Overview

A Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma is ready to analyze, design and implement changes to workflow, team dynamics and project management to achieve new peaks of efficiency. A certified Black Belt is not simply a high-level project manager or leader – they manage project management on an entirely different level.

Our training program will help develop the skills and habits necessary to apply Six Sigma principles in action; a Black Belt is not just a certificate, but it is a new way to think, to define and approach challenges. As part of the program, you will develop a project through all the different stages, mastering the skills and techniques. We also include 12 hours of coaching for your individual project

Objectives

Having achieved the Black Belt in Six Sigma, you will be ready to:

• Take on a leadership role in process improvement or process design projects, no matter how complex or multifunctional

• Create and apply a roadmap which included change management to new and existing projects

• Fulfil customer needs by identifying and optimizing key factors related to the process or product

• Perform thorough data analysis in order to demonstrate and prove the way forward

• Implement breakthrough improvements in environments where resistance is a challenge

This training program is offered online and taught in English

Who should attend?

This program will greatly benefit those in leadership and management positions if they are responsible for and have experience with organizing and optimizing workflow. As such, we invite managers, directors, analysists, project leads and managers, consultants, logistics specialists, and all such similar roles and positions. Having Six Sigma Black Belts applying their skills in service and manufacturing sectors is a proven competitive advantage. Many companies require Lean Six Sigma certification for their senior positions, or anyone involved with process improvement.

Program Title:

Master Black Belt Lean Six Sigma

Duration:

Approximately 12 weeks (flexible pacing; each module could be 1-2 weeks depending on student availability)

Format:

100% online (asynchronous lectures, readings, activities, and live or recorded Q&A sessions)

Target Audience:

Aspiring or current professionals in operations, quality management, manufacturing, healthcare, finance, or service industries seeking mastery in process improvement and data-driven decision making.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

• Master advanced Lean Six Sigma tools and DMAIC methodology.

• Lead process improvement projects from initiation to control.

• Analyze data using statistical and quality tools.

• Implement sustainable solutions that reduce variation and waste.

• Mentor Green Belt professionals and influence organizational change.

• Prepare for the official Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam.

Course Structure

The program is divided into 12 modules. Each includes:

• Video Lectures: Clear, concise lessons taught by experienced Lean Six Sigma Black Belts.

• Readings & Reference Materials: Manuals, case studies, and standards.

• Case Studies & Simulations: Practical applications of Lean Six Sigma in diverse industries.

• Interactive Activities & Quizzes: For reinforcement and self-assessment.

• Assignments: Real-world improvement tasks and data analysis projects.

• Discussion Forums: For collaboration, reflection, and expert Q\&A.

A capstone project will require students to demonstrate mastery by leading a full DMAIC project, documented with deliverables and outcomes.

Detailed Module Breakdown

Module 1: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma & Black Belt Role

Objective: Understand the origins, principles, and responsibilities of a Black Belt.
Topics covered: Evolution of Lean and Six Sigma, Lean vs. Six Sigma vs. Lean Six Sigma, the role of a Black Belt within an organization
Activities: Quiz on LSS history and principles, Forum: Why Lean Six Sigma matters today

Module 2: Project Selection & Chartering

Objective: Learn to define project goals, scope, and business impact.
Topics Covered: Project identification and prioritization, business case and project charter, stakeholder analysis and RACI matrix
Activities: Assignment: Draft a project charter, Discussion: Identifying high-impact improvement areas

Module 3: Define Phase Tools & VOC

Objective: Capture customer needs and define critical-to-quality elements.
Topics Covered: Voice of the Customer (VOC), SIPOC diagrams and process mapping, CTQ trees and Kano model
Activities: Assignment: Build a SIPOC for your process, Quiz: VOC & CTQ identification

Module 4: Measure Phase & Data Collection

Objective: Develop precise measurement systems and gather reliable data.
Topics Covered: Process baseline and data collection plans, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Operational definitions and sampling
Activities: Assignment: Conduct an MSA, Quiz: Measurement concepts

Module 5: Process Capability & Descriptive Statistics

Objective: Analyze baseline performance using statistical tools.
Topics Covered: Descriptive statistics and data types, normality and process capability (Cp, Cpk), sigma level calculation
Activities: Assignment: Process capability study, Quiz: Statistics fundamentals

Module 6: Interior Architecture & Space Planning

Objective: Identify root causes of variation using analytical tools.
Topics Covered: Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals, fishbone diagrams and 5 Whys, regression and correlation
Activities: Case study: Analyze defect causes, Assignment: Perform root cause analysis

Module 7: Advanced Statistical Analysis

Objective: Apply inferential statistics for deeper insights.
Topics Covered: ANOVA, Chi-square, and t-tests, control charts and variation analysis, DOE (Design of Experiments) introduction
Activities: Assignment: Statistical hypothesis test using real data, Quiz: Advanced analytics

Module 8: Improve Phase & Solution Design

Objective: Develop and test solutions to eliminate root causes.
Topics Covered: Brainstorming and prioritization tools, poka-yoke (error-proofing) and kaizen, pilot testing and risk mitigation (FMEA)
Activities: Assignment: Design and test a process improvement, Forum: Share your improvement experiments

Module 9: Control Phase & Process Sustainability

Objective: Ensure process changes are sustained and controlled.
Topics Covered: Control charts and monitoring plans, visual management and standard work, documentation and control plans
Activities: Assignment: Develop a control plan, Quiz: Control charts interpretation

Module 10: Change Management & Leadership

Objective: Lead cross-functional teams through organizational change.
Topics Covered: Change management models (ADKAR, Kotter), Conflict resolution and team dynamics, Communication strategies
Activities: Reflection: Overcoming resistance to change, Role-play: Communicating improvement success

Module 11: Financial Impact & ROI Calculation

Objective: Quantify the financial impact of improvement initiatives.
Topics Covered: Cost of poor quality (COPQ), ROI, hard vs. soft savings, reporting results to leadership
Activities: Assignment: Financial impact analysis, Quiz: Business value calculations

Module 12: Capstone Project & Certification Prep

Objective: Demonstrate full mastery of the DMAIC cycle and prep for certification.
Topics Covered: Project review and final report preparation, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt exam readiness, Career development and mentorship opportunities
Activities: Final Capstone Presentation, Mock Certification Exam

Certificate

Industry-Recognized Black Belt Lean Six Sigma Certificate of Completion

Accredited Training Providers

The Council for Six Sigma Certification is a professional accrediting body within the Six Sigma industry. The accredited training providers are rigorously reviewed to ensure that they meet an extensive checklist of compliance.

Teacher

Program led by experienced Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Viktoriya Kuleshova