Applied Six Sigma Black Belt

Course Description:

The Lean Six Sigma Applied Black Belt BLENDED learning course covers the knowledge needed to lead a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt process improvement project team or work with a Champion Team in identifying opportunities for improvement within an organization. The Applied course includes prework and in-class and post-class learning of the Six Sigma Body of Knowledge. Instructors take students through a Lean Six Sigma process improvement project utilizing the DMAIC roadmap, concepts and tools needed to lead successful black belt projects.

Attendees will learn:
•The Six Sigma Business Management methodology and the role of a Black Belt project leader
• To work within an organizational structure to help guide Six Sigma Champions in improvement opportunity identification and project selection
•To lead the Six Sigma process improvement team through the DMAIC methodology, tools, and concepts
•To plan and lead a Six Sigma pilot implementation and how to sustain the improvements over time
•The basic LEAN (Learn, Examine, Amend, Note) principles
•Team dynamics and situational leadership
•Project management principles
•Advanced Return on Investment analysis methods
•Statistical Analysis Tools

Included in this class:
•Project Pre-work Package
•In Class Project Application, Out of Class Project Homework
•Certification Exam on last day of class
•All class training materials, including the Indiana Quality Council CSSBB Primer which is widely considered as the best body of knowledge about Six Sigma that includes Project Management.
•8 mentoring sessions within 6 months of the last day of class (30 minutes each)
• Reimbursement for a one-year ASQ membership

Intended Audience
Professionals, managers, Six Sigma professionals, process improvement leaders, project managers, quality engineers, and supervisors should attend this course.
Anyone seeking to expand their job
possibilities, job training, and professional development. Dislocated Workers facing career changes, WIA, NEG, TAA and Veteran Funded students supported.

PDUs/Educational Hours
32