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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Name: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Price: 2800.00 USD
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10-day course where learners lead DMAIC projects, apply Lean tools and advanced statistics, and practise exam-style questions for Black Belt.

80 hours (10 days) Advanced Quality Management

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THE BIG PICTURE

About this course

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is a senior-level credential recognised across industries for leading complex improvement projects and developing organisational capability. It is offered by several awarding bodies, including ASQ, IASSC and the Council for Six Sigma Certification. Across 10 days (80 hours), you will plan and lead improvement projects, quantify problems with data, and use advanced analytical and Lean methods to find and implement solutions. Hands-on work includes MSA and capability in software, hypothesis testing, regression, DOE, control charts, and creating control plans and handover packages. This course prepares you for recognised Lean Six Sigma Black Belt exams. Exams are booked directly with your chosen awarding body; formats vary by body and are typically proctored, computer-based and mapped to the DMAIC body of knowledge, with some bodies also requiring a completed project. Your instructor will provide guidance on selecting an exam route and booking. The awarding body owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.

What you’ll learn

Select and scope Black Belt projects aligned to strategy and customer needs
Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate improvement workshops
Plan data collection, conduct MSA, and evaluate process capability
Apply hypothesis testing, ANOVA and regression to identify root causes
Design and analyse screening and factorial experiments to optimise performance
Implement Lean improvements and design robust control plans with SPC
Quantify benefits, manage change, and close projects effectively
Prepare for a chosen Black Belt exam with practice tests and exam techniques

A CLEAR PATH FORWARD

10-day Lean Six Sigma Black Belt agenda

10 days · 80 contact hours · 09:00–17:30

10 instructor-led days (80 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.

Learning route: 10 recommended days
Practical work: 10 guided activities
Finish with: Mock exam + certification exam

Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.

Day 1Black Belt role, deployment and project selectionLeadership and organisational deployment; Define phase

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Welcome, course orientation, objectives and assessment approach
09:30–10:45 · Lean and Six Sigma principles, DMAIC and the Black Belt role
11:00–12:30 · Organisational deployment, governance, roles and responsibilities
13:30–14:45 · Project selection, business case, voice of the business and benefits
15:00–16:15 · Project charters, stakeholders, change readiness and risk
16:15–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and debrief

Put it into practice

Draft a project charter and stakeholder map for a chosen improvement opportunity. Peer review to refine the problem statement, scope and CTQs.

You’ll take away
Project charter and stakeholder map

Day 2Define: VOC to CTQ, SIPOC and high-level mappingDefine phase; Team management and facilitation

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap and Q&A from Day 1
09:30–10:45 · Voice of the Customer, CTQ trees and Kano considerations
11:00–12:30 · SIPOC development and boundaries; scoping workshop techniques
13:30–14:45 · High-level process mapping and swimlanes
15:00–16:15 · Risk assessment (COPQ, high-level FMEA) and communication plan
16:15–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and debrief

Put it into practice

Build a SIPOC and CTQ tree for the selected project using customer inputs. Facilitate a short scoping session to validate boundaries and handoffs.

You’ll take away
SIPOC diagram and CTQ tree

Day 3Measure: data planning, sampling and MSA fundamentalsMeasure phase (data, MSA, capability)

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap and Q&A from Day 2
09:30–10:45 · Data types, operational definitions and sampling strategies
11:00–12:30 · Measurement System Analysis overview and planning
13:30–14:45 · Gage R&R (variable) study design and interpretation
15:00–16:15 · Attribute agreement analysis and tips for difficult measures
16:15–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and debrief

Put it into practice

Plan and simulate an MSA (variable or attribute) using sample data in Minitab/Excel. Interpret results and decide on next steps to improve measurement.

You’ll take away
MSA plan and initial study results

Day 4Measure: capability analysis and SPC foundationsMeasure phase (capability) and Control phase (SPC basics)

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap and Q&A from Day 3
09:30–10:45 · Distribution assessment and data transformations
11:00–12:30 · Process capability indices (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) and confidence
13:30–14:45 · Short-run capability, non-normal data and performance metrics
15:00–16:15 · SPC chart selection and building X̄-R, I-MR and p/np charts
16:15–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and debrief

Put it into practice

Generate capability reports and basic control charts from a real or provided dataset. Present baseline performance and key risks to stakeholders.

