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Lean Six Sigma Certification Training

Online Instructor-led (5 days)

Classroom (5 days)

Online Self-paced (40 hours)

Official Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt Exams

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course Outline

Module 1: Improvement Methodologies

  • DMAIC
  • 3Cs
  • 8Ds
  • Plan Do Check Act
  • Kaizen
  • Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)

Module 2: SPC Basics

  • Terminology
  • Data Types
  • Normal Distribution and Standard Deviation
  • Process Capability

Module 3: Lean Management and Cell Theory

  • Role of the Lean Manager
  • Work Cells
  • High Performing Teams (HPTs)
  • Rapid Action Teams (RATs)
  • Visual Management
  • Bruce Tuckman’s Group Development Model
  • Emotional Cycle of Change (ECOC)
  • Personality Styles
  • Dealing with Resistance

Module 4: Risk Management

  • Green Belt Risk Management
  • FMEA: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Module 5: DMAIC for Green Belts

  • Define Phase
  • Measure Phase

Module 6: SPC Tools and Techniques

  • Frequency Distribution Tables
  • Bar Charts and Histograms
  • Pareto Charts
  • Box and Whisker Plots
  • Normal Distribution and Control Charts
  • Calculating Process Efficiency
  • Scatter Diagrams and Regression

Module 7: Analyse Phase

  • Analyse
  • Process Maps
  • Process Map Levels
  • On the Ground Instructions (OTGIs)
  • Value Stream Maps
  • What is a Value Stream?
  • Creating the “As Is” VSM
  • Investigating and Understanding the Process
  • Headache Tablets: Value Stream Mapping
  • Creating a VSM: Process Borders Definition
  • Using Swim Lane Diagrams to Identify Logical Process Blocks
  • Process Boxes
  • VSM Metrics
  • Square Wave
  • Kaizen Burst
  • Creating an Improved Process
  • Layout Diagrams and Headache Tablets

Module 8: Improve Phase

  • Heijunka
  • Solutions Identified, Selected, Planned, and Implemented
  • Standardisation and Documentation
  • Communications and Training

Module 9: Control Phase

  • Embed the Change
  • Measure the Gain
  • Close the Project

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Who should attend this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course?

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training Course is designed to benefit a wide range of individuals interested in Business Performance Development across various industries and sectors. This course will be beneficial for the following professionals:

  • Operations Managers
  • Quality Assurance Professionals
  • Project Managers
  • Manufacturing Engineers
  • Business Analysts
  • Financial Analysts
  • IT Professionals
  • Supply Chain Professionals

Prerequisites of the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training Course. However, prior experience in process management or related roles is recommended but not mandatory. Also, familiarity with basic statistical concepts would be beneficial for the delegate. 

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course Overview

This Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training course is the second in the Lean Six Sigma Belt sequence, which provides delegates with essential and practical knowledge of Six Sigma and its methodology. This course combines Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training, supplying delegates with an in depth and comprehensive training experience.

Our training instructors are experts in the sphere and are renowned worldwide for their ingrained industry knowledge of Six Sigma. The ability of our trainers to transfer their expertise is unrivalled and thus results in the evolution of delegates who are efficient and confident in applying Green Belt notions.

During this certification, candidates gain the knowledge required to effectively assist with data collection and analysis for Black Belt led projects. In addition to this desired skill, training enables delegates to be a part of Green Belt Six Sigma teams on company-wide quality improvement projects. Six Sigma tools, processes, and the value of these to an organisation are key areas of focus and delegates are taught how to apply the techniques to any quality improvement project. Such tools and processes are significant for enterprises due to the business benefits that they can generate.

This course is delivered in two segments - the first will cover the Yellow Belt certification and exam, and the second will cover the Green Belt certification and exam. The Yellow Belt component will ground delegates in the fundamentals of the Six Sigma methodology whilst the Green Belt section covers its practical application and leading a Six Sigma Improvement team.

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What’s included in this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course?

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Examination.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Examination.
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate.
  • Digital Delegate Pack.

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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Qualification

The Knowledge Academy's Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is the second in the Lean Six Sigma Belt sequence, which provides delegates with essential and practical knowledge of Six Sigma and its methodology. This course combines Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training, supplying delegates with an in-depth and comprehensive training experience. Delegates are required to take and pass the Lean Six Sigma Yellow belt and Green Belt Examinations to be awarded the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Qualification.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 40 
  • Pass Mark: 70%, or 28/40 Marks 
  • Duration: 60 Minutes

Delegates are required to attend the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Training Course before sitting this exam.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 30 
  • Total Marks: 85 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 70%, or 60/85 Marks 
  • Duration: 120 Minutes

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Online Instructor-led (2 days)

Classroom (2 days)

Online Self-paced (16 hours)

