Description

This course is designed for leaders who have completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training. The black belt program provides advanced training in technical process-improvement techniques and builds upon Lean Six Sigma fundamentals. Participants will learn how to increase productivity, process flow, and customer satisfaction while decreasing total defects, cycle time, and work-in-progress delays. As part of the course, participants will have the opportunity to apply their newfound knowledge by completing a large-scale process improvement project in their organization.

What is Lean Six Sigma?

Lean Six Sigma is a business strategy focused on process improvement and eliminating waste. This unique combination creates a competitive advantage that results in reduced costs, improved quality, and increased speed of delivery.

Countless organizations have successfully transformed their workflows with Lean Six Sigma methodologies. It is recognized worldwide in manufacturing, distribution, engineering, logistics, software development, retail, health care, and government industries. Lean Six Sigma is utilized by 82% of Fortune 100 companies, with an estimated global savings of $427 billion over the last 20 years.

Council for Six Sigma Certification Seal

Our program is taught by a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and our certificates are accredited by The Council for Six Sigma Certification. This accreditation is crucial: It is one of the most prominent and well-respected accreditations for Six Sigma programs. It is used and recognized in more than 165 countries worldwide.

What is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification?

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification represents a mastery of advanced tools and techniques used to lead teams and optimize processes. This certificate is recognized and respected worldwide. It is the capstone of the Lean Six Sigma courses offered by the David Eccles School of Business Executive Education program. The Black Belt coursework builds upon the foundational skills learned in Lean Sigma Six Green Belt training by adding advanced analytical tools that can be used to further refine processes. These skills are tested and fine-tuned through real-world projects.

Black Belt graduates will be able to confidently lead strategic-level continuous improvement projects, analyze complex business scenarios, develop leaders in the Lean Six Sigma methodology, and deliver substantial results for any organization. A recent study showed certified Black Belts saving their organization over $275,000 annually, in addition to their regular responsibilities.

Content

  • The DMAIC process (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)

  • Advanced statistics and Minitab use
  • Design of Experiments
  • Kanban
  • 5S

Impact

This course is designed for managers who want to further refine processes and discover new optimization opportunities. It is especially useful for senior engineers, operations managers, production managers, and project managers. This course can benefit administrators in any industry if they are committed to continuous process improvement.

Personal Impact

  • Identify and solve complex operational problems

  • Refine personal workflows and operational processes

  • Harness data analytics to your advantage

  • Learn to lead cross-functional projects

  • Improve decision-making skills and deliver results

  • Recognize strategic threats and opportunities

  • Earn a world-renowned certification

Organizational Impact

  • Create a culture of critical, analytical thinking

  • Optimize processes and maximize productivity

  • Measure and improve customer satisfaction

  • Increase speed of delivery and improve quality

  • Eliminate unnecessary waste and reduce costs

  • Foster an environment of continuous improvement

  • Elevate the standard of excellence in your industry

Logistics

Format
In Person

Course Time
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m

Course Price
$7,200

2024 Class Dates

  • September 18, 2024

  • September 19, 2024

  • September 20, 2024

  • October 23, 2024

  • October 24, 2024

  • October 25, 2024

  • November 13, 2024
  • November 14, 2024

  • November 15, 2024

2025 Class Dates

  • September 17, 2025

  • September 18, 2025

  • September 19, 2025

  • October 22, 2025

  • October 23, 2025

  • October 24, 2025

  • November 12, 2025

  • November 13, 2025

  • November 14, 2025

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Proof of accomplishment

In addition to developing knowledge & skills you will receive a certificate, a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile, and SHRM credits as proof of your accomplishment.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate

Certificate

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt LinkedIn Badge

LinkedIn Badge

45 SHRM Credits

Eccles Executive Education is recognized by SHRM to offer SHRM-CP or SHRMSCP professional development credits (PDCs). This program is valid for 45 PDCs. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit SHRMCertification.org.

Faculty

Robert Valentino

Robert Valentino, Master Black Belt, MBA

Robert Valentino is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Founder of Lean Coach®. He has established a solid track record as a trusted advisor and industry expert in applying Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and Scrum methodologies to help organizations and leaders at all levels successfully resolve real-world scenarios. Through coaching and facilitation, Robert has professionally developed leaders across a variety of industries.

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