Upgrade to Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Convert your Green Belt into a Black Belt and become a quality improvement leader within your organization. Our Black Belt program will see you work alongside a Juran certified coach with the end result of mastering Lean Six Sigma methodology.

Next Program Begins: February 13th, 2024

Next Program Begins: February 13th, 2024

Upgrade to Black Belt Course Description

Tackle more complex improvement projects with Lean Six Sigma

To become a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is to master the concepts and methodologies, and know how best to apply them in any business setting. Achieving Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification requires more statistical and mathematical skills than would be expected of a Green Belt.

With our expert coaching, you will be able to lead large, cross-functional and enterprise-scale improvement projects, guiding Green Belts and other team members in achieving results.

*Minitab is highly recommended for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. To purchase Minitab, please go to Minitab.com

**Select the “Self-Paced” option from the Start Date menu below for a $300 discount.**

Our Public Program will launch once each quarter in 2022. We will begin our program in February, May, August, and November. You can select one of these options from the Start Date menu below.

Course Type: Online Self Paced and Instructor Led Webinars
Course Duration: 19.5 Hours
CEUs: 1.95
Price: $950 (Training) / $2,500 (Training & Certification)

*The certification package includes everything you need to become a Certified Juran Black Belt! This includes 8 hours of personalized project coaching, exam, and oral project review.

On-Demand Now Available

Worried about missing a live webinar? Join our on-demand program for recorded live sessions, and a little bit of a discount! Simply select “On-Demand” in the Start Date box above!

Group Training

Interested in this program for a team? We offer online, blended, and onsite training for Upgrade to Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Fill out the form below to hear about how we can create a customized learning experience for your organization!

What is involved in the Upgrade to Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course?

Our Upgrade to LSS Black Belt course is designed and delivered by Juran certified coaches with an extensive knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and methods.

Objectives
Training
Project Work
Certification Requirements

Completing a Lean Six Sigma project.
Preparation to lead multiple complex Lean Six Sigma projects.
Mastering Lean and DMAIC methods for improvement.
Mastering both statistical and graphical tools that enable the Lean and DMAIC methods.
Gaining in-depth understanding of the Lean Six Sigma philosophy, theory, strategy, tactics, and quality management tools.
Applying tools and methods to real quality and performance problems.
Applying skills to facilitate and manage teamwork.
Learning leadership roles to support executive management in the selection deployment and chartering of Lean Six Sigma projects

The program starts with self-paced learning to give you a basic understanding of what needs to be learned. This is then augmented with live instructor-led webinars with a certified Juran instructor to reinforce learning points.

Throughout and after training, candidates work 1-on-1 with their Juran Certified Coach to deliver a project for their organization. This project will yield at least $250,000 for the organization and prove our program’s value within 3-6 months of the beginning of training.

Participants have the option of taking the Upgrade to LSS Black Belt course with or without certification. Those who opt for certification will receive a Black Belt certificate upon completion of:

One improvement project, as approved by Juran instructor
Online exam (score of 70% required to pass)
Eight hours of project coaching
A two-hour oral project review with a Juran Certifier
Final project storyboard report

What will I learn in my Upgrade to LSSBB course?

Upgrade to LSS Black Belt Course Overview

After completing our upgrade program, Juran-certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belts will be on-site implementation experts with the ability to:

Lead, coach and develop cross-functional improvement teams.
Advise and mentor management on prioritizing, planning, and launching Lean Six Sigma projects.
Use, teach, and disseminate Lean Six Sigma methods and tools to Green Belts and other team members.