Official Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Lean 6 Sigma

  • What is Lean 6 Sigma?
    • Two Parts of Lean 6 Sigma
    • Focus of Lean
    • Lean Temple
    • Focus of Six Sigma
    • Making Customers Happy
    • How They Complement Each Other?
    • Key Principles of Lean 6 Sigma
  • Lean 6 Sigma Belts
    • TKA Lean 6 Sigma Belt Structure
    • Training Roadmap and Role of the Yellow Belt
    • L6S Support Network
  • Processes
    • Different Ways of Looking at Process Improvement
    • What is a Process?
    • Process Concepts
    • Types of Process
    • Comparing Process Types
  • Customers, Value, and Waste
    • What are Customers?
    • Who Wants the Outputs?
    • Tension Between the VOB and VOC
    • What Do We Mean by Value?
    • Path to Value
    • Dealing with Values
    • Muda (Waste)
    • Wastes (Muda) of Lean
    • Types of Demand
    • Case Study Exercise
  • Key Metrics

Module 2: DMAIC Cycle

  • What is DMAIC?
  • Define
    • Common Tools for Define Phase
    • Gemba Tools
    • Process Stapling
  • Measure
    • Common Tools for Measure Phase
    • Spaghetti (Movement/Transportation) Diagrams
    • Measure Tool: Measles Charts
  • Analyse
    • Common Tools for Analyse Phase
  • Improve
    • Common Tools for Improve Phase
  • Control
    • Common Tools for Control Phase

Module 3: Yellow Belt Tools and Techniques

  • Lean Triad
    • 5s
    • Poka Yoke
    • SMED
  • Voice of the Customer (and CTQ’s)
    • Customer Chains
    • Steps of VOC
    • Affinity Diagrams
    • Kano Diagrams
    • CTQs and Requirements
  • SIPOC
    • What is a SIPOC?
    • CSandF Web Fulfilment SIPOC
    • Creating a SIPOC
    • Top Tips – SIPOC
  • Value Stream Analysis
    • Value Stream Terminology 
    • Process Maps
    • Aim of Value Stream Mapping
    • Swim Lanes and Typical Process Map Contents
    • Value Stream Maps
    • Headache Tablets: Value Stream Mapping
  • Heijunka
    • Heijunka in a Nutshell
    • Single Piece Flow
    • Pull
    • Kanban
    • Three-Bin System
    • Andon
  • Variation and SPC
    • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
    • Two Types of Process Variation
    • Red Bead Experiment
    • Standard Deviation (SD) and Understanding Control Charts
  • Defects and Process Capability
    • Conversion Table
    • Process Capability
    • Identifying Process Efficiency
  • Key DPMO Terms
  • Identifying the Root Cause(s)
    • 5 Whys
    • Fishbone Diagram
  • Solving Problems
    • Problem Solving Framework
    • Prioritisation Tools
    • Tools and Techniques to Generate Needed Solutions
  • Introduction to Kaizen
    • Kaizen in a Nutshell
    • Kaizen in a Business Setting
  • Lean Teams
    • Introduction to Lean Team
    • Managing Progress and Demonstrating Control

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Who should attend this Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course?

The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training Course is designed to provide delegates with a fundamental understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies across various industries and sectors. This course will be more beneficial for the following professionals:

  • Supervisors
  • Directors
  • Process Operators
  • Junior Project Managers
  • Quality Control Technicians
  • Customer Service Representatives
  • Manufacturing Professionals

Prerequisites of the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course. However, if you have a basic understanding of Business Performance Development concepts, proceeding with the course will be beneficial.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course Overview

The Yellow Belt certification is the first belt in the Lean Six Sigma series, thus provides a general introduction to the principles of Lean Six Sigma. This Yellow Belt training course teaches delegates how to work as part of a Lean Six Sigma team, and exist as a support for the more advanced Green and Black Belts.

Although such Lean Six Sigma Green Belts and Lean Six Sigma Black Belts tend to lead Lean Six Sigma projects, team members are the ones who will conduct the research, analysis, and solution development. Therefore, the role Yellow Belts play is of profound importance.

This training course will clarify the team member’s awareness of their responsibilities, and the roles of their team members. This will, in turn, achieve enhanced efficiency of team members, which will produce a boost in performance quality and overall project accomplishments.

Lean Six Sigma is all about improving business processes, thus with the Yellow Belt, delegates will learn the basics of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and how these can be applied in the workplace for the purpose of quality improvement. As the Yellow Belt is the first of the Lean Six Sigma certifications, completion of this qualification ensures access to the higher level belts. Hence, this Yellow Belt course provides a good introduction to the functions and methodology of Lean Six Sigma. 

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What’s included in this Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course?

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Examination
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack 

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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 40 
  • Pass Mark: 70%, or 28/40 Marks 
  • Duration: 60 Minutes

Delegates are required to attend the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Training Course before sitting this exam.

