IASSC Accredited Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Key Points:

• Provided by an IASSC fully Accredited Training Organisation (ATO): Hudson
• Course can be completed in 30-60 days
• 12 months access to course material

Course Duration

• 72 hours of video and reading material
• 30 hours supplementary course reading
• 5 hours of exercises
• 3 hours of quizzes/tests
• 35 hours self-study/revision
• Total duration: 145 hours

What does this course cover?

In addition to covering the DMIAC methodology for preparation of the IASSC exam, this course also:

• Explains the reasoning and basis behind Six Sigma and Lean
• Will train you in the use of the Six Sigma tools and techniques
• Will provide you with exercises
• Will provide you with Minitab examples
• Will provide you with hints and tips on running a successful project

Course Features

• Video based training material
• Supplementary training manual
• Downloadable course notes
• Exercise files
• Minitab example files
• Interactive quizzes
• 2 x sample test papers
• Monthly live Q&A webinar with the tutor

About the course

This certification course will prepare you to successfully lead and execute Lean Six Sigma projects, perform Six Sigma analysis, and use the D.M.A.I.C (Define Measure Analyze Improve Control) methodology.

It is comprised of professionally narrated e-Learning modules, interactive quizzes, tests and exams. All delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

At the end of this Six Sigma Black Belt certification course, you will be able to:

• Become a key stakeholder in leading, and implementing lean six sigma projects in your organization to Black Belt level
• Understand Six Sigma and DMAIC Methodology to Black Belt level
• Describe how to identify an improvement project in the Define phase to Black Belt level
• Explain how to measure process and product in the Measure phase to Black Belt level
• Perform data analysis and hypothesis testing in the Analyze phase to Black Belt level
• Identify the possible improvement actions for the performance of variations in the Improve phase to Black Belt level
• Define efficient operating levels for inputs and outputs in the Control phase to Black Belt level
• Identify the voice of customers, their requirements and needs
• Understand their role in the success deployment
• Understand how to develop a strategy for Six Sigma approach
• Apply the DMAIC process to business issues to Black Belt level

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• Six Sigma Brochure - download
• Proof of IASSC accreditation - download

Course Syllabus

Welcome and Instructions on Using this Course

IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: INTRODUCTION

• INTRODUCTION

IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: DEFINE PHASE

• DEFINE – Course Structure
• DEFINE – Introduction to Six Sigma
• DEFINE – Steps and Tools
• DEFINE – The Cost of Poor Quality
• DEFINE – Six Sigma Metrics
• DEFINE – Lean
• DEFINE – Project Charter
• DEFINE – Phase Summary
• DEFINE – Test Questions
• DEFINE – Test Question Resources
• DEFINE – Exercise File

IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: MEASURE PHASE

• MEASURE – Course Structure
• MEASURE – Process Mapping Overview
• MEASURE – Types of Process Map
• MEASURE – Inputs to the Process
• MEASURE – Cause and Effect Diagrams
• MEASURE – X-Y Matrix
• MEASURE – FMEA
• MEASURE – Basic Statistics Part 1
• MEASURE – Basic Statistics Part 2
• MEASURE – GraphsMEASURE – Measurement Systems Analysis Overview
• MEASURE – Measuement Systems Analysis – Continuous Data
• MEASURE – Measurement Systems Analysis – Quantitative Data
• MEASURE – Stability
• MEASURE – Capability Analysis
• MEASURE – Capability Analysis – Non-normal Data
• MEASURE – Phase Summary
• MEASURE – Test Questions
• MEASURE – Test Question Resources
• MEASURE – Exercise File

IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: ANALYSE PHASE

• ANALYSE – Course Structure
• ANALYSE – Overview
• ANALYSE – Multi-vari Analysis
• ANALYSE – Classes of Distributions
• ANALYSE – Hypothesis Testing
• ANALYSE – Sample Variance and Population Variance
• ANALYSE – Comparing Two Samples
• ANALYSE – Comparing More Than Two Samples
• ANALYSE – Testing a Sample Against a Standard
• ANALYSE – Tests for Non-continuous Output Data
• ANALYSE – Test for Equal Variance
• ANALYSE – Phase Summary
• ANALYSE – Test Questions
• ANALYSE – Test Question Resources

IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: IMPROVE PHASE

• IMPROVE – Course Structure
• IMPROVE – Regression Analysis
• IMPROVE – Multiple Regression
• IMPROVE – Design of Experiments
• IMPROVE – Full and Fractional Factorials
• IMPROVE – Concept Generation
• IMPROVE – Implementation
• IMPROVE – Phase Summary
• IMPROVE – Test Questions

IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: CONTROL PHASE

• CONTROL – Course Structure and Overview
• CONTROL – Final Capability and Lean Controls
• CONTROL – Control Plans
• CONTROL – Centre Line and Control Limit Calculation, Control Plans
• CONTROL – Phase Summary
• CONTROL – Test Questions

IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: CONCLUSION

• CONCLUSION

IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: COURSE NOTES (DOWNLOADABLE)

• DEFINE
• MEASURE
• ANALYSE
• IMPROVE
• CONTROL

IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: MINITAB EXAMPLE FILES

• Basic Statistics Example
• Before and After Example
• Capability and Stability Example
• Cause and Effect Example
• Design of Experiments Example
• MSA Example
• Multi-vari Example
• Non-normal Capability Example
• Pareto Example
• Regression Example
• Statistical Tests Example
• Transforming Data Example

IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: SAMPLE TEST PAPERS

• Sample Test Paper 1
• Sample Test Paper 2

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is most beneficial for organizations that encourage employees to take up Quality projects and ensure efficiency in all business/industry processes. This certification is most suited for:

• Quality and Process Managers, System Managers, Analysts, Auditors, Engineers and Executives who need to have a thorough understanding of Six Sigma to a Black Belt level. As part of your job role, you may also require the application of Six Sigma in process/quality improvements.
• Production Managers, Production Supervisors, and Customer Service Managers
• People wanting a thorough understanding of Six Sigma thinking and techniques
• Consultants who want to incorporate Six Sigma Black Belt into their service offerings
• Professionals working in the support functions like Finance, Purchase, Sales, Marketing, Training, Recruitment, Operations, IT-Support, Travel, etc.

In order to become IASSC Black Belt certified, it is not necessary to be Green Belt certified beforehand, or have prior industry experience, or complete and submit projects as part of the Black Belt certification assessment. The only prerequisite is that you pass the official IASSC Black Belt exam. Further details on the exam can be found further down the page.

• System Manager
• Auditor
• Production Manager
• Six Sigma Analyst
• Six Sigma Consultant
• Director of Operational Excellence
• Functional Project Lead
• Senior Project Manager
• Six Sigma Projects Manager
• Business Process Manager
• Lead Analyst/Project Manager