Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Training Course
Our Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt course will equip learners with the expertise to confidently lead complex improvement projects and drive significant organisational change. This high-level programme is ideal for professionals who currently oversee improvement initiatives in their organisation.
Delegates will:
- Master techniques to lead their organisation’s improvement strategy
- Deepen their knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Develop the leadership skills to mentor Green Belts and project teams
Businesses will:
- Reduce operating costs by eliminating waste and allocating resources effectively across the business
- Develop key talent to lead a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability.
Key Points
Duration: 12+ Days
Assessment: Multiple Choice Exam & Case Study
Certificate: Accredited Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Prerequisites: Green Belt certified or solid working knowledge of LSS techniques
Delivery: Bespoke virtual, on-site or blended training
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course
This Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course uses a blend of theory, case studies, and projects to give delegates the expertise needed to lead large-scale improvement projects confidently in their organisation. Certified individuals will gain an advanced understanding of LSS principles, including statistical analysis and process optimisation techniques, to drive significant organisational change.
Our professional Black Belt programme is expertly delivered by engaging trainers who have years of experience in leading cross-functional improvement teams and initiatives. By taking this advanced course, individuals will develop the leadership skills to spearhead local deployment of improvement strategy, oversee multiple projects and manage Green and Yellow Belts.
What is Lean Six Sigma?
Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a combination of two management ideologies, Lean and Six Sigma. LSS is used to improve business processes and make businesses more efficient. The Lean methodology aims to remove waste from all processes to increase customer satisfaction, while Six Sigma improves quality and reduces the probability of defects and errors.
Who Is the Black Belt Certification For?
Lean Six Sigma training helps businesses drive production and improve efficiency, which is essential in an increasingly competitive marketplace. This training is suitable for all businesses that want to improve their work processes, exceed customer expectations and maximise their return on investment. Investing in LSS certifications for your employees is integral to your business’s continued growth and sustainability.
Black Belt is the second highest LSS certification and is ideal for individuals leading the local deployment of improvement strategy to support the delivery of business goals. Suitable candidates would be employees who provide technical expertise in structured improvement methods and advanced tools or are responsible for leading advanced cross-functional improvement projects. Black Belts would be seen as those responsible for coordinating Green belt level training, projects, and activities.
To undertake this advanced training, delegates will ideally need to have completed our Green Belt certification. If individuals are not Green Belt certified, they will need a comprehensive working knowledge of LSS tools, techniques and methodologies or be in a relevant position, with the authority to make company wide process improvements. If unsure please speak with our friendly team who would be happy to help.
Benefits of Black Belt Training For Delegates
By completing this Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course, delegates will gain an advanced understanding of project and change management principles. This leadership course will focus on both deepening your employees’ existing knowledge of LSS and developing their management skills to allow them to lead complex improvement projects, oversee teams and mentor Green and Yellow Belts. Delegates will learn how to apply these skills to make a true and measurable difference in your workplace.
Below are some of the benefits and learning outcomes. Delegates will:
- Develop the tools and techniques to lead and oversee multiple improvement projects and effectively solve complex problems at the root cause, creating a true measurable difference.
- Implement local deployment of continuous improvement strategy.
Build leadership capabilities and influence to help create a continuous improvement culture. - Feel confident in discussing, implementing and identifying complex continuous improvement projects and training of Lean Six Sigma to others.
- Be able to demonstrate learnings right away, benefiting both the individual and the organisation.
- See significant cost savings and added value to the organisation’s processes.
- 1:1 and group coaching to support with work based project(s) and strategic initiatives
- Receive an accredited Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate via Instructus Skills.
Benefits of Black Belt Training for Businesses
Black Belt training is hugely beneficial both for delegates and businesses. As certified Black Belts, trained individuals will be able to lead complex improvement initiatives in their organisation and oversee the business’s continuous improvement strategy. They will also be able to manage Green Belts and Yellow Belts to effectively delegate tasks.
Investing in Black Belt training for your employees means you will:
- Increase sales, profitability and ROI by implementing Lean Six Sigma methodology as well as creating a culture of continuous improvement with effective leaders.
- Effectively allocate resources and streamline processes to maximise workplace efficiency across the wider business.