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Online Instructor-led (10 days)

Classroom (10 days)

Online Self-paced (80 hours)

Official Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt & Black Belt Exams

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Lean 6 Sigma

  • What is Lean 6 Sigma?
  • Lean 6 Sigma Belts
  • Processes
  • Customers, Value, and Waste
  • Key Metrics

Module 2: Reviewing Process and Qualities

  • What is DMAIC?
  • Define
  • Measure
  • Analyse
  • Improve
  • Control

Module 3: Yellow Belt Tools and Techniques

  • Lean Triad
  • Voice of the Customer (and CTQ’s)
  • SIPOC
  • Value Stream Analysis
  • Heijunka
  • Variation and SPC
  • Defects and Process Capability
  • Identifying the Root Cause(s)
  • Solving Problems
  • Introduction to Kaizen
  • Lean Teams

Module 4: Improvement Methodologies

  • DMAIC
  • 3Cs
  • 8Ds
  • Plan Do Check Act
  • Kaizen
  • Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)

Module 5: SPC Basics

  • Terminology
  • Data Types
  • Normal Distribution and Standard Deviation
  • Process Capability

Module 6: Lean Management and Cell Theory

  • Role of the Lean Manager
  • Work Cells
  • High Performing Teams (HPTs)
  • Rapid Action Teams (RATs)
  • Visual Management
  • Bruce Tuckman’s Group Development Model
  • Emotional Cycle of Change (ECOC)
  • Personality Styles
  • Dealing with Resistance

Module 7: Risk Management

  • Green Belt Risk Management
  • FMEA: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Module 8: DMAIC for Green Belts

  • Define Phase
  • Measure Phase

Module 9: SPC Tools and Techniques

  • Frequency Distribution Tables
  • Bar Charts and Histograms
  • Pareto Charts
  • Box and Whisker Plots
  • Normal Distribution and Control Charts
  • Calculating Process Efficiency
  • Scatter Diagrams and Regression

Module 10: Analyse Phase

  • Analyse
  • Process Maps
  • Process Map Levels
  • On the Ground Instructions (OTGIs)
  • Value Stream Maps
  • What is a Value Stream?
  • Creating the “As Is” VSM
  • Investigating and Understanding the Process
  • Headache Tablets: Value Stream Mapping
  • Creating a VSM: Process Borders Definition
  • Using Swim Lane Diagrams to Identify Logical Process Blocks
  • Process Boxes
  • VSM Metrics
  • Square Wave
  • Kaizen Burst
  • Creating an Improved Process
  • Layout Diagrams and Headache Tablets

Module 11: Improve Phase

  • Heijunka
  • Solutions Identified, Selected, Planned, and Implemented
  • Standardisation and Documentation
  • Communications and Training

Module 12: Control Phase

  • Embed the change
  • Measure the gain
  • Close the project

Module 13: Role of the Black Belt

  • Black Belts’ Place in the Business
  • Black Belt Skill Set
  • Green Belts’ View of the World
  • Black Belts’ View of the World
  • How the Industry Identifies Black Belts?
  • Who does the Black Belt Work with?
  • Case Study

Module 14: Black Belt DMAIC

  • How the Black Belt helps the Green Belt During DMAIC?
  • Measure Phase
  • DMAIC Programmes
  • Governance

Module 15: Enterprise Risk Management

  • Risks Lie in Two Areas
  • Who Should Handle Risk?
  • DMAIC Risk
  • A view of Business Risk Management
  • Basic Risk Management Procedure
  • Business Risk Management in a Nutshell

Module 16: Physical Cell Design and Optimising Flow

  • In a Nutshell
  • Task & Work Cells
  • Flow Improvement Objectives
  • Practical Layout Design

Module 17: Black Belt as a Trainer

  • Characteristics of Adult Learners
  • Three Common Learning Styles
  • Preparing the Training
  • Top Tips
  • Case Study

Module 18: Statistics Basics

  • Introduction and SPC Refresh
  • Common Terminology
  • Flow Improvement Objectives
  • Measuring Uncertainty
  • Minitab Run-through

Module 19: Process Capability

  • Process Capability: Review from Green Belt

Module 20: Hypotheses Tests

  • Introduction to Hypotheses Testing
  • Working with Hypotheses Tests
  • Hypothesis Test Roadmap
  • Anderson Darling Normality Test
  • To Open the Worksheet
  • The Results
  • Testing for Means
  • t-tests Consider More than Just the Means…
  • t-test Exercise
  • Z test
  • Testing for Medians
  • Where Could I Use Median Tests?
  • Median Hypothesis Tests
  • Testing for Standard Deviation (Variance)
  • Equal Variance Hypothesis Tests
  • Exercise: Test for Equal Variance
  • Interpreting the Results
  • Using Bartlett’s Method
  • Testing for Proportions and Percentages
  • Proportions and Percentages Hypothesis Tests

