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Overview
As of January 2023, Firebrand Training now offer IASSC® accredited courses as an ATO of PeopleCert.
Six Sigma is a business management strategy originally developed by Motorola, USA in 1986. Six Sigma seeks to improve the quality of process outputs by identifying and removing the causes of defects (errors) and minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes.
It uses a set of quality management methods, including statistical methods, and creates a special infrastructure of people within the organization (e.g. "Black Belts" and "Green Belts") who are experts in these methods. Each Lean Six Sigma project carried out within an organisation follows a defined sequence of steps and has quantified financial targets (cost reduction or profit increase).
Train through Firebrand's accelerated methodology and you'll learn at twice the speed in a distraction-free environment.
During this 5-day, IASSC accredited course, you will gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Lean Six Sigma Method at an advanced level of proficiency and also achieve a high level of understanding of all aspects of the Lean Six Sigma method and learn the approach, concepts and tools required for business improvement. The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a Lean Six Sigma tool-kit which can be applied to real-life problems within the industry by professionals with a high-level understanding of the Lean Six Sigma method and provides delegates with the ability to successfully lead complex improvement projects to varify their abilities.
This course has been developed for managers and professionals responsible for implementing Lean Six Sigma and wishing to understand the principles in order to work more effectively. It may also be used to raise awareness of Six Sigma within an organisation or as a member of a process improvement team.
Holders of all Lean Six Sigma - IASSC® Certified Belts are required to be re-certified within 3 years from their original certification.
Audience:
Lean Six Sigma is suitable for:
- Improvement Managers
- Operational Line Managers
- Team Managers
- Project Managers
- Programme Managers
- Change Managers
- Finance Managers
- IT Managers
- HR Managers
Benefits
Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
- You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
- Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
- Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
- You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
- You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
- You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
- * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
Curriculum
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt key learning outcomes
1.0 Define Phase
- 1.1 The Basics of Six Sigma
- 1.2 The Fundamentals of Six Sigma
- 1.3 Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects
- 1.4 The Lean Enterprise
2.0 Measure Phase
- 2.1 Process Definition
- 2.2 Six Sigma Statistics
- 2.3 Measurement System Analysis
- 2.4 Process Capability
3.0 Analyze Phase
- 3.1 Patterns of Variation
- 3.2 Inferential Statistics
- 3.3 Hypothesis Testing
- 3.4 Hypothesis Testing with Normal Data
- 3.5 Hypothesis Testing with Non-Normal Data
4.0 Improve Phase
- 4.1 Simple Linear Regression
- 4.2 Multiple Regression Analysis
5.0 Control Phase
- 5.1 Lean Controls
- 5.2 Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- 5.3 Six Sigma Control Plans
Exam Track
During this course, you will prepare for the following exam:
- IASSC® Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt™ ICBB™ - 240 Minutes, Closed book, Available in 4 languages.
Please note: An exam voucher will be provided during your course to be booked remotely at your discretion and a certification of attendance will also be obtained.
Holders of all Lean Six Sigma - IASSC® Certified Belts are required to be re-certified within 3 years of original issue.
What's Included
Official IASSC-accredited courseware materials.
Your accelerated course includes:
- Accommodation *
- Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
- On-site exams **
- Exam vouchers **
- Practice tests **
- Certification Guarantee ***
- Courseware
- Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
- 24-hour lab access
- Digital courseware **
- * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
- *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.
Prerequisites
Important note: Please download the Minitab software prior to the start of your course. It’s not necessary to purchase the software; the free 30-day trial is enough for the purposes of this course.
There are no formal prerequisites for this accelerated course, however it is recommended that you complete (with Firebrand or through previous training) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt before moving on to the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt qualification as this course is the advanced level of the Lean Six Sigma qualifications. It is also advantageous to complete the pre-reading material before attending the course and also have previous project management experience, either directly as a Project Manager or as part of a team.
It is also recommended that delegates have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office; such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Previous exposure to process improvement or Lean Six Sigma philosophies is helpful, but not essential.
Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.
Reviews
Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.41% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.
Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.
"Long days, hard work. But all worth it."
Stuart Anwyl, Balfour Beatty Mott Macdonald. (20/2/2016 (Saturday) to 24/2/2016 (Wednesday))
"Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and the learning environment was perfect."
Ben Richards, Magellan Aerospace. (20/2/2016 (Saturday) to 24/2/2016 (Wednesday))
"Having recognised the business improvement benefits of Lean Six Sigma to my organisation, I researched thoroughly for providers for my Lean Six Sigma black belt training. Firebrand come out on top on all levels. During my training, support from the clerical team was excellent; the pace and delivery from my tutor was excellent. You get my drift. Thoroughly recommend Firebrand for Six Sigma training!"
Steve Howells, Gatwick Airport. (20/2/2016 (Saturday) to 24/2/2016 (Wednesday))
"This was the second element of my training and I found it as challenging and rewarding as the first. The pace was demanding and i really appreciated the understanding the tutor showed. He really gave me confidence when i wobbled. I found the experience very hard but very rewarding, Thanks!"
Andrew Johnson, Longdogs UK. (10/10/2015 (Saturday) to 14/10/2015 (Wednesday))
"Comfortable, educational, enjoyable. Sorry I have to leave."
Anonymous (10/10/2015 (Saturday) to 14/10/2015 (Wednesday))
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