Lean Six Sigma

Black

Belt Training

What will you learn during the
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt programme?

You are being trained to become a Black Belt — but what does a Black Belt actually do?
After completing this training, you will be able to solve complex problems, coach Lean Six Sigma Green Belts, shape the Lean Six Sigma discipline within your organisation, and successfully implement these (cultural) changes.

This intensive and practice-oriented programme enables you to apply your newly acquired knowledge directly in your own work environment.

Who is the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt programme for?

The Black Belt training is designed for anyone who wants to be involved in structured process improvements and change initiatives within an organisation, such as project leaders of improvement projects, (programme) managers, and consultants.

No specific prior education is required to participate in the Black Belt programme; anyone can enrol. You also do not need to have completed any previous Lean Six Sigma courses (such as Yellow Belt, Orange Belt, or Green Belt) before starting the Black Belt training. If you already have a Green Belt, you can join the Green Belt to Black Belt programme.

The level of the Black Belt programme corresponds to higher professional education (HBO) working and thinking level.

What we cover during the training

At the start of the training, you will learn to work with the DMAIC cycle, a proven method that helps solve problems by identifying the root causes before developing and implementing solutions.

You will also learn how to improve business processes by identifying, analysing, and reducing waste. The focus is on creating value for the customer. With this mindset, you work on simplifying processes and increasing customer satisfaction.

A Lean Black Belt acts as an internal advisor in continuous improvement, and during the Black Belt programme you will learn how to fulfil this role effectively. You will learn how to set up an improvement programme and how to connect the organisation’s vision to processes and improvement initiatives. Implementing Lean methodology is an essential part of this Lean Black Belt programme.

In addition, you will deepen your knowledge of statistics and Lean Agile Six Sigma techniques. You will learn how to coach Green Belts within your organisation and how to guide managers in implementing Lean methodology to build a strong foundation.

Making strategy truly work through Policy Deployment is also a key component of the Black Belt programme. This includes translating strategy into processes and process objectives. This ensures that everyone in the organisation understands how their work contributes to achieving the company’s vision. Leading improvements in both people and processes is a crucial skill for a Lean Black Belt and forms an important part of this training.

The programme

In broad terms, the most complete programme is structured as follows:

Introduction and Define: 2 days

• Introduction to processes
• Introduction to Lean, Six Sigma and the DMAIC roadmap
• Change management in improvement projects
• Explanation and simulation of Agile working
• Change management and improvement programmes
• Defining the problem and setting objectives
• Customer needs, customer demand, and customer journey
• Creating the main process and project charter
• Stakeholder management

Measure and Analyse: 2 days

• Mapping the current process using Value Stream Mapping
• Basic statistics, data collection, and process performance
• Creating measurement plans and executing measurements
• Identifying the (root) causes of the problem
• Turning data into insights

Improve and Control: 3 days

• Identifying countermeasures for the main root causes
• Creating and implementing an implementation plan
• Implementing using sprints and Agile steering
• Validating the results
• Embedding the implemented solution

Policy Deployment: 2 days (block 1 of the Green Belt to Black Belt programme)

Masterclass Policy Deployment: This advanced module focuses on programme management and Lean Six Sigma Policy Deployment. Central questions include: “How do we roll out process improvement across organisations, and what does that involve?” Techniques covered include:

• Programme management
• Lean Six Sigma Policy Deployment<

Practical information

The following learning materials are required for the Lean Black Belt programme.

These tools are included in the training:

– Training materials
– USB stick with exercises
– Workbook for your certification project
– Practice exam
– Coaching sessions

Coaching

The Black Belt programme includes four coaching sessions. During these sessions, a Lean Black Belt supports you individually in the approach to your Lean Six Sigma project. Together, you will review your progress and your workbook, and you will receive guidance whenever you encounter obstacles.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate

Lean Six Sigma Groep is accredited by LCS, IASSC, and CEDEO, and is registered with CRKBO. This ensures that the training meets international standards and requirements, and guarantees the quality of our programmes.

Upon completion of the training, you will receive an LCS Lean Six Sigma Groep certificate of participation. In addition, it is possible to become fully certified in practice as a Lean Black Belt. The following requirements apply:

– Certificate of participation: Awarded after completing the full training. A maximum of one training day may be missed.
– Theory exam: This exam consists of both multiple-choice and open questions.
– Two practical assignments: As the project leader of an improvement team, you complete Lean Six Sigma practical assignments within an organisation. These assignments demonstrate your ability to analyse a process and implement improvements with measurable results. The assignments are assessed by a Black Belt from Lean Six Sigma Groep. Upon successful completion, you will receive the full LCS Lean Six Sigma Groep Black Belt Certificate.

Why choose a Black Belt training at Lean Six Sigma Groep?

What makes the Black Belt programme at Lean Six Sigma Groep unique is that you can determine your own route. You choose the path that best fits your interests and goals.

Would you like to learn how to improve processes using Lean Six Sigma and master advanced Six Sigma techniques? Then the regular Lean Six Sigma Black Belt programme may be the right choice for you.

Is Six Sigma not your preference and would you rather follow the Agile module? Then choose the Lean Agile Black Belt programme.

Or do you think: I’m interested in both Lean Agile and Six Sigma? In that case, you can follow the Lean Agile Six Sigma Black Belt programme.

Which route will you choose?