Module 21: Exercise Using Minitab’s – 2 Proportion Test

  • Scenario
  • Abbreviated Instructions
  • Reviewing the Results

Module 22: Exercise Using Minitab’s - Chi-Square Test

  • Scenario
  • Abbreviated Instructions
  • Interpreting the Results

Module 23: ANOVA

  • Required conditions for ANOVA
  • The ANOVA “family”
  • ANOVA Terminology
  • Hypotheses Tests and One-way ANOVAs
  • Exercise - One-way ANOVA
  • Exercise - Multi-way ANOVAs

Module 24: Data Collection Planning for Hypotheses Tests

  • General Points
  • Sample Size
  • How a Greater Sample Size Reduces Uncertainty?
  • Case Study

Module 25: Design of Experiments (DOE)

  • Overview of DOE
  • Where to Use Design of Experiments?
  • DOE Terminology (1)
  • Design of Experiments Flow Diagram
  • Walkthrough: SB Glass Co
  • Step 1: Investigate the Process
  • Step 2: Gather Data
  • Recording the Data: Building the Worksheet
  • Minitab Creates an Initial DOE Worksheet
  • Team Completes the Worksheet
  • Step 3: Analyse Data
  • Teams’ First Analysis of the Data
  • Minitab does its Stuff

Module 26: Probability Distributions

  • Overview
  • Normal Distribution
  • Binomial Distribution
  • Poisson
  • Exponential
  • Weibull

Module 27: Advanced Control Charts

  • Introduction and Refresher
  • Key Control Charts
  • Data Collection Planning for Control Charts

Module 28: Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

  • General overview
  • Key Metrics
  • Using Lean Metrics

Module 29: Lessons from Queue Theory

  • Overview
  • Understanding Gauge R&R
  • Minitab Walkthrough

Module 30: Lean Metrics

  • Modelling Queues
  • Psychology of Queuing

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Who should attend this Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course?

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training Course is for everyone who is interested in Business Performance Improvement. This course will be more beneficial for the following professionals:

  • Senior Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Quality Managers
  • Process Improvement Specialists
  • Operations Directors
  • Continuous Improvement Managers
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Manufacturing Engineers

Prerequisites of the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course

There are no prerequisites for the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course. However, you will need to make the below-mentioned minimal arrangements before the commencement of the course:

  • You will need a laptop with a copy of Minitab installed for the Black Belt section of the course.
  • A 30-day trial version is available, and details of how to install this are included with your pre-course reading materials.
  • Pre-install Minitab properly, as the 30 days must cover the duration of the Black Belt course (please note that Minitab is currently unavailable for Macs).

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course Overview

This Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training course is the third Lean Six Sigma certification in our range.

This Black Belt training course is divided into two modules. The first module will teach Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, which outlines the main components of Lean Six Sigma. The first module will also cover the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, which builds upon knowledge acquired at the Yellow Belt level and introduces the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) model. The second module will focus on the Black Belt itself.

The Black Belt provides delegates with everything they need to establish themselves as Lean Six Sigma experts. Delegates will be introduced to a variety of tools they can use to analyse and identify where business developments should occur.

The Black Belt produces efficient managers who possess extensive analytical skills, which allow them to determine appropriate resolutions to business problems. By the end of the course, Black Belts will be able to implement DMAIC methodology effectively and be capable of delivering and managing Lean Six Sigma projects successfully.

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What’s included in this Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course?

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Examination.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Examination.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Examination.
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate.
  • Digital Delegate Pack.

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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Qualification

The Knowledge Academy's Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training course is divided into two modules. The first module will teach the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, which outlines the main components of Lean Six Sigma. The first module will also cover the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, which builds upon knowledge acquired at the Yellow Belt level and introduces the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) model. The second module will focus on the Black Belt itself. Delegates are required to take and pass the Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green and Black Belt Examinations to be Awarded with the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Qualification.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 40 
  • Pass Mark: 70%, or 28/40 Marks 
  • Duration: 60 Minutes

Delegates are required to attend the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Training Course before sitting this exam.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Examination information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 30 
  • Total Marks: 85 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 70%, or 60/85 Marks 
  • Duration: 120 Minutes

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Examination information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 25 
  • Total Marks: 50 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 80%, or 40/50 Marks 
  • Duration: 90 Minutes 

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Online Instructor-led (5 days)

Classroom (5 days)

Online Self-paced (40 hours)

Official Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Exam

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Course Outline

Module 1: Role of the Black Belt

  • Black Belts’ Place in the Business
  • Black Belt Skill Set
  • Green Belts’ View of the World
  • Black Belts’ View of the World
  • How the Industry Identifies Black Belts?
  • Who does the Black Belt Work with?
  • Case Study

Module 2: Black Belt DMAIC

  • How the Black Belt helps the Green Belt During DMAIC?
  • Measure Phase
  • DMAIC Programmes
  • Governance

Module 3: Enterprise Risk Management

  • Risks Lie in Two Areas
  • Who Should Handle Risk?
  • DMAIC Risk
  • A view of Business Risk Management
  • Basic Risk Management Procedure
  • Business Risk Management in a Nutshell

