Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- For aspiring and practising business improvement and process optimisation professionals
- Enhance your confidence and skills to become a methodical, analytical process improvement professional
- Qualify and validate your skills with the support of expert Tutors, Study Coaches, and Recruitment Advisors
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Lean Six Sigma can be compared to a marathon runner: a professional athlete may analyse their performance to identify and remove any unnecessary actions or inefficiencies with the goal of improving their performance in both time and success. The Lean Six Sigma methodology is a globally recognised management approach to business performance improvement that has blended the individual specialisms of Lean and Six Sigma: the focus of Lean is on speed, efficiency, and removing waste from the process, while Six Sigma centres on effectiveness and the removal of errors.
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt offers the greatest insight into developing your skills as a manager in process improvement that seeks to resolve inefficiencies or solve problems in a way that maximises results and minimises waste. You can oversee, manage, and coordinate large-scale improvement projects with this certification.
What’s included?
- Consultation with a Career Consultant to corroborate your course choice
- Unlimited, 3-month access to the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course
- Official Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Exam
- Certified Tutor to provide assistance with course queries
- Access to a full Support Team for assistance with examination, notes, and study queries
- A professional CV rewrite
- A LinkedIn profile overhaul to maximise your new networking opportunities
Certification: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Vendor: APMG International
Course prerequisite: There are no formal prerequisites to study this qualification
Study time: 30 – 40 hours
Key learning objective: Once you have completed the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt you will be able to implement this methodology as an individual and as part of a team to increase customer satisfaction, reduce errors, improve efficiencies, and work more effectively with teams to solve problems.
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Certification details
Accrediting body
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is accredited by the APM Group, otherwise known as APMG International: a leading accreditation and exam institute.
Certification expiry
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification does not expire and is thus a fantastic building block for your project management and process improvement portfolios.
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
What You Will Learn
The Lean Six Sigma methodology is a globally recognised management approach to business performance improvement that has blended the individual specialisms of Lean and Six Sigma. The Black Belt serves as a senior-level qualification for this methodology.
World Class Performance
You will gain an understanding of the principles and benefits of world-class performance, including the concept of the “voice of the customer” and the importance of data-driven decision-making.
Process Improvement Deployment
You will learn how to deploy process improvement tools, including process flow diagrams, process maps, and value stream maps.
Project Management
You will gain an understanding of the basics of project management, including project scope, time, cost, quality, and risk management.
Level I – Creating a Solid Foundation
You will learn the basic concepts and tools of Lean Six Sigma, including process mapping, data collection, and statistical analysis.
Level II – Creating a Continuous Improvement Culture
You will gain an understanding of how to create a culture of continuous improvement within an organisation, including the importance of leadership, employee engagement, and the use of process improvement teams.
Level III – Creating Stable and Efficient Processes
You will learn how to create stable and efficient processes, including the use of statistical process control and process control charts.
Level IV – Creating Capable Processes
You will gain an understanding of how to create capable processes, including the use of statistical design of experiments and process capability analysis.
Your Success is Assured
Expert Career Consultants
Our expert Career Consultants select qualifications that align perfectly with your aspirations by collaborating with you to identify your desired end-goal.
Certified Tutors
Our certified Tutors are there to assist you with course questions, exam queries, and revision so you have all the support you need to ace your exams.
Study Coaches and Mentors
Your Study Coach and Mentor is dedicated to guiding and supporting you throughout your journey by providing motivation, encouragement, and monitoring progress.
Experienced Recruitment Advisors
Your Recruitment Advisor will provide you with the tools you need to succeed, like an industry-oriented CV, Linkedin profile overhaul, and exclusive resources.
The Key to Your Success
Your Expert Career Consultant has received extensive training in the solutions we offer, and they understand that making the wrong choice can have a negative impact on your career, mental health, and overall well-being. They’re here to:
- Get to know you, your goals, and your experience
- Help you through the best options for you
- Make sure you choose the right path: financially, psychologically, and professionally.
Career and Progression Prospects
Process Improvement is used in a plethora of sectors, but here are a few roles you’re qualified to explore with this certification:
Business Improvement Manager
Process Analyst
Business Process Manager
Lean Six Sigma Trainer
Quality Assurance Specialist
Continuous Improvement Manager
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Your certification will provide you with a significant competitive advantage by validating your skills and knowledge – with that, you can either contribute toward your current company or grow in another one.
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Projecting Your Salary
We want to help you achieve the best outcome in your studies so that you can flourish in your selected development pathway.
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Quality Assurance Manager
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Process Analyst
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions, and we have all the answers
Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that combines the principles of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve business processes and reduce waste. It focuses on identifying and eliminating non-value added activities, reducing variation, and increasing process efficiency and effectiveness. The goal of Lean Six Sigma is to deliver high-quality products or services to customers while minimising costs and increasing profitability. It uses a data-driven approach to identify and solve problems, and it relies on statistical analysis and process control to achieve continuous improvement.
Anyone who wants to become an expert in implementing Lean Six Sigma projects should take this certification. Black Belts manage complex projects and support improvement teams using Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques.
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is assessed and awarded by means of an examination. This exam comprises of 60 multiple choice questions (meaning you will have to select your answers from the options you are provided with). Your exam will be 3 hours long, and you will be required to score 63% (38 out of 60) or higher in order to pass. This is an open-book exam, and so you will be able to make use of a maximum of 2 books and statistical tables booklet (not exercise books) should you wish.
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification will provide you with the skills you require in order to become an expert in the implementation of Lean Six Sigma projects. Even if you are not working within process improvement, the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt will enhance your analytical thinking, strategy, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Our Lean Six Sigma certifications are accredited by APMG International in partnership with the Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA) and so they do not expire. You can use this certification throughout your career!