Course description
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training is an advanced training programme designed for delegates who want to master the methodologies and tools of Lean and Six Sigma to lead complex, high-impact process improvement projects. Black Belts are expected to have a deep understanding of the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) framework and advanced statistical analysis techniques.
This training equips participants with the skills to analyse data, identify process inefficiencies, and implement sustainable solutions. It also includes leadership development, enabling Black Belts to mentor and guide Green Belts and other team members in continuous improvement efforts across the organisation.
The impact of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training is profound, as Black Belts typically drive large-scale projects that significantly reduce costs, improve product quality, and enhance operational efficiency.
Organisations benefit from the ability to address strategic business challenges and create a culture of continuous improvement. Black Belts often deliver measurable financial gains, streamline processes, and foster a mindset of innovation, making them crucial assets in any industry focused on excellence, customer satisfaction, and long-term sustainability.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who's it for?
This Lean Six Sigma Black Belt programme is ideal for those leading the local deployment of improvement strategy, in supporting 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.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Programme Outcomes
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 root cause, creating a true measurable difference
- Realise significant cost savings and added value to the organisations processes
- Implement local deployment of continuous improvement strategy linked to critical organisational aims
- 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 delegates and their employers
- Receive a CQM certificate which you can be added to each delegate's professional profile, along with globally recognised and accredited Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate via Instructus Skills
Training Course Content
Programme Content
In our Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training delegates will cover an extensive range of topics across the Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control (DMAIC) phases which are integral to Lean Six Sigma methodology. This will build on the delegates in-depth knowledge and solid grasp of lean six sigma concepts and tools.
Delegates will delve deeper into the various methodologies, as they plan, implement and lead multiple improvement projects and create improvement strategy. This allows delegates to use their knowledge and develop their skills on a real-life, work-based project. 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 Lean Six Sigma Black Belt accreditation will be limited to knowledge only.
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course is typically delivered as 14 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
- Y against Time, Spread, X and Xs
- Stacking/Unstacking Data
- Calculation
- Time Series
- Trend Analysis
- Types of Data
- Data Stratification
- Data Collection Plan
- Basic Statistics Sampling
- 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)
- RCA Framework
- Multi-Vari Studies
- Correlation
- Matrix Plots
- Multiple Linear Regression
- Sampling Distributions
- Confidence Intervals
- Hypothesis Testing (Normal)
- Hypothesis Testing (Non-Normal, Variance & Discrete)
- Life Data Analysis (Shelf Life Testing)
- Breakthrough Techniques
- Solution Selection
- The SFA Filter
- Payoff Matrix
- Pugh Matrix
- Design of Experiments – Full and Fractional Factorial
- DoE – Response Surface approach
- FMEA
- Control Plans
- Basic/Advanced SPC
- Leverage
You will need to have access to Minitab or equivalent powerful analytic software. We can support with this.
Course delivery details
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Delivery
Tailored Training
Our tailored training can adopt virtual, in person or a blended approach allowing it to remain flexible, however it benefits most by being able to be tailored and relevant to a particular organisation and its needs. It also allows for greater in-depth discussions and explorations of certain topics that are meaningful to the organisation.
There are optional coaching days which support embedding the learning through a work based project, which typically brings different teams and departments together. This helps with building a continuous improvement focussed culture, sustaining the impact of the programme for the longer term. These work based projects are measured and will highlight clear return on investment and significant benefits for the organisation and the delegate on programme.
Open Programme
We understand that the suitability and nature of the role for a typical delegate will mean most organisations will not be able to afford the release time required for closed tailored programme. To support individuals and organisations we have set up a brand new Lean Six Sigma Black Belt open programme that has fixed workshop dates and is delivered virtually. This programme also has optional coaching days and work based projects.
Why choose CQM Training and Consultancy Ltd
Developed more than 7,000 learners
Supported more than 800 organisations
Delivered £19.5m in cost savings
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SME Training Provider of the Year 2023 - OAL Awards. CQM Training & Consultancy has been delivering world class, business focused solutions for more than 30 years. Our core expertise is in Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and Leadership Development,...