Comprehensive training and exam preparation course to achieve your Black Belt Certification with the International Association of Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) – the most highly regarded independent global benchmark for Six Sigma Certification.

The PD Training Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Training Course provides you with an in-depth understanding of Six Sigma fundamentals and advanced phases. This course is designed to prepare you to implement and manage Six Sigma Projects in the workplace and pass the IASSC Certification exam.

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Your Learning Outcomes

After completing this course you will have learned:

Understanding and implementation of the concepts of Six Sigma
Ability to plan projects to achieve maximum process efficiency
Capability to recognise elements of waste and countering them
Skills to measure key aspects of a process to collect relevant data
Ability to create a process map
Ability to identify and measure process capability
Ability to analysis data accurately to find cause-and-effect relationship and identify the root cause of errors
Hypothesis testing knowledge
Ability to improve processes based on analysis
Understanding of how to use various industry models for process improvement
Ability to control processes
Ability to ensure errors are removed before they can damage a process
Understanding of capability analysis
Understanding and use of lean
Skills to control processes, productivity and waste

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This Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training is 10-days of comprehensive theory and practical application using advanced statistical analysis and modeling. Whilst there is no formal pre-requisite (you don't have to be Yellow or Green Belt to enrol in this course), people with prior experience and advanced mathematical competencies will also find the course appropriate to their level of knowledge.

We recommend attending the course in two 5 day blocks (80 hours) with a minimum of six weeks between them. In the intervening time you will be required to set up and run experiments and collect data to use in the Analyse phase of the course. You will need to devote an additional 11-12 hours/week (70 hours over the six weeks) to completing these tasks. We also recommend setting aside 3 hours per night (24 hours in total) for self directed learning when attending the course to ensure you stay up to date with understanding the concepts discussed in the course. Total duration of time to complete the course will be up to 174 hours over the six weeks.

Upon completion of this course you will have covered all the materials and concepts required to drive significant change within any organisation, and have practiced the skills required to successfully pass the stringent IASSC Certification exam.

You'll learn from the best in the business; Black Belts and Master Black Belts who will share their decades of experience with you. Attend this comprehensive, 10-day course and you'll be ready to take your career to the next level!

Course Outline for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Training - Signature Series

After completing this course, participants will have learned to:

Topic 1

What is Quality (Introduction)

Understand the history of quality
Gathering the voice of the customer
Garvin's five definitions of quality
Definitions of quality from quality gurus
Differences in quality between products and services

Topic 2

Enterprise-wide View (Introduction)

Understand the history of continuous improvement
Six Sigma as a Value
Six Sigma as a Measure
Six Sigma as a Metric
Six Sigma Approach
Six Sigma Process
Six Sigma System
Benefits of Six Sigma

Topic 3

Lean (Introduction)

Understand the history of Lean and the value it brings to an organisation
The philosophy and goals of Lean Manufacturing
Understand how Lean integrates with Six Sigma
Business processes and systems

Topic 4

Leadership (Introduction)

Leadership responsibilities
Organisational roadblocks and how to overcome them
Change management
Six sigma projects and Kaizen events

Topic 5

Roles and Responsibilities (Introduction)

Key six sigma players
Player responsibilities
Team stages
Team communication

Topic 6

Six Sigma Important Stakeholders (Define Phase)

Describe the stakeholders in Six Sigma projects
Understand how the changeover to Six Sigma implementation affects stakeholders
Undertake stakeholder analysis

Topic 7

Critical X Requirements (Define Phase)

Understand the Critical to "X" concept
Describe categories of performance metrics
Aligning projects with CTX requirements

Topic 8

Benchmarking (Define Phase)

Understand the the framework for competitor analysis
Types of benchmarking
Steps in benchmarking

Topic 9

Business Performance Measures (Define Phase)

Balanced scorecard
Key performance indicators
Customer loyalty

Topic 10

Financial Measures (Define Phase)

Understand different financial measures
Apply net present value calculation (NPV)
Cost benefit analysis
Hard and soft financial benefits

Topic 11

Voice of Customer and satisfaction levels (Define Phase)

Understand the Voice of Customer concept
Apply procedure to comprehend the VOC
Questions to identify what is critical to customer satisfaction
Understand the Kano model
Juran's customer needs

Topic 12

Critical to Quality Flowdown (Define Phase)

Understand the definition and purpose of Critical to Quality
Understand the Critical to Quality steps or flowdown
Essence of Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
Hard and soft savings

Topic 13

Quality Function Deployment (Define Phase)

Brief history of QFD
Questions answered using QFD
House of quality
Building the House of Quality