- Eliminate waste from business processes to increase profitability and cost-effectiveness.
- Gain a competitive advantage over your competitors by taking a methodical and standardised approach to identifying and solving problems.
- Enhance your organisation’s credibility with external stakeholders and investors by assigning certified professionals to oversee improvement initiatives.
- Improve customer satisfaction through a better understanding of the customer experience and enhanced quality control processes.
- Reduce defects, errors and mistakes in your workplace processes to better meet your business objectives and long-term goals.
- Invest in quality training for your employees to improve engagement and retention, helping to protect your business’s future.
Delivery Method
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training course with accreditation
- Live online instructor led masterclasses
- Optional coaching
- Typically run between 09:30 to 16:00 (GMT/BST) unless otherwise specified
Testimonials
At CMA CGM, we are committed to finding ‘Better Ways’ of doing things. Our latest initiative involves introducing Lean and Six Sigma methodology into our ways of working in the UK&I. With the support of the excellent team at CQM Training and Consultancy Ltd, we are offering 5 different levels of development to our colleagues, ranging from one-day awareness workshops through to black belt certification.
Why Choose CQM
We have been delivering world-class, business-focused solutions for over 30 years. With our award-winning, high-quality training, development, and apprenticeship programmes, we challenge the ambitions of our clients and delegates to develop themselves beyond all expectations.
We’re Specialists At What We Do
CQM specialise in Lean Six Sigma Belt certifications, Lean Awareness courses, bitesize courses such as SMED, 5s Methodology and Value Stream Mapping, as well as leadership programmes. Our team is committed to supporting businesses across all sectors in their journey towards Operational Excellence.
Our development coaches are not just highly qualified to teach and coach, they have been responsible for leading cross-functional process improvements themselves. Our coaches have worked across STEM, public and private sectors including advanced manufacturing, government bodies, blue light services, logistics and financial services. They will use their vast industry experience of delivering on what they say, and give real life examples to explain in simple terms the various elements of the programme.
Unrivalled Learning Experience
All of our closed Black Belt training programmes are fully bespoke, as we understand how important it is that advanced training is delivered according to your organisation’s needs. You can choose between virtual, on-site and hybrid delivery and can choose to implement optional projects and revision sessions to solidify your knowledge.
After completing a Black Belt certification, individuals will be provided with a certificate of completion to boost their professional profile. They will also receive external accreditation through Instructus Skills, so you can be sure your staff are gaining a respected and widely recognised certification.
Black Belt Course Content
Through this Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training, delegates will cover an extensive range of topics to build their advanced problem-solving skills and leadership expertise to drive continuous improvement initiatives within their organisations. The course covers key concepts such as statistical analysis through the use of Minitab (or similar), process optimisation, project management, and change leadership.
Delegates will learn how to identify, analyse, and resolve complex operational inefficiencies using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) methodology. This advanced training will also give your employees the skills to lead local deployment of improvement strategy, manage multiple projects and oversee Green and Yellow Belts.
Delegates will delve deeper into the various methodologies, as they plan, implement and lead improvement projects across the organisation. This allows them to use their knowledge and develop their skills on a real-life, work-based project(s), deliver training to Green Belts and develop a case study/business use case.
Each improvement project is managed and recorded on a profit improvement plan, and our coaching support will help the delegates create a measurable difference and return on investment. However, if looking for theory only, we can provide the training course without the work-based project or coaching, and the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt accreditation will be limited to knowledge only.
