Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training Course - Classroom

The Benefits of Lean Six Sigma & Project Management Training

Understanding Lean Six Sigma

The Lean Six Sigma methodology has been tried and tested as a proven methodology, which enables organisations to have greater, more improved productivity while reducing operational costs. The methodologies will also help organisations to improve and increase their customer satisfaction.

Lean – Methodologies which once implemented into your businesses, can increase and improve customer value, in turn improving and reducing resource wastage.

Six Sigma – Methodologies used to help continually reduce product and process variation. This is achieved through defined project approaches.

When we combine Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, we can expect to see reduced costs, a boost in employee morale, and an increase in customer satisfaction. This is all achieved through the global standard for Lean and for Six Sigma - ISO 18404:2015.

Individuals who have obtained their Lean Six Sigma professional certifications are in high demand by employers around the world. This is because they can use a range of problem-solving techniques, to help save company costs and deliver high customer satisfaction.

Read our Blog to discover the 3 ways Six Sigma will improve your life.

Course accreditation

CEPAS, A Bureau Veritas Company Since 1994, CEPAS have been the market leaders in certifying competence and experience in professional activities.

Who is this course suitable for?

Is the Black Belt qualification right for me?

This Black Belt Six Sigma certification course is suitable for individuals in senior or managerial job roles, such as:

Senior Manager
Team Leader
Project Manager
Quality Assurance Engineer
Software or Management Professionals

Why choose to study with us

Why choose to study with e-Careers

With over 16 years’ experience in the education and training sector, e-Careers has fine-tuned our processes, course materials and delivery methods, to help delegates get the most out of their training. We want the best for you! To support this, we have been recognised within our industry as providing high-quality service and, resulting in multiple awards, and we continue to innovate and reinvest in our business.

Benefits of learning Lean Six Sigma with e-Careers:

You will earn the only Lean Six Sigma qualification, that meets the global ISO 18404 standard
Our course materials have been accredited by CEPAS and are heavily weighted towards the modern-day requirements for Lean, moving away from the dated focus on statistical analysis. This ensures you can experience a practical approach Lean Six Sigma, and are able to implement essential methodologies
You will be published on the CEPAS public register
Multiple learning methods, including: Classrooms, Virtual Classrooms, and On-site
We offer volume discounts for organisations with larger volume requirements, and we can develop bespoke training for you
Price match guarantee
Interest-free payment plans available
Mock exams, exams and certifications are included
These courses are delivered by our team of training and industry experts

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities with Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Once you have passed your Black Belt exam you can start to apply for a range of senior and managerial job roles, including:

Process Improvement Manager – £45k
Continuous Improvement Manager - £48k
Quality Manager - £50k
Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager - £51k
Quality Assurance (QA) Director - £65k
Operations Director - £73k

*Source: Payscale

Certification Details

About ISO 18404

Since 2015 ISO 18404 has been the benchmark for Lean Six Sigma methodologies, which are globally recognised.

ISO 18404 defines essential approaches that companies must adhere to comply with the required standards.

What does an ISO 18404 certificate mean for me?

ISO 18404 used to be complex and a difficult standard to achieve. Now, thanks to CEPAS, Bureau Veritas and e-Careers, this process has become simpler and more affordable to achieve.

By complying with ISO 18404 standards, you can show others that you comfortably meet this single standard of Lean Six Sigma, which makes delegates valuable and even more employable, in managerial roles.

About CEPAS, a Bureau Veritas company

Bureau Veritas is the global leader in inspection, testing and certification services, and they have been for close to 200 years, now.

They generate over €5 billion in revenue a year
In 2016, Bureau Veritas acquired CEPAS to be able to focus on the people certification market
As an organisation, Bureau Veritas has over 74,000 employees, in 1,400 offices and laboratories
They are recognised in over 140 countries

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Syllabus & Exam

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Syllabus

This 8-day course includes 5 days for Green Belt. If you have already completed a Green Belt Certification within a past 3 years, with e-Careers or another reputable training provider, you have the option to only attend the last 3 days.

Our Black Belt certification includes comprehensive training materials, exams, certifications and you will also be registered onto the CEPAS public register of Lean Six Sigma certified professionals.

Throughout our CEPAS Black Belt qualification, you will cover a wide range of topics over 8 days.

Day 1

Lean Fundamentals
Six Sigma Fundamentals
Voice of the Customer (VoC)
SIPOC
Introduction to Value and Value Stream Mapping
Identifying Waste
Introduction to Flow and Pull
Root Cause Analysis
Exam Practice Quiz

Day 2

DMAIC methodology
Introduction to Six Sigma Statistics
Measurement System Analysis
Introduction to Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Exam Practice Quiz

Day 3

Introduction to Minitab
Pareto Charts and 80/20 rule
Kano Analysis
Pugh and other X-Y Matrices
Six Sigma Statistics
Measurement System Analysis

Day 4

Process Capability
Inferential Statistics
Correlation and Regression Analysis
Intro to Hypothesis Testing
Design of Experiments
Mock exam practice

Day 5

Review of mock exam and exam preparation
See ‘Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Classroom Exams’ for more info

Day 6

The Role of a Black Belt
Advanced use of DMAIC
Risk Analysis for Black Belts
Change Management
Hypothesis Testing Non-Normal Data
Advanced Regression Analysis

Day 7

Advanced Design of Experiments
Fractional Factorial Experiments
Response Surface Methods and Method of Steepest Ascent / Descent
Prep Black Belt exam #2 (equivalent to Green Belt)

Day 8

Review of mock exam
Final exam preparation
Exam

On completion of the course you will be able to:

Utilise a wide array of analytical and graphical tools associated with Six Sigma (at the Black Belt level)
Correctly select, utilise and interpret the results from several core analytical tools
Demonstrate a robust knowledge of the correct usage of objective data in improvement projects
Begin to develop the competencies required by ISO 18404 through knowledge and practice of a series of technical tools

What is Pareto Analysis and how is it used in Lean Six Sigma?

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Exam

Through the Black Belt exam, you will have your knowledge of this syllabus and key competencies tested and verified, as set out by the ISO 18404:2015.

Black Belt Exam format

Online, Proctored exam
Multiple-choice
60 questions
Closed book
A mixture of knowledge and insight questions and Lean Six Sigma statements
60-minute duration
75% pass mark

1 Free Examination Re-sit is included in the price.

Provisional exam results are provided immediately, and official exam results are provided within 5 working days.

Exam Requirements

Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence)
Laptop or PC with internet connection, Webcam and Microphone
You must be alone and not have any study materials around you (This will be checked by the examiner, before your exam starts)
Exams can be taken 24/7, depending on available time slots

Scheduling for your exam can be booked up to 3 days after registering with ProctorU. Full instructions will be provided upon redeeming your exam voucher.

We recommend taking the CEPAS Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Exam within the first 6 weeks after your course completion date. Please note: the exam voucher fee is included in the classroom course fee.