Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Outline

Module 1: Role of the Black Belt

• Black Belts’ Place in the Business

• Black Belt Skill Set

• Green Belts’ View of the World

• Black Belts’ View of the World

• How the Industry Identifies Black Belts?

• Who does the Black Belt Work with?

• Case Study
   

Module 2: Black Belt DMAIC

• How the Black Belt helps the Green Belt During DMAIC?

• Measure Phase

• DMAIC Programmes

• Governance
   

Module 3: Enterprise Risk Management

• Risks Lie in Two Areas

• Who Should Handle Risk?

• DMAIC Risk

• A view of Business Risk Management

• Basic Risk Management Procedure

• Business Risk Management in a Nutshell
   

Module 4: Physical Cell Design and Optimising Flow

• In a Nutshell

• Task & Work Cells

• Flow Improvement Objectives

• Practical Layout Design
   

Module 5: Black Belt as a Trainer

• Characteristics of Adult Learners

• Three Common Learning Styles

• Preparing the Training

• Top Tips

• Case Study
   

Module 6: Statistics Basics

• Introduction and SPC Refresh

• Common Terminology

• Measuring Uncertainty

• Minitab Run-through
   

Module 7: Process Capability

• Process Capability: Review from Green Belt
   

Module 8: Hypotheses Tests

• Introduction to Hypotheses Testing

• Working with Hypotheses Tests

• Hypothesis Test Roadmap

• Anderson Darling Normality Test

• To Open the Worksheet

• The Results

• Testing for Means

• t-tests Consider More than Just the Means

• t-test Exercise

• Z test

• Testing for Medians

• Where Could I Use Median Tests?

• Median Hypothesis Tests

• Testing for Standard Deviation (Variance)

• Equal Variance Hypothesis Tests

• Exercise: Test for Equal Variance

• Interpreting the Results

• Using Bartlett’s Method

• Testing for Proportions and Percentages

• Proportions and Percentages Hypothesis Tests
   

Module 9: Exercise Using Minitab’s – 2 Proportion Test

• Scenario

• Abbreviated Instructions

• Reviewing the Results
   

Module 10: Exercise Using Minitab’s - Chi-Square Test

• Scenario

• Abbreviated Instructions

• Interpreting the Results
   

Module 11: ANOVA

• Required conditions for ANOVA

• The ANOVA “family”

• ANOVA Terminology

• Hypotheses Tests and One-way ANOVAs

• Exercise - One-way ANOVA

• Exercise - Multi-way ANOVAs
   

Module 12: Data Collection Planning for Hypotheses Tests

• General Points

• Sample Size

• How a Greater Sample Size Reduces Uncertainty?

• Case Study
   

Module 13: Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Overview of DOE

• Where to Use Design of Experiments?

• DOE Terminology (1)

• Design of Experiments Flow Diagram

• Walkthrough: SB Glass Co

• Step 1: Investigate the Process

• Step 2: Gather Data

• Recording the Data: Building the Worksheet

• Minitab Creates an Initial DOE Worksheet

• Team Completes the Worksheet

• Step 3: Analyse Data

• Teams’ First Analysis of the Data

• Minitab does its Stuff
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Module 14: Probability Distributions

• Overview

• Normal Distribution

• Binomial Distribution

• Poisson

• Exponential

• Weibull
   

Module 15: Advanced Control Charts

• Introduction and Refresher

• Key Control Charts

• Data Collection Planning for Control Charts
   

Module 16: Lessons from Queue Theory

• Overview

• Understanding Gauge R&R

• Minitab Walkthrough
   

Module 17: Lean Metrics

• Modelling Queues

• Psychology of Queuing
   

Module 18: Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

• General overview

• Key Metrics

• Using Lean Metrics

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from Green Belt knowledge to mastering advanced Lean Six Sigma techniques for strategic project leadership. Each stage of the journey equips you with the tools, insights, and confidence to lead impactful improvement initiatives across industries.
 

• Learn advanced Lean Six Sigma tools for process optimisation and control

• Learn to lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale projects

• Learn to apply statistical analysis for data-driven decision-making

• Learn to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions

• Learn to identify and eliminate waste for maximum efficiency

• Learn to deliver sustainable results that improve quality and performance

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Exam Information
 

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade exam evaluates your advanced understanding of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies. It focuses on statistical tools, project leadership, and process control techniques. The details below outline the current exam structure and what to expect.
 

• Question Type: Scenario-based Questions and Multi-choice Questions

• Total Questions: 40

• Pass Mark: 70%

• Duration: 2.5 Hours

• Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book