Course description
A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is a highly skilled professional who is pivotal in driving organizational process improvement. They have received training and certification in Six Sigma and Lean Management methodologies, which combine two powerful approaches to achieve efficiency and quality: Lean principles, focused on eliminating waste, and Six Sigma, focused on reducing variation and defects.
Enroll in MSI’s Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification program, which encompasses the online certification exam and valuable study materials to aid your exam preparation. You will receive your physical certificate and transcripts by mail upon successful certification (US members).
At the Management and Strategy Institute, we pride ourselves on offering one of the industry's most esteemed certifications. With US Trademark Registration No. 4,253,896, we are the sole authorized entity to confer the prestigious Lean Black Belt Professional (LBBP) designation.
Additionally, our program features an exclusive learning experience – the BBsim Black Belt project simulation. This Six Sigma simulation immerses you in the various phases of a Six Sigma project, allowing you to gain practical project management expertise. Within the Black Belt simulation, you will make critical decisions regarding the tools to employ at different DMAIC process stages. You will encounter questions such as "Which tool is suitable for hierarchically ordering project tasks?" or "How can you identify and rank potential failure modes?" The simulation provides a step-by-step guide, granting you insight into the mindset and decision-making process of a Black Belt as they execute a project.
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Who should attend?
It is recommended that you have an understanding of Six Sigma and Lean Management principles before taking the LBBP exam, however there are no prerequisites for the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. The training material includes all of the course work required to learn the system. You do not need to be a certified Yellow Belt or Green Belt prior to taking this program.
You will be mailed a Certificate Of Completion, as well as two copies of our training verification letters which you can give to employers who request it. The certificate is heavy-stock, cream paper suitable for framing. (US Members Only).
Training content
Six Sigma and Lean Management methodologies are in high demand. The goal of the Management and Strategy Institute is to teach you the key competencies required to function in the role of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. As you go through the training material, you will learn the competencies listed below.
The LBBP exam is a timed, online exam. It consists of approximately 85 – 110 questions and has a required passing score of 70%.
Here's what a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt does:
- Process Improvement Leadership: Black Belts lead and manage improvement projects to enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of processes within their organization.
- Data Analysis: They use statistical analysis and data-driven approaches to identify improvement areas, quantify issues, and track progress throughout a project.
- Problem-Solving: Black Belts are skilled problem solvers who utilize various tools and techniques to identify the root causes of issues and implement effective solutions.
- Team Collaboration: They often lead cross-functional teams, working closely with team members to ensure that projects are on track and that improvements are successfully implemented.
- Training and Mentoring: Black Belts may provide training and mentorship to Green Belts (intermediate-level practitioners) and others in the organization to build a culture of continuous improvement.
- Project Management: They manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful project completion.
- Impact Assessment: Black Belts quantify the impact of process improvements, such as cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved customer satisfaction, and communicate these results to senior management.
- Sustaining Improvements: They work to ensure that the changes made during a project are sustained over the long term, preventing a return to previous inefficiencies.
Course delivery details
The training course is self-paced. Time to complete and fully comprehend will vary with every individual. It may take several days or weeks of study before you feel comfortable to take the final test. You may take the final exam as soon as you’re ready. You have 1 year from the date of purchase to complete the course.
Certification / Credits
Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional (LBBP)™
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