Module 4: Physical Cell Design and Optimising Flow

  • In a Nutshell
  • Task & Work Cells
  • Flow Improvement Objectives
  • Practical Layout Design

Module 5: Black Belt as a Trainer

  • Characteristics of Adult Learners
  • Three Common Learning Styles
  • Preparing the Training
  • Top Tips
  • Case Study

Module 6: Statistics Basics

  • Introduction and SPC Refresh
  • Common Terminology
  • Flow Improvement Objectives
  • Measuring Uncertainty
  • Minitab Run-through

Module 7: Process Capability

  • Process Capability: Review from Green Belt

Module 8: Hypotheses Tests

  • Introduction to Hypotheses Testing
  • Working with Hypotheses Tests
  • Hypothesis Test Roadmap
  • Anderson Darling Normality Test
  • To Open the Worksheet
  • The Results
  • Testing for Means
  • t-tests Consider More than Just the Means…
  • t-test Exercise
  • Z test
  • Testing for Medians
  • Where Could I Use Median Tests?
  • Median Hypothesis Tests
  • Testing for Standard Deviation (Variance)
  • Equal Variance Hypothesis Tests
  • Exercise: Test for Equal Variance
  • Interpreting the Results
  • Using Bartlett’s Method
  • Testing for Proportions and Percentages
  • Proportions and Percentages Hypothesis Tests

Module 9: Exercise Using Minitab’s – 2 Proportion Test

  • Scenario
  • Abbreviated Instructions
  • Reviewing the Results

Module 10: Exercise Using Minitab’s - Chi-Square Test

  • Scenario
  • Abbreviated Instructions
  • Interpreting the Results

Module 11: ANOVA

  • Required conditions for ANOVA
  • The ANOVA “family”
  • ANOVA Terminology
  • Hypotheses Tests and One-way ANOVAs
  • Exercise - One-way ANOVA
  • Exercise - Multi-way ANOVAs

Module 12: Data Collection Planning for Hypotheses Tests

  • General Points
  • Sample Size
  • How a Greater Sample Size Reduces Uncertainty?
  • Case Study

Module 13: Design of Experiments (DOE)

  • Overview of DOE
  • Where to Use Design of Experiments?
  • DOE Terminology (1)
  • Design of Experiments Flow Diagram
  • Walkthrough: SB Glass Co
  • Step 1: Investigate the Process
  • Step 2: Gather Data
  • Recording the Data: Building the Worksheet
  • Minitab Creates an Initial DOE Worksheet
  • Team Completes the Worksheet
  • Step 3: Analyse Data
  • Teams’ First Analysis of the Data
  • Minitab does its Stuff

Module 14: Probability Distributions

  • Overview
  • Normal Distribution
  • Binomial Distribution
  • Poisson
  • Exponential
  • Weibull

Module 15: Advanced Control Charts

  • Introduction and Refresher
  • Key Control Charts
  • Data Collection Planning for Control Charts

Module 16: Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

  • General overview
  • Key Metrics
  • Using Lean Metrics

Module 17: Lessons from Queue Theory

  • Overview
  • Understanding Gauge R&R
  • Minitab Walkthrough

Module 18: Lean Metrics

  • Modelling Queues
  • Psychology of Queuing

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Who should attend this Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Course?

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Training Course is designed for professionals who hold the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and are looking to enhance their expertise with Lean Six Sigma and become certified Black Belt. This course can be more beneficial for the following professionals:

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Professionals
  • Project Managers
  • Quality Assurance Managers
  • Senior Process Improvement Specialists
  • Operations Managers
  • Continuous Improvement Leaders
  • Experienced Data Analysts

Prerequisites of the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Course

Delegates must hold the Lean Six Green Belt Certificate to attend this course.

  • You will also need a laptop with a copy of Minitab or later installed.
  • A 30-day version is available, so details of how to install this will feature in your pre-course package.
  • Make sure to pre-install Minitab properly, as the 30 days must cover the duration of the Black Belt course (please note that Minitab is currently unavailable for Macs).

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Course Overview

This Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade course is designed for Green Belt certification holders who wish to upgrade to the Black Belt. The Black Belt is a highly sought-after certification, which demonstrates Lean Six Sigma expertise and individual ability to control and guide business development projects using the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) model.

This Black Belt Upgrade training course focuses on the practical application of Lean Six Sigma that delegates can implement to their own businesses without much adjustment. Elements such as analysis, statistical training, and management techniques will be addressed in order to ensure delegates can govern Lean Six Sigma projects.

The difference between Black and Green Belts is the devotion that Black Belts possess for Lean Six Sigma. Consequently, they tend to work with Lean Six Sigma methodologies each day within their own improvement projects, whereas Green Belts collaborate with such methods on a more irregular basis.

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What’s included in this Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Course?

