Course overview
Six Sigma is a set of techniques and tools for process improvement. It was introduced by engineer Bill Smith while working at Motorola in 1986. Jack Welch made it central to his business strategy at General Electric in 1995. Today it is used in many industrial sectors.
Six Sigma seeks to improve the quality of the output of a process by identifying and removing the causes of defects and minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes. It uses a set of quality management methods, mainly empirical, statistical methods, and creates a special infrastructure of people within the organization, who are experts in these methods. Each Six Sigma project carried out within an organization follows a defined sequence of steps and has specific value targets, for example: reduce process cycle time, reduce pollution, reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction, and increase profits.
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.
What you'll learn
- 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
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- Total duration: 24 hours
- 12 months access to course material
Course features
- Video-based course material: Fully narrated by the tutor, this includes hundreds of illustrations, graphics, charts, diagrams, and added animations to illustrate learning concepts.
- Course notes: Illustrated with images, tables, graphs, and diagrams, these can be downloaded and used offline.
- DMAIC case studies: We have developed illustrated PDF case studies covering one topic from each DMAIC phase to help solidify your knowledge of the six sigma methodology.
- Video-based project case study: This is a narrated case study focusing on the application of DMAIC tools and concepts in a commercial setting.
- Pre-recorded exam prep webinars: These DMAIC webinars cover the entire IASSC body of knowledge (BOK), and will help reinforce what you have learnt on the course and prepare you for the final exam.
Professional recognition
Accredited by IASSC
Assessment
- Interactive knowledge checks: As the name suggests, these are interactive knowledge checks – using drag-and-drop functionality. It’s a fun and easy way to help you grasp DMAIC.
- Interactive DMAIC simulation: This is an animated and narrated simulation of a six sigma project. You are prompted to choose the correct course of action throughout your project journey.
- Interactive quizzes: Test your knowledge after each DMAIC phase with this multiple-choice set of quizzes.
- Practice test papers: These downloadable practice test papers will help prepare you for the final exam.
- IASSC online practice test: Developed by the IASSC, this will better help to prepare you for the final exam.
- IASSC Exam: The exam fee is covered in the course price.
- Exam fee paid for/included to sit the official IASSC exam and get certification from the IASSC.
- Official exams can be sat at home or in the office.
- Upon successful completion of the final exam, you will receive a certification from the IASSC confirming you are fully Six Sigma Black Belt certified.
Who's it for?
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.
About the tutor
I’m a US-born (and US resident) Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Business Transformation Executive, Organizational Change Architect, consultant, author, and an IASSC Accredited Training Associate. My PhD is in Industrial-Organizational psychology; and my MBA is in Finance. I have led global operations for Fortune 500 organizations and been an executive leader within the Human Resources space.
Currently, I am a Professor of Organizational Psychology and Change Management, teaching MBA students.
I have used Six Sigma all over the world, for Fortune 500 organizations, including the United States Federal Government, and even for professional sports teams.
Through the application of Six Sigma, I have helped save companies significant amounts of money, enhance the customer experience, and even make athletes faster and stronger.
About the certification
Upon successful passing of the official IASSC exam, you will receive a Certificate, suitable for framing, issued by the International Association for Six Sigma Certification. You will also receive the IASSC Marks/Logos and IASSC Marks/Logos Usage Policy which may be used on public profiles such as LinkedIn. You may use the designation ICBB (International Association for Six Sigma Certification Certified Six Sigma Black Belt), and IASSC Certified Black Belt or any approved variation of the designation after your name in accordance with the IASSC Marks Usage Policy.
Subjects
- Course Structure
- Introduction to Six Sigma
- Steps and Tools
- The Cost of Poor Quality
- Six Sigma Metrics
- Lean
- Project Charter
- Phase Summary
- Test Questions
- Test Question Resources
- Exercise File
- Course Structure
- Process Mapping Overview
- Types of Process Map
- Inputs to the Process
- Cause and Effect Diagrams
- X-Y Matrix
- FMEA
- Basic Statistics Part 1
- Basic Statistics Part 2
- Graphs
- Measurement Systems Analysis Overview
- Measurement Systems Analysis – Continuous Data
- Measurement Systems Analysis – Quantitative Data
- Stability
- Capability Analysis
- Capability Analysis – Non-normal Data
- Phase Summary
- Test Questions
- Test Question Resources
- Exercise File
- Course Structure
- Overview
- Multi-vari Analysis
- Classes of Distributions
- Hypothesis Testing
- Sample Variance and Population Variance
- Comparing Two Samples
- Comparing More Than Two Samples
- Testing a Sample Against a Standard
- Phase Summary
- Test Questions
- Test Question Resources
- Course Structure
- Regression Analysis
- Multiple Regression
- Design of Experiments
- Full and Fractional Factorials
- Concept Generation
- Implementation
- Phase Summary
- Test Questions
- Course Structure and Overview
- Final Capability and Lean Controls
- Control Plans
- Centre Line and Control Limit Calculation, Control Plans
- Phase Summary
- Test Questions
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