Available in different languages, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) certification focuses on testing students on their comprehensive understanding of the various Six Sigma tools and techniques in conjunction with Lean. The objective of the online value added course (complementary with certification exam) is to develop a comprehensive knowledge base that helps students to function effectively as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in various projects. The tools and techniques cover both quantitative and non-quantitative analysis along with other necessary knowledge to improve the production process, minimize inefficiencies and increase with a greater focus on the practical implementation of these tool and techniques in the organization.

It is mandatory to have a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt prior to applying for a LSSBB. Six Sigma Green Belt Professionals who want to get comprehensive knowledge about Six Sigma and Lean methods and aspire to work as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in managing projects should opt for this certification.

Course Outline

• Introduction
  • A brief history of Quality
  • What is Quality (Definitions) and service or product
  • Quality Gurus & their contribution to Quality
  • Enterprise wide View
  • Leadership
  • Six Sigma Roles and Responsibilities
  • Team Formation
  • Team Facilitation
  • Team Dynamics
  • Time Management For Teams
  • Team Decision making Tools
  • Management and Planning Tools
  • Team Performance Evaluation And Rewards
  • Overview of DMAIC
• Define
  • Important Stakeholders
  • Impact On Stakeholders
  • Critical To Requirements
  • Benchmarking
  • Business performance measures
  • Financial measures
  • VOC
  • Kano's Customer Satisfaction Levels
  • Juran's Customer Needs
  • Market Research
  • CTQ Flowdown
  • QFD
  • Performance Metrics
  • Project Charter
  • Charter Negotiation
  • Project management plan and Baselines
  • Project Tracking
• Measure
  • Processes, Process characteristics, process flow metrics, inputs and outputs
  • Process maps and Flow chart
  • SIPOC
  • Data Type & Measurement scale
  • Data Collection
  • Sampling strategies
  • Fishbone Diagram
  • Relational Matrices or Prioritization Matrix
  • Basic Statistics
  • Analytical Statistics
  • Gauge R & R
  • Process Capability Analysis
• Analyze
  • Correlation and Regression Analysis
  • Testing of Hypothesis
  • FMEA
  • Gap Analysis
  • The Five Whys
  • Pareto Diagram
  • Tree Diagram
  • Non value added activities
  • Cost of poor Quality (COPQ)
• Improve
  • DOE
  • Poka-yoke
  • 5S
  • SMED
  • Continuous Flow Manufacturing
  • Kaizen
  • Kanban
  • Theory of constraints
  • Risk analysis
• Control
  • Statistical Process Control
  • Other Control Tools
  • Maintain Controls
  • Sustaining Improvements
• DFSS
  • DFSS
• More on Lean
  • A Value Stream Map
  • Lean is Speed
  • Total Supply Chain
  • Lean Six Sigma Logistics
• Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1 Part 1 
  • Case Study 1 Part 2 
• Case Study 2
  • 1. Case Study 2 Part 1 
  • 2. Case Study 2 Part 2

Audience Profile

This certification is highly recommended for employees, professionals who require developing comprehensive understanding of practical implementation of Six Sigma methodologies with the help of various tools and techniques for the purpose of continuous improvement in processes and products.

Prerequisites

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

• Multiple Choice
• 125 questions per exam
• One mark awarded for every right answer
• No negative marks for wrong answers
• 180 minutes duration
• Proctored online exam

Recertification Process: 

• All 6sigmastudy™ certificates till 30th November 2020 will have lifetime validity.
• Starting 1st December 2020, all 6sigmastudy™ Green Belt and Black Belt certificates will be valid for three years and should be renewed within three calendar years of its issue date.
• To renew a certificate, students need to either take a recertification exam or another 6sigmastudy™certification.
• Recertification exam will be enabled in the online account 6 months before the certificate expiry date.
• Recertification exam has an associated fee and Includes:
  • Online course valid for 3 months
  • Online un-proctored exam
  • Two free exam retakes

Upon passing the certification or recertification exam, students will have all their existing 6sigmastudy™ certifications renewed for an additional 3 years from the date they pass the exam.