Name: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Course Code: BU339
Duration: 20
Scheduled Dates for BU339
The objective of our Lean Six Sigma Black Belt curriculum is to help participants develop a working knowledge of the Lean Six Sigma Quality tools and statistics and to acquire the ability to apply those tools and statistics to solve business problems. The course is based on the Action Learning paradigm with a focus on skill acquisition: attendees are expected to come to the class with a project to work on over the course of the four months of the program. As concepts are presented in class, having a project ensures the participants are thinking about how they might be able to apply the topic in question. They are also given time during class to apply the tools and techniques they are learning to their project, with direct support and guidance from the instructor. In class, we emphasize skill building over concept acquisition. Each module presents theory and an example to illustrate how the concept can be applied. Then attendees work through an example on their own or in small groups. At varying points, a case study is worked to try to bring together the various tools or approaches that have been discussed to that point. The training is spread over the course of four months to enable participants to work on their projects while they learn the tools - this just-in-time learning typically shows the best results. Our training is based on Minitab software.
Target Audience
This course applies to anyone in the organization who will be working full-time as a Lean Six Sigma process improvement project staff member, line supervisor, manager or director in such areas as manufacturing, operations, customer service, engineering, logistics, sales, quality and purchasing. The course assumes a familiarity with computers and basic statistical analysis skills.
Key Topics
- History and background of Lean Six Sigma Integration of Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies
- Defining Value Stream
- Voice of the Customer (VOC)
- Effective project chartering
- Process documentation tools
- Process flowcharting and mapping
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Process control charting
- Lean Six Sigma quality level and other Lean Six Sigma metrics
- Team dynamics
- Performance measurements
- Push vs. Pull
- Running a Kaizen Workshop
- Evaluate Results
- Basic statistical tools
- Mistake proofing
- Control charts
Objectives
- By completing this course of study, you will gain a solid general knowledge of the theory, composition and implementation of a Lean Six Sigma initiative. You will also become proficient in all of the analytical tools necessary to implement and lead Lean Six Sigma improvement projects, including the design and analysis of general and fractional factorial experiments. You will learn team leadership and project management skills. In short, as a Black Belt you will master the skills necessary to lead a complex process improvement project that produces bottom-line results.
Note
Additional Course Requirements:
Laptop computer-computers must be equipped with Microsoft Office
Minitab Software
(Which is not included in the price of the course.) The student needs Minitab version 14. The student version does not have the full tool set needed for the course. Minitab may be purchased through the Minitab site at http://www.minitab.com/
Fee: $15,095.00
Course Schedule:
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