Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade

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 

• 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 
   

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: Measurement System Analysis (MSA) 

• Overview 

• Understanding Gauge R&R 

• Minitab Walkthrough 
   

Module 17: Lessons from Queue Theory 

• Modelling 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 concepts to applying them strategically for large-scale process transformation. Each stage builds your ability to interpret data, lead teams, and manage improvement initiatives that drive lasting organisational change. 
 

• Learn the advanced principles and framework of Six Sigma methodology 

• Learn to apply statistical and analytical tools for complex problem-solving 

• Learn to lead high-impact improvement projects with confidence and precision 

• Learn to integrate Lean and Six Sigma approaches for operational excellence 

• Learn to monitor, control, and sustain performance improvements effectively 

• Learn to align process improvement strategies with business goals and customer value 

Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Exam Information 

To achieve the Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade, 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