Six Sigma Black Belt Training (20 days)

Six Sigma Black Belts are full time experts in process improvement. They lead small project teams to address problems using the Six Sigma process improvement methodology that leads to:

• millions of pounds savings
• reduced process cycle times
• improved quality
• increased customer and supplier benefits

Who should attend this course?

Staff identified as potential leaders of improvement projects.

What will attendees take away? They will:

• Define a Six Sigma process improvement project
• Form a project team
• Lead the team through the Six Sigma project process to deliver benefits to the business
• Know when and how to use the Six Sigma tool-set to make data driven improvements
• Coach team members in the Six Sigma project process and tool-set

Overview

Black Belt Training comprises four 5-day modules based around the DMAICT (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control and Transfer) Improvement Process. Each module is separated by approximately one month so that delegates can put into practice what they have learnt. It is advisable that attendees arrive with an outline project in order that they can receive advice and guidance during the first module. Attendees must have access to a laptop computer installed with Minitab. A copy of Minitab can be provided at cost.

Agenda for 20-Day Black Belt Module 1
Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
Introductions Six Sigma in the context of your business Voice of the Customer Fundamentals of Six Sigma: The Six Sigma Framework Fundamentals of Six Sigma: Process fundamentals DMAICT Overview Six Sigma Roles Identifying Projects	Review of Day 1 Variation and Normal Theory Overview of ‘Define’ Form Team Team Contract Team Working Leadership Belbin Roles Project Charter	Review of Day 2 Map ‘As Is’ Process: SIPOC Customer Requirements Review of ‘Define’ Overview of ‘Measure’ Stakeholder Management Process Capability: Baselining the process
Day 4	Day 5
Review of Day 3 Measure Part 1: Process Waste Management Simulation Run 1 Process Mapping Identifying Waste Bottlenecks Measure Part 1: Process Waste Management Simulation Run 2 Workflow and Process Improvement Time compression	Review of Day 4 Measure Part 1: Process Waste Management 5S Visual Displays Locating sources of errors Process Waste Management Simulation Run 3 Review of Measure Part 1 Review What Next?

Agenda for 20-Day Black Belt Module 2
Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
Introduction: Review of Mod 1 Overview of ‘Measure’ Part 2 Data Collection Data Collection Sampling	Review of Day 1 Measure Phase: Gauge R&R Patterns in data graphical analysis Graphical Analysis Review of ‘Measure’ Overview of ‘Analyse’ Focused Problem Statement	Review of Day 2 Identifying Variation Sources Verifying Causes Introduction to Data Analysis Hypothesis Testing
Day 4	Day 5
Review of Day 3 Hypothesis Testing Hypothesis Testing Review of ‘Analyse’	Review of Day 4 Change Management Change Management What Next, Review

Agenda for 20-Day Black Belt Module 3
Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
Introduction: Review of Mod 2 Regression Analysis Regression Analysis	Review of Day 1 Regression Analysis Overview of ‘Improve’ Part 1 Creating Solutions Selecting Solutions: Consensus Seeking	Review of Day 2 Selecting Solutions Promoting the Solution Piloting the Solution Introduction to Design of Experiments
Day 4	Day 5
Review of Day 3 Full Factorial DoE Fractional Factorial DoE Screening DoE Noise in DoE Centre Points Multi-level DoE & Response Surface Design	Review of Day 4 Design of Experiments Consolidation Exercise Review of ‘Improve’ Part 1 Review of Week What Next

Agenda for 20-Day Black Belt Module 4
Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
Introduction: Review of Mod 3 Designing Robustness in the new Process Process Mistake Proofing: FMEA Planning Implementation Review of ‘Improve’ Overview of ‘Control’ Monitoring the Process	Review of Day 1 Intro to Control Charts Individuals Charts Xbar-R Charts Attribute Charts	Review of Day 2 Sustaining the Improvement Proving the Process Handover Review of ‘Control’ Overview of ‘Transfer’ Sharing Knowledge: Disseminating learning, Corporate mechanisms
Day 4	Day 5
Review of Day 3 Revision of statistical/data analysis techniques Preparation for Delegate Projects Fair	Delegate Projects Fair Attended by Senior Managers Certificate Presentations Summary and Close

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