Course overview
Lean Six Sigma is the world’s industry-leading process improvement methodology.
Six Sigma is a data-driven improvement philosophy that views all activities within an organisation as processes whose inputs can be controlled to effect significant improvements in process outputs. Six Sigma uses a rigorous and systematic methodology known as DMAIC (define, measure, analyse, improve, and control) and a number of qualitative and quantitative tools for driving process, product, and service improvements aimed at reducing defects and variation. Companies across various industries are using Six Sigma as part of the strategy to become faster and more responsive to customers, achieve near perfect quality, and operate using world-class cost structures
Why study Lean Six Sigma with Balance?
- Study the defacto Quality Management methodology!
- Gain a globally recognised IASSC certification as a mark of professional distinction
- Study with an accredited training organisation
- Increase your salary up to £70,000
Job outcomes
- Project Manager
- Process Improvement Manager
- Lead Analyst
- Business Process Manager
- Senior Project Manager
What you'll learn
- The basics and meanings of Six Sigma
- The general history of Six Sigma & continuous improvement
- The Lean Six Sigma five phases
- Six Sigma roles & responsibilities
- The voice of the customer, business and employee
- Problem-solving strategies and techniques
- How to synchronise the supply chain for flexible operations
- How to lead Lean Six Sigma projects in any organisation
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- Christmas Deal
- In-class
Duration study load
- 6 months
Entry requirements
- You must be 16 or over
- You should have a basic understanding of English and basic IT knowledge
- You will need a computer or tablet with an internet connection (or access to one)
- It’s recommended, but not required, that anyone sitting the Black Belt exam has some experience of Lean Six Sigma work experience and project application experience
Assessment
- Proctored based exam
- Multiple choice
- 150 questions per paper
- 580 marks required to pass (out of 750 available) – 70%
- 4 hours duration
- Closed book
If you pass the exam successfully then you will be awarded an IASSC Certified Black Belt (ICBB).
Who's it for?
The Six Sigma Black Belt online training is best suited to Project Managers, Project Team Members, Process Improvement Consultants, Third-party Project Managers and professionals looking to re-skill or change career for a role managing a process improvement project. If you’re already in a project management role and need a qualification that demonstrates your abilities, then this Six Sigma Black Belt online training could be the perfect course for you.
Once you have completed Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training and passed the exam, you will open up a variety of job opportunities, such as:
- Project Manager
- Process Improvement Manager
- Lead Analyst
- Business Process Manager
- Senior Project Manager
Subjects
Projects are defined, elements of waste are identified and wrapped up and action items are defined, and the management decisions required to move the project forward are established.
Discover existing processes and apply analytical techniques to define an operational baseline and calculate the potential capability of each.
You will also be shown how to collate this information from multiple sources to make informed project decisions.
Use statistical analysis and hypothesis testing to model how processes may be improved and the potential value of each improvement.
You will also learn advanced techniques like X Sifting and testing normal and non-normal data, before defining and actioning items.
Takes modelling and experimentation to the next level, helping you identify the changes that will deliver the greatest business benefits.
The Black Belt level course also introduces you to advanced concepts including full factorial and fractional experiments for in-depth process modelling.
Monitor changes made and record any deviations from the predicted benefits, allowing for immediate remedial action.
As a Black Belt delegate, you will cover Lean, Defect, Statistical Process and Six Sigma controls to better manage the process.
About Balance Global
Established in 1994, Balance Global was one of the first 3 training companies to be approved in the UK by the UK Cabinet Office to deliver PRINCE2® Accredited Courses. We have since broadened our portfolio to include MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) and ITIL® (IT Infrastructure Library) qualification courses in addition to leadership, soft skills and designing bespoke training solutions.
We believe that our longevity can be attributed to the following facts:
- Strong attention to quality - In terms of pass rates we are in the top 10% of APMG/AXELOS Approved Training Organisations (ATO’s). We are also Matrix accredited
- We are able to bulk buy exam papers keeping our costs low.
- Trainer experience – All of our trainers have hands-on project and service management experience, rather than just being experienced trainers. We never use trainers who are not AXELOS/APM Group accredited and approved
- Consultancy assignments - We regularly undertake project and programme management assignments on behalf of our corporate clients, which ensures we are up to date regarding current working practices and techniques
- Product focus – We keep focused on our areas of expertise and what we do best rather than diversifying too broadly
One of our values is to provide good ‘takeaway’ value. By this, we mean that we don’t just want to teach theory or chalk up exam passes. We want delegates to be able to go back to their workplace and implement what they have learnt straight away and really make a difference. This is why we offer a range of templates, and after-care service and consultancy to help clients tailor PRINCE2® and MSP® and embed them within their working practices.
