Black Belt Certification Course

Duration: 20 Days (5 days per month for 4 months)

Course Objectives

1. Thoroughly understand and apply the Six Sigma methodology on a live project
2. Understand the various roles in the Six Sigma community
3. Understand and support change management and the project selection process
4. Demonstrate proficiency in DMAIC tools using Minitab and other software
5. Learn effective presentation skills in communicating project progress and results
6. Learn practical skills in project leadership and mentoring
7. Recognize barriers to success and strategies to overcome
8. Successfully complete a viable Six Sigma project

Course Topics
Week 1
Six Sigma History and Overview
Change Management
Team Building and Leadership
Cost of Poor Quality
Business Case Development
Project Selection Process
Define Phase Tools
Introduction to Statistics/ Minitab

Week 2
Key Measures of Quality
Baseline Establishment
Throughput Yield
Measurement System Analysis
Data Types & Demographics
Capability Analysis
Sampling and Data Collection
Process Mapping
Measure Phase Tools

Week 3
Root Cause Analysis
Hypothesis Testing
Statistical Analysis
Analysis Phase Tools
Introduction to iGrafx

Week 4
Brainstorming
Solution Selection
Design of Experiments
Statistical Process Control
Control Management System
Improve & Control Tools
Project Closure and Handoff
iGrafx Simulation

Format:  Interactive classroom sessions with Q&A opportunities; all candidates will have a real life project or simulated project to work on between classroom sessions.  Six Sigma Black Belt certification awarded upon successful completion of course and exams.  Laptop with Minitab and Microsoft Office required.