Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Training

The Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Master Black Belt certification training is the top level and most advanced certification available among Lean Six Sigma certifications. This course is designed for experienced professionals who want to acquire expertise in all the Lean and Six Sigma bodies of knowledge by executing the DMAIC or DMDAV projects. In addition, the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Master Black belt certification emphasizes developing leadership, training, and mentoring qualities of the professionals.

ELIGIBILITY: This course is for professionals who want to enhance their proficiency in quality control management and knowledge of strategic implementation of Lean Six Sigma. The candidates interested to enroll in this course should have:

• Minimum 5 years professional work experience
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience in executing continuous improvement projects based on the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt framework.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Market Trends: Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologies have brought about efficient and more qualitative work in the organization. Research by Invensis Learning has found that enterprises that adhere to the Lean Six Sigma process improvement methodology achieve 40% more return on investment (ROI). Due to the increased benefits, the demand for Lean Six Sigma (LSS) certified professionals has grown significantly.

Salary Trends: The Lean Six Sigma certification is among the highest – paying jobs globally. Professionals holding Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification can apply for high positioned jobs in any industry as the methodologies are not industry – specific. Payscale.com reports that the average annual salary for Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Master Black Belt professionals is AED 596,000 in the UAE.

Demand and Opportunities: Nowadays, organizations are recognizing the benefits of Lean Six Sigma and have started taking measures to implement it. With companies like General Electric and Black & Veatch Corp listing a reduction of cost by $5,000,000 in just a year after implementing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologies has resulted in the adoption of it widely. This has consequently prompted more job postings for Certified Lean Six Sigma (LSS) professionals, raising their demand.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Module 1: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

• What is Lean
• Lean Principles
• Evolution of Lean
• Eight Types of Waste (MUDA)
• Waste and Value
• What is Six Sigma?
• Six Sigma History
• DMAIC Vs. DMADV
• Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
• Similarities of Lean and Six Sigma
• Differences of Lean and Six Sigma
• LSS Tools Overview
• Limitations to LSS projects

Module 2: Define Phase

• Team, Teamworking, Team Building, Team roles, and responsibilities
• Creative Thinking and Brainstorming
• Generating Project Ideas
• Balanced Scorecard (BSC)
• Hoshin Planning
• Affinity Diagram
• Project Selection Matrix
• Stakeholders Analysis
• Project Risk Assessment
• Project Planning / Project Management
• Communication Skills and Communication Planning
• Project Charter
• Project Measures (Metrics) Incl. Yield, RTY, DPO, DPMO, …
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• LSS and Cost
• Process Definition
• SIPOC
• Voice of Customer (VOC)
• Critical to Quality (CTQ)
• Quality Function Deployment (QFD)

Module 3: Measure Phase

• C&E (Fishbone) Diagram
• Pareto Chart
• C&E Matrix (X – Y Diagram)
• FMEA
• Different types of Data
• Inferential and descriptive statistics
• Population and Sampling
• Sample Size Calculation
• Stratification
• Data Collection Plan
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Accuracy and Precision
• Bias
• Linearity
• Stability
• Repeatability & Reproducibility (G R&R)
• Attribute MSA (KAPPA)
• Destructive Measurement Systems
• Statistical Measures (Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Variance, Standard Deviation, Skewness, Kurtosis)
• Different Types of Variation
• Histogram
• Normal Distribution and Normality
• Data Transformation, Box – Cox, Johnson
• Run Chart
• Individual Control Chart
• Discrete Statistical Distributions (Binomial, Poisson)
• Normal and Standardized Normal Distributions
• Central Limit Theorem
• Process Capability Indices (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk)
• Short Term and Long Term Sigma Level

Module 4: Analyze Phase

• Process Mapping Tools
• SIPOC, Spaghetti Diagram, Process Flow Chart, etc.
• Theory of Constraints (TOC)
• Value and Non – Value Add Analysis
• Value Stream Map (VSM) – Current State
• Graphical Cause Validation Tools (Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys, …)
• Statistical Cause Validation Tools
• Box Plot, Dot Plot, Main Effect Plot, Multi – Vari Chart
• Hypothesis Test
• Chi – square Test
• Scatter Plot and Correlation
• Simple Linear Regression
• Non – Linear Regression
• Multiple Linear Regression
• Logistic Regression

Module 5: Improve Phase

• Improvement Strategy
• Kaizen
• 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain)
• Poka – Yoke (Mistake Proofing)
• Just – In – Time (JIT)
• Pull and Push Systems
• Kanban
• Batch Flow and Single Piece Flow
• Standardized Work
• Layout Planning
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Single Minutes Exchange of Die (SMED)
• Value Stream Map (VSM) – Future State
• Design of Experiment (DOE)
• Advanced DOE (Taguchi Designs, …)
• Cost – Benefit Analysis
• Improvement Solution Selection
• Resistance Management and Force Field Analysis
• Change Management
• Motivation and Motivating Others
• Project Pilot
• Project Planning

Module 6: Control Phase

• Standardization
• Control Plan
• Documentation
• Training
• Training Design and Delivery
• Self – Review and Self Development
• Individual and Organizational Changes
• Coaching
• Visual Control
• Statistical Process Control
• Variable Control Charts (Xbar – R, Xbar – S, …)
• Attribute Control Charts (C chart, P chart, …)
• Advanced Control Charts (EWMA, CUSUM,…)
• Before and After Analysis
• Presentation and Report Writing Skills
• Project Closure
• Additional Topics
  • Design For Six Sigma (DFSS)
  • 8D
  • A3 Report
  • Business Excellence Models

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Successful completion of this Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Master Black Belt will enable the candidate to:

• Execute DMAIC or DMADV projects to gain expertise in all aspects of Six Sigma
• Acquire advanced knowledge of problem – solving and analytical tools
• Improve organizational management by establishing metrics and dashboards
• Coach, facilitate, and provide training to Black Belts, Green Belts, and Yellow Belts
• Manage stakeholders

ACCREDITATION:

Our Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Master Black Belt course is accredited by ISO 9001: 2015 and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

ALUMNI: Our academy graduates are successfully placed in some of the top – notch companies in Dubai like Jumeirah, Aramex, Airarabia, Damac, Emaar, etc. They are entrepreneurs, career changers, and lifelong learners.

WHY LEARNER’S POINT:

As one of the foremost providers of the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Master Black Belt course, we have substantial experience in teaching the required skills and knowledge.

Our Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Master Black Belt program offers the following key benefits:

• Our Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Master Black Belt course is designed based on real – world scenarios, formulating and evaluating practical requirements
• Our courses strive to provide a reality check and insight into the requirements of a challenging role and how to fulfill it
• We also provide live interactive sessions and hands – on experience through assignments associated with the actual work environment
• To enhance the learning experience of our students we provide organized group sessions and integrated training modules
• Our discrete approach to career guidance enables our students to get successfully placed in renowned organizations