Lean Six Sigma at K-State

Black Belt Course Overview

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt focuses on mastery of Lean Six Sigma theory, strategies, and advanced tools and techniques through in-depth application and analysis. This course will enhance professional expertise needed to implement and lead complex projects and provide the skills necessary to teach and mentor others. The focus of the Black Belt course is on in-depth coverage of topics including, but not limited to: value stream mapping, advanced statistical theory, A3 management, advanced design for six sigma (DFSS), project management for large projects, coaching and mentoring teams for process improvement, organizational change management, advanced hypothesis testing, history and theory of quality, advanced lean theory and tools, implementation of LSS in an organization, and use of advanced Minitab features.

Black Belt

Certificates of completion will be issued to participants who successfully complete program requirements.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Course cost: $2,500

Registration is not currently available for this course.

UPCOMING OFFERINGS

The next Black Belt course has not been scheduled. This course consists of six in-person classroom sessions (44 hours) and 32 hours of online assignments, homework and quizzes.

AUDIENCE

  • All industries and types of organizations
  • Project leaders who will be driving Lean Six Sigma projects
  • Leaders who will be responsible for championing or sponsoring Lean Six Sigma

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, you will:

  • Have the knowledge and level of understanding to teach White and Yellow Belt classes
  • Understand the key elements of implementing Lean Six Sigma in an organization
  • Understand advanced statistical concepts
  • Understand the background and theory of Lean Six Sigma
  • Be able to mentor and coach other team members just starting to learn about LSS
  • Manage multiple, complex projects
  • Learn the skills and knowledge to earn an LSS Black Belt Certificate

FORMAT

The Black Belt class is comprised of approximately 44 hours of classroom training plus an additional 32 hours of online work and homework assignments that reinforce the classroom training. Online content, homework, and applications supplement class time. Completion of a project and quizzes are required for certification.

PROJECT

The LSS Black Belt program provides the opportunity to fully apply learning to a project. With advanced knowledge and application in Lean Six Sigma, LSS Black Belt participants are encouraged to consider projects that are systemic and cross-functional in scope.

MATERIALS

The following course books will be used:

  • Learning to See: Value Stream Mapping to Add Value and Eliminate MUDA
  • Managing to Learn: Using the A3 Management Process
  • CSSBB Primer (Quality Council of Indiana)
  • CSSBB Primer solutions text (Quality Council of Indiana)
  • Minitab Statistical software is used throughout the course
  • Electronic copies of templates and tools are provided

PREREQUISITES

  • Prior participation in the Lean Six Sigma: Green Belt course
  • Participants must have a laptop with the Minitab Statistical Software and be familiar with basic use and applications

CERTIFICATION

A certificate of completion will be issued to all participants who successfully complete the program requirements.

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1

  • A3 Management
  • Starting and sustaining an LSS program
  • Design for Six Sigma (DMADV)/Innovation

Day 2

  • Value Stream maps
  • Advanced Lean Theory and tools
  • Organizational Change Management

Day 3

  • Value Stream maps
  • A3 Management
  • Advanced Lean Theory and tools
  • Advanced Hypothesis testing
  • Advanced Minitab
  • Project Management

Day 4

  • QFD
  • FMEA
  • Value Stream maps
  • Regression, Multivariate Analysis and Factor Analysis
  • Team management

Day 5

  • A3 Management
  • Value Stream Maps
  • Advanced SPC Topics
  • Solution Development techniques
  • TRIZ

Day 6

  • Case studies/Site visits