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Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Course Outline
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 & 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
- Flow Improvement Objectives
- 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
- To Open the Worksheet
- The Results
- Testing for Means
- t-tests Consider More than Just the Means…
- t-test Exercise
- Z test
- Testing for Medians
- Where Could I Use Median Tests?
- Median Hypothesis Tests
- Testing for Standard Deviation (Variance)
- Equal Variance Hypothesis Tests
- Exercise: Test for Equal Variance
- Interpreting the Results
- Using Bartlett’s Method
- Testing for Proportions and Percentages
- Proportions and Percentages Hypothesis Tests
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
- The 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 and Refresher
- Key Control Charts
- Data Collection Planning for Control Charts
Module 16: Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- General overview
- Key Metrics
Module 17: Lessons from Queue Theory
- Overview
- Understanding Gauge R&R
- Minitab Walkthrough
Who should attend this Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Course?
Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Course is typically open to individuals with a Six Sigma Green Belt certification and some experience in leading Six Sigma projects. The following professionals can benefit from attending this course:
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Professionals
- Quality Assurance Professionals
- Project Managers
- Business Strategists
- Team Leaders
- Transformation Managers
- Organisational Leaders
Prerequisites of the Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Course
Delegates must have earned the Six Sigma Green Belt certification before pursuing this Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Course. It is also suggested that candidates review the topics covered during their Yellow and Green Belt Training Courses
Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Course Overview
Six Sigma is a data-driven methodology aimed at reducing defects and improving processes through statistical analysis and systematic problem-solving. The Black Belt Upgrade is a highly knowledgeable training course that demonstrates Six Sigma expertise and an individual's ability to control and guide business development projects using the Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) model.
For organisations, this training fosters a culture of continuous improvement, leading to optimised performance and a competitive edge in the marketplace. Studying this training will help delegates handle complex projects while easily implementing Six Sigma methodology. Pursuing this Six Sigma Certification training will also help individuals get familiar with Six Sigma strategies that will help them be successful in their career prospects and enhance opportunities to work in multinational companies.
This 5-Day Six Sigma Training by The Knowledge Academy is designed to provide delegates with principles and methodologies of Six Sigma. Delegates will recognise the Black Belt's major areas of responsibility, including control frameworks and collecting data. They will also learn the importance of a data collection plan in order to have the right data to analyse the success of the project. In addition, delegates will be introduced to advanced statistical and distribution theory terminology. Our highly experienced trainer will conduct this Six Sigma Training and equip delegates with knowledge of Six Sigma.
Course Objectives
- To learn statistical tools and techniques for data-driven decision making
- To focus on real solutions to an area’s biggest problems
- To foster the ability to identify, analyse, and reduce process defects
- To get familiar with the key stages of the emotional cycle of change
- To make use of methods that provide a framework for improvement
- To establish the current process defect level and a baseline for future
After attending this Six Sigma Certification, delegates will be able to implement numerous applications of Six Sigma in their businesses without much adjustment. They will be able to control and guide business development projects efficiently.
What’s included in this Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Course?
- Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Examination
- World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
- Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Certificate
- Digital Delegate Pack
Six Sigma Black Belt Qualification
This Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade course is designed for Six Sigma Green Belt certification holders who wish to upgrade to the Black Belt. The Black Belt is a highly sought-after certification, which demonstrates Six Sigma expertise and individual ability to control and guide business development projects using the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) model.
Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Exam Information
To achieve the Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows:
- Question Type: Multiple Choice
- Total Questions: 25
- Total Marks: 50 Marks
- Pass Mark: 80%, or 40/50 Marks
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book
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Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade Training | Six Sigma Training in Virtual FAQs
Six Sigma is a globally recognised, data-driven methodology which aims to eliminate defects through successive business process improvement.
After obtaining the Black Belt Upgrade certification, you can choose to use this certification to obtain a role as a Six Sigma Black Belt, leading multiple Green Belt teams and providing expert advice. Alternatively, you can take the next step and enrol on our most advanced Six Sigma course, Six Sigma Master Black Belt training.
We offer Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade training courses in locations all over the UK and abroad, making it easy to find a training venue near you!
Minitab a popular statistical package for analysing data. It is often used for projects involving Six Sigma and will be used in the Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade training course.
The training fees for Six Sigma Black Belt Upgradein Virtual starts from £2995
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"Really good course and well organised. Trainer was great with a sense of humour - his experience allowed a free flowing course, structured to help you gain as much information & relevant experience whilst helping prepare you for the exam"
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