Upcoming dates

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Dates	Starts	Where	Status	Seat	Book
Oct 7 to Nov 6	9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST	Live virtual	GUARANTEED	$3,595

About this class

Companies that implement Lean Six Sigma see up to a 40% reduction in operational costs and 50% improvements in process efficiency, and certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belts are the ones leading that transformation. This Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training course equips you to drive measurable change through data, structure, and strategy.

This isn’t just a credential; it’s a career accelerator for professionals ready to lead real change.

What you'll be able to do

This course equips you with the strategies, tools, and data analysis skills to lead process improvement efforts at an enterprise level. By the end, you’ll be prepared to drive lasting change and earn your LSSBB credential.

Launch and lead Six Sigma initiatives across teams
Use DMAIC/DMADV to solve high-impact business problems
Identify and eliminate root causes of inefficiencies
Conduct advanced statistical analysis using Minitab
Implement control plans to sustain long-term improvements

Course outline

Introduction

Course Overview
Fundamentals
Roles and Responsibilities
Lean vs. Six Sigma
Learning Assessment

Lean Foundations

Core Lean Concepts
Lean Fundamentals
Traditional and Lean Production(s)
Flow Production Cells
Takt Time
Focused Factories and Demand Flow

Waste Elimination & Efficiency Tools

7 Waste Identification (Muda)
Waste Elimination
Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED)
Mistake Proofing (Poka-Yoke)
5S and 6M’s
Visual Management

Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis

Kaizen
A3 Thinking
Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagrams
Affinity Diagrams
The Five “W’s” and One “H” of a Problem Statement

Team-Based Project Planning

Team Selection
Project Charter
Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) and PACI Charts

Process Mapping & Documentation

Process Mapping
Process Mapping Exercise

Assessment

Learning Assessment

Six Sigma Principles and Fundamentals

History of Six Sigma
Lean vs. Six Sigma
DMAIC vs. DMADV
DMAIC Model

Define Phase

Project Charters, VOC, CTQ, Y = f(x)
Pareto Analysis, Kano Model, House of Quality
Root Cause Analysis: 5 Whys and Affinity Diagrams

Measure Phase

Data Collection, MSA, Sampling Plans
Basic Statistics with Minitab
Control Charts, Capability Indices (Cp/Cpk)

Analyze Phase

FMEA, Regression, ANOVA, Hypothesis Testing
Histograms, Box Plots, Scatter Plots with Minitab
Confirming Root Causes and Identifying Key Inputs

Improve Phase

Brainstorming and Prioritization Tools
Design of Experiments (DOE) using Minitab
Risk Mitigation and Pilot Planning

Control Phase

Control Plans and Response Strategies
Process Standardization and Documentation

Certification Exam and Final Project Submission

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Exam
Final Project Submission
Course Summary

Before you attend

Official courseware, practical tools, and templates
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam included
Final project submission with instructor review
6-month license for Minitab software
80 PDUs and certificate of completion
Access to class recordings for 90 days
Guaranteed-to-run dates (where applicable)
Flexible rescheduling (conditions apply)

Who this is for

This workshop is ideal for professionals across industries who are responsible for improving processes or leading change. This includes managers, team leaders, supervisors, process improvement specialists, and anyone eager to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and deliver more value to customers.