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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Syllabus

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification is the next stage of your career-making Six Sigma journey. Six Sigma Black Belts act as change agents in the workplace and are a great deal of problem-solving expertise to lead. In addition, lean Six Sigma Black Belts direct and motivate other team members. Furthermore, Lean Six Sigma Black Belts additionally take the lead on Six Sigma and DMAIC projects, which need a wide-reaching comprehension of Six Sigma philosophy. However, the most beneficial aspect of LSSBB training is that it allows you to develop advanced comprehension of Six Sigma. So now, let's know more about the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification syllabus from IASSC and prepare for the exam accordingly.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Syllabus Overview

The IASSC Lean Six Sigma syllabus and IASSC Certification exams primarily target the incorporation of Bloom's Taxonomy, according to the Revised (2001) model. In addition, this curriculum mainly aims to characterize cognitive level benchmarks for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt professionals. Above all, the IASSC Black Belt Lean Six Sigma Body of Knowledge incorporates five phases as described below:

  • Define
  • Measure
  • Analyze
  • Improve
  • Control

According to the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt syllabus, each of the mentioned phases includes many knowledge areas, as shown in the below table:

Phase Knowledge Areas
Define
  • The Basics of Six Sigma
  • The Fundamentals of Six Sigma
  • Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects
  • The Lean Enterprise
Measure
  • Process Definition
  • Six Sigma Statistics
  • Measurement System Analysis
  • Process Capability
Analyze
  • Patterns of Variation
  • Inferential Statistics
  • Hypothesis Testing
  • Hypothesis Testing with Non-Normal Data
Improve
  • Simple Linear Regression
  • Multiple Linear Regression
  • Designed Experiments
  • Full Factorial Experiments
  • Fractional Factorial Experiments
Control
  • Lean Controls
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Six Sigma Control Plans

Each knowledge area mentioned above has different course objectives. Therefore, those topics are mentioned below, categorized according to the phases.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Syllabus According to Different Phases

1. Design Phase:

Knowledge Area Topics Covered
The Basics of Six Sigma
  • Meanings of Six Sigma
  • General History of Six Sigma Continuous Improvement
  • Deliverables of a Lean Six Sigma Project
  • The Problem Solving Strategy Y = f(x)
  • Voice of the Customer, Business, and Employee
  • Six Sigma Roles Responsibilities
The Fundamentals of Six Sigma
  • Defining a Process
  • Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQ's)
  • Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
  • Pareto Analysis (80:20 rule)
  • Basic Six Sigma Metrics
(Includes DPU, DPMO, FTY, RTY Cycle Time; deriving these metrics)
Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects
  • Building a Business Case Project Charter
  • Developing Project Metrics
  • Financial Evaluation Benefits Capture
The Lean Enterprise
  • Understanding Lean
  • The History of Lean
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • The Seven Elements of Waste
( Includes Overproduction, Correction, Inventory, Motion, Overprocessing, Conveyance, and Waiting)
  • 5S ( Includes Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Self-Discipline)

2. Measure Phase:

Knowledge Area Topics Covered
Process Definition
  • Cause Effect / Fishbone Diagrams
  • Process Mapping, SIPOC, Value Stream Map
  • X-Y Diagram
  • Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Six Sigma Statistics
  • Basic Statistics
  • Descriptive Statistics
  • Normal Distributions Normality
  • Graphical Analysis
Measurement System Analysis
  • Precision Accuracy
  • Bias, Linearity Stability
  • Gage Repeatability Reproducibility
  • Variable Attribute MSA
Process Capability
  • Capability Analysis
  • Concept of Stability
  • Attribute Discrete Capability
  • Monitoring Techniques