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course is typically delivered as 12+ interactive workshop days + coaching, and covers some of the topics as below:
- Team Formation and Leadership
- Managing Change Coaching
- Review Methods
- Policy Deployment Context
- SIPOC
- Voice of the Customer
- Kano Analysis
- Sampling
- CCRs and CTQs
- The Scoping Tree
- The Project Charter
- Using Minitab Analytic Software
- Stacking and Unstacking Data
- Time Series and Trend Analysis
- Data Stratification
- Data Collection Plan
- Normality Process Capability (Normal)
- Process Capability (Discrete)
- Six Sigma Metrics
- Measurement Characteristics
- Continuous MSA
- Discrete MSA
- Cost of Poor Quality
- Handling non-Normal Data
- Continuous Data Distributions
- Data Transformation
- Process Capability (non-Normal)
- Root Cause Analysis Framework
- Multi-Vari Studies
- Correlation
- Matrix Plots
- Multiple Linear Regression
- Advanced Hypothesis Testing
- Breakthrough Techniques
- Solution Selection
- SFA Filter
- Payoff Matrix
- Pugh Matrix
- The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)
- Solution Testing
- Design of Experiments – Full and Fractional Factorial
- DoE – Response Surface Approach
- FMEA – Failure Mode Effects Analysis
- Control Plans
- Basic & Advanced SPC
- Leverage
- Training Interventions
- Case Studies and Optional Project work
Delegates will need to have access to Minitab or an equivalent powerful analytic software. We can also support with this.
Black Belt Delivery
Our Black Belt programmes can be delivered as bespoke courses so they can be fully customised to your organisation’s needs. You can choose between virtual, on-site and hybrid delivery for your Black Belt certification course.
However we do understand that for many organisations releasing a number of high calibre delegates at any one time can be difficult so we also deliver this as a live online instructor led training course.
Bespoke Black Belt Training
The benefit of our flexible, bespoke delivery is that you can choose to implement additional projects, case studies or revision sessions depending on your team’s requirements. It also allows for in-depth discussions and explorations of topics that are meaningful to the organisation.
You can also combine training programmes to build a truly adaptable and bespoke business solution. We find that running a Green Belt programme alongside this works very well.
Our bespoke Black Belt course is suitable for larger groups (usually six or more) of delegates from a particular organisation, whether on the same site or across multiple different sites.
Online Black Belt Course
Our online Black Belt training allows learners to access training wherever they are in the world. The training is conducted virtually, with an expert delivery coach who brings the training to life. Being virtual can be less intrusive and more flexible for learners, but still with the same benefits of interactivity, peer learning, insights and networking opportunities.
This is most suitable for individuals or small groups of learners from a particular organisation. The training comprises 15 workshops over 4 months, with optional coaching for a work based project(s).
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
This course provides a basic introduction to Six Sigma. Participants will be introduced to the DMAIC methodology, the statistical background to Six Sigma and the infrastructure of a Six Sigma programme, including the different roles and responsibilities. The course uses a blend of theory and practical exercises to develop awareness of process variation and how to determine root causes.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
This course equips participants with the necessary tools and techniques to lead and utilise both quantitative and qualitative process analysis. The course uses a blend of theory and practical exercises to develop the confidence of participants to deliver their own improvement project and provides a real opportunity to deliver realisable quick wins.
Free Lean Report
For a limited time only we are offering the opportunity for one of our experienced and qualified Lean Consultants to perform a free structured ½ day Waste Walk at your organisation.
This will provide you with an eye-opening overview, contained in a detailed report which also outlines relevant recommendations.
Black Belt FAQs
How Long Is the Black Belt Course?
Our Black Belt course lasts for a minimum of 12 days to give learners an in-depth understanding of LSS methodologies and the necessary leadership skills to oversee improvement initiatives in their organisations.
Is There a Black Belt Exam?
Yes, there is a Black Belt multiple choice exam which is included in our course.
Are There Any Prerequisites for the Black Belt Course?
To study our Black Belt course, delegates will require a solid working knowledge of LSS tools and techniques. Because this is an advanced course, we recommend that all individuals have previously completed our Green Belt certification. This ensures that they have an appropriate grasp of the fundamentals which our Black Belt course will then expand upon.
Do I Need To Complete a Green Belt Certification Before My Black Belt Certification?
Although it is not compulsory to be a certified Green Belt before starting our Black Belt course, it is something we strongly recommend. If unsure, get in touch to speak with our friendly team who would be happy to help.
What is Minitab?
Minitab is a data analysis, statistical and process improvement software tool used by Lean Six Sigma practitioners across the world. It can be used to identify problems and improvements with business processes in order to increase business efficiency.
Do I Need Minitab to Take a Black Belt Course?
To complete our Black Belt certification, delegates will need access to Minitab or equivalent powerful analytic software. If you need help with this, our team will be happy to support you.