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Examination
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack 

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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Qualification

This Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade course is designed for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification holders who wish to upgrade to the Black Belt. The Black Belt is a highly sought-after certification, which demonstrates Lean Six Sigma expertise and individual ability to control and guide business development projects using the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) model.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Examination information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 25 
  • Total Marks: 50 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 80%, or 40/50 Marks 
  • Duration: 90 Minutes 

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Online Instructor-led (15 days)

Classroom (15 days)

Online Self-paced (120 hours)

Official Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB) Examination

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Course Outline

Module 1: Understanding Lean Six Sigma Advanced Roles

  • Role of the Black Belt
  • Role of the Master Black Belt
  • Board Level Champion

Module 2: Leadership

  • Why?
  • Who do you Lead?
  • Leadership and Trust
  • Leadership Style
  • The Goals of Lean 6 Sigma Leaders
  • Gemba
  • Principles of Lean Leadership
  • The Key Leadership Behaviours
  • Leadership Styles

Module 3: Formal 5Ys

  • Reminder - What We Learned in Yellow Belt
  • Proportional Response
  • 5Y Workshop
  • 5Y Champion
  • Black Belt Perspective

Module 4: TPS, the Toyota way, and the 4Ps

  • Introduction
  • The 4Ps
  • The 14 Principles

Module 5: Visualising & Controlling Processes Through Kanban

  • WIP
  • TOC
  • Kanban in the Office
  • Kamishibai Boards

Module 6: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

  • Introduction to TPM
  • A Six Step Implementation Framework

Module 7: Formal Kaizen

  • Understanding Kaizen
  • Kaizen Events: Preparation
  • Kaizen Events: Pre-Kaizen
  • Kaizen Events: Implementation
  • Kaizen Events: Follow up

Module 8: Effective Meeting Management

  • Overview
  • Group Discussion: Why Do Meetings Go Bad?
  • What are Meetings Trying to Achieve?
  • Prerequisites for Effective Meetings
  • Black Belt Perspective

Module 9: Making the Case for Lean 6 Sigma

  • The Cost of Quality (COQ)
  • The Financial Benefit of a High Process Sigma
  • Maximising Intangible Resources
  • The Other Benefits of a Lean 6 Sigma Culture
  • The Business Case for Lean 6 Sigma

Module 10: Dynamics of Change

  • Business Models
  • Evaluating Business Maturity
  • Combating Resistance

Module 11: Strategy for Black Belts

  • What is Business Strategy?
  • Key Stakeholders
  • Value Propositions
  • Capabilities & Core Competencies
  • Resources
  • Communicating the Strategy

Module 12: Developing a Lean Thinking Culture

  • Initialisation: Getting Started
  • Possible Approaches
  • Developing the L6S Culture

Module 13: Lean Start-up

  • Introduction
  • Models of growth
  • Strategy in a Lean Start-up
  • Validated Learning & Innovation Accounting
  • Testing Techniques
  • Pivots

Module 14: Controlling Projects & Design for Six Sigma

  • Elements of Project Management
  • Popular Methodologies
  • Some Common Tools

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Who should attend this Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB) Course?

The Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB) Training Course is designed for professionals who hold the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate and are looking to attain the highest level of expertise in Lean Six Sigma. The professionals who can benefit from this course include:

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified Professionals
  • Experienced Process Improvement Practitioners
  • Quality Assurance Professionals
  • Continuous Improvement Experts
  • Senior Project Managers
  • Operations Directors
  • Senior Consultants

Prerequisites of the Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB) Course

To attend the Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB) Course, delegates must have achieved a valid Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. Also,

  • Delegates will need to install Minitab on a laptop that they need to bring to the training course.
  • A 30-day trial version is available, so instructions on how to install this programme will be in your pre-course package.
  • Pre-install Minitab correctly so that you have it for the duration of the training course (please note Minitab is not available on Macs).
  • Delegates should expect to engage in 2-3 hours of work per evening, which will consist of research, exercises, and revision.

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Course Overview

The Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification is the topmost qualification that delegates can obtain. The Master Black Belt demonstrates absolute expertise of Lean Six Sigma, therefore it is a highly sought-after and credible award that confirms managerial greatness. The Master Black Belt builds upon skills attained from previous belt levels and expands these to a strategic level. Delegates acquire the skills and capabilities to construct business frameworks that will assist progression.

Master Black Belt holders emerge as excellent team leaders who can undeniably lead project teams to success. By the end of this training course, delegates will be experts of business development procedures and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Teaching will bring to light case studies, which will force delegates to formulae reactions to typical challenges that they may face in real working life.

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What’s included in this Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB) Course?

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Examination.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Examination.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Examination.
  • Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Examination.
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors.
  • Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certificate.
  • Digital Delegate Pack.

