Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification
Overview:
Master Black Belts are experts responsible for the strategic deployment of Six Sigma within an organization. They promote and support improvement activities in all business areas of their organization as well as with suppliers and customers.
Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CLSSMBB)® Certification status represents the pinnacle of business process improvement expertise. This role is typically reserved for top-performing, high-potential Lean Six Sigma Black Belts who have delivered exceptional results. Master Black Belts helps shape the future of their company by leading both the strategy and tactics of Lean Six Sigma process improvement activities.
Objectives:
- Gain expertise in advanced problem-solving and data analytical tools
- Learn training, coaching, and facilitation skills
- Gain confidence to mentor and lead complex (cross-functional) projects
- Plan and establish organizational metrics and dashboards
- Mentor teams on project identification and execution
- Manage stakeholders
- Coach Yellow Belts, Green Belts & Black Belts
- Achieve business leadership roles and responsibilities
- Achieve globally accepted Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certificate
Outlines:
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 - Analyse 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
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- Design For Six Sigma (DFSS)
- 8D
- A3 Report
- Business Excellence Models
Outcomes and professional benefits:
The Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification is the second highest level of certification. It enables you to improve any process in any industry by taking up process improvement projects using complex tools.
It gives a thorough understanding of all the aspects of Lean Six Sigma, which includes methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Target audience:
- Project Manager
- Program Manager
- System Analyst
- Delivery Manager
- Team coordinator
- Functional Manager
- Product Manager
- Marketing Executive
- Marketing manager
- Sales Team Member
- Production Team Member
Eligibility:
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To successfully obtain the professional designation of a CSSC Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSC-CSSBB) issued by The Council for Six Sigma Certification, individuals must complete our CSSC Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Exam and achieve a score of 420 points (or higher) out of a total 600 possible points.
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There are no prerequisites for taking the CSSC Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Exam. Once the examination assessment fee is paid, you will have 1 year to successfully pass the exam.
Why this certificate:
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The Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification training focuses on practical activities to develop key skills, making it the highest certification level in this field. It offers professionals a pathway to leadership roles across industries. With global recognition, it opens doors to top managerial positions.
Career path and opportunities:
Here are a few of the most sought-after career opportunities:
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- Project Manager
- Business Process Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Warehouse Operations Manager
Exam details:
- Exam Code: CLSSMBB-001
- The Exam consists of multiple-choice and true/false questions from the major sections of CSSC Six Sigma Black Belt “Body of Knowledge.”
- The exam is based on a Project comprising case studies.
- Duration of Exam: The total exam duration is 3
- The Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CLSSMBB)®Certificate is valid for life, It has no expiration date.
- Applicants will have 3 attempts to successfully pass the exam with the required minimum score.
Note: If unsuccessful after 3 attempts, the applicant would need to pay the examination assessment fee again.