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Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Six Sigma is a disciplined, data-driven methodology for reducing variation in any process. The Six Sigma methodology--driven by the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) process--is executed by Six Sigma green belts, Six Sigma black belts, and overseen by Six Sigma master black belts. The black belt course has two distinct parts: the in-class portion and a project. The in-class portion consists of four full weeks of lectures, exercises and team-learning competitions. All of the statistical and quality tools needed to successfully complete a black belt project will be thoroughly presented so the student can return to his/her facility and readily apply them.

Objectives/Topics: 

Week One

  • The Organizational Value of Six Sigma
  • Introduction to Statistical Software
  • Calculate DPU, RTY and DPMO Sigma Levels
  • Project Planning
  • Process Mapping
  • Basic Probability Concepts
  • Analyzing Process Capability
  • Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R)

Week Two

  • Probability and Statistics
  • Properties and Applications of Prob. Dist.
  • Hypothesis Testing
  • Levels of Significance, Power, Type I & II Errors
  • Point and Interval Estimation
  • Correlation Analysis
  • Simple Linear and Multiple Regression

Week Three

  • Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Randomized Blocks
  • Full Factorial Experiments
  • 2-Level Fractional Factorial Experiments
  • Mixture Experiments
  • Response Surface Methodology
  • DOE Exercises and Competition

Week Four

  • Apply Financial Benefits
  • Advanced SPC
  • Analysis of Control Charts
  • Implementation of Control Charts
  • Lean Enterprise/Lean Tools
  • Design for Six Sigma
  • Managing Change in the Organization

 

Simulation: 

In addition to lecture material, this course utilizes various forms of hands-on simulations, exercises, and case studies to demonstrate Six Sigma concepts. The course also utilizes and demonstrates the use of Minitab software applications for statistical analysis.

Certification: 

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification requires the successful completion of a project in a real-world environment. The project must be approved by the instructor, will be implemented over the course of the training, and should demonstrate the application of black belt-level Six Sigma tools.

Course Length: 
4 weeks (1 week per month spread out over 3-4 months, Monday-Friday, starting at 9:00 a.m.)
Class Size: 
6-20 Classes that do not meet the minimum attendee requirements may be canceled or rescheduled.
Cost: 

$9580 per person, plus:

Minitab Statistical Software required. If you do not own this software, a student version may be purchased for $189.00 through our offices by contacting Dr. Sampson Gholston.

For more information about Six Sigma services, contact Sampson Gholston at 256.824.7310



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