Lean Six Sigma - IASSC®
Certified Black Belt™
ICBB™
Overview
The IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt™ (ICBB™) is a professional who is well versed in the Lean Six Sigma Methodology, who leads complex improvement projects, typically in a full-time capacity. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt possesses a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Lean Six Sigma Method including a high-level of competence in the subject matters contained within the phases of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) as defined by the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge™. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt understands how to implement, perform, interpret and apply Lean Six Sigma at an advanced level of proficiency.
Course Objective
Upon completion of this program, you will develop:
- Understanding and implementation of the concepts of Six Sigma
- Ability to plan projects to achieve maximum process efficiency
- Capability to recognize elements of waste and countering them
- Skill to measure key aspects of a process to collect relevant data
- Ability to create a process map
- Ability to identify and measure process capability
- Ability to analysis data accurately to find cause-and-effect relationship and
- Identify the root cause of errors
- Hypothesis testing knowledge
- Ability to improve processes based on analysis
- Understanding of how to use various industry models for process improvement
- Ability to control processes
- Ability to ensure errors are removed before they can damage a process
- Understanding of capability analysis
- Understanding and use of lean
- Skill to control processes, productivity and waste
Who Should Attend
- Anyone who is a Lean Sigma Green Belt and wants to expand their expertise to become Lean Sigma Black Belt
- Section managers
- Principal/senior engineers
- Senior officers
- Project Leaders
- Change Managers
- Finance Managers
- IT Managers
- HR Managers
- Quality technicians
Prerequisites
While IASSC doesn’t mandate prerequisites, it’s strongly advised that individuals have a solid foundation in Lean Six Sigma and practical experience before pursuing Black Belt certification. This will significantly increase their chances of success.
Training Calendar
Intake
Duration
Program Fees
Module
Module 1 - Define Phase
- Meanings of Six Sigma
- General History of Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement
- Deliverables of a Lean Six Sigma Project
- The Problem Solving Strategy Y = f(x)
- Voice of the Customer, Business and Employee
- Six Sigma Roles & Responsibilities
- The Fundamentals of Six Sigma
- Defining a Process
- Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQ’s)
- Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
- Pareto Analysis (80:20 rule)
- Basic Six Sigma Metrics: a. including DPU, DPMO, FTY, RTY etc
- Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects
- Building a Business Case & Project Charter
- Financial Evaluation & Benefits Capture
- The Lean Enterprise
- Understanding Lean
- Lean & Six Sigma
- The Seven Elements of Waste: a. Overproduction, Correction, Inventory,
- Motion, Overprocessing, Conveyance, Waiting
- 5S: a. Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Self-Discipline, Sort
Module 2 - Measure Phase
- Process Definition
- Cause & Effect / Fishbone Diagrams
- Process Mapping, SIPOC, Value Stream Map
- X-Y Diagram
- Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Six Sigma Statistics
- Basic Statistics
- Descriptive Statistics
- Normal Distributions & Normality
- Graphical Analysis
- Measurement System Analysis
- Precision & Accuracy
- Bias, Linearity & Stability
- Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility
- Variable & Attribute MSA
- Process Capability
- Capability Analysis
- Concept of Stability
- Attribute & Discrete Capability
- Monitoring Techniques
Module 3 - Analyze Phase
- Patterns of Variation
- Multi-Vari Analysis
- Classes of Distributions
- Inferential Statistics
- Sampling Techniques & Uses
- Central Limit Theorem
- Hypothesis Testing
- General Concepts & Goals of Hypothesis Testing
- Significance; Practical vs. Statistical
- Risk; Alpha & Beta
- Hypothesis Testing with Normal Data
- 1 & 2 sample t-tests
- Mann-Whitney
- Kruskal-Wallis
- Mood’s Median
- Friedman
- 1 Sample Wilcoxon
- One and Two Sample Proportion
- Chi-Squared (Contingency Tables): a. Including Tests of Equal Variance, Normality Testing and Sample Size calculation, performing tests and interpreting results
Module 4 - Improve Phase
- Simple Linear Regression
- Correlation
- Regression Equations
- Residuals Analysis
- Multiple Regression Analysis
- Non- Linear Regression
- Confidence & Prediction Intervals
- Residuals Analysis
- Data Transformation, Box Cox
- Designed Experiments
- Experiment Objectives
- Experimental Methods
- Experiment Design Considerations
- 2k Full Factorial Designs
- Linear & Quadratic Mathematical Models
- Balanced & Orthogonal Designs
- Fit, Diagnose Model and Center Points
- Fractional Factorial Experiments
- Designs
- Confounding Effects
- Experimental Resolution
Module 5 - Control Phase
- Lean Controls
- Control Methods for 5S
- Kanban
- Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Data Collection for SPC
- I-MR Chart
- Xbar-R Chart
- U Chart
- P Chart
- NP Chart
- X-S chart
- CumSum Chart
- EWMA Chart
- Control Chart Anatomy
- Subgroups, Impact of Variation, Frequency of Sampling
- Center Line & Control Limit Calculations
- Six Sigma Control Plans
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Elements of the Control Plan
- Elements of the Response Plan
FAQs
Course and Certification Basics
- What is the Lean Six Sigma ICBB™ course?
- It’s an advanced training program designed to equip professionals with the skills to lead complex process improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- What does IASSC® certification mean?
- IASSC (International Association for Six Sigma Certification) is an independent third-party certification body that validates an individual’s Lean Six Sigma knowledge.
- What is the DMAIC methodology?
- DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) is a structured problem-solving approach used in Lean Six Sigma projects.
General Inquiries
- How long does it take to complete the ICBB™ course and certification?
- The duration varies depending on the training provider and individual study pace.
- How does ICBB™ certification benefit my career?
- It demonstrates advanced problem-solving and leadership skills, enhancing career prospects in process improvement and quality management.
- Where can I take the ICBB™ course?
- The course is offered by various accredited training providers, both online and in-person.
- Does the IASSC certification expire?
- IASSC certifications do not expire.
- What kind of projects will I be able to lead after ICBB™ Certification?
- You will be able to lead large scale complex projects that drive significant organizational change.
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