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.
The term Six Sigma originated from terminology associated with statistical modelling of manufacturing processes. The maturity of a manufacturing process can be described by a sigma rating indicating its yield or the percentage of defect-free products it creates. A six sigma process is one in which 99.99966% of all opportunities to produce some feature of a part are statistically expected to be free of defects (3.4 defective features per million opportunities). Motorola set a goal of “six sigma” for all of its manufacturing operations, and this goal became a byword for the management and engineering practices used to achieve it.
This certification course will prepare you to successfully lead and execute Lean Six Sigma projects, perform Six Sigma analysis and use the DMAIC (Define Measure Analyse 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
- 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
Course features
- Video-based training material
- Supplementary training manual
- Downloadable course notes
- Exercise files
- Minitab example files
- Interactive quizzes
- 2 x sample test papers
- Fortnightly live Q&A webinar with the tutor
Professional recognition
Accredited by IASSC
What is the difference between Six Sigma Green and Black Belts?
The referencing of “belts” by colour is a simple and effective way of quickly understanding an individual’s skill level. Here’s a quick look at the differences:
A Green Belt might be someone who is just learning the tips and techniques that make for good Six Sigma or Lean project execution. They are usually cutting their teeth on a first project and have received fundamental training in Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control – the project execution building blocks.
In some circumstances, a Black Belt can be a former Green Belt who has shown a real knack for six sigma, likes it, and has moved forward to deliver a number of projects with quantifiable results. They also will have received additional training in deeper analysis tools (think stats) and perhaps even some instruction on change management or stakeholder influencing.
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.
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
- 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 support functions like finance, purchase, sales, marketing, training, recruitment, operations, IT support, travel, etc
Delivery
All courses are online and self-paced, meaning you do it in your own home, in your own time, at your own pace. Each lesson is pre-recorded allowing you to pause, fast-forward, skip sections, or go back to another lesson if you need to. The lessons are multi-media based, which means video and audio are used to teach the lessons. Most lessons are also interactive, prompting the learner to participate. This might involve answering on-screen questions, participating in tasks, and using simulators as if you were using the real software program.
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
- Tests for Non-continuous Output Data
- Test for Equal Variance
- 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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