Six Sigma Black Belt

Six Sigma Black Belt 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 and 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 

• Testing for Means 

• t-tests Consider More than Just the Means… 

• t-test Exercise 

• Z test 

• Testing for Medians 
   

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 

• 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 
   

Module 14: Probability Distributions 

• Overview 

• Normal Distribution 

• Binomial Distribution 

• Poisson 

• Exponential 

• Weibull 
   

Module 15: Advanced Control Charts 

• Introduction & Refresher 

• Key Control Charts 

• Data Collection Planning for Control Charts 
   

Module 16: Measurement System Analysis (MSA) 

• Overview 

• Understanding Gauge R&R 

• Minitab walkthrough 
   

Module 17: Lessons from Queue Theory 

• Modeling Queues 

• Psychology of Queuing 
   

Module 18: Lean Metrics 

• General overview 

• Key Metrics 

• Using Lean Metrics 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from understanding advanced Six Sigma and Lean principles to mastering their application in real-world organisational settings. Each stage builds your expertise in leading complex improvement projects, driving strategic change, and achieving measurable business excellence. 
 

• Learn the advanced principles and framework of Six Sigma methodology 

• Learn to apply data-driven techniques for analysing and improving performance 

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

• Learn to implement Lean and Six Sigma strategies across diverse business functions 

• Learn to monitor, control, and sustain process improvements for long-term success 

• Learn to align improvement initiatives with organisational strategy and customer value 

Six Sigma Black Belt Exam information: 

To achieve the Six Sigma Black Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows:   
 

• Question Type: Scenario based questions and multi choice questions 

• Total Questions: 40 

• Pass Mark: 70% 

• Duration: 2.5 Hours 

• Type: Closed Book