Topic 14

Performance Metrics (Define Phase)

Explain what performance metrics are and they can be used to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of a process and establish goals for a project’s anticipated outcome
Explain the difference between process and business metrics
Know what questions to ask to determine the quality of the performance metrics

Topic 15

Project Charter (Define Phase)

Understand the purpose of a project charter
Understand the requirements and the elements of a project charter
Know how to phrase a problem statement
Know what questions to ask to determine the quality of the performance metrics

Topic 16

Project Management and Tracking (Define Phase)

Creation of a project baseline
Project tracking
Determine the reason for experimenting
Structure and characteristics of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Purpose and examples on Gantt Chart

Topic 17

Wrap Up & Action Items (Define Phase)

Topic 18

Processes and Process Characteristics (Measure Phase)

LSS Black Belt Measure Phase - The Measure Phase of the DMAIC methodology is constructed to introduce important Lean Six Sigma tools for characterising your business issues.

Define a process
Explain different types of processes
Explain different process characteristics

Topic 19

Process Maps and Flow Chart (Measure Phase)

Understand how to create a process map
Understand the different types of process maps
Describe process flow metrics and how they are used

Topic 20

SIPOC (Measure Phase)

Understand meaning and importance of SIPOC diagram
Understand when to use SIPOC
Create a SIPOC diagram

Topic 21

Data Types and Measurement Scales (Measure Phase)

Understand how to choose different data collection methods
Know how to use check sheets and when to use different types of check sheets
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of automated gauging
Know how to code data and the advantages and disadvantages of coding data
Understand the concepts of data integrity and accuracy

Topic 22

Data Collection (Measure Phase)

Understand how to choose different data collection methods
Know how to use check sheets and when to use different types of check sheets
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of automated gauging
Know how to code data and the advantages and disadvantages of coding data
Understand the concepts of data integrity and accuracy

Topic 23

Sampling Strategies (Measure Phase)

Understand the concept of sampling and the different types of sampling strategies
Apply probability sampling strategies
Apply non-probability sampling strategies
Know how to calculate and determine sample size for continuous and discrete data

Topic 24

Fishbone Diagram (Measure Phase)

Understand the purpose and meaning of the Ishikawa or Fishbone diagram
Apply the Fishbone diagram
Apply non-probability sampling strategies
Know how to calculate and determine sample size for continuous and discrete data

Topic 25

Relational Matrix /Prioritisation Matrix (Measure Phase)

Understand that a relational matrix is a tool used to measure which of the input variables has the greatest effect on output
Know when and how to use a relational matrix
Understand the differences between the X-T matrix and the Quality Function Deployment (QFD)

Topic 26

Basic Statistics (Measure Phase Module)

Explain the various statistics used to express location and spread of data
Describe the characteristics of a Normal Distribution
Explain the measures of dispersion
Understand and use measures of symmetry
Explain the Central Limit Theory
Explain frequency distribution

Topic 27

Graphical Methods (Measure Phase)

Understand how to construct histograms and differences in distribution shape
Construct a histogram using Minitab
Construct a stem and leaf plot
Construct a box plot
Construct a run chart
Explain the significance of P values in relation to hypotheses
Compare graphical methods and decide which is best to use

Topic 28

Inferential Statistics (Measure Phase)

Steps involved in analytical statistics
The Rules of Probability
Combinations and Permutations in probability
Probability distribution
Discrete and continuous distributions

Topic 29

Gauge R and R (Measure Phase)

Understand the concept of gauge repeatability and reproducibility
Understand the concepts of accuracy, precision, linearity, stability and bias
Apply Gauge R and R
Apply Gauge R and R regression analysis

Topic 30

Process Capability Analysis (Measure Phase)

Understand causes of variation
Estimate Capability for Continuous Data
Describe the impact of Non-normal Data on the analysis presented in this module for Continuous Capability
Estimate Capability for Attribute Data

Topic 31

Wrap Up & Action Items (Measure Phase)

Topic 32

Graph and Data Analysis (Analyse Phase)

Construct a scatter diagram
Understand correlation and regression analysis
Apply the method of least square
Apply a simple linear regression model
Apply multiple linear regression analysis

Topic 33

Multi-Vari Analysis (Analyse Phase)

Perform a Multi-Vari Analysis
Interpret and a Multi-Vari Graph
Identify when a Multi-Vari Analysis is applicable

Topic 34

Intro to Hypothesis Testing (Analyse Phase)

Articulate the purpose of Hypothesis Testing
Explain the concepts of the Central Tendency
Be familiar with the types of Hypothesis Tests
Statistical inference
Understand the concepts between statistical and practical significance
Calculate point and interval estimations
Calculate margin of error and sample size
Calculate confidence intervals

