General Program OutlineWeek 1Overview of Six SigmaOverview of LeanProject SelectionUnderstanding Value Streams,

Processes and SystemsThe Define Phase­ Tools and Techniques

including Value StreamMapping

Project Management­ Using Microsoft Project™Team DynamicsThe Measure Phase­ Tools and Techniques­ Introduction to Minitab™Certification Project Selection

Instructions

Week 2Project Reports and Review of

the Define and Measure PhaseThe Analysis Phase­ Tools and Techniques including

Advanced Statistical Analysisand DOE

Certification Project AnalysisInstructions

Week 3ImproveProject Reports and Review of

the Analysis PhaseThe Improve Phase

­ Tools and Techniques includingmistake-proofing, DFM/DFA,5S and Kaizen

Certification Project ImproveInstructions

Week 4ControlProject Reports and Review of

the Improve PhaseThe Control Phase­ Tools and Techniques including

Process Mapping, FMEA andDocumentation Development

Instructions for ProjectSubmission and Closeout

Off-lineFinal Project Review and

Approval

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt TrainingLean Six Sigma Black Belt training provides a comprehensive understanding of both the Six Sigma process the tools oflean manufacturing needed to effect significant improvements in quality, efficiency, cost and customer satisfaction.Targeted specifically for those individuals who will be directing Lean Six Sigma teams on a full-time basis, students willlearn how to identify improvement opportunities, measure and analyze a process, develop, assess and implementsolutions, and establish controls to optimize and fix the gains. This program can be used as a stand-alone certificate orcan be adjusted for concepts already mastered through completion of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training. Studentsreceive the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate upon successful completion of the program.

Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.Length 4 weeks

Course Objectives:Participants will learn:The concept of Lean Six SigmaHow to identify strategic

improvement opportunitiesThe major components of the

DMAIC processThe lean tools that supplement

the DMAIC processAdvanced statistical tools for

process optimizationLean tools for driving out waste

and improving efficiencyHow to plan, manage and lead

successful Lean Six Sigmaprojects

Who Should Attend:Candidates for the Lean Six SigmaBlack Belt.

Related SeminarsLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean ManufacturingAdvanced Statistical ConceptsDesign of ExperimentsProject Management

To obtain certification, studentswill be required to complete aLean Six Sigma project whilefunctioning as the team leader.The course sequence is offeredover a 4 to 6 month period toallow for project completion inline with the completion oftraining topics.

Please note that the exact content ofeach program will be determinedafter a needs assessment to identifywhat skills students already possessand the specific tools that should beincorporated into the curriculum.Also please note that final projectapproval is not guaranteed, howeversession reviews and ongoinginterface with the instructors will beperformed to minimize the risk offailure.