SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT
Course Objectives
- This course presents Six Sigma and Lean metrics, methods, and systems with an emphasis on their application to all services.
- The course will comprise:
- Interactive online lectures
- Text and special topic reading
- Individual research
- Homework assignments
- Team presentations
Participant's Profile
- Managers, directors, project managers, business analysts
- Process engineers, consultants, manufacturing engineers
- Warehouse, distribution, and logistics specialists from all industries
Requirements to Participants
- Attendees must have at least two years of relevant full-time work experience.
Course Details
- Length: 20 hours (5 days)
- Delivery format: Offline
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Six Sigma Black Belt certification from the Six Sigma Institute.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how to apply Six Sigma and Lean tools to achieve higher quality and greater speed in organizational processes.
- Grasp the Six Sigma DMAIC processes and tools at a fundamental level.
- Recognize the roles and approaches for Lean and Six Sigma implementation in an organization.
- Comprehend basic Lean and Design for Six Sigma tools and concepts.
Course Content
Day 1: Define Phase
- Introduction to Six Sigma & Organizational Goals
- Step 1: Define the business problem from the customer perspective.
- Step 2: Set goals & determine resources.
- Step 3: Map the process & verify with stakeholders.
- Step 4: Identify customers and their requirements.
- Step 5: Determine Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics.
Case Studies & Examples
Day 2: Measure Phase
- Focus on project metrics and measurement tools.
- Step 1: Measure the problem using data.
- Step 2: Define performance yardstick.
- Step 3: Evaluate the measurement system.
- Step 4: Data collection and sample size.
- Step 5: Capturing Voice of Customer (VOC).
- Step 6: Prepare a Project Charter.
Case Studies & Examples
Day 3: Analyze Phase
- Identifying variables that influence outcomes.
- Step 1: Assess process efficiency.
- Step 2: Quantify goals.
- Step 3: Identify variations using historical data.
- Step 4: Understand Probability & Normal Distributions.
- Step 5: Conduct Hypothesis Testing.
- Step 6: Utilize Pareto Chart & Box Plot.
Case Studies & Examples
Day 4: Improve & Control Phase
- Identifying improvements and process implementation.
- Step 1: Identify key influencing factors.
- Step 2: Discover relationships between variables.
- Step 3: Establish process tolerances & validation.
- Control Phase: Ensure sustainable performance improvements.
- Step 4: Validate the measurement system.
- Step 5: Implement process documentation and audits.
- Step 6: Use Control Charts.
- Step 7: Project Take-Off.
Case Studies & Examples
Day 5: Change Management & Leadership
- Managing change: Dimensions, resistance, and strategies.
- Leadership skills:
- Evolution of Leadership.
- Digital Leaders & Leadership during Crisis.
- Body Language & Leadership.
- Challenging the Process.
- Project Management for Six Sigma:
- Risk management process.
- Communication Plan.
- Stakeholder’s Plan.
Case Studies & Examples