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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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Ways to take this course

Our easy to use Virtual platform allows you to sit the course from home with a live instructor. You will follow the same schedule as the classroom course, and will be able to interact with the trainer and other delegates.

Our fully interactive online training platform is compatible across all devices and can be accessed from anywhere, at any time. All our online courses come with a standard 90 days access that can be extended upon request. Our expert trainers are constantly on hand to help you with any questions which may arise.

This is our most popular style of learning. We run courses in 1200 locations, across 200 countries in one of our hand-picked training venues, providing the all important ‘human touch’ which may be missed in other learning styles.

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All our trainers are highly qualified, have 10+ years of real-world experience and will provide you with an engaging learning experience.

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We limit our class sizes to promote better discussion and ensuring everyone has a personalized experience

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Get more bang for your buck! If you find your chosen course cheaper elsewhere, we’ll match it!

This is the same great training as our classroom learning but carried out at your own business premises. This is the perfect option for larger scale training requirements and means less time away from the office.

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Our courses can be adapted to meet your individual project or business requirements regardless of scope.

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This gives your team a great opportunity to come together, bond, and discuss, which you may not get in a standard classroom setting.

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Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB) FAQs

Lean Six Sigma combines the ideologies of Lean and Six Sigma to provide an approach towards the development of business processes.
Job roles for Master Black Belt holders include Stakeholder Managers, Improvement Directors, Senior Process Managers, and Business Improvement Leaders.
We provide Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt training courses throughout the UK and all over the world, so there will be a suitable location for you.
Yes, the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt qualification is a prerequisite.
The price for Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB) certification in the United Kingdom starts from £6995
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB).

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