Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade - United Kingdom

Who should attend this Six Sigma Training Course?

This course is highly suited to Green Belts who want to improve their knowledge and understanding of managing Six Sigma project teams and wish to advance in their career to this level.

Prerequisites

It is required for candidates to have previously earned the Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Candidates will be supplied with pre-course reading before the course starts.

It is also suggested that candidates review the topics covered during their Yellow and Green Belt training courses. This will allow candidates to have a fresh grounding in the Six Sigma techniques, which will prove useful when attending the Black Belt Upgrade course.

Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Course Overview

This course can be taken by individuals who have previously taken and passed the Six Sigma Green Belt course and wish to upgrade their knowledge to the Black Belt level. Delegates will attain the leadership skills to be able to manage and govern quality improvement projects. This course aims to maximise Six Sigma knowledge so that Black Belts can effectively apply the Six Sigma methodologies to business, via a management role.

Businesses that wish to improve the quality of their processes require capable leaders to guide Business Quality Improvement teams to attain their goals. When using a Six Sigma-based approach to quality improvement, organisations desire Black Belts to take on this challenging role. Six Sigma Black Belts have an astute business improvement acumen and the ability to take charge of a dynamic Six Sigma Project teams, assigning roles and responsibilities efficiently and productively. Black Belts also possess a comprehensive knowledge of the Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control (DMAIC) model in accordance with Six Sigma principles.

This training course with The Knowledge Academy focuses on the use of practical techniques to allow newly qualified Black Belts to use what they have learned from the offset of their new job role. Formal exercises and group discussions will provide an interactive setting for delegates to learn and apply newly acquired knowledge. It is required that delegates bring along a laptop that has up to date Minitab statistical computer software. The trial version of Minitab lasts for a period of 30 days, so it is possible to time the download so that it remains active for the duration of this course. Details of how to install Minitab are included in your pre-course reading document. 

What's included in this Six Sigma Training Course?

This Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade course includes the following:

• Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Exam
• Certificate
• Experienced Six Sigma Trainer
• Refreshments

Six Sigma Black Belt Qualification

This Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade course is designed for Six Sigma Green Belt certification holders who wish to upgrade to the Black Belt. The Black Belt is a highly sought-after certification, which demonstrates Six Sigma expertise and individual ability to control and guide business development projects using the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) model.

Six Sigma Black Belt Examination information:

This Six Sigma Black Belt exam is formatted in the following way:

• Type: Multiple Choice & Scenario Based Questions
• Duration: 150 Minutes
• Open Book: Yes
• Multiple Choice: 40 Questions
• Scenario Based: 10 Questions