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Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Qualification

This course and exam has been designed for delegates who have passed Six Sigma Black Belt and wish to build on their knowledge to become Six Sigma experts. During the course, you will work with case studies and learn how to respond to typical challenges which MBBs see in their working lives. Six Sigma Master Black Belt is a much sought-after qualification for experienced Six Sigma Black Belts looking to learn how to lead multiple Six Sigma teams.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 30 
  • Total Marks: 85 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 70%, or 60/85 Marks 
  • Duration: 120 Minutes
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 30 
  • Total Marks: 85 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 70%, or 60/85 Marks 
  • Duration: 120 Minutes
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 25 
  • Total Marks: 50 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 80%, or 40/50 Marks 
  • Duration: 90 Minutes 
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB), candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 25 
  • Total Marks: 50 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 70%, or 35/50 Marks 
  • Duration: 90 Minutes 
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book

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Online Instructor-led (5 days)

Classroom (5 days)

Online Self-paced (40 hours)

Official Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB) Examination

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Course Outline

Module 1: Role of the Black Belt

  • Black Belt Major Areas of Responsibility
  • How the Black Belt Helps the Green Belt During DMAIC?
  • Control Frameworks
  • Collecting Data

Module 2: Lean Management and Cell Theory

  • Role of the Lean Manager
  • Work Cells
  • High Performing Teams (HPTs)
  • Rapid Action Teams RATs
  • Visual Management
  • Bruce Tuckman’s Group Development Model
  • Emotional Cycle of Change (ECOC)
  • Personality Styles
  • Dealing with Resistance

Module 3: Project Selection Using PPI

  • Selecting Improvement Projects
  • Possible Improvement Projects
  • Introduction to Advanced Statistics
  • What Upsets Customers?
  • Aim of Statistical Modelling
  • Significance

Module 4: Language of Statistics

  • Statistics Basics
  • Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Data
  • Black Belt Data Types
  • Parametric and Non-Parametric Distributions
  • Population Parameters Vs Sample Statistics
  • Finding Correct Test Results
  • How Big Should my Random Sample Be?
  • Quadrats
  • Calculating the Random Sample Size
  • Top Level Road Map for Statistical Tests
  • Basic Process Improvement Methodology

Module 5: Statistics Basics: Measuring Uncertainty and Measure Phase

  • Probability (“p”)
  • Margin of Error
  • Confidence Interval
  • Degrees of Freedom
  • A Two-Step Measure Phase
  • Building the Data Collection Plan

Module 6: Statistics Basics: Minitab Run Through

  • Minitab 16 and 17 Interface
  • Example of Using Minitab to Create a Control Chart

Module 7: Distributions

  • Overview
  • Z Distribution
  • Binomial Distribution
  • Other Distributions

Module 8: Introduction to Hypotheses Testing

  • Hypotheses
  • Hypotheses Testing
  • Type I and Type II Errors
  • Values Used by Minitab

Module 9: Design of Experiments (DOE)

  • Overview of DOE
  • Where to Use Design of Experiments?
  • Factorial Approach to Designed Experiments
  • Design of Experiments Flow Diagram

Module 10: Advanced Control Charts

  • Overview
  • How to Use Control Charts?
  • What Does “Out of Control” Mean?
  • How Control Charts Differ?
  • Calculating Initial Control Limits
  • Combining Charts and Practical Control Charts
  • Control Chart Roadmap
  • Individual and Moving Range Charts
  • Configuring the Control Chart
  • X-Bar, R, and S Charts
  • Why is it a Good Idea to Chart Both Mean and Variance?
  • U, C, and P Charts

Module 11: Data Collection Planning

  • Sampling Frequency
  • Cyclic Patterns
  • When to Consider I-MR Charts?
  • When to Consider R and S Chart?
  • Sub Group/Sample Sizes
  • Control Chart

Module 12: Lean Metrics

  • Control Chart
  • OEE and TEPP
  • Dock to Dock Time
  • Build to Schedule
  • Order Fulfilment Metrics
    • Completed Orders Metrics
    • Delivery Metrics
    • Warranty Metrics
    • Customer Feedback Metrics

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Who should attend this Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Upgrade Training Course?

A Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Upgrade course is a training program designed for individuals who already have a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and want to advance their skills and knowledge to the Master Black Belt level. This course will benefit the following professionals:

  • Operations Managers
  • Quality Managers
  • Engineers
  • Data Analysts
  • Project Managers
  • Business Analysts
  • Customer Service Representatives

Prerequisites of the Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Upgrade Training Course

It is required that delegates have previously attained the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt qualification to enrol on this course.

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Upgrade Course Overview

Earning a Master Black Belt certification indicates the highest level of understanding of Lean Six Sigma. These individuals are crucial for the determination of the correct strategic direction of projects and for overseeing the roles of Lean Six Sigma Green Belts and Lean Six Sigma Black Belts within all quality improvement projects. MBB’s possess exceptional leadership qualities and are committed to improving and advancing quality within a business.

