Lean Six Sigma - IASSC® Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt™ ICBB™

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Six Sigma is a Business Management strategy originally developed by Motorola, USA in 1986. Six Sigma seeks to improve the quality of process outputs by identifying and removing the causes of defects (errors) and minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes.

Six Sigma uses a set of quality management methods, including statistical methods, and creates a special infrastructure of people within the organization (e.g. Black Belts and Green Belts) who are experts in these methods. Each Lean Six Sigma project carried out within an organisation follows a defined sequence of steps and has quantified financial targets (cost reduction or profit increase).

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During this 5-day, IASSC accredited course, you will gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Lean Six Sigma Method at an advanced level of proficiency and also achieve a high level of understanding of all aspects of the Lean Six Sigma method and learn the approach, concepts and tools required for business improvement. The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a Lean Six Sigma toolkit which can be applied to real-life problems within the industry by professionals with a high-level understanding of the Lean Six Sigma method and provides delegates with the ability to successfully lead complex improvement projects to varify their abilities.

This course has been developed for managers and professionals responsible for implementing Lean Six Sigma and wishing to understand the principles in order to work more effectively. It may also be used to raise awareness of Six Sigma within an organisation or as a member of a process improvement team.

Holders of all Lean Six Sigma - IASSC® Certified Belts are required to be re-certified within 3 years from their original certification.

To consolidate learning, students will undertake a Firebrand exam that covers the principles and methodologies of Lean Six Sigma at the end of the course. Upon successful completion, they will receive a Firebrand Certificate of Achievement. Additionally, an IASSC exam voucher will also be provided during the course, allowing students to schedule the official exam remotely at their leisure at the end of the program.

Who should achieve Lean Six Sigma certification?

This certification is very useful for:

• Improvement Managers
• Operational Line Managers
• Team Managers
• Project Managers
• Programme Managers
• Change Managers
• Finance Managers
• IT Managers
• HR Managers

Key Learning Outcomes:

1.0 Define Phase

• 1.1 The Basics of Six Sigma
• 1.2 The Fundamentals of Six Sigma
• 1.3 Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects
• 1.4 The Lean Enterprise

2.0 Measure Phase

• 2.1 Process Definition
• 2.2 Six Sigma Statistics
• 2.3 Measurement System Analysis
• 2.4 Process Capability

3.0 Analyze Phase

• 3.1 Patterns of Variation
• 3.2 Inferential Statistics
• 3.3 Hypothesis Testing
• 3.4 Hypothesis Testing with Normal Data
• 3.5 Hypothesis Testing with Non-Normal Data

4.0 Improve Phase

• 4.1 Simple Linear Regression
• 4.2 Multiple Regression Analysis

5.0 Control Phase

• 5.1 Lean Controls
• 5.2 Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• 5.3 Six Sigma Control Plans

During this course, you will prepare for the following exam:

• IASSC® Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt™ ICBB™: 240 minutes, closed-book, available in 4 languages.

Please note: Students will take a Firebrand exam that covers the principles and methodologies of Lean Six Sigma at the end of the course. Upon successful completion, they will receive a Firebrand Certificate of Achievement. Additionally, an IASSC exam voucher will also be provided during the course, allowing students to schedule the official exam remotely at their leisure at the end of the program.

Holders of all Lean Six Sigma IASSC® Certified Belts are required to be re-certified within 3 years of original issue.

Official IASSC-accredited courseware materials.

Important note: Please download the Minitab software prior to the start of your course. It’s not necessary to purchase the software; the free 14-day trial is enough for the purposes of this course.

There are no formal prerequisites for this accelerated course; however it is recommended that you complete (with Firebrand or through previous training) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt before moving on to the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt qualification as this course is the advanced level of the Lean Six Sigma qualifications. It is also advantageous to complete the pre-reading material before attending the course and also have previous project management experience, either directly as a Project Manager or as part of a team.

Finally, it is also recommended that delegates have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office; such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Previous exposure to process improvement or Lean Six Sigma philosophies is helpful, but not essential.

Should I attempt the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt™ if I already have the PMI Project Management Professional® (PMP®)? What are the differences between Lean Six Sigma and PMP?

Both certifications are internationally recognised and highly respected. They also complement each other, so depending on the course of your career you may wish to invest in both.

PMP focuses on general Project Management principles and covers a wide range of industries and types of projects. PMP is governed by the Project Management Body of Knowledge, also known as the PMBOK Guide, with methodologies that can fit both Waterfall and Agile Project Management approaches.

In contrast, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt focuses on process improvement and quality management and is primarily used in businesses with a strong focus on process optimization and quality control, such as Manufacturing and Service Industries. Lean Six Sigma is designed to reduce waste and defects while improving process efficiency.

Therefore, if you’re aiming for roles such as Process Improvement Consultant, Quality Manager, Operational Excellence Leader, and so on, Lean Six Sigma is the way to go. Meawhile, if you’re aiming for Project Manager, Program Manager, PMO Director, etc., PMI is a better fit. At Firebrand, you can achieve your PMI PMP in just 5 days. See the full course spec.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

• For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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