Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Course Overview
Six Sigma is a disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects in any process whether from manufacturing to transactional and from product to service. For the teams to function well, the team leaders and the managers must have at least the intermediate level of Six Sigma problem solving skills. One of the critical elements for Six Sigma implementation is its rigorous problem solving methodology and the applications of advanced problem solving tools as and when necessary. Organizations need to groom experts who have in-depth knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and tools. This course aims to develop Six Sigma Black Belts who are trained to become the experts in Six Sigma knowledge and skills.

The objective of this course is to impart the participants with advanced level skills in analyzing and improving processes using the Six Sigma approach. Upon completion of this training, the participants will be able to:

Work with management to set up process improvement projects
Effectively lead teams to improve processes.
Provide coaching to project teams
Disseminate and apply Six Sigma principles, methodologies and tools in the organisation

Who Should Attend
This training is designed for organizational business leaders / Head of Departments/ that are assigned to carry out Six Sigma projects. They include managers, section managers, principal/senior engineers/ Associates working on high end projects and senior officers.

Pre-requisites:

At least 5 years of working experience in the current organization
Able to comprehend statistics
Project management experience preferred
Minimum Diploma Level

Course Duration
Duration: 15 Days

This training requires the use of Laptop/computer with Minitab installed Assessment:
Examination at the end of each phase
2 Project Works to be submitted

Course Outline
Black Belt training follows an Explain-Practice-Apply-Review learning cycle consisting of four five-day training sessions over a four-month period including one application project for each trainee. With the project the trainee can apply, practice and review the methods and tools learned in the instructional sessions. Each trainee is required to demonstrate the use of these methods and tools in the project reviews that will begin at the second session.

Week 1: Define and Measure

Six Sigma Overview
The Journey of DMAIC
Six Sigma Implementation
Project Selection
Leading Effective Team
Voice of Customer
Process Mapping
Value Stream Mapping
Data Collection Plan
Introduction to Minitab
Descriptive Statistics
Measurement System Analysis
Process Capability Study

Week 2: Analyze

Cause & Effect Analysis
Process Re-design
Failure Modes & Effects Analysis
Hypothesis Testing
Analysis of Variance
Chi-Square Test of Independence
Correlation & Simple Linear Regression

Week 3: Improve&Control

Advanced Linear Regression
Logistic Regression
Introduction to DOE
DOE Steps : Planning for Effective Experiments
DOE Full Factorial
DOE 2K
DOE Fractional Experiments
DOE- Statapult Exercise
3 Levels Design Matrices
Solutions Identification, Evaluation and Implementation Planning
Variable Control Charts
Attribute Control Charts
Advanced Control Charts
Pre-control Technique
Process Control & Standardization
Error Proofing
Phase Test
Training (Certificate of Attendance)
Completion of Black Belt Training with minimum 95% attendance
Certification (Certified Black Belt)
Completion of Black Belt Training with an attendance of 80%
Passing the examination at the end of each phase
Completion of 1 project - a guided project and an independent project
Completion of final report on projects
Demonstration of sustained gains