You’ll take away
Capability report and baseline SPC charts

Day 5Analyse: exploratory analysis and hypothesis testingAnalyse phase (hypothesis testing, ANOVA)

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap and Q&A from Day 4
09:30–10:45 · Exploratory data analysis, stratification and visualisation
11:00–12:30 · Hypothesis testing concepts, errors, power and sample size
13:30–14:45 · t-tests and confidence intervals (1-sample, 2-sample, paired)
15:00–16:15 · One-way ANOVA and multiple comparisons; non-normal options
16:15–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and debrief

Put it into practice

Run t-tests and ANOVA on a provided dataset to test suspected factors. Interpret p-values, effect sizes and assumptions to form conclusions.

You’ll take away
Hypothesis testing analysis pack

Day 6Analyse: regression, nonparametrics and root causeAnalyse phase (regression and diagnostics)

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap and Q&A from Day 5
09:30–10:45 · Correlation, simple and multiple regression; model selection
11:00–12:30 · Residual analysis, transformations and multicollinearity
13:30–14:45 · Logistic regression overview and when to use it
15:00–16:15 · Nonparametric tests (Mann–Whitney, Kruskal–Wallis, Chi-square)
16:15–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and debrief

Put it into practice

Build and diagnose a multiple regression model to quantify drivers of performance. Use outputs to prioritise factors for experimentation or redesign.

You’ll take away
Regression model workbook and insights

Day 7Improve: DOE screening and factorialsImprove phase (DOE and optimisation)

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap and Q&A from Day 6
09:30–10:45 · DOE concepts, effect hierarchy and resolution
11:00–12:30 · Screening designs (Plackett–Burman, fractional factorials)
13:30–14:45 · Full/fractional factorial setup in Minitab and aliasing
15:00–16:15 · Analysing effects, interactions and confirmation runs
16:15–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and debrief

Put it into practice

Design and analyse a fractional factorial experiment using provided data. Recommend critical factors and settings for confirmation testing.

You’ll take away
DOE screening design and analysis summary

Day 8Improve: response surfaces, Lean methods and pilotingImprove phase (Lean methods, optimisation) and DFSS basics

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap and Q&A from Day 7
09:30–10:45 · Response Surface Methodology (CCD/Box–Behnken) and optimisation
11:00–12:30 · Lean flow, takt, pull, SMED, 5S and mistake-proofing
13:30–14:45 · Solution selection matrices and cost–benefit analysis
15:00–16:15 · FMEA for improved designs and pilot planning
16:15–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and debrief

Put it into practice

Optimise a response using RSM outputs, then design a pilot with controls and risks addressed via FMEA. Present a concise improvement plan.

You’ll take away
Optimisation results and pilot implementation plan

Day 9Control: SPC, control plans and project closureControl phase (SPC, sustainment) and Design for Six Sigma basics

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap and Q&A from Day 8
09:30–10:45 · Control plan structure, reaction plans and ownership
11:00–12:30 · Advanced SPC topics (short-run, EWMA/CUSUM, capability tracking)
13:30–14:45 · Visual management, standard work and error-proofing checks
15:00–16:15 · Benefits validation, handover, lessons learned and closure
16:15–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and debrief

Put it into practice

Create a control plan linked to key CTQs and SPC charts, including escalation paths. Build a simple dashboard to track sustainability metrics.

You’ll take away
Control plan and sustainability dashboard outline

Day 10Integration, case study wrap-up and exam preparationAll domains with emphasis on exam preparation and booking

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap and final clarifications across DMAIC and leadership topics
09:30–10:45 · Integrated case study wrap-up and benefits realisation review
11:00–12:30 · Focused review of commonly tested areas and exam techniques
13:30–15:00 · Timed mock exam covering full Black Belt body of knowledge
15:15–16:15 · Mock exam debrief, gap analysis and personal study plan
16:15–17:30 · Exam logistics, choosing an awarding body and booking guidance

Put it into practice

Sit a timed mock exam and receive detailed feedback mapped to domains. Finalise a study plan and confirm next steps for exam booking.

You’ll take away
Mock exam report and personal study plan

Bring it all together

Certification exam: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Confirm the current exam format with the awarding body when you book. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 80 contact hours.

Sample MindClick certificate of completion for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, marked SAMPLE — What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
MindClick certificate of completion: 10 days, 80 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: issued by the awarding body when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.

Before you choose your learning route

Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.

The awarding body owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of the awarding body.

Fees

Fee per learner outside India. Exam fee included.
Delivery format	Fee per learner	Exam fee
Live online	$2,800 USD	Included
Classroom	$4,500 USD	Included

One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.

Prerequisites

Prior Green Belt certification and experience leading improvement projects are strongly recommended; some awarding bodies may require evidence of completed projects. Bring a laptop with Microsoft Excel (and, if possible, Minitab), a scientific calculator, and data from a current or past project.

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Nov152026

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