3. Analyze Phase:

Knowledge Area Topics Covered
Patterns of Variation
  • Multi-Vari Analysis
  • Classes of Distributions
Inferential Statistics
  • Understanding Inference
  • Sampling Techniques Uses
  • Central Limit Theorem
Hypothesis Testing
  • General Concepts Goals of Hypothesis Testing
  • Significance Practical vs. Statistical
  • Risk Alpha Beta
  • Types of Hypothesis Test
Hypothesis Testing with Normal Data
  • Sample t-tests
  • Sample variance
  • One Way ANOVA
( Includes Tests of Equal Variance, Normality Testing, and Sample Size calculation, performing tests, and interpreting results)
Hypothesis Testing with Non-Normal Data
  • Mann-Whitney
  • Kruskal-Wallis
  • Mood's Median
  • Friedman
  • Sample Sign
  • Sample Wilcoxon
  • One and Two Sample Proportion
  • Chi-Squared (Contingency Tables)
(Includes Tests of Equal Variance, Normality Testing, and Sample Size calculation, performing tests, and interpreting results)

4. Improve Phase:

Knowledge Area Topics Covered
Simple Linear Regression
  • Correlation
  • Regression Equations
  • Residuals Analysis
Multiple Regression Analysis
  • Non- Linear Regression
  • Multiple Linear Regression
  • Confidence Prediction Intervals
  • Residuals Analysis
  • Data Transformation, Box-Cox
Designed Experiments
  • Experiment Objectives
  • Experimental Methods
  • Experiment Design Considerations
Full Factorial Experiments
  • 2k Full Factorial Designs
  • Linear Quadratic Mathematical Models
  • Balanced Orthogonal Designs
  • Fit, Diagnose Model, and Center Points
Fractional Factorial Experiments
  • Designs
  • Confounding Effects
  • Experimental Resolution

5. Control Phase:

Knowledge Area Topics Covered
Lean Controls
  • Control Methods for 5S
  • Kanban
  • Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Data Collection for SPC
  • I-MR Chart
  • Xbar-R Chart
  • U Chart
  • P Chart
  • NP Chart
  • Xbar-S Chart
  • CuSuM Chart
  • EWMA Chart
  • Control Methods
  • Control Chart Anatomy
  • Subgroups, Impact of Variation, Frequency of Sampling
  • Center Line Control Limit Calculations
Six Sigma Control Plans
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Elements of the Control Plan
  • Elements of the Response Plan

Conclusion

Companies worldwide are looking at increasing ways of utilizing the Six Sigma principles and philosophies in their processes. In addition, the certification and knowledge help in making data-driven decisions that influence process developments and improvements. Holistically, the certification also fine-tunes an organization's culture to ensure more responsibility towards the resources and processes. Enroll in Invensis Learning's Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification training and excel in your quality management career.

FAQs on Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification syllabus

1. Does Lean Six Sigma Black Belt require a project?

To accomplish Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, professionals require two complete projects with signed affirmation or one complete project with a signed affirmation and three years of work experience in at least one area of the Six Sigma Body of Knowledge. In addition, work experience should be in a full‐time, paid role, paid intern, co‐op, or any other coursework that can't be applied towards the work experience requirement. With the experience, you need more qualities to become Lean Six Sigma Black Belts, i.e., innovative thinking, understanding customer requirements and expectations, effective communication, management, and leadership skills to produce tangible financial results.

2. What industries use Lean Six Sigma Black Belt?

Organizations around the world want to advance their procedures. It contains Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt trained professionals support organizations in accomplishing this goal. In addition, firms and companies can achieve enhanced performance and a competitive edge by employing individuals who have completed the LSSBB course. While the Manufacturing industry initially applied the Lean Six Sigma principles, this insight has shifted over time. Other businesses that advantage from it include hospitality, medicine, aviation, services, finance, engineering, construction, and supply chain management.

