Black Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Advanced certification for strategic leaders who drive organizational transformation, mentor teams, and execute complex, high-impact improvement initiatives

Course Overview

Duration

72–90 hours (10 days)

Format

Online & Classroom

Level

Expert

Certification

Globally Recognized

Course Objectives

  • Lead enterprise-wide transformation and strategic initiatives
  • Master advanced statistical methods and Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Mentor and coach Green Belts and project teams
  • Drive cultural change and build continuous improvement capabilities
  • Execute complex, cross-functional improvement projects
  • Develop and implement Lean Six Sigma programs organization-wide
  • Apply advanced analytics for predictive and prescriptive insights

Body of Knowledge

Enterprise-wide Six Sigma

  • Six Sigma strategy and business alignment
  • Project selection and prioritization
  • Organizational drivers and KPIs
  • Change management and communication planning

Define Phase

  • Advanced project chartering
  • VOC analysis and Kano model
  • Stakeholder management
  • Risk assessment

Measure Phase

  • Advanced measurement system analysis (Gage R&R)
  • Sampling strategies
  • Detailed statistical analysis
  • Process capability studies (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk)

Analyze Phase

  • Hypothesis testing: 1-sample t, 2-sample t, ANOVA
  • Correlation and advanced regression
  • Root cause validation
  • DOE (Design of Experiments – introduction)

Improve Phase

  • Advanced DOE (2k factorial design basics)
  • Lean techniques: kanban, takt time, pull systems
  • Cost-benefit analysis of improvements
  • Piloting, scaling, and implementation strategies

Control Phase

  • Control plan development and implementation
  • Advanced control charts (I-MR, EWMA)
  • Control systems and auditing
  • Project closure and lessons learned

Benefits of Black Belt Certification

  • Position yourself as a strategic leader in operational excellence
  • Command premium salaries and executive-level opportunities
  • Lead transformational change across entire organizations
  • Master the most advanced statistical and analytical tools
  • Build and mentor high-performing improvement teams
  • Drive millions in cost savings and revenue growth
  • Gain recognition as a subject matter expert in your industry