Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

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 minimising variability in manufacturing and business processes.

It uses a set of quality management methods, including statistical methods, and creates a special infrastructure of people within the organisation (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 accelerated course, you will gain a thorough 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 verify 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.

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

At the end of this course, you will sit the PEEC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Exam.

• 50 Multiple-Choice Questions & 5 Assignments
• Duration: 120 Minutes
• Passing Mark: 70%

You will receive a PEEC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate upon successfully passing the exam.

To complete the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, you must hold a validated certification in Six Sigma Green Belt.

You may be asked for this as part of your enrolment.

Important note: Please download the Minitab software before 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.

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

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.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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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