Syllabus of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training

Areas of Study

  • Six Sigma and DMAIC methodology
  • Effective use of Six Sigma tools and techniques with Lean concepts in projects
  • Roles and responsibilities in deploying Lean and Six Sigma projects
  • Training and guiding juniors who are new to Six Sigma, and more
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  • There are no prerequisites required to sit for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Exam.
  • No. of Questions: 150 (Includes 30 Multiple Choice Questions and 15 non-graded questions)
  • Exam Duration: 240 minutes (4 Hours)
  • Exam Result: Should achieve a minimum score of 580 points out of 750 points
  • Type: Closed Book
  • The IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt exam cost is USD 475
  • Job roles that can benefit from Six Sigma Black Belt training course include, but are not limited to:
  • Engineers / Professionals / Executives who want to understand Six Sigma as a management tool for process and performance improvement at their work place
  • Managers, Project Leaders, Senior Engineers, Black Belt Candidates and anyone who desires an understanding of Six Sigma principles and skills.
  • Also production managers, front line supervisors, quality professionals, and individuals who are responsible for improving quality and processes at an enterprise or departmental level, including champions and process owners

FAQs on Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

What is the typical length of training for IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt?

The training duration for IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt by Invensis Learning will be 5 days where you will be spending 40 Hrs in total

The topics covered in the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training are given below:

Define Phase

  • The Basics of Six Sigma
  • The Fundamentals of Six Sigma
  • Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects
  • The Lean Enterprise

Measure Phase

  • Process Definition
  • Six Sigma Statistics
  • Measurement System Analysis
  • Process Capability

Analyse Phase

  • Patterns of Variation
  • Inferential Statistics
  • Hypothesis Testing
  • Hypothesis Testing with Non-Normal Data

Improve Phase

  • Simple Linear Regression
  • Multiple Linear Regression
  • Designed Experiments
  • Full Factorial Experiments
  • Fractional Factorial Experiments

Control Phase

  • Lean Controls
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Six Sigma Control Plans

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Job roles that can benefit from Six Sigma Black Belt training include, but are not limited to:

  • Engineers / Professionals / Executives who want to understand Six Sigma as a management tool for process and performance improvement at their work place
  • Managers, Project Leaders, Senior Engineers, Black Belt Candidates and anyone who desires an understanding of Six Sigma principles and skills.
  • Consultants
  • Also production managers, front line supervisors, quality professionals, and individuals who are responsible for improving quality and processes at an enterprise or departmental level, including champions and process owners

IASSC LSSBB Eligibility Criteria:

There are no prerequisites required to sit for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Exam

TUV SUD LSSBB Eligibility Criteria:

Six Sigma Black Belt certification training course is beneficial for engineers, managers, quality professionals and technical staff with a minimum of 2 years work experience.

To take up the Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Training, professionals should have completed their Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

IASSC LSSBB Exam Format:

  • No. of Questions: 150 (The Exam contains approximately 30 multiple-choice and true/false questions from each major section of the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge.)
  • Exam Duration: 240 minutes (4 Hours)
  • Exam Result: Should achieve a minimum score of 580 points out of 750 points
  • Pre-requisites: There are no prerequisites required to sit for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Exam
  • Note: Some forms of this exam may also include up to an additional 15 non-graded questions*.

TUV-SUD LSSBB Exam Foramt

  • Examination paper will consist two parts – A & B
    • Part A will have 100 MCQs
    • Part B will be project submission of 50 marks
  • The examination is considered passed when the two parts of the examination are passed. i.e. each part of the examination must be passed, independently of the other.
  • Passing part A is a prerequisite for participation in part B
  • Both of the parts of the examination must be completed within 8 months from the first participation in the part A examination, otherwise the examination is failed. This time limit of 8 months applies in all possible cases, including repetition of individual parts.
  • Candidate need to score minimum 60 % of the total marks in both the parts respectively and also need to obtain aggregate 70 % marks of the total marks (i.e. 105 out of 150) to pass this examination.
    • Mode: Electronic or paper-based for part A
    • Part B: Formats will be provided for submission of the project.
    • This is an open book exam
    • Each question is of one mark

Duration of exam:

  • Part A : 180 minutes
  • Part B : if part A is passed, then submission should take place within 8 months from the date of exam of part A. The submission must occur in any way before the end of 8 month time limit.

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