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Six Sigma Black Belt Course Outline

The Six Sigma Black Belt Course covers the following topics:

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
• A 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 and 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
• Testing for Means
• t-tests Consider More than Just the Means…
• t-test Exercise
• Z test
• Testing for Medians

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
• 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 & 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

• Modeling Queues
• Psychology of Queuing

Module 18: Lean Metrics

• General overview
• Key Metrics
• Using Lean Metrics

Who should attend this Six Sigma Black Belt Course?

Six Sigma Black Belt Course is designed for individuals who want to become experts in Six Sigma and lead process improvement projects. The following professionals can benefit from attending this course:

• Experienced Six Sigma Practitioners
• Project Managers
• Process Development Engineers
• Operating System Specialists
• Business Process Analysts
• IT Professionals
• Data Scientists
• Project Engineers
• IT Professionals
• Operations Managers and Executives

Prerequisites of the Six Sigma Black Belt Course

Delegates must acquire the Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt certifications before pursuing this Six Sigma Black Belt Course.

Six Sigma Black Belt Course Overview

Six Sigma is a data-driven methodology aimed at improving business processes by identifying and eliminating defects and inefficiencies. This approach enhances quality, reduces variability, and ultimately leads to higher customer satisfaction and operational excellence. With organisations increasingly focusing on continuous improvement, Six Sigma provides the framework necessary for achieving these critical goals and driving sustainable growth.

Professionals who will benefit from this course include quality managers, process improvement leaders, project managers, and operational excellence professionals. Additionally, business analysts and team leaders involved in strategic planning and execution will find the skills invaluable in leading projects and driving change within their organisations.

This 10-Day course by The Knowledge Academy equips delegates with the advanced skills necessary to implement Six Sigma methodologies effectively. Delegates will learn to lead teams through the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) process, utilising statistical tools and techniques to drive improvements and achieve measurable results. This course is designed to empower professionals to take on leadership roles in process improvement initiatives.

Course Objectives

• To understand the principles and philosophy of Six Sigma
• To apply the DMAIC methodology to real-world projects
• To use statistical tools for data analysis
• To develop effective project management skills
• To lead cross-functional teams in improvement initiatives
• To implement control plans for sustained results

Upon completion of the course, delegates will have the skills to lead Six Sigma projects confidently, enabling them to drive significant improvements in their organisations, enhance process efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills You'll Gain After Completing Six Sigma Black Belt Training

Six Sigma Black Belt Training helps professionals in developing deep technical expertise and leadership capability for managing complex improvement initiatives. It focuses on applying data-driven methods, governance, and optimisation techniques at an enterprise level.

Here are the key skills learners will gain in this training:

• Lead DMAIC Initiatives: Gain skills to govern Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control (DMAIC) programmes and support Green Belts during critical measurement activities.
• Enterprise Risk Management: Build capability to identify business and DMAIC risks, apply structured risk management procedures, and embed risk-based decision-making.
• Advance Statistical Analysis: Develop proficiency in hypothesis testing, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), probability distributions, and data analysis using Minitab.
• Experimental and Measurement Analysis: Gain skills in process capability analysis, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), data collection planning, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Flow Design and Improvement: Develop the ability to optimise physical work cells, improve process flow, apply advanced control charts, and use lean performance metrics.

What’s included in this Six Sigma Black Belt Course?

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Examination.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Examination.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Examination.
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate.
• Digital Delegate Pack.

Six Sigma Black Belt Qualification

The Knowledge Academy's Six Sigma Black Belt training course is divided into two modules. The first module will teach the Six Sigma Yellow Belt, which outlines the main components of Six Sigma. The first module will also cover the Six Sigma Green Belt, which builds upon knowledge acquired at the Yellow Belt level and introduces the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) model. The second module will focus on the Black Belt itself. Delegates are required to take and pass the Six Sigma Yellow, Green and Black Belt Examinations to be Awarded with the Six Sigma Black Belt Qualification.

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Six Sigma Yellow Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows:  

• Question Type: Multiple Choice
• Total Questions: 40
• Pass Mark: 70%
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book

Delegates are required to attend the Six Sigma Yellow Training Course before sitting this exam. 

Six Sigma Green Belt Exam information:

Six Sigma Black Belt Exam information:

To achieve the Six Sigma Black Belt, 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
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book