Black Belt Training/
Certification that
includes facilitation of up to twelve (12) candidates over 6 months.
Participants learn advanced problem solving tools and techniques using
Six Sigma or TQM problem solving approaches and each complete an
improvement project.
(Cost: $78,000)($54,000 if candidates
certified from above Green Belt Training/ Certification)
Purpose:
The Black Belt Certification
Program is designed to provide additional specialized training for
employees, in order to develop each into an internal consultant and
prepare them to lead, facilitate, or assist improvement teams or efforts
in applying Lean Six Sigma Tools and Techniques. It is also designed to
enhance employees’ technical knowledge in the areas of statistical tools
and techniques in the work place, to analyze data in order to determine
whether their business priorities are in control and capable of
consistently meeting customer requirements. This training follows
“basic” problem solving and process improvement training. (See Black
Belt Candidate Profile attached.)
Program
Overview:
The
Candidate will be exposed to a practical and systematic methodology for
day-to-day problem solving. Black Belt certification can be accomplished
by completing the following requirements:
A. Candidate
should be a certified Green Belt Candidate and
have completed basic Problem solving training (DMAIC methodology) along
with at least 1 successfully completed improvement project.
B. Complete
advanced statistical tools Training modules (12 days) (see
proposed training modules).
C. Complete
an Improvement Project through
all Process steps (i.e. 5 step DMAIC Process) and demonstrate the
advanced tools and techniques.
D. Successfully
complete Black Belt Exam with
a score of 70 or better. (Exam is open book and Candidate can retake
exam if needed.)
E. Candidate
and project approved by Master Black Belt Instructor- Project One on
One Review Sessions will incorporate a review of the candidate’s project
and how the candidate has incorporated the previous project review’s
feedback and training.
Desired Black Belt Candidate
Characteristics:
1. Strong
Analytical Skills including
familiarity with basic algebra, computer spreadsheets (Excel, Visio,
etc.), construction of various basic graphs (line, bar, pie, Pareto,
etc.)
2. Future
Availability to Teams –
Candidates should be able to be available within the next 1-2 years to
be available to teams at their locations for interval consulting and/or
leading problem solving or process work efforts. Because Black Belts are
needed to help other teams, existing managers with very little projected
future time availability for others would not be good candidates.
3. Future
Leadership Potential –
While this is not essential, it is a recommended characteristic to
ensure that the organization will continue to grow toward its vision.
4. Available
Time for Training and Project –
This training includes 12 one-day workshops along with project work.
Each candidate needs to have about 5-10 days per month minimum to commit
to this effort.