Upgrade to LSS Black Belt Course Topics

Managing Projects and Teams

The Strategic Planning Roadmap

Identifying the Costs of Poor Quality

Introduction to the Cost of Poor Quality
Stakeholder Analysis
Process Capability
Calculating Sigma Level and Process Yield

The DMAIC Phases

Design
Measure
Analyze
Improve
Control

Validating Measurement Systems

Measurement System Analysis

Probability and Statistics

Lean Tools

6S
Value Stream Mapping
Spaghetti Diagram
Demand and Capacity
Inventory Analysis
Constraints
Improving Process Flow
Kanban
Rapid Improvement Events
Quick Changeovers
Total Productive Maintenance & Maximizing Equipment Performance

Statistical Analysis Tools

Process Capability
Process Capability Using non-Normal Data
Calculating Sigma Level and Process Yield
Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
Confidence Intervals
One Proportion Tests
Two Proportion Tests
Chi-Square Test
Normality Tests
Test for Equal Variance
1 Sample t-Tests
2 Sample t-Tests
Paired t-Tests
Analysis of Variance
Nonparametric Tests for Black Belts
Correlation and Regression for Black Belts

Designing Experiments to Test Improvement Theories

Introduction to Design of Experiments
2k Factorial Experiments
Fractional Factorial Experiments
Center Points
Blocking

Controlling the Improved Process

Control Charts
Statistical Process Control
Advanced Control Charts

Prerequisites: Who can take our course?

Upgrade to Black Belt Eligibility & Requirements

To upgrade to LSS Black Belt, candidates need to have already completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training.
It is strongly recommended that participants install Minitab®* before the Black Belt program begins.

Why should you take our course?

Benefits of Expert One-to-One Coaching

We work with you side-by-side to provide expert guidance throughout your initial improvement project.

Even with the best team on side, being a leader responsible for the project’s success can be a lonely place. As projects get more involved and the stakes are higher, it is invaluable to know you have an expert guide on hand to field awkward or complex challenges as you encounter them.

We provide you eight hours of one-to-one coaching — stored as a bank of time to call on — while you’re working at your improvement project.

How our expert coaching solves problems:

Project identification – helping you scope your project and understanding the impact it can have
Maintaining momentum – Insight to unstick a stuck project and encouragement to keep you moving forward
Tool choice – Guidance on which of the DMAIC tools are right for your project and when to use them
Accountability – Coaches provide a summary after each session with concerns, next steps, and objectives to keep the project on track, and to setup success for the next session.

Purchase the program

Buy now using the buttons below to be directed to our secure online store. If you want to know more about the course fill out the form in the next section. Don't forget to add "Minitab" if you haven't already!

Receive welcome packet

We will send you a personal welcome packet that includes a login to your online portal, tools & templates, and a syllabus with due dates and expectations.

Sign onto the first webinar

Using the link provided in your packet, join VP & coach Michael Stamp for your first live webinar.

Become a certified Black Belt

After a few short weeks, personalized project coaching, and a lot of learning, save your organization $250K+ by becoming a Juran Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Upgrade to LSS Black Belt FAQS

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our Update to Lean Six Sigma Black Black Belt training course.

How can I pay for the Upgrade to LSS Black Belt training?

Our payment preference is credit card, but if you would like to be invoiced, please contact mmuller@juran.com. We also make allowances for flexible payment schedules, where required.

Do I need Minitab? Can I use Excel instead?

Minitab is not mandatory for our programs, but it is strongly recommended for Black Belt and Upgrade to Black Belt. The instructor will reference many statistical tools and concepts using Minitab, and it will therefore make your learning experience much easier compared to using Microsoft Excel.

What salary can you earn as an LSS Black Belt?

According to Salary.com, the average salary in the United States for somebody with LSS Black Belt certification is $119,600 (as of March 26, 2020). The range typically falls between $102,600 and $128,800, and can be affected by numerous factors including skills, education and number of years worked in a specific industry or profession.

What is the difference between LSS Green Belt and Black Belt?

Green Belts typically have less of a leadership role than Black Belts, which is why the latter tend to attract a higher salary than the former. Project teams will typically comprise a number of Green and Yellow Belt professionals who will action improvements under the guidance of a certified Black Belt.

A Green Belt’s understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies won’t be as advanced, but they will still have the necessary knowledge to solve problems and perform analysis using the relevant statistical tools. Black Belts, on the other hand, will have a thorough understanding of Lean Six Sigma and experience of leading successful projects.

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