Topic 35

Hypothesis Testing Normal Data (Analyse Phase)

Determine appropriate sample sizes for testing Means
Conduct various Hypothesis Tests for Means
Properly Analyse Results
Be able to conduct Hypothesis Testing of Variances
Understand how to Analyse Hypothesis Testing Results

Topic 36

Hypothesis Testing Non-Normal Data (Analyse Phase )

Conduct Hypothesis Testing for equal variance
Conduct Hypothesis Testing for Medians
Analyse and interpret the results
Calculate and explain test for proportions
Calculate and explain contingency tests

Topic 37

Pareto Charts (Analyse Phase)

Explain the objectives of a Pareto chart
Construct a Pareto chart
Test proportion = specified value
Test if two proportions are equal

Topic 38

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Analyse Phase)

Explain the of conducting FMEA and its various elements
Explain and calculate Risk Priority Number
Understand procedures involved in conducting FMEA
Understand differences of design and process FMEA
Explain advantages and disadvantages of conducting FMEA

Topic 39

Non-Value Added Activities (Analyse Phase)

Understand the seven types of process waste
Understand the difference between value and non-value added activities
Identify non-value added activities from process maps

Topic 40

Value Stream Mapping (Analyse Phase)

Understand VSM process and symbols used
Create a Value Stream Map
Understand the difference between cycle time and takt time
Know when to use Lean Systems
Construct a spaghetti chart
Outline the benefits of VSM

Topic 41

Wrap Up & Action Items (Analyse Phase)

Topic 42

Generate New and Re-usedSolutions (Improve Phase)

LSS Black Belt Improve Phase - The Improve Phase of the DMAIC methodology is constructed to introduce important Lean Six Sigma tools for properly controlling solutions.

Generate solution ideas
Apply six thinking hats to evaluate solutions
Understand the role of bench-marking solutions
Understand the concept of process entitlement

Topic 43

5S (Improve Phase)

Understand the 5 concepts in the 5S model
Understand the effect of 5S on improvements

Topic 44

Evaluate and select top solution (Improvement Phase)

Understand the approach to design and implement a solution
Prepare process maps that reflect the desired state
Understand the concept of poka-yoke (mistake proofing)
Understand the steps to pilot the top solution

Topic 45

Designing Experiments (Improve Phase)

Understand the concept of experiment design and the terminology
Nomenclature for factorial experiments
Understand different types of design
Understand the difference between balanced and orthogonal designs and the role of centre points
Conduct two-way ANOVA experiments with and without replicas
Analyse factorial experiments
Create a Full and a Fractional Factorial Design

Topic 46

Kaizen and Kanban and Theory of Constraints (Improvement Phase)

Understand the concept of Kaizen and Demming cycle and a Kaizen event
Understand the concept of Kanban and the Push vs Pull system of production
Know how to create strategic buffer
Understand the Theory of Constraints and the five focusing steps

Topic 47

Single Minute Exchange of Die (Improve Phase)

Understand the objectives of SMED
Understand the techniques of implementing and the effects of SMED

Topic 48

Risk Analysis and Mitigation (Improve Phase)

Understand the purpose of a risk assessment tool
Understand how to conduct a SWOT and PEST analysis
Understand the concept of poka-yoke (mistake proofing)
Understand the steps to pilot the top solution

Topic 49

Total Productive Maintenance (Improve Phase)

Explain the concept of TPM
Understand the 8 pillars of TPM
Explain the benefits of TPM

Topic 50

Lean Six Sigma Logistics (Improve Phase)

Understand how Lean Six Sigma techniques can be used to optimise the performance of an organisation’s logistics network
Know how to implement Lean Logistics and how they can reduce inventory maintenance costs

Topic 51

Wrap Up & Action Items (Improve Phase)

Topic 52

Statistical Process Control - SPC (Control Phase )

Describe the elements of an SPC Chart and the purposes of SPC
Understand how SPC ranks in defect prevention
Describe the special cause detection rules
Design subgroups if needed for SPC usage
Understand the differences between Attribute and Continuous Control Charts
Create an I-MR control chart
Create an X-bar R chart
Create an X-bar S chart
Create P and Np charts
Create a U chart
Create time-weighted charts
Explain the purpose of a Visual Factory

Topic 53

Maintain Controls (Control Phase)

Understand the purpose of conducting a cost benefit analysis
Understand the purpose of a Control Plan
Understand the purpose of a documentation plan
Understand the concept of lessons learned

Topic 54

Wrap Up & Action Items (Control Phase)

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