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Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt
The Black Belt course provides you with the leadership skills and change management process knowledge essential to driving a culture of performance excellence using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
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Course description
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course prepares professionals to lead strategic improvement efforts, solve complex operational challenges, and deliver measurable business value. Through a hands-on project and expert coaching, learners master the DMAIC methodology, sharpen leadership capabilities, and build the analytical skills needed to drive performance excellence across organizations.
This course emphasizes practical application. You will use Minitab to explore statistical process control, design of experiments, survey methods, regression, and Monte Carlo simulations. Beyond the tools, you will deepen your understanding of communication, change management, and team leadership to ensure solutions stick and culture shifts are sustained.
Designed for professionals ready to take the lead on major initiatives, the Black Belt experience transforms technical know-how into strategic impact. Whether you work in manufacturing, healthcare, education, or services, you will leave this course ready to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and lead meaningful, lasting change.
Course outcomes
- Master DMAIC Methodology
Apply each phase of DMAIC to uncover root causes, develop solutions, and ensure long-term control of improved processes. - Drive Strategic Results
Align improvement projects with organizational goals to enhance customer satisfaction and bottom-line outcomes. - Apply Advanced Analytics
Use tools like regression, SPC, DOE, and simulation to evaluate performance and validate process improvements. - Lead Change Initiatives
Identify common failure points in change efforts and build strategies to increase adoption and impact. - Build High-Performing Teams
Strengthen your skills in communication, conflict resolution, and coaching to lead diverse teams to success. - Use Minitab for Insights
Leverage industry-standard statistical software to analyze data and support evidence-based decision-making. - Implement Sustainable 5S
Learn to design and maintain effective 5S systems to improve workplace organization and efficiency. - Manage Projects with Confidence
Gain hands-on experience managing a real-world project from problem definition to implemented solution.
The learning experience
This course is designed for professionals who have completed a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course and are ready for advanced application. Participants should come prepared with a workplace project and a completed project charter. The course includes asynchronous prep, live Zoom sessions, coaching, peer collaboration, and direct feedback from instructors. Expect to dedicate 10 to 12 hours per week to coursework and project implementation.
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