Analyse PhasesGap Between Month 2 & 3Work on projectStudy course materialSample Exam Questions (Define)10
Course Content Month 3: Improve Phase & Managing People 3 ays 9 - 12: Improve Phase &DManaging PeopleReview of progress with project Sample ExamQuestionsImprove Phase Running Kaisen Events Implementing Pull & Kanban Systems Full Factorial Experiments Fractional Factorial ExperimentsManaging People Self-awareness & Emotional Intelligence Understanding & adapting your social &leadership style Error Proofing Managing Change & Resistance Implementing 5S Team Dynamics Simple Linear Regression, correlation, Leadership Skillsregression equations, residuals analysis Multiple Regression Analysis, non-linear &multi-regression, confidence & predictionintervals, residuals analysis, datatransformation, Box Cox Designed Experiments (Objectives, Methods, Communication & Assertiveness Skills Influencing StakeholdersGap Between Month 3 & 4 Coaching Team MembersWork on projectStudy course materialSample Exam Questions (Measure, Analyse) Handling Difficult SituationsConsiderations)Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the CrowdProfessional DevelopmentCourse Content Month 3: Improve Phase & Managing People11
Course Content Month 4: Control Phase, Project Presentation4 ays 13 - 15: Control Phase, ProjectDPresentationProject Work Sample Exam QuestionsControl Phase Lean Controls, 5S Kanban, Poka Yoke (MistakeProofiing) Standardised proceduresDay 15: Project PresentationPresentation of Projects for ProfessionalDevelopment Black Belt Certification 30-minute PowerPoint presentation Submit presentation to ProfessionalDevelopmentStudy Period and Applying for Your Exam Visual Workplace You will need to allocate a study period Statistical Process Control (SPC), DataCollection for SPC, I-MR Chart, Xbar - R Chart,following your training. This period variesU Chart, NP Chart, X - S Chart, CumSum Chart,from person-to-person.EMWA Chart, Control Methods, Control ChartAnatomy, Subgroups, Impact of Variation, Once you have completed your study, youFrequency of Sampling, Centre Line & Controlneed to schedule and sit the IASSC Black BeltLimit CalculationsExam. Six Sigma Control Plans, Cost Benefit Analysis,You will find more details on the next pages.elements of control plan, elements of responseplanLean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the CrowdProfessional DevelopmentCourse Content Month 4: Control Phase, Project Presentation12
3 Ways To Get StartedTalk to UsReserve Your PlaceAsk Us A Question OnlineYou can reach us by phone on Freephone1800 910 810, or 01 861 0700 (mon - fri,9.00 - 5.30).Click below to reserve your place on ournext International Black Belt programme.If you’d prefer to contact us online, requesta phonecall, or to get in touch outside ofoffice hours, using the “Ask A QuickQuestion” button below is the best option.We will always be happy to chat with youabout the right path for your Black Belttraining.Freephone 1800 910 810Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:Stand Out from the CrowdYou can instantly view and select dates toprovisionally hold your spot on our nextprogramme.Reserve Your PlaceProfessional Development3 Ways To Get StartedWe’ll respond with the information youneed.Ask A Quick Question13
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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. Professional Development 4 5 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 .