This five-day training course is directed at individuals who have earned all previous certifications and therefore have an in depth and meticulous understanding of the concepts of Lean Six Sigma and a wealth of experience in applying them to industry. Our highly experienced and capable trainers apply an interactive and engaging approach to teaching and use case studies to illustrate how MBB’s are utilised within organisations to improve quality and reduce financial expenditure. Delegates will be required to bring along a laptop that has up to date Minitab statistical computer software. The trial version of Minitab lasts for a period of 30 days, so it is possible to time the download so that it remains active for the duration of this course. Details of how to install Minitab are included in your pre-course reading document.

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What’s included in this Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Upgrade Training Course?

  • Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Upgrade Training Exam
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Upgrade Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Qualification

This course and exam has been designed for delegates who have passed Six Sigma Black Belt and wish to build on their knowledge to become Six Sigma experts. During the course, you will work with case studies and learn how to respond to typical challenges which MBBs see in their working lives. Six Sigma Master Black Belt is a much sought-after qualification for experienced Six Sigma Black Belts looking to learn how to lead multiple Six Sigma teams.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 30 
  • Total Marks: 85 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 70%, or 60/85 Marks 
  • Duration: 120 Minutes
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 30 
  • Total Marks: 85 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 70%, or 60/85 Marks 
  • Duration: 120 Minutes
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 25 
  • Total Marks: 50 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 80%, or 40/50 Marks 
  • Duration: 90 Minutes 
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB), candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 25 
  • Total Marks: 50 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 70%, or 35/50 Marks 
  • Duration: 90 Minutes 
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book

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Lean Six Sigma Certification Training FAQs

Lean Six Sigma combines Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance business performance by reducing variations and eliminating waste. It fosters a collaborative team effort and brings about a cultural shift within organisations, resulting in improved efficiency and profitability.
Six Sigma concentrates on identifying and reducing defects and variations in key business processes. On the other hand, Lean aims to eliminate waste and optimise the entire process flow to deliver the best value to customers. Lean Six Sigma combines both approaches for comprehensive process improvement.
There are four Lean Six Sigma belts: Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, and Master Black Belt.
In Lean Six Sigma, the certification belts progress from Yellow Belt to Green Belt, Black Belt, and Master Black Belt. The "best" belt depends on your goals and desired level of involvement. Yellow Belt offers a basic understanding, Green Belt leads small to medium projects, Black Belt handles complex projects, and Master Black Belt provides advanced expertise and leadership. Choose based on your experience and career aspirations.
Lean Six Sigma Certification Training course is suitable for managers at all levels who aim to optimise organisational processes, enhance customer experience, achieve better results, transition to defect prevention, standardise processes, and increase production capacity and profits.
Lean Six Sigma certification is valuable for individuals and companies as it enhances project leadership skills, process mapping expertise, and effective data interpretation. Knowledge academy offers globally accepted training with comprehensive study material, project support, and training on MINITAB software.
Lean Six Sigma Certification Training Course offers individuals the opportunity to stand out in a competitive job market by showcasing their analytical skills and business acumen. It prepares them for leadership roles and equips them with the knowledge and tools to tackle complex industry challenges, drive business growth, increase efficiency, and deliver tangible outcomes.
You can become certified in Lean Six Sigma at any time by meeting the requirements set by the certification body.
To attain expertise in Lean Six Sigma, individuals must complete the designated learning path, which includes passing the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification exams. Attaining a minimum score of 70% and maintaining 100% attendance during training is required. Additionally, individuals should actively engage in Lean Six Sigma projects whenever possible to enhance their practical knowledge and skills.
We provide 5 days of classroom teaching, the Yellow and Green Belt exams, a comprehensive course workbook, a pre-course handout, certificates and refreshments.
Yes, the Yellow & Green Belt exams are provided.
Both the Yellow and Green Belt exams are multiple choice.
Both the Yellow and Green Belt exams are multiple choice.
Yes, we provide course guidance depending on the learner's level of knowledge and learning objectives. Our website lists suggested courses when you look for Lean Six Sigma courses based on user ratings, reviews, and relevancy to your search parameters.
Yes, we provide online self-paced training, and online self-paced training lasts 40 hours.
Choosing the Knowledge Academy for Lean Six Sigma certification offers the advantage of comprehensive training programs delivered by experienced instructors, ensuring a high-quality learning experience. Additionally, The Knowledge Academy provides flexible learning options, industry-recognised certifications, and ongoing support to help professionals excel in their Lean Six Sigma journey.
There will be some work to complete outside of Lean Six Sigma training course hours. Completing this homework will enhance your chances of passing the examination first time. The higher the belt level, the more homework there may be to complete.
The Knowledge Academy runs Lean Six Sigma training courses in thousands of locations all over the world, so wherever you are based, there will be a Lean Six Sigma course nearby.
When you can’t access your Lean Six Sigma Certification Training course, you can contact our customer support team through our website.
Yes, candidates will receive some pre-course reading, which will include a Course Preparation guide. We recommend you complete this reading to give you the best chance of success with Lean Six Sigma.
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Lean Six Sigma Certification Training.
The price for Lean Six Sigma Certification Training certification in the United Kingdom starts from £2495.

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