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Course Overview
Companies that implement Lean Six Sigma see up to a 40% reduction in operational costs and 50% improvements in process efficiency, and certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belts are the ones leading that transformation. This Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training course equips you to drive measurable change through data, structure, and strategy.
Through a rigorous 10-day program delivered over five weeks, you’ll gain the tools, strategies, and analytical skills to lead high-impact projects using DMAIC or DMADV. From streamlining operations to eliminating root causes of waste, this course equips you to drive transformation backed by data, not guesswork. Upon successful completion, you’ll earn your LSSBB certification from Project Management Academy®, accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC).
This isn’t just a credential; it’s a career accelerator for professionals ready to lead real change.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for professionals across industries who are responsible for improving processes or leading change. This includes managers, team leaders, supervisors, process improvement specialists, and anyone eager to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and deliver more value to customers.
Course Objectives
This course equips you with the strategies, tools, and data analysis skills to lead process improvement efforts at an enterprise level. By the end, you’ll be prepared to drive lasting change and earn your LSSBB credential.
- Launch and lead Six Sigma initiatives across teams
- Use DMAIC/DMADV to solve high-impact business problems
- Identify and eliminate root causes of inefficiencies
- Conduct advanced statistical analysis using Minitab
- Implement control plans to sustain long-term improvements
Course Outline
Introduction
- Course Overview
- Fundamentals
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Lean vs. Six Sigma
- Learning Assessment
Lean Foundations
- Core Lean Concepts
- Lean Fundamentals
- Traditional and Lean Production(s)
- Flow Production Cells
- Takt Time
- Focused Factories and Demand Flow
Waste Elimination & Efficiency Tools
- 7 Waste Identification (Muda)
- Waste Elimination
- Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED)
- Mistake Proofing (Poka-Yoke)
- 5S and 6M’s
- Visual Management
Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis
- Kaizen
- A3 Thinking
- Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagrams
- Affinity Diagrams
- The Five “W’s” and One “H” of a Problem Statement
Team-Based Project Planning
- Team Selection
- Project Charter
- Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) and PACI Charts
Process Mapping & Documentation
- Process Mapping
- Process Mapping Exercise
Assessment
Six Sigma Principles and Fundamentals
- History of Six Sigma
- Lean vs. Six Sigma
- DMAIC vs. DMADV
- DMAIC Model
Define Phase
- Project Charters, VOC, CTQ, Y = f(x)
- Pareto Analysis, Kano Model, House of Quality
- Root Cause Analysis: 5 Whys and Affinity Diagrams
Measure Phase
- Data Collection, MSA, Sampling Plans
- Basic Statistics with Minitab
- Control Charts, Capability Indices (Cp/Cpk)
Analyze Phase
- FMEA, Regression, ANOVA, Hypothesis Testing
- Histograms, Box Plots, Scatter Plots with Minitab
- Confirming Root Causes and Identifying Key Inputs
Improve Phase
- Brainstorming and Prioritization Tools
- Design of Experiments (DOE) using Minitab
- Risk Mitigation and Pilot Planning
Control Phase
- Control Plans and Response Strategies
- Process Standardization and Documentation
Certification Exam and Final Project Submission
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Exam
- Final Project Submission
- Course Summary